carvalue
carvalue
View My AgentPage

Print this Page | Digg It | del.icio.us

Audi RS4 Mind-Blowing Performance
The RS4 makes every journey enjoyable and its performance is mind-blowing.

The Audi feels special as soon as you press the start button. A great engine is at the heart of this car’s appeal. It fires into life with a delicious V8 rumble, and sounds good on the move as well – especially when you hit the Sport button. This sharpens throttle response, improves the exhaust note and also squeezes the side bolsters of the seat more snugly! However, even without it, the RS4 delivers muscular low-down grunt; its 430Nm torque figure is substantial. A power output of 414bhp puts it on a level footing with BMW’s M3. And while the Audi doesn’t have the mechanical hard edge of the BMW, we think it sounds just as good. It has a slick six-speed manual gearbox too, with an inertia-free drivetrain. The Quattro transmission gives excellent traction, of course, and also helps the RS4 be second only to the R8 in all-time driver’s cars from Audi. Through corners, there’s a suppleness to the suspension (fitted with an active set-up as standard) that does translate into a little body movement. There’s a touch of understeer near the limit too – but don’t be mistaken, it’s always incredibly involving to drive. Point-to-point pace on snaking B-roads is fearsome. Yet all this ability is also coupled to effortless day-to-day manners, too. The RS4 strikes the perfect compromise.
 Read Article



Comments:

Images hosted in your AgentSpace can now be posted in the comments section using the following syntax (case matters):
[img]IMAGE URL[/img]
Example: [img]http://agent004.myautospies.com/users/150/Sample-Gallery/sample1.JPG[/img]
chewychewy - 7/21/2007 3:21:37 PMView My AgentSpace
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
And still continues to beat "new news".

reply to this comment
SupraNeverBackSupraNeverBack - 7/21/2007 3:55:39 PM
-14 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Don't worry, IS-F will revenge for M3 by killing RS4.

reply to this comment
SupraNeverBackSupraNeverBack - 7/21/2007 4:40:46 PM
+1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
M3 has been killed by RS4, TWICE. Automatically out of contest.




reply to this comment
JRobUSCJRobUSC - 7/21/2007 4:55:04 PM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
and the M3 has been called better in at least two others, blah blah blah. "RS4 is better, M3 is better..." Aren't you all tired of having the same exact conversation, one that is completely pointless because people buy what they like anyway and there's no right or wrong and you can't prove or disprove either side? And at the end of the day you don't own either of them and aren't going to own either of them, and both are better than whatever you do/will own. Give it a rest already.

reply to this comment
SevorbeupstryIsBackSevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/21/2007 4:57:44 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Let's just see how many times the IS-F gets killed by the competitors.. even more the M3.

By the way I'm still waiting on your argument that proves the IS-F will be better than the C 63 AMG, mr. Supra.

reply to this comment
SupraNeverBackSupraNeverBack - 7/21/2007 5:09:35 PM
-4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
It was said IS-F will be tested by magazines in the coming August. Sit tight and wait. :)

reply to this comment
528i528i - 7/21/2007 5:45:57 PMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS LEXUS In every articl.

reply to this comment
SevorbeupstryIsBackSevorbeupstryIsBack - 7/22/2007 3:44:14 AM
+4 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID HYBRID HYBRIDHYBRIDHYBRIDHYBRIDHYBRIDHYBRID


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 7/21/2007 9:54:20 PM
-3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
these audi people are really trying to hard for one the m3 has not had a full test, or a REAL comparison test to anything. and if you count these little 1 page tests as the end all be all the new m3 has already beaten the rs4.....second who cares...third, again when a REAL COMPARISON TEST, is done than know one knows 'WELL ACCORDING TO OTHER PEOPLE" which car is better so stop clutching for straws

reply to this comment
S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 7/21/2007 11:49:16 PMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Hahah! So, when the Audi beats the BMW, it's not a real comparison test! But of course, with the "real" comparison tests, the M3 will win! I love your mentality!

When I first saw pictures of the new M3, I got very excited. I thought, "BMW didn't screw this one up." But now that I've read the reviews, I'm not even going to bother test-driving it. It's disappointing as a successor to such a great car, and the RS4 seems to have stolen some of that "magic" from BMW.

Lo and behold, the 335i is probably the better sport coupe right now. It may not have the push-you-back-in-your-seat performance, but that can easily be fixed with a turbo chip, and it's overall just a more enjoyable experience- so I've read. I am definitely going to drive the 335i, and there seems to be no reason to buy an M3, besides pure snob appeal.


bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 7/21/2007 9:54:38 PM
-2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
these audi people are really trying to hard for one the m3 has not had a full test, or a REAL comparison test to anything. and if you count these little 1 page tests as the end all be all the new m3 has already beaten the rs4.....second who cares...third, again when a REAL COMPARISON TEST, is done than know one knows 'WELL ACCORDING TO OTHER PEOPLE" which car is better so stop clutching for straws

reply to this comment
IamEvilHomerIamEvilHomer - 7/23/2007 4:44:38 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
bmw bmw is trying hard themselfs

2 years we have been told to wait for the M3 and for 2 years BMW has been trying to develop an RS4 killer.

WOw the RS4 is 6 months from EOP and the RS5 and new RS4 will be out soon.

WE will hear about how the NEW NEW M3 will be better

keep trying to keep up BMW


PS lexus IS F (fake, Fail, fu#D, Flunk)

give me a break- i guess the evo crowd will love it


LexusLexus - 7/21/2007 9:57:51 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I agree that the Audi RS4 is one of most beautiful sport sedan out there. And it had incredible performance but if you want Mind Blowing Performance, check out the Lambo Gallardo, Ferrari, Aston Martin and Veyron Bugatti.

reply to this comment
S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 7/21/2007 11:50:17 PMView My AgentSpace
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
I don't think anyone who buys an RS4 can realistically afford a $1.4 million dollar Bugatti Veyron... unless they already have one, of course.


amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 7/21/2007 11:12:07 PM
-3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
another VW guy!!!.. drive a frickin Jetta.. tries to connect with aanother marginal brand.. the wannabe audi... he must know Germanut. Funny funny. my bet... he doesnt make over 200K.

reply to this comment
IamEvilHomerIamEvilHomer - 7/23/2007 2:16:49 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
pesos?


GermanNutGermanNut - 7/22/2007 12:24:43 AM
+5 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
funny, funny on average Audi owners have a higher income and higher level of education than BMW owners.

Probably because most BMW owners are ditzy high school blonde chicks blowing daddy's money while they can't tell right from left!

your comment's don't stop it seems.

reply to this comment
GermanNutGermanNut - 7/22/2007 12:24:54 AM
+3 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
funny, funny on average Audi owners have a higher income and higher level of education than BMW owners.

Probably because most BMW owners are ditzy high school blonde chicks blowing daddy's money while they can't tell right from left!

your comments don't stop it seems.

reply to this comment
JUGNUJUGNU - 7/22/2007 4:09:46 AMView My AgentSpace
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
i think swithch from I6 to V8 was the mistake (they should have been like Porsche) .

btw i still think M3 will beat RS4 on track but will loose scores in everyday driving

JUGNU

reply to this comment
IS3andMEIS3andME - 7/22/2007 7:22:41 AM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
If they enlarged the I6 to 3.5 to 3.6 liters BMW might have beeb able to pull it off, but the max probably would be 3.8 liters, even at 3.6, the hood would have to be quite on to accommodate that engine. Remember, the I6 is as long as a comparable V12.

reply to this comment
alfistiDKalfistiDK - 7/22/2007 4:15:15 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Why in hell would they do that ? Their V8 is great, why would the old I6 stroked to 3.6 be better ?
Dont get me wrong, i love beemers I6 , but its just ignorant & stupid to say that its the V8 fault that the Audi wins comparison test? The audi also has a V8 dude...wake up



Auto_expertAuto_expert - 7/22/2007 10:11:20 AM
-1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Actually, I read an article on here where the 335i crushed the RS4. I that was based on a test by Car and Driver, not some obscure rag.

reply to this comment
NikolaiPetroff3333NikolaiPetroff3333 - 7/22/2007 4:07:12 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Puh-leeze. I own an RS4 and consider it overhyped. If you don't know how to drive, then Quattro is you friend, but it waists power and adds weight. The handling is still understeery and the car is badly balanced on braking. I find it is also terribly geared and if you shift below 6000rpm you tend to fall out of the power band, so in everyday driving it feels slow (relatevly speaking of course.) Also the engine has terrible direct injection whine and sounds like a cross between an industrial washing machine, a supercharged blender and a late 80's neutered Camaro.

I just can't believe all the hype the car got, but it might be due to the fact that all older fast Audis were just rubbish and this one looks so good next to them.

reply to this comment
jmrA480jmrA480 - 7/22/2007 9:11:07 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
stop with your bullshit, you dont own an RS4 and never drove one, I know alot of RS4 owners and talk to alot on a daily basis , and not one has ever said anything negative about it.

now all of a sudden you own one. Please leave this site. Yeah I already have a new M3 , its sucks, hows my credibility?


alfistiDKalfistiDK - 7/22/2007 4:21:22 PM
-1 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Im just laughing hard when i read peoples statements here. People obviously thinks that Bmw suddenly stoppped making great cars because Audi finaly started making decent handling cars..
And if some audi wins in a comparison test in their favorite rubbish magazine, Beemer is on their way to hell. haha..dream on kids, BMW is there to stay, get used to it or shut up.

reply to this comment
IamEvilHomerIamEvilHomer - 7/23/2007 4:48:03 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
bmw makes good cars but who wants to finish 2nd?


minimalistminimalist - 7/22/2007 8:46:01 PM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
my mind just blew reading this article.

reply to this comment
amazinBimmeramazinBimmer - 7/22/2007 11:25:49 PM
0 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
German Nut. there you go cruising in fantasy land again..!!. Audi owners More successful?? More educated??? hahah.. dont you sell cars for a living? i cant wait to see this data...again.. more funnystuff. go ahead tell me aabout th elist priceo f the R8 and how your grey 335 actaully showed up.. hahahah

reply to this comment
IamEvilHomerIamEvilHomer - 7/23/2007 4:46:52 AM
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
Wow and Audi topic with AmazingBimmer in it? Never seen you in here before. Welcome, the VW rebrands are kicking your butt again.

School starts again for you. Next year you go a full day and learn the recorder right?


M35MTM35MT - 7/23/2007 8:24:35 AMView My AgentSpace
+2 BoostDrop the Boost Up the Boost
The RS4 is an awesome car. Mean looks, mean performance. Pity I can't afford it.

Luckily, Audi's depreciate faster than bimmer's so it may be my choice in the second-hand market.

Based on dynamics, the IS-F will probably compete better with the C63, although the Benz will beat it in horsepower.

What kills me is that Infiniti/Nissan should drop their new twin turbo GTR motor in a G-car and start competing in this segment. They would (according to the automotive press) be behind the game in terms of lux/fit finish/refinement, but the Infiniti G is the closest alternative to the bimmer driving dynamics.

I'm hoping to see Nissan join this crowd by the end of the decade...and I'd bet most of you would like to see what they're capable of bringing to the table. Competition makes this industry more exciting.

reply to this comment
To post a comment for this story, you must first Login.

If you do not have an account, you will need to Register (It's Free!).

Most Recent Stories
Peugeot Builds 50 Millionth Peugeot CarBrazil receives a new Volkswagen Gol 2009 modelSeat reveals schedule until 2010, includes first ever Seat SUVBritish companies plan a new kinetic hybrid flywheel systemGordon Murrays T25 City Car SketchesInterior spy pictures of the next-generation BMW 5-seriesSpy pictures of the BMW X6 HybridNew Tatra concept revealed, the 903 concept modelOpel to feature the Insignia hatchback and sedan at the British Motor ShowThe Chevrolet Beat is being considered for the U.S marketBugatti wants a new model, maybe even a four-door-coupeToyota Canada Reduce Retail Prices on 11 ModelsMaybach Exelero Concept for sale for $7.8 millionDetails emerge on 2010 Toyota Prius, more power and better fuel-economy2009 Ford Focus RS images leaked before debutGM To Unleash Corvette S-Limited in JapanA Sneak Peek At Mercedes Benz's European SLR Code Name Z199Leaked Images Have Hit The Web But The Spies Are The First With Full Details Of The New 7-SeriesSTUD or DUD? The 2009 BMW 7 Series Leaks It Way On The WebMINI SUV to spawn a 5-door hatchbackThink June Sales Were Bad? Both GM and Toyota Say Their Sales Will Fall Even FurtherBMW 135i with carbon fiber partsMerrill says GM bankruptcy possibleAUTOEXPRESS UK: Jaguar XKR-S vs Audi R8 vs Nissan GT-RPorsche 997 TARGA Refresh Leaked Before LaunchAudi A5 3.2 Quattro ReviewToyota struggling to meet small car and hybrid demandNow Just What Would You Do For A Tank Of Gas?High Gas Prices Causing European Market DownturnThe Good The Bad And the Ugly - Who Will Rise And Who Will Fall In 2008?Video: New Lexus RX goes testing at Nurburgring2008 JE Design Audi Q7 Street Rocket2008 BMW Z0 Concept Design by Andrei Avarvarii2008 Lamberti LS1 ConceptThe New Kia Forte Sport Sedan2008 Volvo & DOE Expand Drivelines2008 Audi R8 DTM Safety CarB&B Tuned Audi TTS Sportcoupe With 362HPHyunda-Kia is the 5th largest automaker in the world, beats HondaFord to launch ECOnetic version of Fiesta with 67mpgLand Rover Lr3 Hse ReviewMeltdown of US car giantsElectric power for MercedesHot News: New Alfa 8CNext-gen Mercedes SLK 63 AMG TOYOTA TUNDRA 5.7-Liter V-8 Supercharger Rated at 504-HorsepowerKTM X-BOW It will hit you in the heart! First DriveNissan Sales Plummet 18.5% In June - Infiniti Slides 11.9%Bucking the Trend: Audi Sales Increase 5.3% For JuneToyota Tundra Sales Tanking - H.D. Tundra In Trouble?