Audi officially unveiled the most powerful version of the "quartet" in the history of this model.According to tradition, it is called the RS 4. And Audi returned to its roots - it will be touring!
All, of course, interested in what engine is under the hood of the "rocket". And there lies the 4.2-liter V8 with 450 hp at 8,250 rev / min and torque of 430 N ∙ m (in the range from 4000 to 6000 rev / min) - exactly the same as the coupe Audi RS 5 . And in general technical filling is virtually identical to the RS 5. Transmission is only one - seven-speed S-Tronic dual-clutch.Permanent quattro all-wheel drive with a new center differential (with crowns) may, if necessary to transfer up to 70% of the time on the front axle or up to 85% on the back. In normal driving mode on dry pavement rear axle gets 60%. Also, the RS 5 on the RS 4 Avant migrated hydraulic system suppression rolls DRC.
From the standard model has a new A4 hard way, in other settings, steering, reduced by 20 mm ground clearance, new brake discs with a diameter of 365 mm (with an option you can order a 380-mm carbon-ceramic). Also on the list of options will be beautiful 20-inch wheels (in the base - 19-inch, 10-spoke).
Audi RS 4 Avant is able to be dispersed to "hundred" for 4,7 sec (the same measure could boast of its predecessor with a sedan), the maximum speed is limited to 250 km / h However, if you wish to order a driver to increase in the "maximum speed" up to 280 km / h
The official premiere of the RS 4 Avant will be held in early March at the Geneva Motor Show.