New Audi S4 showcased at Frankfurt motor show Audi has brought the performance variants of the all-new A4 – the S4 and S4 Avant – to Frankfurt. What distinguish the S4s from the A4 is the aluminium mirror housings, the unique rear bumpers and the four tail pipes. The cars are powered by a 3.0-litre turbocharged V6, rated at 349bhp and 51kgm of peak torque accelerates the S4 from 0-100kph in just 4.7 seconds, shaving 0.3 seconds off from the previous generation S4’s time. The engine comes mated to an 8-speed tip-tronic transmission. The S4 sedan tips the scales at 1,630kg while the Avant weighs 1,675kg, over 100kg lighter than the outgoing cars. Like all S-line Audis, the S4 features the Quattro all-wheel-drive system with a 60:40 rear-to-front bias for torque distribution under normal driving conditions. Designed to look different from the Audi A4, the most prominent changes include prominent horizontal lines, a new S grade bumper with honeycomb mesh housing and quadruple exhaust pipes. Both the Audi S4 and the S4 Avant feature a newly developed five-link suspension setup. The standard 'S sport(or S Line)' suspension is 23mm (0.9 in) lower than on the regular A4, while the ride height remains the same with the optional suspension with active damper control. The S4 gets an optional speed-dependent dynamic steering. The previous-gen S4 was introduced in India, however it remains to be seen if this new model makes it to our shores. Read More...

What is it? The S-class Coupe is, well, the two-door version of Mercedes-Benz’s spectacular S-class sedan. That is to say, it’s a full blown luxury coupe. It’s been put on sale in India for the very first time and can be had in two guises – in S500 form or in mad S 63 AMG form as featured here. While the S-class in the name does link it to the sedan we’re familiar with, the Coupe’s distinct design doesn’t. The Coupe sits lower, has a more rounded roofline and rightfully has a sportier air about it. You’ll also find a more aggressive front end here (replete with Swarovski crystal-encrusted headlamps!) and a unique, rounded tail. Of course, the AMG version gets sportier bumpers, the signature twin-blade grille and quad exhausts but even the ‘standard’ S500 is incredibly attractive. It’s better still in the cabin. The dashboard, with its dual screens (one for the dials and the other for the COMAND system), not only looks thoroughly modern, but is brilliantly finished too. The front seats are fabulous in their own right with infinite adjustability and six types of massages on offer. Those seated in the back aren’t pampered quite as much. Sure, access to the back two seats is decent, space is nice and seat comfort is good, but these seats won’t be the first preference for anyone. As you can imagine, the S Coupe is brimming with features. The standout ones include a brilliant Burmester sound system and a sunroof that can go from opaque to transparent at the touch of a button. Just wish Mercedes had a better solution for spare tyre placement; the space saver spare sits in the boot and compromises space for luggage. Read More...