Audi has opened the order books for the new
generation RS4 Avant in Germany, with more markets to follow soon. The
range-topping model of the B9 family carries a starting price of € 79,800, which
equals to US$ 92,800 at today's exchange rates.
Unveiled during the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show,
almost 2 months ago, the 2018 Audi RS4 Avant is powered by a new 2.9-liter TFSI
biturbo V6 engine. The unit channels 450 PS and 600 Nm of
torque to the Quattro all-wheel drive system, and is married to a revised
8-speed dual-clutch automatic gearbox.
The naught to 100 km/h sprint takes just 4.1
seconds, an 0.6 sec improvement over the previous iteration, and top speed is
electronically capped at 250 km/h, but can be increased to 280 km/h with the optional RS Dynamics Package.
Audi's challenger to the likes of the Mercedes-AMG
C63 Estate sports a more aggressive look over the regular models, and sits on
19-inch standard wheels, upgradable to 20-inch as an optional extra.
The sport seats, flat-bottomed steering wheel, RS
badges, head-up display with a G-force indicator, and several other items will
remind users that this is indeed a very special version of the car, with lots
of muscle coming from the engine compartment.
