Engines, 060 acceleration and top speed rs 4s of old had v8 power, but the current car gets a twinturbocharged 2. Apr 16, 2019 the latest audi rs 4 has been downsized from a v8 to a 2. It slots distinctly above the audi s4, as the fastest, most sportsfocused car based on the a4s b automobile platform. It has been purposeassembled by quattro gmbh to exude high performance and quite literally represents the pinnacle of what audi has to offer from both a performance and a stylistic perspective in this class. Although zero to 60 times created this car site in this popular format, it does not best reflect the philosophy of the editors.
Based on the already dynamically pleasing audi a4, the 2020 s4 adds horsepower and a sporttuned suspension to the mix to dial in the performance. The audi rs 4 is the highperformance variant of the audi a4 range produced by audi sport gmbh, for audi ag, a division of the volkswagen group. I set the drive mode to comfort and point the nose down the highway to get a sense of how the car handles everyday driving. Read our full road test and see photos at car and driver. A redesigned s4 will debut for the 2017 model year. A limitedslip rear sports differential is optional as well, if you want your rs4 to handle a bit sharper out of corners. Car magazine puts the new audi rs4 up against the alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio and mercedesamg c63 s estate with pictures, comparisons and verdict. Another sign of how serious audi is about its highperformance.
Precisely 18 years ago, the first audi rs4 avant was launched. Its 35kg lighter than the old unit yet it produces exactly the. View the most accurate audi 0 60 times and 14 mile times for all audi models from the most popular car magazine sources. Oct 25, 2007 its trial by fire, as the new 416hp lexus isf hot rod meets the 420hp audi rs4, the reigning champ among sport sedans, on the road and at the test track. View the most accurate audi 060 times and 14 mile times for all audi models from the most popular car magazine sources. Audi rs4 avant b8 laptimes, specs, performance data. The 2016 s4 is the highperformance variant of the a4 sedan and comes standard with allwheel drive. Hooked up to a sixspeed manual transmission, it will. Highs eager driving dynamics, highquality interior finishings, quick acceleration. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7 and r8.
The hardest part of owning this car during my 60 mile per day over a twisty highway is in keeping my speeds down. The latter will also adorn the shift gate and the illuminated door sills that should come standard with the car. Word from car and driver seems to indicate that the german company will be using turbocharged v6. The only thing that the numbers cant quantify about the performance of the s4 is the purely emotional response you feel while driving it.
The available audi virtual cockpit is a fully digital 12. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of audi rs4 309 kw 420 ps 414 hp, edition of the year 2006 for europe, including acceleration times 0 60 mph, 0 100 mph, 0 100 kmh, 0 200 kmh, quarter mile time, top speed, mileage and fuel economy, powertoweight ratio, dimensions, drag coefficient, etc. The 2008 audi s4s swift moves are made possible by its 4. The 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and allwheeldrive. The 2020 audi rs3 delivers an unforgettable driving experience thanks to a charismatic engine and genuine athleticism. I dont get why audi does not make the new rs4 rs6 sedans. We consider a wide range of things when gathering our quarter mile and zero to sixty sec, including the skill level of the driver, the source of the information, and the specifics. Buy an audi rs4 and you dont even get selfdimming mirrors, and you can only drive 11 miles per gallon of dead dinos epa notwithstanding. Mar 07, 2017 the 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and allwheeldrive with a new 2. It offers honking v8 power and noise but also delivers a. The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the audi a4 rs4 0508.
The audi rs4 avant hits the 62 mph mark from a standstill in 4. R8 northloop time driven by independet car journalist who hates audi loves bmw and is a porsche junky the rs4 time was driven by frank stippler ex dtm audi race driver 4. Jul 06, 2006 driver information display with oil temperature and a lap timer among other things. Oct 27, 2006 buy a toyota prius and you get a backup camera, keyless ignition, ipod integration and travel over 50 miles for every gallon of gas poured therein. Introduced in 1999, the audi rs4 placed itself at the top of audi s compact car lineup. Car magazine uk drives the updated 2020 audi rs4 avant with pictures, specs and verdict.
It offers honking v8 power and noise but also delivers a comfortable and. This porsche driver finds a b5 audi rs4 on the autobahn in germany and mistakenly challenges him to a race, not knowing the audi is tuned to 600hp. Its been awhile since weve read about the audi rs5. Standard features include 19inch wheels with 25535 high. That seems like a large difference for the same car with a different trans considering both are tested in the 60150 by just subtracting the 060 time from launch meaning both are at wot either way. The editors collective philosophy is that 060 times should be provided more in terms of a range of acceptable results, rather than the popular idea of furnishing one finite 060 times result or quarter mile time. Still not the drivers car of the class, but the a4 is strong in all other areas. My 2008 audi rs4 with the available options has now turned 32,000 miles. Hooked up to a sixspeed manual transmission, it will only take 5. Lows cheaper a4 sedan is almost as fun to drive, no manual transmission. Sep 21, 2005 the rs4 wont entertain at its limits like a wellbalanced reardrive car might, but it brings satisfaction through its pace, poise and body control.
This vehicle combines high performance with excellent suitability for everyday use. Accelerations, 14 mile time and top speed for 2018 audi rs4 avant aut. Fourcylinder engines arent what they used to betheyre way, way better. Jun 29, 2007 the rs4 is faster than the m3, and the same people have said the 335 is maybe as fast as the m3, which means the rs4 is faster and better than the 335. See photos and get our impressions at car and driver. The 2015 audi s4 is an allwheeldrive sports sedan that is the performance variant of the a4. Search preowned audi rs 4 listings to find the best local deals. At the 2017 international motor show iaa in frankfurt am main, the fourth generation of the audi rs4 avant made its world debut. Its fast, practical and looks great but is it worth the.
Moreover, why audi does not export that rs4 avant b8 to the eastern europe and the usa. The 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and all. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. The 2008 audi rs 4 is a compact ultraperformance car based on the audi a4, and its available in sedan and convertible body styles. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7. A very nice woman from audis pr department once told me i should try going to hell.
Please take into account that the audi 0 to 60 times and. The updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Heres a clip of the car doing highspeed runs on a closed stretch. I think there are lots of people willing to afford one of these. Word from car and driver seems to indicate that the german company will be using turbocharged v6 engines on its rsbranded lines, including the rs4. The rs4 is an ultrahighperformance version of the small audi a4 that trades nimbleness for allwheeldrive capability.
Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 audi rs4. The 2018 audi tt rs is a 2018 motor trend best driver s car contender get the full story right here. Oct 26, 2007 the audi rs4 finished in third place, which is kind of surprising considering it won the last comparison test car and driver did between it, the mercedes c55 amg and old e46 bmw m3. The 2020 audi s4 offers more than muscle, it offers thoughtful innovations that show off the brains behind the brawn. Its my new daily driver and i cant hide it im a big fan of this car. The audi s4 can be augmented with dramatic performance and design flourishes of the available s sport package.
Bmw, m3, mercedes, c63 amg, audi, rs4, car and driver, comparison share this article so car and driver has done a test that autoenthusiasts have anxiously been waiting for. The 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and allwheel. Sport mode, which displays a large, central tachometer and performance statistics, such as a lap timer, horsepower and. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The rs 4 made a return in 2012, in avant form based on the a4 avant. But for those who just want to go from a to b on the twistiest roads possible, in the shortest possible time, theres nothing better than the rs4. Its trial by fire, as the new 416hp lexus isf hot rod meets the 420hp audi rs4, the reigning champ among sport sedans, on the road and at the test track.
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