Audi Sport GmbH celebrates the world debut of the new Audi RS4 Avant at IAA 2017. When creating the fourth generation of the Audi RS4 Avant, the designers took inspiration from many motorsport details of the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO. Massive air inlets with typical RS honeycomb structure and the wide, flat Single-frame grille define the front end. At the rear, an RS-specific diffuser insert, oval tailpipes of the RS exhaust system and the RS roof edge spoiler make for a distinctive look.
The 2.9 TFSI V6 bi-turbo engine develops 444bhp in the RS4 Avant. Its peak torque of 600Nm - 170Nm more than the previous model - is available across a broad engine speed range from 1,900rpm to 5,000rpm.
It is key to how the Audi RS4 is able to sprint from 0-100km/h in 4.1 seconds, and on to a top speed of 250km/h. With the optional RS dynamic package, the top speed increases to 280km/h.
The power of the 2.9 TFSI bi-turbo is supplied to the permanent all-wheel drive via a sportily configured eight-speed tiptronic with optimised gear changing. Audi also offers an optional rear sport differential.
Average fuel consumption is 11.4km/L, with CO2 emissions of 199g/km - an efficiency gain of 17 percent over the previous model. The new RS4 Avant weighs 1,790kg, 80kg less than previously.
The standard-fit RS sport suspension sets the Audi RS4 Avant another 7mm lower than the A4 basic model with sport suspension. By way of equipment options, there are the RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control, ceramic brakes and RS-specific dynamic steering. Drivers can define their own individual personal driving experience using the standard dynamic handling system Audi drive select.
The black interior underscores the sporty character of the Audi RS4 Avant. RS sport seats with an optional honeycomb pattern, the flat-bottomed RS leather multi-function sport steering wheel, shift gate and illuminated door sill trims are all adorned with the RS emblem. In the Audi virtual cockpit and head-up display, RS-specific displays indicate g-forces, tyre pressure and torque. The Audi RS4 Avant will arrive at dealers in Germany and other European countries from the start of 2018.
