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Every German car company has their performance tuning arm and Audi is no different. The “S” badging has come to mean something special for Audi fans and the current line of S models compete with the likes of Mercedes AMG and BMW M models. Throughout the past 5 years or so, the automotive industry, especially this high end sector, has seen a never ending horsepower and performance war. The original Audi RS6 could be considered the catalyst for the addition of a Kompressor for the Mercedes 5.4-liter powerplant and for BMW dropping a 500-hp V10 into the M5.
As that mid-size sports sedan war has begun to cool down, the entry level sedans are receiving more attention. The rumors that Mercedes will add a C63 Black Series model to the lineup may end up speeding the production of Audi’s next RS4. The original model was a muscle car in a tight suit producing 414hp from a 4.2-liter V8 that was stuffed in the small engine compartment. This, in addition to a tightened suspension, bigger brakes, and a six-speed manual, make the car very hard to compete with.
Recently, Audi has been spied testing a mule version of the RS4 Avant. Before we get too excited, let’s remember something interesting about Audi. For starters, they like to test their ultra-high performance sedans in Avant (wagon) form before expanding to the more traditional models. In the past Audi has also made models in RS4 Avant form and never brought them to the United States. That being said, this next generation RS4 should be hitting the market within the next several years. Audi has already confirmed the RS5 model will be coming to the United States and when that happens, the RS4 should not be far behind.
UPDATE 01/31/2012: Audi has officially confirmed that the RS4 Avant will be making its world in March at the Geneva Motor Show. The model will be equipped with a 4.2 FSI V8 engine that will deliver a total of 450 HP. Next to it, Audi will also be unveiling the A1 Quattro, the new generation A3, and the A6 Allroad Quattro.
UPDATE 02/13/2012: The Audi RS4 Avant has been caught testing one more time before its official debut in Geneva.
Hit the jump for more details on the Audi RS4 Avant
Audi RS4 Avant originally appeared on topspeed.com on Tuesday, 31 January 2012 13:00 EST.
Source: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi/2014-audi-rs4-avant-ar107298.html
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