New Audi RS4 Avant 2012

Basically, should the 1994 Audi RS2 are presented with 315 hp as the prototype of the now very popular, yet unofficial vehicle category of the so-called steam-hammer combos. Then in 1999 the first Audi RS4 came with 381 hp and 2006 was followed by the last Audi RS4 version with 420 hp. That was six years ago - a lot of time and solvent for fathers who are hungry for a new playmate family taxi. In the fall, however, comes the new generation RS4, which will be unveiled in March 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Already, Ingolstadt has first details and photos released by the new Audi RS4 Avant.

The Audi RS4 Avant uses the high-revving suckers, which includes the RS5 coupe drives. Power: 450 hp. The maximum of 430 Newton meters of torque are at 4000-6000 tours. The V8 accelerates the RS4 Avant in 4.7 seconds from zero to 100 km / h top speed is 250 km / h, possibly limited to 280 km / h.

The quattro drive distributes power between front and rear axle. Up to 70 percent can flow to the front and a maximum of 85 percent to the rear. The standard interpretation is decidedly sporty coupe with 40:60. The self-locking crown gear center differential works with torque vectoring, which accesses all four wheels. As an optional addition to providing the Audi sport differential, which distributes the active forces by two overlapping levels between the rear wheels.

The RS-voting firm that supports the body 20 millimeters lower than the Audi A4 Avant. The Audi RS4 Avant is 20 millimeters longer and 24 millimeters wider than the A4 Avant. New high-sheen 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, 10-spoke design and tires size 265/35 are standard equipment. Alternatively, Audi fitted 20-inch wheels with tires in size 265/30. Behind the wheel ventilated discs sit in the so-called wave design, the front point to 365 millimeters in diameter.

Exterior hallmarks of the Audi RS4 Avant of 2012, a frame in matt aluminum look that surrounds the hexagonal grille, his diamond mesh insert is a high-gloss anthracite. Circulate in the wedge-shaped front headlights daytime running clips in LED technology, the xenon plus units. The air flows through large, an aspiration articulated with openings that are embedded in a distinctive bumper, he wears a splinter-edge like a race car. The RS4-side view of the sharp drop of the papers sill and the flared wheel arches in the eye. An independent rear roof spoiler ensures the necessary downforce for. The striking bumper and the two oval tailpipes of the dual exhaust system dominate the rear of the new Audi RS4 Avant: they are integrated into a wide upturned diffuser. Audi offers a voluminous sounding sports exhaust system with black shutters.

The new Audi RS4 is available from autumn 2012 to a base price of € 76 600.

[Photos: Audi]

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Watch Subaru BRZ STi

2012 will be a super year for friends throaty Japanese sports car withrear-wheel drive: Subaru shows on the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011, the production version of the new Subaru BRZ STi sports car. With the world premiere of the Subaru BRZ, developed jointly with Toyota (wherethe athletes will operate under the concept of FT-86), let the Japanesetradition of their individual sports car back to life.

The 2 2-seater is 4.24 meters long, 1.78 meters wide and 1.28 metershigh. The shifted far to the rear Subaru four-cylinder under the hoodalso provides for a nearly perfect weight distribution and balance.Subaru STi is powered BRZ like the one on the rear wheels. A typical Japanese monster of a rear wing that adorns brawny rear.

200hp Toyota FT-86 donates

The newly developed 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine with 1998 cc engine was equipped with the D-4S fuel injection technology from Toyota, the double-injectors well as direct fuel injection also allowed. In conjunction with the high compression ratio of 12.5:1 ervorstellbart this increases power and torque over a wide speed range, withoutcompromising fuel efficiency and environmental compatibility. With 86mm bore and stroke developed the extremely high-revving engine an output of 200 hp at 7000 rpm and a maximum torque of 205 Nm at 6600 rpm

6-speed gearbox with limited slip differential as standard

Provides for the transmission of power in the BRZ STi a manual six-speed manual transmission with short gearshift travel, as well asmore specific guidance, alternatively there is a six-speed automaticwith shift paddles on the steering wheel. The standard locking differential optimizes dynamic performance. The ABS and stability control deactivated are optimized for maximum driving fun with minimalelectronic interference.


[Photo: Subaru]

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Geneva 2012: New Opel Astra OPC with 280 hp

As the official apple premiere of the new Opel Astra OPC J in March at the Geneva Motor Show angle 2012th This Opel News busy with two new photos of the new Astra OPC.

With 280 hp at atomic on paper, sleeker way as the capital battling VW Scirocco R (265 hp). And even the attending of the Astra OPC is still aggravating to get beneath so subtle: advancing accessory with ample air inlets, which act in the Rüsselsheim hardly able version. The Opel works but not absolutely as advanced and deep, but what is ashore in the basal adaptation zivilieren. The rear end forms a double-flow bankrupt arrangement with its somewhat techno architecture looks a bit too abundant like Battlestar Galactica. A archetypal double-tube architecture for purists accomplishment would accept been welcome. But it's all the time.

He 280 bhp 2-liter turbo petrol engine delivers a whopping 400 Nm of best torque and allows a best speed? acceleration of 250 km / h Astra was not so far so fast. At atomic according to Opel's information, because, as always, exceptions prove the rule.

In aggregate with the alleged flex-ride chassis, which appearance a appropriate Sport approach and the OPC, the Astra OPC offers altered administration capabilities.

The new brazier seats action up to 18 altered acclimation possibilities. The use of "organic sheets," the weight of the seats could be bargain as compared to 45 percent with accepted components.

Images [automobil-blog.de]

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