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2012 Audi RS4 Spotted With Huge Fenders, Maybe

Wes Siler — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 14:00:00 EDT

The video junkies at Fast Lane Daily spotted this wide-body A6 and, after much mental exercise, are convinced it's a development mule for the 2012 Audi RS4. Why? You'll have to ask them. [Fast Lane Daily]

2010 Audi RS5 May Kill Next-Gen RS4

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 09:15:00 EDT

We've seen the 2010 Audi RS5 running around in camouflage ahead of a Frankfurt unveiling, but the next-gen Audi RS4's been conspicuously absent in development. For good reason. It's probably not coming.

Speaking anonymously at a recent press event, an Audi official let us known the future of the B8 generation RS4 is facing a steep opposition. The Audi A5 and S5 models have been such strong sellers the decision was made to use that car as the sub-supercar entry and allow the A4 to top out with the newly available supercharged V6 S4. This move is also influenced by the Carpocalypse in that heavy-duty super saloons are falling out of favor and Audi is re-positioning as a more responsible luxury brand, downsizing engines and relying more heavily on forced induction and direct injection. While the possible loss of a four-door super-sedan is a bit sad, a monstrously capable coupe should make up for it.

Engine Of The Day: Audi 4.2 V8

Murilee Martin — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 11:00:00 EDT

While The General may be King Of The Pushrod V8, those Yurpeans have cooked up some pretty good overhead-cam competition. How about a straight-from-the-factory V8 that redlines at a lunatic 8,250 RPM?

Sure, sure, we could argue the benefits of pushrods versus overhead cams all day- and feel free to do so in the comments, where it's sure to be a battle between engine swappers versus engineering geeks- but the Official Jalopnik Party Line™ holds that all V8s are good, even the Olds 350 Diesel and the Triumph Stag V8 (though we draw the line at the execrable Cadillac V8-6-4, which is sort of an edge-case V8 anyway). Having hooned a couple of Audis powered by this engine (RS4 and R8) around the Infineon track, I can state that revving the absolute piss out of an engine that boasts serious torque (over 300 foot-pounds) along with 414 (or 420 horses) and glorious V8 noise is what it's all about. Variations of the 40-valve Audi V8 engine have found homes in engine compartments all over the VW/Audi product line, in everything from the Tuareg to the C5 RS6, with horsepower ranging from the low 300s to "how much money you got?"
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Audi RS4 Decorated By Artist Romero Britto; That's Some Fast Art

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:30:00 EDT

The Audi RS4 may have an engine breathed upon by a heavenly force, a transmission which borders on perfection and acceleration that takes your breath away, but the thing it didn't have was a custom piece of art slathered all over its body. Artist Romero Britto, known for his neo-pop, pseudo-cubism style has dropped his work onto the four-door super-saloon and it's on sale at a Miami-area dealership. Calling it an 'improvement' over the original is completely subjective — we'd tend to disagree — but nobody will argue it's definitely a conversation starter. We're sure the dealer is hoping it's also a sales incentive.

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Audi RS4 Avant Crashes In Racing Action At 2008 Audi Driver International

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:45:00 EDT

At this year's annual Audi Driver International held in the village of Castle Combe, England, a most terrible thing happened on the track: A driver lost control of his Audi RS4 Avant and thoroughly stuffed it into the wall. Thankfully nobody was hurt, as the safety systems did their jobs, but the video of the wagon tragedy (wagonagedy? tragagon?) reveals the oversteer, the lift off the pedal, the overcorrection, and the inevitable crunch. Though we shed a tear for thee, RS4 Avant, you died a hero's death on the field of battle. We'll pour one out for you this evening. [LuxVelocity]

Audi RS4 and RS5 To Keep Fat V8 Power, Leave Superchargers For Lesser Cars

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:20:00 EDT

A report at Fourtitude says highly placed sources are stating the pending B8 Audi RS4 and the first edition of the Audi RS5 will be sporting a massaged version of the 4.2-liter V8 currently in the RS4 and R8. The mill would be getting a boost from 420 HP to 450-470 ponies, most resulting from opening up the already-shocking 8000 RPM redline.

If this rumor proves true, it finalizes the last piece of the engine puzzle we got a peek at with the Audi engine plan leak a while ago. Hopefully when Audi waves its wand over this version of the V8, they'll fix its thirst; then it would be truly perfect. [Fourtitude via Autofiends]

Over The Back Fence: Audi To Reveal RS6 At Frankfurt Auto Show?

Ray Wert — Thu, 30 Aug 2007 08:45:00 EDT

We just got the official Audi press release for the Frankfurt Auto Show, which like all the automakers pre-show releases reads like they're teasing us with a tease of the press conference. Meaning that they're cryptic and although in this case we're told Audi's world premiering two new — somethings — they're not telling us what they are. Now, we know one of them's the new Audi A4, which we've already seen revealed on the interwebs. But what's the other one? We're hearing from a source who heard it from a source at Audi of America that it'll be the new Audi RS6 that's rumored to be running with 600 horses. We guess we'll find out in person on Tuesday, September 11th. You on the other hand, will be able to find out by keeping your peepers wide open here.

Audi press conference with two world premieres
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* Tuesday, 11 September, 12.00 midday, Audi stand, hall 3

"See what's driving tomorrow": the 62nd International Motor Show in Frankfurt (IAA) gives an insight into the automotive world of the future. Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management at AUDI AG, will present two models making their world debut and many more innovations besides during the Audi press conference at the IAA: Audi Press Conference, Tuesday, 11 September 2007, 12.00 midday, Audi stand, Hall 3, Frankfurt exhibition grounds.

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