Audi RS4 - a sports-oriented compact prestigious car from Audi Sport GmbH [1] , produced in limited quantities for the German automaker Audi AG (a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group ). The car is faster than the Audi S4 and most A4 -based sports-oriented cars of the B series.
| Audi RS4 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| general information | |
| Manufacturer | Audi Sport GmbH (until November 2016 "quattro GmbH") - a subsidiary of Audi |
| Years of production | B5: 2000 - 2001 B7: 2006 - 2008 B8: 2012 - 2015 B9: 2018 - present |
| Assembly |  Neckarsulm ( Germany ) |
| Class | Sports sedan |
| Design | |
| Body type | 4-dv. sedan (5-seater) 5-dv. station wagon (5-seater) |
| Layout | front-wheel drive, all-wheel drive |
| Wheel formula | 4 Γ 4 ( quattro ) |
| On the market | |
| Similar models | BMW M3 , Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG , Lexus IS-F |
| Segment | D segment |
Content
- 1 Description
- 2 B5 ( Typ 8D)
- 3 B7 ( Typ 8E)
- 4 B8 ( Typ 8K)
- 5 B9
- 6 notes
- 7 References
Description
The first version of the B5 was initially only available in the Avant variant ( Audi AG brand name for station wagon bodies). The next generation B7 first appeared with a sedan body, Avant'es appeared a bit later and convertibles were added even later.
The abbreviation "RS" in the name of the car comes from the German R enn S port ( Russian motorsport ). Like all Audi RS cars, the RS4 is equipped with the latest technology and can be ranked as a car that runs on the company's image. In addition, the Audi RS4 in all versions is equipped with a quattro system based on Torsen differentials for four-wheel drive vehicles.
In 2006-2008 participated in the SuperStars Series , where they won two titles, both Gianni Morbidelli .
B5 (Typ 8D)
B7 (Typ 8E)
B8 (Typ 8K)
B9
B5 ( Typ 8D)
| Audi B5 RS4 Avant | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Years of production | 2000 - 2001 |
| Design | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B5 |
| Engine | |
| 2.7 liters, V6 Biturbo, 380 liters S., injector, DOHC | |
| Characteristics | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4525 mm |
| Width | 1799 mm |
| Height | 1386 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2607 mm |
| Weight | 1620 kg |
| Dynamic | |
| Acceleration to 100 km / h | 4.9 |
| Top speed | 250 km / h |
| On the market | |
| Related | Audi A4 Audi S4 |
| Other | |
| Fuel consumption | 12 l |
| Volume of the tank | 62 l |
The production of the original Audi RS4 Avant quattro B5 B5 (Typ 8D) was introduced by AUDI AG at the end of 1999 for subsequent sale in 2000, as a successor to the Porsche / Quattro GmbH joint venture developed by Audi RS2 Avant. RS4, like its predecessor RS2, was only available as Avant (Audi name for station wagon), and was also built on the existing Volkswagen Group B5 platform in conjunction with A4 and S4. The car was available for sale in most countries of Europe, parts of Asia and in some countries of Latin America.
| Audi RS 4 | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine power | 285 kW (387 hp) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h.) | 4.9 sec |
| Max. speed | |
| The weight |
6030 units were produced between 1999 and 2001.
B7 ( Typ 8E)
| Audi B7 RS4 | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Years of production | 2006 - 2008 |
| Design | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B7 |
| Engine | |
| 4.2 liter, V8 FSI, 420 hp, 2xDOHC | |
| Transmission | |
| 6-speed manual | |
| Characteristics | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4589 mm |
| Width | 1816 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2648 mm |
| Weight | Sedan: 1650-1680 kg Wagon: 1710 kg Convertible: 1845 kg |
| On the market | |
| Related | Audi B7 A4 Audi B7 S4 |
| Audi RS 4 | sedan | avant | cabriolet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Engine power | 309 kW (420 hp) | ||
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h.) | 4.8 sec | 4.9 sec | 4.9 sec |
| Max. speed | |||
| The weight | 1710 kg | 1845 kg | |
B8 ( Typ 8K)
| Audi B8 RS4 Avant | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Years of production | 2012 - 2015 |
| Design | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B8 |
| Engine | |
| 4.2 liter, V8 FSI, 450 hp, 32 valve | |
| Transmission | |
| 7-dsg | |
| Characteristics | |
| Mass-dimensional | |
| Length | 4719 mm |
| Width | 1826 mm |
| Height | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2811 mm |
| Weight | 1795 kg |
| On the market | |
| Related | Audi B8 A4 Audi B8 S4 |
Audi representatives said they did not plan to produce RS4 in the new B8 body, but in the spring of 2011 they managed to get spy photos of the alleged Audi RS4 Avant car [2] . The car has been produced since 2012 and has a power plant similar to the Audi RS5 (V8 4,2l, 450 hp). Sedans in this generation RS4 were not produced.
| Audi RS 4 | 2012 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine power | 331 kW (450 hp ) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h.) | 4.7 sec |
| Max. speed | |
| The weight |
B9
| Audi B9 RS4 Avant | |
|---|---|
| general information | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG |
| Years of production | 2018 - present |
| Design | |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group B9 |
| Engine | |
| 2.9 liter, V6 TFSI, 450 hp | |
| On the market | |
| Related | Audi B9 A4 Audi B9 S4 |
Audi RS 4 (B9) was presented at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017 in the back of Avant [3] .
| Audi RS 4 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Engine | |
| Engine power | 331 kW (450 hp ) |
| Acceleration (0-100 km / h.) | 4.1 sec |
| Max. speed | |
| The weight |
Notes
- β The quattro GmbH branch has been renamed Audi Sport GmbH . autoreview.ru (November 29, 2016). Date of treatment December 3, 2016.
- β Spy Shots: Audi RS4 Avant caught on the right track - Autoblog
- β motor.ru The timing of the appearance in Russia of the 450-strong wagon Audi RS4