Audi will cease production of its RS4 range beginning in November of this year. The RS4 sedan will be the first to go, followed by the Avant later this year and the Cabriolet in early 2008. The current RS4 is based on a seven year old platform and will be replaced by an all-new car riding on Audi’s MLP platform.
Audi is preparing to launch its all-new A4 — the car that underpins the RS4 — but hasn’t announced a time frame for S4 and RS4 variants. Until the performance models arrive, the standard A4 will be the only model available.
It remains to be seen if the gap in Audi’s lineup will prove detrimental to the German brand. The timing leaves Audi without a competitor to Mercedes‘ C63 AMG and BMW’s M3, two very capable alternatives.
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10/22, 10:42 AM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
The B7 is completely different than the shared B5/B6, but be on the lookout for a 520bhp V8 from Audi.
10/22, 10:51 AM
posted by:
LamborghiniZ
Naturally, this is expected
10/22, 11:24 AM
posted by:
nowei
I almost wonder if the timing of the drop isn’t done on purpose. It seems to me that when Audi released the current RS4 equivalent cars from MB and BMW were looking pretty dated by comparison. So Audi had a decent window in which they were manufacturing what was arguably the best car in this class. Now, having had their fun, Audi doesn’t even bother going head-to-head with the new M3 and C63. I think they probably could’ve done OK, even well, but I can see some logic in participating in the market but not necessarily competing in it.
10/22, 11:31 AM
posted by:
mkM3
I wonder why Audi is holding off on the S4? After all, the S5 announcement came at the same time as the A5 did.
Maybe they are planning a new engine for the S4? Could they will give the S4 and S5 a 380hp-420hp version of the 4.2L FSI V8 next year, once the all versions of the current RS4 have ceased production. I bet a move like that would really get the S4/S5 noticed by some potential M3 and C63 buyers. One could also argue that it would really upset current RS4 and especially S5 owners. It might, but then progress is progress, and the S4 (and S5) could really use a power bump from its current 350hp.
10/22, 11:35 AM
posted by:
Impulsive
Golly gee, ‘Lambo’, you ****in’ dolt … glad you chimed in with that nugget of gold. Thanks for clearing up any confusion any of the other monkeys here might have encountered … retarded primate.
10/22, 11:47 AM
posted by:
sik59rt
im sure sales wont be hurt. i mean how many RS4’s does Audi sell really?
10/22, 11:48 AM
posted by:
55amg
damn 7 year old platform but it drives well? very well done. RIP RS4
10/22, 12:30 PM
posted by:
Syrax
i guess the new s4 will be around 380 to 400hp. and the rs4 470 to 500hp. m3 and c55 was 345 and 367hp, respectively.
10/22, 12:59 PM
posted by:
LP640
well we all knew that this day was going to come soonere or later. DAMN the RS4 was FIRE. i’ll take this over an M3
10/22, 1:10 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
Audi usually does production runs of the RS cars for 2-3 yrs. It helps with exclusivity of the model and brings more to the marque.
10/22, 1:47 PM
posted by:
mkM3
That may be true deutschetouring1337, but it also means that they go without AMG and M competitors for years at a time and in multiple segments at a time. Now if the S4/S5 got 400+hp and the S6/S8 got 500+hp then it would make them more competitive and the utlra-limited nature of the RS cars would be more justifiable.
10/22, 3:49 PM
posted by:
A4
maybe resale value will drop and ill finally be able to attain my reasonable dream car
10/22, 4:34 PM
posted by:
CA36GTP
Bring on the RS6!
10/22, 11:07 PM
posted by:
deutschetouring1337
Your not gonna see prices drop too much on the RS4, the RS6 yes its dropped almost half in price since its intro in 2002 but its taken 6yrs to drop compared to a 3 yr production. The RS4 engine is a true DTM derivative, 4 valve 4.2 power, compared to the old 5 valve 4.2. But if you look around Europe the RS4 B5 still sells for 28-40kk USD adjusted.
10/23, 7:00 AM
posted by:
jonmiles
Damn right- I can’t wait for the v-10tt RS6… and in the states, it wont be a ****ing station wagon