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2009 Audi S4 Sedan, Avant Revealed Ahead Of Paris
We've been showered with photos and details of the new Audi S4 Sedan and Audi S4 Avant ahead of the official Paris unveiling and the numbers do look good. Using supercharging and direct injection, the folks in Ingolstadt have managed to squeeze 333 HP out of the 3.0-liter V6, good for a 5.1 second 0-to-62 run while still returning an average of 24 MPG. S4 buyers will also get a seven-speed S-Tronic gearbox, Quattro all-wheel drive and the standard-issue array of electronic nannies keeping everything in line. Still, if this S4 runs as well as the specs suggest, we can't wait to get some seat time. Full press release after the jump.
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Audi RS6 Avant or Audi R8, Which Is The Fastest?
Though Audi claims that both the Audi RS6 Avant and Audi R8 are equally fast to 62 mph and 124 mph, we've always been skeptical as to whether or not the Überwagen of our dreams could actually compete. Thankfully, the folks at EVO mag had a version of each to test out. The bottom line? Almost. More » -
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Audi RS6 Sedan Spied In Germany
We've already gotten a look at the twin turbocharged, V10-powered, 580 HP Audi RS6 Avant, but now a camo-free Audi RS6 Sedan has been spied making the rounds in Germany. The new sedan über alles shares a lot of the ultra-Bruce styling present in the wagon version, but also gets revised tail lights and the upturned trunk lid from the RS4. We're wondering what the implications are of an Audi running with the Porsche Panamera when the Porsche boys manage to get their sweaty little hands on a controlling share of VW. [WorldCarFans] -
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2009 Audi S4 Avant Spotted?
According to the forum fan-boys who think the World of Audi, this is the new Audi S4 Avant. While that certainly looks like it's got the s-line bumper and bigger brakes — at least one of us is telling us we should be hedging our bets on this. But another one of us wonders who we are to argue with the folks from AudiWorld? They've already told us so much about what we should expect from the new S4. They've already confirmed — via unnamed insiders, of course — the S4 will debut with a new 3.0-liter TFSI twin-turbo producing 330 horses. Despite a 10-horsepower drop, they say zero-to-60 times will fall from the current model's 5.4 seconds into the low five-second range, all with a fuel-economy gain from 17 mpg to over 20 mpg. So — what say you — is this the final exterior of the S4?
[Motor-Talk.de via AudiWorld]
10:02 PM on Sun Feb 24 2008
By Ray Wert
9,016 views, 37 commentsLatest by daily dwayne: @Dr.Danger: agreed the turbo 6 has me interested...i WAS holding off on a car purchase b/c i was waiting to see more »
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2009 Audi A4 Avant Breaks Cover Before Geneva, Stores Broken Cover In Sexy Wagon
As if the 2009 Audi A4 isn't sexy enough, the lines have been stretched to wagon proportions for the 2009 Audi A4 Avant. It's a good option for someone who wants the style of an A4 but needs the utility of a wagon (and yes, they're bold enough to call it a "wagon" in the press release). Though storage isn't of minivan proportions, there's a total of 51 cubic feet of storage and 60/40 split-fold seats with a load-through hatch for storing skis and snowboards. Similar to the A4, the European version gets two gas and two diesel engines. The most powerful available gasoline engine is the 3.2 FSI V6, which provides 265 horsepower and 243 lb.-ft. of torque good for a 0-62 mph in 6.4 seconds and a limited top speed of 155 mph. The 3.0 TDI engine boasts torque of 369 lb.-ft., which helps the wagon scoot to 62 mph in 6.3 seconds. Photos and a press release below the jump.
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First Promotional Video of 2008 Audi RS6 Avant, It Rocks
We're not sure if this video includes a subliminal ploy by the folks at Audi to show quickly spliced photos of rocks to get us to say that their 2008 RS6 Avant rocks, but we guess it's working on us. Of course, it's just like your average grocery getter (assuming that your average grocery getter is powered by a twin turbocharged V10 TFSI engine good for 580 horsepower). Photos of the slick wagon below. Drool commencing in 3, 2, 1...
[Audi via YouTube]
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Audi RS4 Production Ending Next Month
Sigh. Back in June we told you that the RS4 Sedan was going out of production. Then, later in June, we explained that actually, no, Audi would keep building the RS4. Today's news is a bit of clarification. In November of this year (2007) Audi will stop building the RS4 Sedan. The convertible and the motherluvin' Avant will cease production at some point in 2008. All of which means that for a good chunk of 2008, Audi will have nothing to compete against the M3, C63 or IS-F with. We sure hope they know what they're (R8) doing. [autoblog.nl] -
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Ferrari 456 Venice Vs. Audi RS4 Avant
Frankly, we were a wee bit shocked at theoverlyenthusiastic response to the prancing horse station wagon. More than one of you lamented the fact that you're not a dragon. You also chose a BMW over a Ferrari in yesterday's QOTD. All of this means that y'all are the most sophisticated group of car nutz on teh internets. Or, simply mad. We're going to reserve judgment. Until you answer today's question. Yeah, the Prince Jefri special is pretty tits (oh wait, his yacht is named Tits; the Ferrari wagon is pretty hot), and in theory at least, a right-hand drive, 442 horsepower 5.5-liter V12 wagon with a 6-speed manual is the stuff our most secretive auto fantasies are made of. How the hell ever, the RS4 Avant is, well, the RS4 Avant. You know, perfect in that Bruce kinda way. Plus, the Audi's hot 4.2-liter FSI V8 makes 420 horses. We're thinking the Audi probably weighs a hair less (anyone who can find out how much the Venice weighs gets a slightly used lollipop) so performance is probably equal. It just comes down to "taste." More » -
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Frankfurt Auto Show: Audi RS6 Avant in White
While we knew the Audi Audi RS6 Avant was coming, we had no idea Bryan Adams was going to belt out an acoustic rendition of Run to You after the cover was pulled on the V10 twin-turbo wagon. As the rest of the presentation was in German the details are still hazy. We do know the world needs more hopped up sportwagons now more than ever. An A4 and A8 were also kicking around coverless. Now with bonus gallery!
