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2006 Audi RS 4 Auto Show Photo

The Teutonic performance war wages on, as Audi pushes A4 performance envelope with the super-car-caliber RS sedan. Making its world debut in Geneva, the RS 4 represents the highest evolution of A4 street performance. Of course, the interior is as well-dressed as the exterior, but this Autobahn assault vehicle is all about the power and putting it to the ground. The core strength of the RS4 is the 4.2-liter direct-injection V-8 that produces 414 horsepower - nearly 100 horsepower per liter. This naturally aspirated engine can rocket the RS 4 from 0-62 mph in 4.8 seconds, putting the sedan firmly in dedicated sports car territory. To help achieve this straightline performance, aluminum has been used extensively (i.e. suspension and hood), and the motorized, well-padded bucket seats has been replaced with ultra-light seats with electrically inflatable side supports. Handling has been enhanced with a revised suspension lowering ride height and widening the track. Most significantly, the RS4 is fitted with the latest Quattro system, with technology adopted from the RS 6. This special all-wheel-drive system is able to transfer a larger proportion of torque between the front and rear axles than the standard setup, making it more adjustable for cornering maneuvers. The AWD setup is augmented by Dynamic Ride Control, an electronically controlled damping system that aid stability, precision, and performance. Finally, all this tarmac dancing is done with 18-inch front and 19-inch rear rubber.

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