AutoCar RS4 Test......

[Riz_RS4]

Pretty impressive figures......

In gear timings if I remember correctly are...

1st = 42mph
2nd = 70mph
3rd = 102mph
4th = 147mph
5th = 163mph
6th = 163mph

So it looks like there is a limiter

0-150mph just over 26 seconds!
0-100mph in 10.5 seconds.

I cant wait to get mine...... so excited.

Riz

[s4aero]

How about a link, or scan the article - please...

[Brooner]

Well i for one was shock and stunned by the positive report that auto car gave the RS4 normaly an audi bashing mag hope you'll be testing those times on a track Riz of course your honour was the reply

[shineydave]

163mph officer???? but i've only been out 20 minutes

[Riz_RS4]

Well its been a fair while since ive met up with any of the RS246.com crew... so very much would like to once im back in the driving seat...... yes limited to 163mph is abit poo isnt it.... can I order the car without the limiter?

Riz

[Riz_RS4]

Shall I type it all out for you folks? or can you just go out and buy a copy for £2.30?

Riz

[clubsport]

For the more thrifty members such as myself saving for a B7.

This may be of some use

http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_Sum ... ?RT=214914

[Riz_RS4]

For the more thrifty members such as myself saving for a B7.

This may be of some use

http://www.autocar.co.uk/FirstDrive_Sum ... ?RT=214914

Mmm this review seems very strange when you compare the one in the magazine......

Riz

[bakerdcb]

Mmm this review seems very strange when you compare the one in the magazine......

Agreed. The one in the magazine is really very positve and talks about it being a much better 'all rounder' than the M3. This is lukewarm by comparison.

[DuncS3]

This week they did the full test and rated it highly but the week before on a first drive/group test they pitted it lower than the M3 CS

This week though they even talk up the residuals

Dunc

[clubsport]

Curious?

I will have to force myself to spend the money on the mag, for the full roadtest.

I guess the website has the initial impressions and the full road test write up is composed after the journo has received their stuffed brown envelope....allegedly of course

[Riz_RS4]

Small correction.

3rd gear = 137mph.

Its a fantastic road test and worth the money... go out and buy today!

Riz

[ChrisG]

I seem to remeber that they also reckon residuals after 3 years = 46% .

[Riz_RS4]

I seem to remeber that they also reckon residuals after 3 years = 46% .

Yes I think so.. but who buys a car like this and thinks about residuals and running costs?

I aint no A4 2.0TDi!

Riz

[Riz_RS4]

Not going to type it all out.....

Here is the verdict!

AUTOCAR VERDICT:-
For some while Audi has made RS models that are great to look at and own, but not especially thrilling to drive. The new RS4 changes all that. It`s hard to think of a single major weakness we can highlight, or another car at the same money that can beat the RS4 for all-round appeal. The new V8-engined M3 will need to be very good indeed to take the game on from this.

Riz