One of the best high performance vehicles available for the new model year is the 2007 Audi S4 4.2L Avant Quatro.

These four-wheel drive vehicles come as sedans, convertibles, or wagons and have powerful 340-hp V8 engines that can take them from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 5.3 seconds when combined with the standard six-speed manual transmission.

The vehicles are also available with the six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. An even more powerful version of the S4 offers the 414-hp V8 and is available for those who really want to burn up the road.

These luxurious, beautifully styled vehicles are more powerful versions of the Audi A4 and in the case of the sedan and wagon models are larger than the A4 counterparts.

The2007 Audi S4 4.2L Avant Quatro comes with the same standard safety features as the A4 line. Its four-wheel antilock brakes are combined with the latest version of the electronic stability and traction control system to improve safety and handling.

The upgraded springs and stabilizer bars and shocks further improve handling. The front and side-curtain airbags are also standard features.

Options for the2007 Audi S4 4.2L Avant Quatro include high intensity headlights that can pivot and assist in illuminating the road when the vehicle goes around curves. Systems controls can also be easily managed with the addition of the Multi Media Interface Navigation feature.

The combination of safety, handling, and luxury styling make the S4 one of the more desirable vehicles for those who want a comfortable interior and sporty design along with some awesome power.

The S4 has clearly put Audi on a course to compete with its better-known competitors.

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