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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. galleryPost('2009s4paris', 9, '2009 Audi S4'); The new Audi S4/S4 Avant - Three-liter V6 unit generates 245 kW (333 hp) - Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds - Average fuel consumption of just 9.7 liters INGOLSTADT, Germany, Sep 22, 2008 - Audi is introducing its new sporty top models in the midsize class – the S4 and the S4...
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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 copy of each to test out. The bottom line? Almost. Both share a quarter-mile time of 12.7 seconds, but the lighter, 420 HP R8 is faster through 90 mph and the 580 HP RS6 is faster through 150 mph. Not surprisingly, the mid-engined supercar manages to out-brake the much heavier wagon. And what about around the track? EVO took both out to the Bradford Autodrome and determined the RS6 was just 1.4 seconds off of the R8's time of 1:26.5. I guess now we know why the ultimate wagon costs more than $140,000. [ EVO via CarScoop ]
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newVideoPlayer("Drifting-Audi.flv", 494, 383,""); Wow, we knew the those viking types had fun storming castles and laying siege to things, but who knew they were also masters of the four wheel drift?These guys do an amazing job with a nice slow controlled drift all the way around some roundabouts in their favorite Audi 100 wagon. Apparently pounding down fish balls and living in darkness half the year gives you superhuman drifting powers. [ Break ]
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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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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? galleryPost('2009AudiS4AvantSpy', 3, 'New Audi S4 Avant?');[ Motor-Talk.de via AudiWorld ]
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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 loud-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. galleryPost('09A4Avant', 3, '2009 A4 Avant'); The new Audi A4 Avant: Driving in...
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newVideoPlayer("audi4s6pro_jalopnik.flv", 475, 376); 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... galleryPost('audirs6avant1', 6, 'Audi RS6 Avant'); [Audi via YouTube]
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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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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...
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While we knew the RS6 was coming, we had no idea the Audi RS6 it was going run for us, or that 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...
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newVideoPlayer("AudiRS6OnRoad_gawker.flv", 475, 376); After yesterday's static video shots we were aching for more. But oh boy, now Audi 's done it -- they've given us some on-road footage of the new Audi RS6 Avant to be unveiled this Tuesday at the Frankurt...
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There's been a lot of wacky wagon action going on around us over the past 24 hours. We've seen the pre- Frankfurt Auto Show reveals of both the new 580 HP Audi RS6 Avant and the new 457 HP Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate both shoot by us, showing off some incredible...
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If the rumor mill is to believed, the Audi RS6 's official horsepower number undersells the überwagon by about 30 equines. But even if the inside line doesn't pan out, the RS6 is still a spec collector's dream date: Twin-turbo V10 producing 479 ft-lbs...
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var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/design/Frankfurt_Auto_Show_580_HP_Audi_RS6_Avant_speed_wagon_revealed'; Because our good friend Zerin hearts us, we've got you some shots of the new Audi RS6 Avant speed wagon well before it's unveiled at the Frankfurt...
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