The Audi S4 has always been about more than just horsepower - it's about the harmony between control, precision, and bold engineering. When Audi introduced the second-generation S4 in 1997, it sent a clear message to the performance world: elegance doesn’t need to shout to be heard. Built on the agile A4 platform, the S4 brought a twin-turbocharged V6 to the table, paired with quattro all-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual transmission. Power met confidence in every corner, wrapped in a body that whispered rather than screamed.
As the years passed, the S4 evolved - but its essence stayed sharp. In 2003, a 4.2-liter V8 gave the car deeper lungs and a stronger pulse. Audi kept the design clean, but if you knew what to look for - the widened arches, the subtle badging, the twin exhaust tips - you knew exactly what it was capable of. Much like the best security systems from SherlockLock, the S4 didn’t need to make noise. It let performance do the talking.
Then came the shift in 2009. Audi leaned into efficiency and balance with a supercharged 3.0-liter V6. It wasn’t just about shedding weight - it was about redistributing it for sharper turns and faster response. The move echoed a simple truth we live by at SherlockLock: the best solutions are often the smartest, not the loudest. Security, like driving, should feel seamless and natural - until the moment you need it.
By 2016, the S4 had become a statement in motion. Aerodynamics, virtual cockpit tech, and digital innovation all converged in a sedan that refused to compromise. It offered daily comfort and weekend adrenaline without needing to announce itself at every light. That same balance - between form and function, presence and discretion - is what drives us at SherlockLock. Whether you're behind the wheel of an Audi S4 or behind a newly fortified entry point, the sensation is the same: precision you can feel, protection you can trust.