Printed in Germany 258/1142.00.18 RS4_Avant_HC18_2012_03.indd 1 300x204_Olbia_HC09_RZ.indd 1 The models and equipment versions illustrated and described in this brochure and some of the services listed are not available in all countries. Some of the cars illustrated are equipped with optional features for which an extra charge is made.
Page Fascination 4 Audi RS 4 Avant Technology 24 Audi efficiency 32 quattro® 26 Audi ultra 34 Suspensions 28 V8 FSI engine 36 Brake systems 30 S tronic® 38 Audi drive select 42 Style guides 54 Exterior equipment 46 Paint finishes 55 Interior equipment 48 Wheels/tyres 56 Infotainment 49 Seats/seat upholstery 58 Assistance systems 53 Inlays 58 Technology 54 Lights and mirrors 59 Audi Extended Warranty 60 Technical data 62 Index 61 Dimensions 66 The fascination
Audi RS 4 Avant Anyone who chooses an Audi wants to experience sporty driving behaviour, attractive design and innovative technology. Anyone who chooses the Audi RS 4 Avant gets much more besides: the performance and driving dynamics of a powerful sports car combined with a high degree of functionality and practicality. Without compromises. Audi through and through. And yet so much more. The new Audi RS 4 Avant. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures can be found on page 60.
6 Audi RS 4 Avant Because challenges can never be challenging enough. Just press the accelerator to feel the irresistible force of the 4.2 litre V8 engine with its 331 kW. The FSI® direct fuel injection and the high-rev concept (HRC) provide spontaneous responsiveness and outstanding elasticity. The Audi RS 4 Avant accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds. It then goes on to sprint effortlessly to its top speed of 250 km/h*. The pleasure can even continue up to 280 km/h* if you like.
Audi RS 4 Avant Change gears faster, move ahead more athletically: with the 7-speed S tronic dualclutch transmission. It allows very quick gear changes with virtually no interruption in the power flow. You can either let the S tronic change gears automatically or control it manually – with the selector lever or the paddles on the steering wheel. Either way, it will make for a distinctly sporty journey.
10 Audi RS 4 Avant Pure sportiness, athletic design. The Audi RS 4 Avant fascinates from every perspective. The slim xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running light strip provide it with an enticing look. The large air inlets in the front bumper are a good indication of the power tucked away behind them. The Audi Singleframe has the typical honeycomb grid in high-gloss anthracite, surrounded by a matt aluminium-look frame. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures can be found on page 60.
12 Audi RS 4 Avant Traction and agility – that’s what quattro was developed for. The Audi RS 4 Avant employs the latest generation of the permanent all-wheel drive. It operates with the self-locking centre differential and the wheel-selective torque control to distribute the drive force to each individual wheel as required and according to the driving situation. The result: even more precise handling, even better traction, even greater driving stability.
14 Audi RS 4 Avant
Because the exceptional begins with the exterior.
16 Audi RS 4 Avant The Audi RS 4 Avant is the top athlete in its series. Every detail is a clear reflection of this claim. Accentuated wheel arches and sill extensions define its side line. 19- and 20-inch aluminium wheels and the wave brake discs behind them further accentuate the side view. The gently backward-sloping roof line and shoulder section underline its dynamic appearance.
18 Audi RS 4 Avant Because greatness sets big things in motion. The impressive athleticism continues on the interior. The flat-bottomed RS 4 leather-covered multifunction sports steering wheel provides good grip. The clear ergonomic design of the cockpit unites intuitive operation with the precision typical of Audi. The Audi RS 4 Avant combines its uncompromising sportiness with generous space capacity and a sophisticated ambience.
20 Audi RS 4 Avant The S sports seats have RS 4 embossing on the backrest and have been designed for sporty driving. The seat upholstery is available either as a black Alcantara/leather combination or in fine Nappa leather in a choice of black or lunar silver with rock grey piping. For even more lateral support we recommend the RS 4 bucket seats, front, which are available on request. Other details underscore the sportiness of the vehicle: e.g.
22 Audi RS 4 Avant The open road awaits. Long straights, breathtaking bends. Fortunately you’re well prepared for it all and can enjoy every trip. Without compromises. With high standards. In the Audi RS 4 Avant. The fuel consumption and CO₂ emission figures can be found on page 60.
Your Audi also bears our mark of special efficiency. Breathtaking sportiness is not only based on power but on efficiency too. Which is why we have equipped the Audi RS 4 Avant with a range of progressive technologies. torque V8 engine: the large transmission-ratio spread allows both a sporty short ratio for the first gear as well as an engine speed-reducing long phase for the last gear to save fuel. One example: the engine.
Audi efficiency 25
26 Audi ultra Audi ultra on the podium: the Audi R18 TDI Audi ultra: Every gram less extends the lead. Audi ultra, the pioneering lightweight technology from Audi, is more than just the sum of its individual components. It combines innovative materials, intelligent design principles and production processes that use resources sparingly into an overall concept. Many Audi ultra lightweight measures have already been implemented in the Audi RS 4 Avant. That starts with the body itself.
About weight reduction The demands placed on modern vehicles are contradictory. On the one hand, they must offer enhanced performance and comfort, on the other they need to be more economical and efficient. Audi ultra resolves this conflict by examining each and every component. We demand the highest functionality combined with the lowest possible weight. The result is an intelligent mix of materials that even allows a reduction in engine size: lighter vehicles no longer need a large engine to be agile.
28 V8 FSI engine V8 engine with 4,163 cm³ of displacement Maximum power output 331 kW at 8,250 rpm Maximum torque 430 Nm at 4,000 – 6,000 rpm Specific power output 79.5 kW/l of displacement High-rev concept (HRC) up to max. 8,500 rpm FSI direct fuel injection with up to 120 bar What is the quickest way to say performance? HRC.
Power output, kW 360 540 320 480 280 420 240 360 200 300 160 240 120 180 80 120 40 60 0 0 0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000 Torque, Nm Engine power curve V8 FSI The high-rev concept (HRC) in brief: The agile and free-revving engine has an extremely large speed range, accentuated by impressive engine acoustics. It stands out through a high power yield and even power delivery.
30 S tronic®
What is the benefit of two clutches? A double saving: time and energy. A high-performance engine needs an adequate transmission. Which is why the Audi RS 4 Avant has a dual-clutch transmission that stands out through fast gearchanging and a high degree of efficiency. The 7-speed S tronic comprises two multi-plate clutches and two transmission parts. These are both permanently active, but only one of them is actually connected to the engine.
32 quattro® The crown gear centre differential has disc sets to achieve higher blocking factors. This allows up to 85 % of the drive torque to be distributed to the rear axle and up to 70 % to the front axle. Why only use two wheels when a car has four? The quattro® permanent all-wheel drive. Those who know Audi know quattro. And once you have driven with the permanent all-wheel drive from Audi, you do not want to drive with anything else.
The quattro drivetrain in the RS 4 represents the latest generation of the permanent all-wheel drive from Audi. It includes the self-locking crown gear centre differential and has wheel-selective torque control.
34 Suspensions Superb driving performance can be learnt. From its suspension, for instance. Whether on long journeys or quick trips: the RS 4 sports suspension gives the Audi RS 4 Avant excellent road handling which giving you poise. It combines precise steering characteristics, outstanding grip and high agility. The front axle is designed as a 5-link design. The links are connected on a front axle bearer made of aluminium which is bolted to the body for reasons of rigidity.
The sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) is based on the RS 4 sports suspension. Thanks to the hydraulic links between the diagonal shock absorbers, the nodding and pitching movements of the vehicle are reduced, leading to an increase in driving dynamics. The damper recognition can be varied in 3 stages via Audi drive select: comfort, auto, dynamic.
36 Brake systems Nothing can stop a top athlete. Except for a top brake system. The standard 18-inch high-performance brake system takes a powerful hold with its 8-piston fixed callipers on the front axle. A single-piston floating calliper is used on the rear axle. The wave brake discs comprise a cast friction ring with a wave-shaped outer contour which is connected to the brake disc chamber by means of aluminium pins.
19-inch ceramic brake* 18-inch high-performance brake system The brake discs on the front axle have a diameter of 365 mm and a wave-shaped outer contour. The brake callipers are painted high-gloss black. * Please consult your Audi partner or national Audi website to find out more about the special features of the ceramic brake. The brake discs on the front axle have a diameter of 380 mm. The high-gloss anthracite painted brake callipers have the “Audi ceramic” logo.
38 Audi drive select Why does the Audi RS 4 Avant suit you so well? Because it adapts itself to you so well. Audi drive select.
variable gearshift characteristics variable acceleration pedal characteristic curve variable steering torque exhaust flap control quattro with sports differential dynamic steering sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) adaptive cruise control With the standard Audi drive select you can influence individual vehicle components at the push of a button.
40 Equipment
It is the equipment that turns an Audi into your Audi.
42 Style guides Audi RS 4 Avant in Misano red, pearl effect, with cast aluminium wheels in 5-arm rotor-design in titanium look, high-gloss turned finish; Audi exclusive black styling package, roof rails, black, exterior mirror housing painted in body colour, sports exhaust system
Equipment: RS 4 bucket seats, front, with design package in Valcona leather, black, with diamond-patterned stitching in Audi exclusive crimson red, including black floor mats in black with leather piping in crimson red and controls with crimson red stitching; inlays in aluminium race
44 Style guides Audi RS 4 Avant in Sepang blue, pearl effect, with forged aluminium wheels in 10-spoke design, high-gloss turned finish; matt aluminium styling package
Equipment: S sports seats, front, in fine Nappa leather, lunar silver with piping in rock grey; inlays in piano finish, black; RS 4 leather-covered multifunction sports steering wheel in 3-spoke design with shift paddles in aluminium look
46 Paint finishes Solid/metallic paint finishes Ibis white Suzuka grey, metallic Suzuka grey, metallic The model-specific standard and optional equipment can be found in the index from page 62 onwards.
Pearl effect paint finishes Daytona grey, pearl effect Misano red, pearl effect Sepang blue, pearl effect Crystal effect paint finishes Phantom black, pearl effect Prisma silver, crystal effect Panther black, crystal effect Audi exclusive customised paint finishes Audi exclusive customised paint finishes
48 Wheels/tyres, seats/seat upholstery Wheels/tyres Anti-theft wheel bolts can only be loosened using adapter provided Tyre repair kit with 12V compressor and tyre sealant; permissible top speed 80 km/h Tyre pressure loss indicator visual and acoustic warning if the pressure drops in one or more tyres; displayed in the driver information system Forged aluminium wheels in 10-spoke design, high-gloss turned finish size 9 J x 19 with 265/35 R 19 tyres Cast aluminium wheels in 5-arm rotor design in titaniu
Leather upholstery and trim Alcantara/leather, black Fine Nappa leather, black with piping in rock grey S sports seats, front with shaped side bolsters for better lateral support, integrated head restraints and RS 4 embossing on the front-seat backrests; electric seat height, fore/aft position, seat and backrest angle adjustment; electric 4-way lumbar support; extendable thigh support. (The image shows S sports seat, front, in fine Nappa leather, black with piping in rock grey.
50 Seats/seat upholstery Leather upholstery and trim Fine Nappa leather, black metallic with contrasting stitching in rock grey Audi exclusive Valcona leather, black, with diamondpatterned stitching in crimson red Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim RS 4 bucket seats, front more contoured seat style for increased lateral support, with integrated head restraints and RS 4 embossing on the front-seat backrests; manual seat height, fore/aft position and backrest angle adjustment; electric 4-way lum
Leather upholstery and trim Perforated Milano leather, black Climate-controlled comfort seats, front with shaped side bolsters and soft-feel design for luxurious comfort; actively ventilated and heated, automatic heating to prevent cold seats. Perforated leather on the ventilated seat cushions of the front seats and on the non-ventilated seat cushions of the two outer rear seats; electric seat height, fore/aft position, seat and backrest angle adjustment; electric 4-way lumbar support.
52 Leather upholstery and trim, inlays Leather upholstery and trim Alcantara/leather combination seat centre sections, door trim inserts in Alcantara, seat side bolsters, head restraints and front centre armrest in leather; RS 4 embossing on the front-seat backrests Fine Nappa leather with piping seat upholstery with piping in rock grey; head restraints, door and side panel inserts as well as centre armrest, front, in fine Nappa leather; RS 4 embossing on the front-seat backrests; including leather-covere
Inlays for the front and rear door trims, as well as in the centre console and on the dashboard Stainless steel mesh Inlays Carbon Piano finish, black Aluminium race Stainless steel mesh (centre console in piano finish, black) Matt brushed aluminium Audi exclusive inlays in a choice of different types of wood or painted in body colour
54 Lights and mirrors, exterior equipment, interior equipment Light xenon plus including headlight cleaning system The headlights with durable gas discharge technology for dipped and high beam enable an intensive illumination of the road with evenness and range, in a colour resembling daylight both close-up and in the distance.
Glazing Heat-insulating glass green-tinted, windscreen made of laminated glass Dark-tinted windows (privacy glazing) dark-tinted rear window, rear door windows and rear side windows Rear window heated, with timer switch Windscreen cleaning system 2 speeds, 4-speed adjustable intermittent wipe, touchwipe function, automatic wash/wipe function, rear window wiper activated when reverse gear is engaged and wipes for the duration of the reversing manoeuvre (when front wipers are switched on) Sunblind manually op
56 Interior equipment, infotainment Luggage securing and storage systems Storage compartments in the front and rear door trims with storage for drinks bottles, glove compartment on the front-passenger side, eyewear compartment in the front interior lighting module, above the interior mirror Storage package includes storage nets on the front-seat backrests, storage compartment under the front seats (if memory function for the driver seat is fitted, only under the front-passenger seat), cup holder in the re
Navigation data (hard drive) contains navigation data for the following countries (where digitised): Europe: Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain (inclu
58 Infotainment, assistance systems, technology, Audi Extended Warranty Bluetooth car phone Your Bluetooth-capable mobile phone can be conveniently connected to the GSM module inside the vehicle (provided that your mobile has SIM Access Profile), additional SIM card reader located in the surround of the MMI navigation systems.
Brake callipers painted high-gloss black, front callipers feature RS emblem Ceramic brake 19-inch high-performance brake system with carbonfibre reinforced ceramic brake discs, front, specially developed cooling channels for the ventilated and perforated brake discs; brake callipers, front, painted in high-gloss anthracite, with “Audi ceramic” logo. Please consult your Audi partner or national Audi website to find out more about the special features of the ceramic brake.
60 Technical data, dimensions Model RS 4 Avant Notes Engine type V8 cylinder petrol engine with direct fuel injection Displacement in cc (valves per cylinder) 4163 (4) Max. output¹ in kW at rpm 331/8250 Max. torque in Nm at rpm 430/4000 – 6000 ³ A vehicle’s fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions do not just depend on how efficiently the vehicle uses the fuel, but are also influenced by driving behaviour and other non-technical factors.
773 611 1416 102 971 6* Audi RS 4 Avant 1599 884 2813 1022 4719 1586 2040 Dimensions in millimetres. Dimensions were measured with vehicle at unladen weight. Luggage compartment volume 490/1,430 l (measured by the VDA method, using 200 x 100 x 50 mm blocks; second value with rear seat back folded down and vehicle loaded up to roof height). Turning circle approx. 11.9 m. * Maximum headroom. ** Elbow room width. *** Shoulder room width.
62 Index Solid paint finishes 46 20" cast aluminium winter wheels in 5-arm rotor design Ibis white Metallic paint finishes 46 Anti-theft wheel bolts Suzuka grey, metallic Pearl effect paint finishes 47 Tyre repair kit Daytona grey, pearl effect Tyre pressure loss indicator Misano red, pearl effect Vehicle tool kit Sepang blue, pearl effect Vehicle jack Phantom black, pearl effect Crystal effect paint finishes Seats 47 49 S sports seats, front Prisma silver, crystal effect RS 4 bucket se
Audi exclusive design package in Valcona leather with diamond-patterned stitching Roof systems Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim (package 1) in Valcona leather with diamond-patterned stitching Panoramic glass sunroof Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim (package 1) in Alcantara/leather combination Roof rails in matt aluminium look Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim (package 1) in Valcona leather Roof rails, black Audi exclusive leather upholstery and trim (package 2) in Valcon
64 Index Sill extensions Reversible mat Carbon design package Through-loading facility with removable ski and snowboard bag Seats/seating comfort 55 Rail system with securing set 4-way lumbar support Luggage compartment cover Front seats, electrically adjustable Further interior equipment Memory function for the driver seat Pedals and footrest in aluminium look Rear seat backrest, folding Floor mats, front and rear Seat heating, front Audi exclusive floor mats with RS 4 logo Seat heating,
Loudspeakers, front and rear Electromechanical parking brake Audi sound system Technology/safety Bang & Olufsen Sound System Body, galvanised CD changer Airbags Audi music interface Head airbag system Adapter cable set for Audi music interface Side airbags, rear Adapter cable set plus for Audi music interface Integrated head restraint system Preparation for Rear Seat Entertainment Instrument cluster Telephone and communication 57 Safety steering column Bluetooth interface Seat belts Pre
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