Audi A4 RS4 (05-08) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 16 January 2009
Available as a saloon, estate and convertible, Audi's ultimate A4, the RS4, is powered by a huge 4.2-litre V8 engine with a whopping 414bhp. This gives it a 0-60mph time of less than five seconds and allied to a howling soundtrack from the FSI engine and four exhaust pipes, it makes driving one an intoxicating experience. The RS models have long had a cult following and this one is no exception. It's not cheap to buy or run, but if you want a less brash and overt alternative to the BMW M3, look no further.
5 out of 5

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