Used Sports Cars - Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Sports Cars

Used Sports Cars - Audi RS4 4.2 V8 - Sports Cars

Second seriesAudi RS4 was born in a period of abundance: in 2006, the actual war on emissions had not yet begun, and manufacturers (especially German ones) were competing to put the biggest engine under the hood of their sedans. Audi decided that the 2,7 V6 biturbo engine for the RS4 is too small: a V8 is needed.

Thus, the RS4 B7 (as it is called) is equipped with a naturally aspirated 4.2 FSI V8 engine capable of 420 h.p. and 430 Nm of torque, photos from 0-100 km / h in 4,8 seconds and reaches me 250 km / h autolimity.

When new, in 2006, it was worth 76.000 eurocan now be found in 20.000). 

SPORT VERSATILITY

TheAudi RS4 it has always been a practical car. In spite ofrigid installation and 19-inch wheels (with tires 255 / 35 R19), suggests a fair amount of comfort. It was available in sedan, convertible and Avant versions, and it almost goes without saying that the Italians preferred this one. The trunk of the Avant version has a capacity 442 liters and over 1.300 with down seats; even two adults can comfortably sit in the back, and all-wheel drive allows you to make fun of the bad weather.

The interior is a bit dated, but the design remains clean and pleasant, with a slightly cropped steering wheel and aluminum pedals.

Between turns, however, it is very satisfying: the engine The V8 is a little hollow at the bottom, but stretches to 8.000rpm. with excellent metallic bark. There four-wheel driveit then transmits most of the torque to the rear wheels, forcing the car to oversteer just enough to close the throttle trajectory without the risk of becoming a "flag".

PLUSES AND MINUSS

LAudi RS4 B7 is fast, practical, discreet and can be bought for a few coins. There are many examples on sale, all around € 20.000, and even if they are several kilometers behind them, don't worry, these are less reliable cars.

Consumption is clearly from muscle cars: on average, the house claims 14 l / 100 km mixedbut this is an optimistic figure. The 8 FSI V4.2 is also known for its oils, so expect to top it up frequently.

However, this is a mini supercar. low price, with which you can go anywhere, even to the mountains.