Audi engineers are so proud of their new RS4 Avant that the Red Bull race track in Spielberg, Austria, was chosen for the world launch of their latest model, due in South Africa in the fourth quarter of December 2012.
It is when you get behind the wheel of this powerful hi-tech car that the reason becomes clear. Powered by a naturally aspired 4.2-litre V8, its take-off is incredibly fast - 0-100km in 4.7 seconds. Audi has built in a launch control system that manages the clutch engagement to cut out wheel spin for those who want an explosive start.
Top speed from this 331kW power unit is governed to 250kmh as beneath the red-painted cylinder covers, the engine pumps out 430Nm from 4000-6000rpm. Drivers get raw power by using the steering mounted paddles behind the steering wheel or can opt for the relatively more sedate driving through the dual-clutch transmission that shifts automatically.
A big surprise is the claim that the RS4 can return 10.7 litres per 100km; Audi staffers say the new arrival is so cleverly engineered and packaged that “it is a sports car for everyday use”.
“It is a powerful car but has the lowest fuel consumption and emission figures in its field of competitors,” they boast.
It is when you get behind the wheel of this powerful hi-tech car that the reason becomes clear. Powered by a naturally aspired 4.2-litre V8, its take-off is incredibly fast - 0-100km in 4.7 seconds. Audi has built in a launch control system that manages the clutch engagement to cut out wheel spin for those who want an explosive start.
Top speed from this 331kW power unit is governed to 250kmh as beneath the red-painted cylinder covers, the engine pumps out 430Nm from 4000-6000rpm. Drivers get raw power by using the steering mounted paddles behind the steering wheel or can opt for the relatively more sedate driving through the dual-clutch transmission that shifts automatically.
A big surprise is the claim that the RS4 can return 10.7 litres per 100km; Audi staffers say the new arrival is so cleverly engineered and packaged that “it is a sports car for everyday use”.
“It is a powerful car but has the lowest fuel consumption and emission figures in its field of competitors,” they boast.
