Please take into account that the audi 0 to 60 times and. With a sportier, more aerodynamic exterior, exclusive features on the inside, and a more powerful engine. Lows cheaper a4 sedan is almost as fun to drive, no manual transmission. 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. Data for the car edition of the year 2018 since earlyyear 2018 for europe. Its been awhile since weve read about the audi rs5.
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. The rs 4 made a return in 2012, in avant form based on the a4 avant. 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. Learn more about price, engine type, mpg, and complete safety and warranty information. It revved hard to a 8,250rpm power peak, gave the classic muscle car soundtrack an engaging hightech remix, and. Jul 06, 2006 driver information display with oil temperature and a lap timer among other things. 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. Car magazine puts the new audi rs4 up against the alfa romeo giulia quadrifoglio and mercedesamg c63 s estate with pictures, comparisons and verdict. Its 35kg lighter than the old unit yet it produces exactly the.
This vehicle combines high performance with excellent suitability for everyday use. Its my new daily driver and i cant hide it im a big fan of this car. It offers honking v8 power and noise but also delivers a. Heres a clip of the car doing highspeed runs on a closed stretch. 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.
Read our full road test and see photos at car and driver. 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 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and allwheel. Standard features include 19inch wheels with 25535 high.
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. Read driving impressions and see photos at car and driver. 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. Moreover, why audi does not export that rs4 avant b8 to the eastern europe and the usa. Still not the drivers car of the class, but the a4 is strong in all other areas. The 2015 audi s4 is an allwheeldrive sports sedan that is the performance variant of the a4. A very nice woman from audis pr department once told me i should try going to hell. The audi s4 can be augmented with dramatic performance and design flourishes of the available s sport package. 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. 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 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and allwheeldrive. 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. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7 and r8. The 2008 audi rs 4 is a compact ultraperformance car based on the audi a4, and its available in sedan and convertible body styles. The 2016 s4 is the highperformance variant of the a4 sedan and comes standard with allwheel drive. The available audi virtual cockpit is a fully digital 12.
The only thing that the numbers cant quantify about the performance of the s4 is the purely emotional response you feel while driving it. Audi 060 times audi a5, a6, a8, s6, q5, q7, rs 5, rs 7. Search preowned audi rs 4 listings to find the best local deals. 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. Sport mode, which displays a large, central tachometer and performance statistics, such as a lap timer, horsepower and. The hardest part of owning this car during my 60 mile per day over a twisty highway is in keeping my speeds down. I dont get why audi does not make the new rs4 rs6 sedans.
Fourcylinder engines arent what they used to betheyre way, way better. At the 2017 international motor show iaa in frankfurt am main, the fourth generation of the audi rs4 avant made its world debut. The 2018 audi tt rs is a 2018 motor trend best driver s car contender get the full story right here. I think there are lots of people willing to afford one of these. The updated 2018 audi s4 is a stout performer in a stealthy, hightech wrapper. Word from car and driver seems to indicate that the german company will be using turbocharged v6. Audi rs4 avant b8 laptimes, specs, performance data. Its fast, practical and looks great but is it worth the. 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. Highs eager driving dynamics, highquality interior finishings, quick acceleration.
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. See photos and get our impressions at car and driver. 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. A redesigned s4 will debut for the 2017 model year. The rs4 is an ultrahighperformance version of the small audi a4 that trades nimbleness for allwheeldrive capability. The audi rs4 avant hits the 62 mph mark from a standstill in 4. A limitedslip rear sports differential is optional as well, if you want your rs4 to handle a bit sharper out of corners. Click past the jump to read more about the 2016 audi rs4. The 2008 audi s4s swift moves are made possible by its 4.
Although zero to 60 times created this car site in this popular format, it does not best reflect the philosophy of the editors. My 2008 audi rs4 with the available options has now turned 32,000 miles. The 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and all. Another sign of how serious audi is about its highperformance. Hooked up to a sixspeed manual transmission, it will only take 5. It offers honking v8 power and noise but also delivers a comfortable and.
View the most accurate audi 060 times and 14 mile times for all audi models from the most popular car magazine sources. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. 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. Cocky porsche 911 messes with the wrong sleeper audi rs4. The basic equipment list includes equipment that is standard across all versions of the audi a4 rs4 0508. Precisely 18 years ago, the first audi rs4 avant was launched.
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. 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. Accelerations, 14 mile time and top speed for 2018 audi rs4 avant aut. Hooked up to a sixspeed manual transmission, it will. Mar 07, 2017 the 2018 audi rs5 is an m4fighter with 450 hp and allwheeldrive with a new 2. Engines, 060 acceleration and top speed rs 4s of old had v8 power, but the current car gets a twinturbocharged 2. 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. Apr 16, 2019 the latest audi rs 4 has been downsized from a v8 to a 2. View the most accurate audi 0 60 times and 14 mile times for all audi models from the most popular car magazine sources. It slots distinctly above the audi s4, as the fastest, most sportsfocused car based on the a4s b automobile platform. The 2020 audi s4 offers more than muscle, it offers thoughtful innovations that show off the brains behind the brawn.
The 2020 audi rs3 delivers an unforgettable driving experience thanks to a charismatic engine and genuine athleticism. Introduced in 1999, the audi rs4 placed itself at the top of audi s compact car lineup. The latter will also adorn the shift gate and the illuminated door sills that should come standard with the car. 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.