The unique B5-generation RS4 Avant arrived 1 / 4 of a century in the past – and Audi is celebrating in type
Audi has introduced a limited-run anniversary version of its present RS4 Avant, full with efficiency upgrades, inside and exterior tweaks and the revival of Imola Yellow – the similar shade that adorned the unique B5 RS4 Avant when it arrived in 1999.
The new automotive – formally named the Audi RS4 Avant version 25 years – is restricted to only 50 examples in the UK, with 250 to be offered worldwide. Prices begin at £115,880 however eager collectors will want £119,180 to safe the version 25 in the well-known shade of yellow.
The unique RS4 arrived in 1999 with an aggressive chassis setup and a Cosworth-developed, 375bhp, twin-turbocharged 2.7-litre V6. The new automotive follows the same recipe however is far more highly effective, with 20bhp greater than the commonplace RS4, boosting energy to 464bhp and slicing the 0-62mph dash by 0.4 seconds to only 3.7 seconds. Top pace is elevated to 186mph, whereas carbon ceramic brakes come as commonplace to assist rein in that further efficiency.
The unique Audi RS4 Avant arrived in 1999 as the model’s second high-performance property automotive. Its first effort was the Porsche-built RS2 in 1994
Unusually for a automotive on this phase, the version 25 years will get manually adjustable coilovers as half of a suspension overhaul. It rides 10mm decrease than commonplace and will be set 10mm decrease once more ought to house owners want. A quattro sport differential can be fitted, whereas up to date DSG gearbox software program ensures faster shifts. Standard Pirelli P-Zero Corsa tyres spherical out the performance-focused together with an included further set wheels fitted with P Zero Trofeo RS semi-slicks – good for trackdays.
Exterior styling tweaks embrace black trim and deleted roof rails, whereas inside there’s yellow stitching and the all-important designation of every instance’s place in the 250-model run. The automotive’s digital speedometer and rev-counter may even be configured to resemble these present in the Audi RS2 – the automotive that began Audi’s quick property lineage.
