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New pictures of RS4 in German Magazine
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 5:51 pm
by RS4inGermany
I saw these in a magazine today and thought I'd share.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 6:12 pm
by johneroberts
Thanks for that...
its really made my mind up not to buy it now....
its really not very aggressive looking is it?
I mean the 1st time i saw the B5 i went "sh1t i gotta get that"
Cheers
jr
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 7:03 pm
by RS4inGermany
I like it... The only thing I have an issue with are the rear taillights, they kind of remind me of a Subaru Legacy wagon. The magazine states it will have a V8 with twin turbo. As other reports have said it will be N.A. I will not beleive until I see for my own eyes in Geneva!!!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:34 pm
by peterb
Saloon in 2005, Avant in 2006? That'll please lots of you!
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:59 pm
by DuncS3
Obviously only making this judgement based on (photochop) pictures but if that is the new RS it looks pants - especially the rear lights!
Dunc
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 10:27 pm
by feelou
The legend in the last picture confirms that 'because of competitive pressure, the engine will be NA and develop 420hp'. What competitive pressure? Turbo is exactly what made Audi distinctive.
This is a no-go for me at the moment, then. The S4-like side 'bars' below the doors look cheap, too.
Posted: Sun Nov 14, 2004 11:55 pm
by Thorney
Front lookms better though.
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2004 3:05 am
by rs4imola
johneroberts wrote:Thanks for that...
its really made my mind up not to buy it now....
its really not very aggressive looking is it?
I mean the 1st time i saw the B5 i went "sh1t i gotta get that"
Cheers
jr
I agree if you John!!! This is the point ..." I mean the 1st time i saw the B5 i went "sh1t i gotta get that"...
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:40 am
by Fehli
Hallo,
in what for a magazine is the article?
Thanks
Fehli
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:27 am
by JohnW
The rear 3/4 shot looks quite good, although it really is understated.
As for the front shot, looks bl00dy horrible. The front bumper just does not blend well with the rest of the lines.
Look at the way the rear bumper is flared out, and now look how the front one just juts out above the vents.
If that trully is it then I'm staying put.
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:33 am
by simple1
Well that just put a tin hat on that project then.......looks like the B5 will ramain in the colection for another 15 years then
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 10:38 am
by JohnW
one thought occurs to me though.
I wonder if these will be limited numbers or not ?
If not I can potentially see some more below book new sales similar to the RS6 situation.
Still, at least I can go back to my original petrol head plans for next year now
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:34 pm
by feelou
I just received the December issue of EVO (old stuff for you guys in the UK, then).
Audi is busy developing the new RS4 around the Nurburgring. The car is thought to have a 'non-turbo' 4.2 V8 FSi engine producing around 425bhp. However, there are rumours that Audi is also working on a 450bhp version capable of lapping the old Nurburgring under the fabled 8-minute mark. Audi is preparing a seven-speed Tiptronic gearbox for the RS4, utilising its acclaimed DSG technology.
Extensive weight reduction is planned, with many aluminium panels. With deeper grilles and sills complemented by a small rear lip spoiler, the new car continues the traditional RS theme of subtle menace.
Expect deliveries of the saloon to commence some time in the middle of 2005 with Avant versions to follow
Encouraging
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 10:45 pm
by donrs4
sweet...
d.
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:02 pm
by Thorney
I've heard a little rumour that the current pics don't show the final bodywork which has flared arches? Could be BS but I thought I'd post it.