A family reunion without awkward questions. Good. Most enthusiasts love station wagons and let's face it, Audi is one of the reasons why performance long-roofs have become a want among car nuts. And when it comes to Audi performance wagons, the RS4 and RS6 Avant models should be the first names to come to mind. We've seen a drag race between RS4 Avant generations before , now it's time to see four generations of the bigger go-fast estates go head-to-head in a straight-line race. Of course, the video's from Carwow , which hosted the previous RS4 drag race two years ago. Gallery: 2021 Audi RS6 Avant: Review 38 Photos Before starting with the video above, let us give you a backgrounder for each contender in this drag race . The oldest of the bunch is the C5 generation of the RS6, which is powered by a twin-turbo 4.2-liter V8 engine that makes 444 … [Read more...] about Four Generations Of Audi RS6 Host A Family Reunion In A Drag Race
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Four Generations Audi RS4 Meet For A Family Drag Race
A turbocharged inline-five versus a twin-turbo V6 and a naturally aspirated V8. Yay! What’s your first association when you hear the term performance wagon ? It’s the Audi RS4/RS6, isn’t it? Of course, it is. After all, this is probably the duo that really established this niche vehicle sector as something enthusiasts adore so much today. Now you know why we were so excited when we discovered this awesome drag race . It comes from CarWow and puts against each other four generations of the performance RS4 family. In fact, the oldest member of the lineup, the RS2 Avant, is not exactly an RS4, but it is the ideological predecessor of all modern fast wagons. It’s also important to note that the B8 generation of the RS4 (produced between 2012 and 2015) is not included. Audi RS4 against the world: ⠀ Audi RS4 Avant Bravely Drag Races Porsche 911 GTS ⠀ Wagon Vs Sedan: BMW M3 CS Drag Races Audi RS4 Avant So, we have the RS2 Avant, B5 RS4, B7 RS4, and … [Read more...] about Four Generations Audi RS4 Meet For A Family Drag Race
Wagon Vs Sedan: BMW M3 CS Drag Races Audi RS4 Avant
Plus, a bonus quick review of both cars after the tests. The RS4 Avant is one of the many sleepers out there. It doesn’t look fast; it actually looks like something that would fetch kids after a soccer practice. However, it packs a punch under its hood that could rival the M3 CS on the drag strip. In light of that, CarWow put the two up against each other on a standing drag race, a rolling start, and the usual brake test. If you haven't watched the video by now, don’t do it just yet. Let’s crunch the numbers first. It’s not a soccer mom’s car – it’s the Audi RS4 Avant: ⠀ Hop Inside The Audi RS4 Avant While It Laps The Nürburgring ⠀ Curious To Find Out How Much Power Audi RS4 Avant Actually Has? As we mentioned, the two cars are essentially on the same ground when it comes to their engines. The BMW is powered by a twin-turbo 3.0L six-pot that produces 460 horsepower. It’s then mated to a seven-speed dual clutch transmission that sends … [Read more...] about Wagon Vs Sedan: BMW M3 CS Drag Races Audi RS4 Avant
Hop Inside The Audi RS4 Avant While It Laps The Nürburgring
Performance wagons are the way to go. Just when you thought that the era of performance shooting brakes has ended, Audi launches the RS4 Avant at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. It’s like the messiah of performance wagons, destined to bring back the glory to the most underrated vehicles ever existed. The RS4 Avant is indeed a station wagon, and might look like an ordinary one to the uninitiated. However, for car nuts, it’s impossible to ignore the fact that it packs 450 horses under its hood and a whopping 443 pound-feet of torque. Now, just how fast is this performance wagon in the Green Hell? Well, Sport Auto Magazine took the RS4 Avant on a hot lap in the Nürburgring , and we’re lucky to get a shotgun shot of the exhilarating lap. Hot laps at the Nürburgring: ⠀ Porsche Taycan Spied Being Pushed Hard At The Nurburgring ⠀ Hyundai i30 N Fastback Spied Being Pushed Hard At The Nurburgring Looking at the video, it’s almost impossible … [Read more...] about Hop Inside The Audi RS4 Avant While It Laps The Nürburgring
Alpine A120 teased in first official video
The hotly anticipated, rear-wheel-drive, mid-engined sports car seems to be quite adept at hooning. Reformed sports car maker Alpine has dropped the first official teaser of its upcoming A120, one of the most hotly anticipated new models that is due for launch in 2017. Alpine’s dedicated website and Youtube channel have gone live, and ordering has opened for the initial First Edition model, suggesting the car’s launch is imminent. The Alpine name hasn’t been around since the mid-1990s. The company was founded 40 years earlier by Renault tuner and racer Jean Redele. It quickly graduated from making tuning parts to building Renault-based, rear-engined sports cars. Alpines proved hugely successful in racing and rallying, often punching well above their weight. Renault bought the company in 1973 and spliced it into the factory Renault Sport racing department. Alpine continued producing rather idiosyncratic road cars until Renault pulled the plug in 1995. Beneath the … [Read more...] about Alpine A120 teased in first official video