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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

New Audi RS4 Avant 2012

Basically, should the 1994 Audi RS2 are presented with 315 hp as the prototype of the now very popular, yet unofficial vehicle category of the so-called steam-hammer combos. Then in 1999 the first Audi RS4 came with 381 hp and 2006 was followed by the last Audi RS4 version with 420 hp. That was six years ago - a lot of time and solvent for fathers who are hungry for a new playmate family taxi. In the fall, however, comes the new generation RS4, which will be unveiled in March 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Already, Ingolstadt has first details and photos released by the new Audi RS4 Avant.


The Audi RS4 Avant uses the high-revving suckers, which includes the RS5 coupe drives. Power: 450 hp. The maximum of 430 Newton meters of torque are at 4000-6000 tours. The V8 accelerates the RS4 Avant in 4.7 seconds from zero to 100 km / h top speed is 250 km / h, possibly limited to 280 km / h.

The quattro drive distributes power between front and rear axle. Up to 70 percent can flow to the front and a maximum of 85 percent to the rear. The standard interpretation is decidedly sporty coupe with 40:60. The self-locking crown gear center differential works with torque vectoring, which accesses all four wheels. As an optional addition to providing the Audi sport differential, which distributes the active forces by two overlapping levels between the rear wheels.


The RS-voting firm that supports the body 20 millimeters lower than the Audi A4 Avant. The Audi RS4 Avant is 20 millimeters longer and 24 millimeters wider than the A4 Avant. New high-sheen 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, 10-spoke design and tires size 265/35 are standard equipment. Alternatively, Audi fitted 20-inch wheels with tires in size 265/30. Behind the wheel ventilated discs sit in the so-called wave design, the front point to 365 millimeters in diameter.

Exterior hallmarks of the Audi RS4 Avant of 2012, a frame in matt aluminum look that surrounds the hexagonal grille, his diamond mesh insert is a high-gloss anthracite. Circulate in the wedge-shaped front headlights daytime running clips in LED technology, the xenon plus units. The air flows through large, an aspiration articulated with openings that are embedded in a distinctive bumper, he wears a splinter-edge like a race car. The RS4-side view of the sharp drop of the papers sill and the flared wheel arches in the eye. An independent rear roof spoiler ensures the necessary downforce for. The striking bumper and the two oval tailpipes of the dual exhaust system dominate the rear of the new Audi RS4 Avant: they are integrated into a wide upturned diffuser. Audi offers a voluminous sounding sports exhaust system with black shutters.

The new Audi RS4 is available from autumn 2012 to a base price of € 76 600.

[Photos: Audi]

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