NEW Audi RS4 QUATTRO Saloon Debuts at Geneva - SEAT Cupra.net

**ZBOYD** · 22-02-2005, 16:09

Thought you folks would appreciate this bit of eye candy. Personally i hate being poor.

Wonder what the finance would be on one of these puppys

:shades:

GENEVA SHOW DEBUT FOR NEW 420PS AUDI RS 4 QUATTRO SALOON

Four-door version of new Audi super car debuts with race-developed V8 FSI power and new generation quattro

New Audi RS super car to make its world public debut in four-door form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show

Opens for UK ordering in spring 2005 – first deliveries in autumn 2005

Powered by new 4.2-litre V8 engine with FSI direct petrol injection technology and 8,250rpm rev cut-off point

Sports button mounted on steering wheel adjusts throttle control mapping for sharpest possible engine response when required

420PS and 430Nm at 5,500rpm, 90 per cent of peak torque available between 2,250 and 7,600rpm

0-62mph in 4.8 secs, 0-124mph in 16.6 secs, governed 155mph top speed

Evolution of quattro system combined with Dynamic Ride Control used first by RS 6 quattro

An all-new V8-powered evolution of the widely acclaimed RS 4 quattro will dominate the Audi stand at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13), remarkable as much for its saloon body shell as for its awe-inspiring capabilities. The first ever B-segment Audi RS saloon epitomises Vorsprung durch Technik through numerous advances including an unprecedented combination of eight-cylinder power and FSI direct petrol injection and a new generation of quattro four-wheel-drive technology.

At the heart of the RS 4 quattro is a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine that delivers 420PS, equating to a highly impressive specific output of just over 100PS per litre. Maximum torque of 430Nm occurs at 5,500rpm, and 90 per cent of this peak is available from 2,250rpm all the way to 7,600rpm, though the exceptionally free revving unit is actually capable of powering on well beyond this to 8,250rpm to provide breathtaking acceleration. The 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in just 4.8 seconds, 124mph from rest on a suitable Autobahn can be seen in only 16.6 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph is easily achievable.

FSI direct petrol injection, which cut its teeth in the V8-powered Audi R8 Le Mans racers before filtering into four and six-cylinder Audi road cars, appears for the first time in a road-going Audi V8, helping to maximise both performance and efficiency through even more effective and accurate fuel combustion.

Numerous special measures ensure that this remarkable new engine is not only safely contained but also given the freest rein possible. For maximum exploitation of its potential, a Sports Button mounted within the steering wheel enables the driver to adjust the throttle control mapping to give even sharper throttle response when required. The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) has also been reprogrammed to intervene later and for a shorter period than it normally would in a standard A4, ensuring that control is always maintained but driving satisfaction is maximised.

In addition, special care has been taken to avoid dulling the performance through excess weight. An impressive power-to-weight ratio of 254PS per ton has been achieved through the extensive use of aluminium for normally heavy items such as the suspension, bonnet and front wings, combined with other detail changes including the use of ultra-light RS bucket seats with electrically inflatable side supports.

Sitting 30mm lower than a standard A4, and with a wider front and rear track, the new RS 4 quattro is equipped to deliver highly rewarding handling without the ‘heart-in-mouth’ moments to which some high-powered super cars can be prone. A new evolution of the renowned quattro four-wheel-drive system able to transfer a larger proportion of torque between front and rear axles, makes for even more adjustable cornering behaviour. The system works in conjunction with Dynamic Ride Control, an electronically governed, mechanical damping system adopted from the RS 6 quattro.

DRC connects shock absorbers on each side of the car diagonally to their counterparts by way of a central valve, which directs a flow of oil to provide additional damping force whenever a shock absorber is compressed, making for impressive gains in handling precision and stability.

Riding on unique 19-inch alloy wheels framing immensely capable 18-inch disc brakes, and fronted by the latest Audi single frame grille, the attention-grabbing body of the new RS 4 quattro cloaks an equally dramatic interior. Its tapered sports steering wheel, RS bucket seats and engine starter button combine with extensive carbon fibre trim to add more than a touch of racing car purpose without diluting the comfort, quality and exceptional attention to detail for which Audi interior design is renowned.

Pricing and full specification for right-hand-drive versions of the new RS 4 quattro, which will be available in both saloon and Avant estate body styles (Avant from 2006), will be announced closer to its UK launch in spring 2005, ahead of first customer deliveries in autumn 2005.

Click Thumbnails below for larger images

**sssstew** · 22-02-2005, 16:24

droooooool!

totally agree with your first line of your post Z, hehe!

in the interior shot.. of such a nice car... i wonder why they have such an outdated mobile phone and holder! odd.

*big ALI H* · 22-02-2005, 16:28

Very nice, like the interior - the seats, steering wheel, small touches look stunning. Looks like Audi are trying to step it up a bit in an attempt to properly rival the M3

*Craig Senior* · 22-02-2005, 16:42

Mmmmmm.

I want one

**andyb** · 22-02-2005, 16:44

still hate that grille, which is a shame as I love the A4 otherwise

Redcupra20vt · 22-02-2005, 16:45

that is sooo nice. are those concept pics or is that the real thing?

Paul

*BlackCupraa* · 22-02-2005, 16:48

That looks and sounds like the biz

*jake* · 22-02-2005, 16:48

that pic looks like its been through photo shop

mr_claypole · 22-02-2005, 16:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyb

still hate that grille, which is a shame as I love the A4 otherwise

at least they've made half an effort to make it look a bit more aggressive tho...

**ZBOYD** · 22-02-2005, 16:50

They are not concept pics, this is the real thing. The only one that looked a bit doctored is the one with the bloke driving it, looks to me for sure like they did a bit of Photoshop work on it to make it look fancy for media packs etc.

But the shots are of the real thing, or at least the first production model.

**ZBOYD** · 22-02-2005, 17:01

*GreyKnight* · 22-02-2005, 17:11

It's a thing of beauty. I could see myself in one of those

*Stevo1* · 22-02-2005, 17:17

Gorgeous car, I bet that thing sounds absolutely amazing at 8,250rpm!

**ZBOYD** · 22-02-2005, 17:35

Looking on the bright side, in about 10 years most of this technology will of filtered down to us in the SEATs

**WeeJase** · 22-02-2005, 18:22

in the words of lenny henry:
"Vorsprung durch F**k me ,look at the chrome on that"
truly awesome looking motor carrage

TDI PEP · 22-02-2005, 18:27

hubba hubba

looks very nice. Love the RS brake detail..

*225* · 22-02-2005, 18:57

I think thats one I might just swap for the LCR... I'm still not sold on the grill and I may get silly silver mirrors resprayed.
Very nice indeed.

slimtater · 22-02-2005, 19:05

Just cancelled my plans for a house extension and use the money to buy one of these.

Oh no, too late, the missus has caught me! Just realised the reason why I need a private study!

**F2 Stu** · 22-02-2005, 19:08

Mmmmm thats nice

pincher · 22-02-2005, 19:28

Here's a video that was taken at midnight last night I think.

Quality isn't that good but it sounds a bit nice!

22-02-2005, 16:09	#1
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	NEW Audi RS4 QUATTRO Saloon Debuts at Geneva Thought you folks would appreciate this bit of eye candy. Personally i hate being poor. Wonder what the finance would be on one of these puppys :shades: GENEVA SHOW DEBUT FOR NEW 420PS AUDI RS 4 QUATTRO SALOON Four-door version of new Audi super car debuts with race-developed V8 FSI power and new generation quattro New Audi RS super car to make its world public debut in four-door form at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show Opens for UK ordering in spring 2005 – first deliveries in autumn 2005 Powered by new 4.2-litre V8 engine with FSI direct petrol injection technology and 8,250rpm rev cut-off point Sports button mounted on steering wheel adjusts throttle control mapping for sharpest possible engine response when required 420PS and 430Nm at 5,500rpm, 90 per cent of peak torque available between 2,250 and 7,600rpm 0-62mph in 4.8 secs, 0-124mph in 16.6 secs, governed 155mph top speed Evolution of quattro system combined with Dynamic Ride Control used first by RS 6 quattro An all-new V8-powered evolution of the widely acclaimed RS 4 quattro will dominate the Audi stand at the 2005 Geneva Motor Show (March 3-13), remarkable as much for its saloon body shell as for its awe-inspiring capabilities. The first ever B-segment Audi RS saloon epitomises Vorsprung durch Technik through numerous advances including an unprecedented combination of eight-cylinder power and FSI direct petrol injection and a new generation of quattro four-wheel-drive technology. At the heart of the RS 4 quattro is a naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engine that delivers 420PS, equating to a highly impressive specific output of just over 100PS per litre. Maximum torque of 430Nm occurs at 5,500rpm, and 90 per cent of this peak is available from 2,250rpm all the way to 7,600rpm, though the exceptionally free revving unit is actually capable of powering on well beyond this to 8,250rpm to provide breathtaking acceleration. The 0-62mph sprint is dispatched in just 4.8 seconds, 124mph from rest on a suitable Autobahn can be seen in only 16.6 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155mph is easily achievable. FSI direct petrol injection, which cut its teeth in the V8-powered Audi R8 Le Mans racers before filtering into four and six-cylinder Audi road cars, appears for the first time in a road-going Audi V8, helping to maximise both performance and efficiency through even more effective and accurate fuel combustion. Numerous special measures ensure that this remarkable new engine is not only safely contained but also given the freest rein possible. For maximum exploitation of its potential, a Sports Button mounted within the steering wheel enables the driver to adjust the throttle control mapping to give even sharper throttle response when required. The Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) has also been reprogrammed to intervene later and for a shorter period than it normally would in a standard A4, ensuring that control is always maintained but driving satisfaction is maximised. In addition, special care has been taken to avoid dulling the performance through excess weight. An impressive power-to-weight ratio of 254PS per ton has been achieved through the extensive use of aluminium for normally heavy items such as the suspension, bonnet and front wings, combined with other detail changes including the use of ultra-light RS bucket seats with electrically inflatable side supports. Sitting 30mm lower than a standard A4, and with a wider front and rear track, the new RS 4 quattro is equipped to deliver highly rewarding handling without the ‘heart-in-mouth’ moments to which some high-powered super cars can be prone. A new evolution of the renowned quattro four-wheel-drive system able to transfer a larger proportion of torque between front and rear axles, makes for even more adjustable cornering behaviour. The system works in conjunction with Dynamic Ride Control, an electronically governed, mechanical damping system adopted from the RS 6 quattro. DRC connects shock absorbers on each side of the car diagonally to their counterparts by way of a central valve, which directs a flow of oil to provide additional damping force whenever a shock absorber is compressed, making for impressive gains in handling precision and stability. Riding on unique 19-inch alloy wheels framing immensely capable 18-inch disc brakes, and fronted by the latest Audi single frame grille, the attention-grabbing body of the new RS 4 quattro cloaks an equally dramatic interior. Its tapered sports steering wheel, RS bucket seats and engine starter button combine with extensive carbon fibre trim to add more than a touch of racing car purpose without diluting the comfort, quality and exceptional attention to detail for which Audi interior design is renowned. Pricing and full specification for right-hand-drive versions of the new RS 4 quattro, which will be available in both saloon and Avant estate body styles (Avant from 2006), will be announced closer to its UK launch in spring 2005, ahead of first customer deliveries in autumn 2005. Click Thumbnails below for larger images

22-02-2005, 16:24	#2
sssstew Editing your spelling Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Sunny Side Up Posts: 6,040	droooooool! totally agree with your first line of your post Z, hehe! in the interior shot.. of such a nice car... i wonder why they have such an outdated mobile phone and holder! odd. __________________

22-02-2005, 16:28	#3
big ALI H Cavey Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Cas-Vegas, West Yorkshire Posts: 1,698	Very nice, like the interior - the seats, steering wheel, small touches look stunning. Looks like Audi are trying to step it up a bit in an attempt to properly rival the M3 __________________ AL Now in an Audi A3 1.9 TDI. Previously Mk4 Ibiza TDI Sport, Leon Cupra 20VT amongst a whole heap of others!

22-02-2005, 16:42	#4
Craig Senior I've been Tango'd Join Date: May 2004 Location: Trackside Posts: 1,353	Mmmmmm. I want one __________________ Mine: 57 Altea XL Stylance TDI (Silver) Hers: 57 Smart ForTwo (Silver) *Harewood Speed* Hillclimb www.harewoodhill.com Next Event: 29th August 2010**

22-02-2005, 16:44	#5
andyb Admin -SCN Canada:) Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vancouver Posts: 4,443	still hate that grille, which is a shame as I love the A4 otherwise __________________ My website:-http://www.andyblackmoredesign.com \| My ramblings:-http://speedhunters.com/archive/tags...e/default.aspx Cars:- My old Leon TDI 'Cupra R'\| Our wheels in Canada ..BMW 330i MSport E46, Nissan Murano 3.5 V6\| Spotter Guides :- BTCC, ALMS, Le Mans and F1.

22-02-2005, 16:45	#6
Redcupra20vt Full Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: kent Posts: 379	that is sooo nice. are those concept pics or is that the real thing? Paul

22-02-2005, 16:48	#7
BlackCupraa Back in B00st Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 665	That looks and sounds like the biz __________________ Currently spinning the wheels in an Audi S3

22-02-2005, 16:48	#8
jake I AV MOSTLY BEEN BEATING Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: rochdale Posts: 1,316	that pic looks like its been through photo shop __________________ http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...=1#post2712954

22-02-2005, 16:50	#10
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	They are not concept pics, this is the real thing. The only one that looked a bit doctored is the one with the bloke driving it, looks to me for sure like they did a bit of Photoshop work on it to make it look fancy for media packs etc. But the shots are of the real thing, or at least the first production model. __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

22-02-2005, 17:01	#11
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	Couple of close ups. __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

22-02-2005, 17:11	#12
GreyKnight Lotus Elise Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Worcestershire, UK Posts: 1,371	It's a thing of beauty. I could see myself in one of those __________________ Lotus Elise and Ford Mondeo ST TDCi previously a flash red SEAT Leon Cupra R 225 with Revo (yes I do sometimes miss it )

22-02-2005, 17:17	#13
Stevo1 Full Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: St Ives, Cambs Posts: 614	Gorgeous car, I bet that thing sounds absolutely amazing at 8,250rpm! __________________ Ebony Black Ibiza Cupra 207.5bhp / 234lb/ft courtesy of jabba 14.610s @ 95.7mph (Santa Pod) - GONE New Arrival - 350Z GT

22-02-2005, 17:35	#14
ZBOYD SCN Admin Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cheshire Posts: 10,981	Looking on the bright side, in about 10 years most of this technology will of filtered down to us in the SEATs __________________ Mark SCN Administrator & Pimp Daddy email: zboyd@seatcupra.net url: www.seatcupra.net/ 07 Inferi Black Leon Cupra TFSi - with a sprinkle of extras. It's here - Check it out!!

22-02-2005, 18:22	#15
WeeJase pert Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 10,011	in the words of lenny henry: "Vorsprung durch F**k me ,look at the chrome on that" truly awesome looking motor carrage

22-02-2005, 18:27	#16
TDI PEP LEON MKII FR TDi Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire Posts: 387	hubba hubba looks very nice. Love the RS brake detail.. __________________ LUNAR GREY FR TDI WITH 18's,bluetooth,i-pod,convenience pack,winter pack,arm rest,side skirts,rear spoiler,MKV GTi pedals,black grill,black mirror caps,green cotton filter,spanish style plates,philips xtreme 80% bulbs,mats. MY LEON NOW SOLD

22-02-2005, 18:57	#17
225 Full Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 2,052	I think thats one I might just swap for the LCR... I'm still not sold on the grill and I may get silly silver mirrors resprayed. Very nice indeed. __________________

22-02-2005, 19:05	#18
slimtater Full Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 351	Just cancelled my plans for a house extension and use the money to buy one of these. Oh no, too late, the missus has caught me! Just realised the reason why I need a private study!

22-02-2005, 19:08	#19
F2 Stu I. Am. Legend. Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Erith, Kent, UK Posts: 6,965	Mmmmm thats nice __________________ 1998 SEAT Cordoba 2.0 16v SX Coupe - Track Hack 1999 SEAT Alhambra 1.9 TDi - Bus 1997 SEAT Ibiza Cuprasport 8v - plans afoot..

22-02-2005, 19:28	#20
pincher Shaggy's Smoking Partner Join Date: May 2001 Location: Essex, innit Posts: 200	Here's a video that was taken at midnight last night I think. Quality isn't that good but it sounds a bit nice! __________________ B6 S4 with der Messerschmitt's!!

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