2013 Audi RS4 Avant

Certainly, the Cadillac CTS-V is great. We're thrilled, in fact. But sometimes you have to fly a bit under the radar, rather than on the warmth-seeking missiles. That being the case, the 2013 Audi RS4 Avant exactly what you need is - and the latest version is now fully revealed before its world premiere in a few weeks at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. Presented by the same pump as the 2013 RS5, namely an atmospheric 4.2-liter V-8 good for 450 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque, it can run 4.7 seconds 62 mph It's fast, but not really earth shattering mind - but hey, this is about the sleeping car, remember? The top speed is electronically limited to 155 h, but Audi is happy to increase this to 174 mph on request.

The engine is a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission with launch control (absence of a manual is available) and mated drive sent to all four wheels via the latest quattro all-wheel drive system. The heart of the quattro all-wheel-drive system is a crown-gear center differential. This compact and lightweight components can vary the flow distribution between the front and rear axles to immediately continuously over a wide range of up to 70 percent or 85 percent flows to the front to back. 40:60 A default setting specifies that the classic rear-drive feel. The self-locking crown gear center differential works with torque-vectoring system, which acts on all four wheels. If the load is accidentally on the inner wheel too much, Torque Vectoring Brake is reduced just before slip can occur. In addition, Audi offers its sport differential, which uses the two stages overlap to actively dividing power between the rears wheels have.

The Audi RS4 Avant is 0.79 inches long and 0.94 inches wider than the regular A4 Avant, but 0.79 inches lower. Many parts of the five-link front suspension and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear axle are made of aluminum. The steering is speed-sensitive electro-mechanical installation. The wheels measure 19 inches in diameter on the standard equipment with 265/35 tires, but as a 20-inch set with 265/30 tire option. For the front axle there are 14.37-inch steel wheels when you can choose a set of 14.96-inch carbon-ceramic units. Six-piston calipers are used at the front. To further enhance the performance, there is an available sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC). Oil lines and a central valve opening diagonally opposed pairs of shock absorbers. During the fast switches the system increases the stabilization of the outer front wheel, for example.

Within RS4 Avant equipped with lined, with the exception of the headliner, which is available in silver moon. Chrome accent switches and controls, while the carbon deposits are standard, matt brushed aluminum, piano black finish, or stainless steel mesh as an easy option available. The standard heated front sport seats with integrated headrests are electrically adjustable and with a combination of black leather and Alcantara. Fine nappa leather in black or silver with gray stone lines is accentuated Mon optional. Other options include bucket seats or air-conditioned luxury seats with ventilation function. The thick ring of the multi-function leather sports steering wheel is lower than on most Audi's sporty flattened, and the shift paddles mounted on the back of the aluminum-look sports held. The driver information system with color display is equipped with an RS-menu with a lap timer and an oil thermometer. First sales in Europe will begin in autumn this year, but as for a launch in the U.S. do not hold your breath.

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