Audi RS 4 Quattro
Audi will unveil the new Audi RS 4 Quattro at the Geneva Motor Show this March. The Audi RS 4 is the fastest of the Audi A4 variants. It comes with a 4.2L V8, as in the Audi S4, the other fast version of the A4. But the RS 4 produces 309kW (414 hp) as compared to the S4 which makes 253kW (340 hp).
The RS 4 uses the same advanced fuel injection technology used in their successful LeMans winner the Audi R8 race car. This is a first for an Audi road going V8. Like a race car, this engine revs freely to its high redline of 8250 rpm. The efficient engine produces 90% of its peak torque from 2250 rpm - 7600 rpm. As if that much low-end torque isn't responsive enough, there's also a button on the steering wheel that can make throttle response even more rapid by adjusting the throttle control maps.
The RS 4 inherits Audi's latest Quattro all-wheel-drive system from the RS 6. Furthermore, an emphasis has been put in keeping the car as light as possible. Where ever possible, aluminum has been used in the place of heavier metals. Super light weight bucket seats have been used instead of massive ultra luxury seats.
The result of all this power, light weight, and advanced technology is evident in the performance stats. The RS 4 accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.8 seconds. Compare that to the already fast Audi S4 which runs 0-100 km/h in 5.6 seconds.
stats:
power: 309 kW (414 hp) @ 5500 rpm
torque: 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) @ 5500 rpm
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph): 4.8 seconds
0-200 km/h (0-124 mph): 16.6 seconds
top speed (limited): 250 km/h (155 mph)
The only sad news is we may never see the lights of this fine automobile in the US. I sure hope Audi brings it overseas...
For more information refer to UK Audi's press release.
Published on February 22, 2005
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