Last week Autocar stated that Audi was planning on stopping production of the RS4, due to the upcoming RS6. Those statements are untrue according to Audi's Media Relations and Motorsport Specialist Patrick Hespen.
According to Winding Road, the RS4 will continue in production well into 2008. There will be no RS4 for the 2009 model year, since the RS4 was only planned for a 2-year model run.
Full Story: Winding Road
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Comments (7)
I bet that's going to suck down some gas. Big engine and all wheel drive.
Posted by Darmok | June 19, 2007 2:22 PM
Posted on June 19, 2007 14:22
And the guy that can afford it won't care...
Posted by yoohoo | June 19, 2007 2:56 PM
Posted on June 19, 2007 14:56
Yup, horsepower combined with unmatched traction in all conditions.
You're right, terrible combination, but its faster than your average Flinstones-mobile and it may have more grip.
It's almost like a sports car, wouldn't you agree?
Posted by Uncle_C | June 19, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on June 19, 2007 14:57
I do not understand why Audi would stop the production of the RS4 due to the launch of the RS6. These are complete different cars.
BMW will not stop the production of a M3 when they are releasing a M5 neither.
One thing is true the production of the actual A4 will stop because a new will be released soon.
BTW a RS4 consumes a lot but much less compared to some absurd SUV produced by Ford or GM.
Posted by Grumpy | June 19, 2007 4:09 PM
Posted on June 19, 2007 16:09
I didn't say it was going to be terrible. It looks pretty awesome actually. But still, it's going to suck down some gas.
Posted by Darmok | June 19, 2007 7:05 PM
Posted on June 19, 2007 19:05
Fuel consumption has a lot to do with how you drive your car.
For example, my G35x is rated at 17/24 and if I drive like I normally do to get to work (which is about 80% city and 20% highway) I get about 16.5 MPG.
On the other hand, if I open up the NAV and keep an eye on the fuel consumption, I can do that same travel and come in at 21.5 MPG. I'm not traveling any slower and it's not taking me any more time to get there.
Posted by Jason Litka | June 20, 2007 10:10 AM
Posted on June 20, 2007 10:10
Well said Jason, I notice in my own driving on my car that driving style can affect economy by 10-15%. That's as good as a mild hybrid system. But you're getting 25-30%, I either don't drive as spirited as you do, or I need to work on my econo-driving skills.
Posted by Obviously DaMinority | June 20, 2007 10:29 AM
Posted on June 20, 2007 10:29