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Audi RS4 Avant

Stunning 400bhp engine finds its way into Audi's RS4 estate flyer

Audi RS4

By Chris Thorp

November 2006

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Mercedes isn’t alone in flexing the muscle of its naturally aspirated engines – Audi has a very special V8 of its own. We’ve already sampled the amazing performance of the RS4 saloon, and now there’s an estate, too.

 
The unit produces 414bhp without a turbo and, revving to 8,250rpm, helps the RS4 accelerate like a supercar
In typical Audi style, the RS4 has the visual muscle to turn heads without being brash. It sits low on the ground with blistered wheelarches, while inside, deep bucket seats are fitted.

Press the starter button, and the V8 buzzes into life like a race engine. The unit produces 414bhp without a turbo and, revving to 8,250rpm, helps the RS4 accelerate like a supercar, putting down its power via a smooth six-speed manual gearbox and all-wheel drive.

The 0-62mph dash takes 4.9 seconds – a tenth of a second behind the saloon – with a top speed of 155mph in reserve. Part of the RS4’s appeal is that it’s not difficult to drive. The steering is beautifully weighted and, once you’ve got used to the sharp throttle response, it’s no trickier to pilot than a diesel A4. Press the S button and the electronics make the engine even more responsive and the exhaust louder.

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FIRST OPINION

    Performance and versatility don’t combine as well as this in any other load-lugger. With all the appeal of the saloon in an estate body, the RS4 Avant is arguably more stylish and just as much fun to drive as its four-door counterpart. On the other hand, owners will have to brace themselves for bank-busting fuel bills…
 

AT A GLANCE

    Audi V8 engine delivers huge acceleration, but economy takes a hit. This unit returns 20.7mpg... while emissions are a hefty 324g/km.
    Engine: 4.2-litre V8, 414bhp
    Price: £51,825
     
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