Rumors of the Audi RS4‘s death have been at least slightly exaggerated, an Audi spokesman has said. Last week, British car magazine Autocar claimed Audi would end production of the RS4 imminently to make way for the RS6. Not quite true, says Patrick Hespen of Audi Media Relations.
“There will be a full build of the 2008 model year RS4 sedan, and production is still continuing,” Hespen told Winding Road. He said the RS4 was only ever meant to have a two year production run, with 2008 being that second year.
Hespen said Audi will continue its tradition of offering only one “RS” model at a time, meaning the RS6 will have to wait for the 2009 model year (mid-calender 2008) to enter the fold.
Given Audi’s dedication to its “one RS car at a time” policy, chances for an RS5 seem slim. Instead, it looks like A5 enthusiasts will have to be content with with the S5 for now.
As for a more potent R8, we already know it’s in the works, but any type of “RS” designation can be ruled out. “R8 S,” “R9,” or even “R10″ remain possibilities, however.
