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Audi S4 Avant

The uber-family wagon -- just in case you want to haul the brood at warp speed.

Specs

Color options: arctic white, brilliant black, brilliant red, gray metallic, green pearl, imola red, silver metallic, moro blue, nogaro blue.

Suspension type: front: four-link, upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar, coil spring/shock absorbers (gas charged). Rear: fully independent, trapezoidal-link rear suspension, stabilizer bar, separate coil springs and shock absorbers (gas charged).

Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds.

Engine type: displacement: DOHC 40-valve V-8; 4.2 liter.

Horsepower: 340 @7,000 rpm.

Torque: 302 foot-pounds @ 3,600 rpm.

EPA mileage: 15 city/21 highway.

Competitors

• Lamborghini Gallardo


• Porsche 911