Strengths
- 5.2 V10 NA — irreplaceable
- S-Tronic 7DCT slick
- RWS rear-drive variant from 2018
Weaknesses
- Heavier than Type 42
- Discontinued 2024
- Premium servicing costs
Notable tech
- Aluminium / carbon space frame (MSS platform)
- 5.2 FSI V10 only — naturally aspirated
- 7-speed S-Tronic dual clutch
- Spyder convertible
- RWS rear-drive variant from 2018
- GT (final edition) 2022
Common issues
- 5.2 V10 carbon build-up
- Magnetic ride strut wear
- Software updates needed pre-2019
Engine derivatives
UK trims and engines offered across Type 4S's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
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V10 5.2 FSI quattro
BHP533
Torque540 Nm
0–603.5 s
Top198 mph
MPG20 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DCT
V10 Plus / Performance quattro
BHP612
Torque580 Nm
0–603.1 s
Top205 mph
MPG20 mpg
Drivequattro
Gearbox7DCT
V10 RWS / RWD
BHP533
Torque540 Nm
0–603.7 s
Top199 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT
V10 GT RWD (final)
BHP611
Torque565 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top199 mph
MPG20 mpg
DriveRWD
Gearbox7DCT