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Photo credit: Audi
June 21, 2012
By: CF staff

The Audi RS 4 Avant features a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8 engine that delivers 450 PS at 8,250 rpm and maximum torque of 430 Nm between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. It powers the super-Avant with standard seven-speed S tronic transmission from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds on its way to a governed top speed of 155 mph, which can be increased to 174 mph if required. No less impressively, it achieves all this while at the same time potentially returning up to 26.4mpg according to the combined cycle test.

In common with every Audi RS model, the RS 4 Avant features quattro permanent all-wheel drive, which is bolstered here by the advanced crown-gear centre differential and the sports rear differential for exceptionally smooth torque transfer between the front and rear axles and the left and right rear wheels.

A 40:60 split operates in normal conditions, but up to 70 per cent of power can be channeled to the front and as much as 85 per cent to the rear if the conditions necessitate this.

A torque vectoring system, which acts on all four wheels, works with the self-locking crown gear differential to further enhance power management, and the Electronic Stability Control (ESC) also offers a Sport mode or can be fully deactivated for circuit use.

The lowered chassis of the Audi RS 4 Avant, which features a five-link set-up at the front and a self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear assembly, is complemented by highly efficient new speed-dependent electromechanical power steering with a direct steering ratio for highly precise road feel. It helps the driver stay on course by making slight steering corrections when braking on surfaces with different levels of grip. Reade more.










More photos of the 2013 Audi RS4 here.

[LovemyPathfinder]

chris harris is easily the best car journalist.

[REVolution]

I agree. That car is freaking hot. I love that entire look.