• audi rs4

    Audi RS4 Decorated By Artist Romero Britto; That's Some Fast Art

    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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    9:30 AM on Thu Oct 16 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    1,372 views, 43 comments

    Most discussed sos10: Cars and art... most of the time the result just looks cheap. But I would mind this one >>>> By more »

  • over the back fence

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

    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. More »

    4:20 PM on Mon Jul 28 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    3,427 views, 19 comments

    Latest by the good dr zero: @Mad_Science: I miss me some Davey and Jonny. more »

  • top gear usa

    First Set Picture From Top Gear USA?

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  • engine

    The Importance of Underhood Styling: Audi RS-4 or Lexus IS-F?

    I have a fair number of friends who work in design-related fields- architecture, industrial design, graphic design, that sort of thing. Each seems to feel real physical pain when some controllable element of their surroundings does not glow with an aura of quality design. Furniture, clothing, appliances, and so on- you're not going to see El Cheapo crap unless it's an ironic statement of some kind. Such a person will always have a Macintosh computer, and the car in the driveway will likely be German. I'm not saying this is a bad thing, of course, since pro designers are naturally drawn to attractively designed objects, but it's an easily observed phenomenon. While shooting some Engine Pr0n of the Audi RS4, and then later for the Lexus IS-F, I was struck by the differing design philosophies on display in the cars' respective engine compartments. Let's take a look (make the jump for more gallery goodness):


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    1:30 PM on Tue Dec 11 2007
    By Murilee Martin
    7,606 views, 83 comments

    Latest by Mr4Runner: @msheredy: I'd rather have 'Go' then 'Show'. The VW looks like it was designed in 1997. more »

  • news

    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]

    9:15 AM on Mon Oct 22 2007
    By Jonny Lieberman
    1,370 views, 11 comments

    Latest by Turboner: @racerx: Yes, you are correct, sir. Audi can't get enough of "new" models. @brandegee: Yes, you are correct, sir. One RS more »

  • question of the day

    Ferrari 456 Venice Vs. Audi RS4 Avant

    Frankly, we were a wee bit shocked at the overly enthusiastic 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 »

    11:30 AM on Fri Oct 5 2007
    By Jonny Lieberman
    4,685 views, 66 comments

    Latest by pedalfist: I can't really see why you'd buy the ferrari. It's sending some seriously mixed messages. The station-wagon part says booster more »

  • detroit grand prix

    ALMS Unboxing: Audi RS4 GT2

    After a morning of running around from one photo op to another, taillights in a trailer stopped me in my tracks. Was ist das? Das ist ein Auto - ein uber Auto! I had stumbled onto the unboxing of a GT2 class Audi RS4. That sound your hear is Johnny's high pitched squeal of envy. If only I had a video camera so as to share the concrete pounding pulse of this beast. Hopefully it qualifies because it would be a shame if this didn't get some real track time. Precision overload.

    1:42 PM on Sat Sep 1 2007
    By bwojdyla
    1,291 views, 10 comments

    Latest by BLS: @smokyburnout: Why not do it all? R10, RS4, and R8. The more competetion the better. I would like to see more »

  • frankfurt auto show

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

    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. More »

    8:45 AM on Thu Aug 30 2007
    By Ray Wert
    1,079 views, 6 comments

    Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: @fredthread: Care to give specifics, or are you just repeating second-hand stories? Sounds like you have nothing good (or more »

  • jalopnik fantasy garage

    Audi RS4 Avant

    Perusing the latest issue of Top Gear I came across Jeremy Clarkson's column in which he tries to identify the perfect car. What gave him the idea? He'd just taken a ride in an RS4 Avant. Sure, a few sentences later ye olde Jezza determines that the hyperkinetic Deutsch wagon is not perfect. But, check out his gripes: there's no knee room in the back seat and it costs too much. Ahem. Here in the Jalopnik Fantasy Garage (we're filthy rich!) price is simply not an issue. And if we had someone tall behind us, we'd simply toss him or her the keys to any one of our 49 other Fantasy rides. Case closed. In my mind the RS4 Avant is not only the perfect car, but also this week's JFG nominee. More »
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    11:15 AM on Tue Aug 28 2007
    By Jonny Lieberman
    7,775 views, 82 comments

    Latest by Teds: I have a model of one in front of my tv next to a CLK DTM car... that is all more »

  • adjustable performance

    Modstuff: Take Control of Audi S4 RS4 Handling

    For those willing to make the leap and stop pretending their Audi S4 RS4's are anything but pure performance machines comes this sport sway bar package from Hotchkis Performance. The 35MM front bar stiffens things up by 60%, while the two position 29MM rear bar is adjustable from +235% to +305% stiffer over stock. Throttle application can charge on a bit earlier out of the corner with these bars thanks to an increased slip angle. This package is designed primarily for road course or autocross action. A loss of some street manners is to be expected - and encouraged. [Hotchkis Performance]

    12:45 PM on Wed Aug 8 2007
    By Mike Bumbeck
    460 views, 10 comments

    Latest by my favorite car is a motorcycle: US $413 in case you were wondering... Well said, Dculberson! more »