30 May 2023

Find of the Day: Built OEM Plus Audi 200 20V Avant on BaT Ends in Hours

[gallery columns="1" size="full" ids="86549"] If you're a fan of the so-called "Large Chassis Audi" segment (anything C or D segment, typically older) then you'll know that a 1991 Audi 200 20V Avant is one of the most sought-after. This was the last of the C3-generation for Audi, and it was the only year where the 200 got the more robust 20-valve (3B) 5-cylinder turbo. A manual transmission was the only choice, assuring this would be a wagon enthusiast's car like few others. Only 150 Avants wer...
2 May 2023

Next-Gen A6 Sedan, A6 Avant and S6 Spotted During Cold Weather Testing

Don't let the familiar shape fool you. We're told the hardware underneath these test mules seen testing in northern Europe is actually for the next-generation replacements (C9) for the current A6 and S6 models. Likely to be called A7 and S7 when they arrive (as Audi moves to reserve even-numbered designations for E-tron models), the ICE-powered prototypes shown here will eventually wear all-new sheetmetal for production. We expect to see disguised versions of the new bodywork running around...
30 Mar 2023

Find of the Day: 2001 Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84767"] words: Bill, photos: Niche Motors I'm going type some words and let me know what emotions run through you: B5, S4, Avant, manual transmission, panda interior. I know what mine are. This is a 2001 S4 Avant with some goodies attached and some key maintenance already done. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84778"] By far the best deal and value on the market! Over $20k in preventative maintenance and mods! Supe...
29 Mar 2023

Concept Corner: the Audi prologue Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84683"] source: Audi AG Editor’s note: Occasionally, we feature a concept vehicle on the site. Most don’t make it into production but sometimes we wish they did Originally published on February 25, 2015 New interpretation of the Avant philosophy Groundbreaking infotainment architecture and entertainment concept High-performance hybrid drive with 455 hp and 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft) of torque A design with dynamic elegance and the latest high ...
20 Mar 2023

Spy Photo: Audi A5 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="84437"] With the electric models expanding the model line-up more and more at Audi, there will be some changes regarding the names of the models. This also means that some models are going away in the way we know them and the Audi A4 sedan is a good example for that. It's not just that the models with the even numbers will be the EV models and the odd numbers will be for the ICE powered cars; in the case with the A4 sedan it will be deleted compl...
13 Mar 2023

Spied: B10 Audi S5 Avant

[gallery columns="1" link="file" size="full" ids="84206"] There's a highly believable rumor circulating that Audi will move its ICE offerings to odd numerals in their alphanumeric names, while EV e-tron models will encompass the event numerals. Q4, Q8 e-tron, A6 e-tron concept and the like all seem to point the way, a direction that implies very likely that the upcoming B10 variants will be named with the number 5. It's safe to assume then that what you see here is the S5 Avant, or long roof ve...
6 Mar 2023

1016 Industries Introduces New Limited-Edition Custom Carbon Fiber RS 6 Avant Design

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83912"] source: 1016 Industries World class designer of custom carbon fiber high-performance exotics 1016 Industries is excited to introduce the company’s first-ever Audi based design in the RS 6. The sleek new carbon fiber 1016 Industries RS 6 design fully employs the company’s industry-leading applied materials technologies to craft a completely reimagined wagon made to impress out on the road. By taking advantage of their U.S. manufacturin...
27 Feb 2023

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant with Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83604"] The B10 Audi A4 Avant has again been spied with lighter camouflage during cold weather testing. And just like with our latest sighting, the prototype has the production lights both front and rear. It also has a lower stage of camouflage giving us the most revealing photos up to date. We are expecting a debut in the second half of 2023 with first deliveries in 2024.
15 Feb 2023

Find of the Day: 1995.5 Audi Ur S6 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="83067"] words: Bill, photos: Bobby Hopp There's a cult following for Audi Avants and especially powerful ones. This is a 1995.5 S6 Avant. There weren't a lot of them imported into the States and some that you find today have suffered the decades of neglect and rust...except for this one. Bobby Hopp owns this one and if you know Bobby, he goes through lengths to keep all his vehicles in top shape. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" si...
24 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: B10 A4 Avant Drops Camo and Adds Production Lights

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="82214"] We have some more photos showing the all new B10 Audi A4 Avant during testing. This time the prototype has both dropped some camo and added the production lights. Up front we can now see the production version of the grille and the production headlights with DRLs. We can also get a good impression on how the front bumper will look like. We can see the shape and the graphics of the rear lights on this prototype , a prototype that basi...
13 Jan 2023

Spy Photo: Audi B10 S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="81811"] We had some new photos showing the Audi A4 Avant out testing and in this case it’s the S4 Avant that’s out on the snowy roads flaunting its quad exhaust pipes. As for now we have no clear indications about the power but we suspect that the turbo charged V6 petrol engine will stay for this generation possible with some help of mild-hybrid technology. A debut could come at the end of 2023 as a 2024 model.
12 Dec 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant PHEV

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="80462"] We have some new photos of the Audi A4 Avant and this time it's our first sighting of the PHEV version. Two prototypes were spotted and we can see both the charger port on one of them and some high-voltage stickers on the other one. What we also can see it that they both seem to have a glass roof or is it a roof with solar cells ? Check out the area around the antenna and you will know what I mean. Solar cells on a PHEV car would of cour...
29 Nov 2022

Gallery: Audi RS 6 Avant performance

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="79737"] source: Audi AG Editor’s Note: This is the photo gallery for the Audi RS 6 Avant performance. You can find information on the Audi RS 6 Avant performance HERE. Power increase of 30 PS and 50 Nm make for a faster sprint from 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds More precise handling thanks to optimized self-locking center differential, new 22-inch lightweight wheels, and high-performance tires Matte exterior components and blue interior accents ...
24 Oct 2022

One Will Win This 1:18 Scale ABT RS4-S by GT Spirit but Everyone Gets an RS 3 Decal!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="78058"] We are bringing back the popular sweepstakes promotion of one person winning the prize but everyone gets a decal! This time, the prize is a 1:18 scale ABT RS4-S by GT Spirit and the decal is an RS 3 with Rotiform AVS wheels. Audi of America has never brought the RS 4 Avant to North America but we sure did and it can be yours. Any purchase of entries between Monday October 24th through Wednesday October 26th will be eligible to win th...
13 Oct 2022

Find of the Day: 2004 Audi S4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77579"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Wilmington Until the C8 RS 6 Avant hit the US, the B6/B7 S4 Avant with the 4.2 V8 was the best Avant we could have (my opinion of course). In fact, Jeremy Clarkson recently said the Audi 4.2 naturally aspirated V8 was in his top 3 engines ever made. Pair that with the panda interior AND a manual transmission? Oh man. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77590"] Exterior Color: B...
11 Oct 2022

Spy Photo: B10 Audi A4 Avant on the Nürburgring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="77427"] We have some new photos of the Audi A4 Avant and this time the prototypes make their Nürburgring debut. To be honest there is not much to write home about otherwise since the prototype still looks the same since our first sighting. Engine options will continue to stay petrol and diesel though a fully electric version later on is not to be ruled out. Most likely we will also see the manual gearbox go away with this generation making it au...
15 Sep 2022

Find of the Day: Manual Swapped 2009 Audi A4 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76233"] words: Bill, photos: Denis Borkovskiy I do like a B8 and especially a B8 Avant. Years ago, I had a press fleet B8 A4 Avant Prestige and it was great but missing something...like a manual transmission. Denis must have felt the same way because he solved that problem. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="76220"] 2009 Audi A4 Avant Prestige 6 Speed Manual with 124k miles The B8 Generation A4 Avant was never offer...
18 Aug 2022

Did You Know That…?

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74324"] source: Audi AG ... the DRC chassis (Dynamic Ride Control) originated in the first generation (C5) and is still used today in the current generation (C8) with the same functional principle? ... the wide construction of the RS 6 requires modified tanks and longer tank piping? Refueling during the prototype drives in the development phase always brings a smile due to the noise of the air known as “tank mooing...
8 Aug 2022

Find of the Day: 1995 Audi S6 Avant V10 6-speed

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74775"] words: Bill, photos: Joel Francisco Back in 1995, Audi was selling a wagon with a 2.2L 5-cylinder and it was a hit. However, Joel decided that his C4 S6 Avant needed double the cylinders. He not only swapped in a 5.2 V10, he also put a manual transmission in. Here's the ad: [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74771"] Kinda want something new so testing the waters for this thing. V10 5.2 swapped roughly 25,xxx miles ago and ...
26 Jul 2022

“For Me, the Current RS 6 is the Crowning Achievement of Two Decades of RS History”

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="74375"] source: Audi AG Stephan Reil, long-time Head of Research & Development at quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH), remembers 20 years of the Audi RS 6 “At the time, nobody imagined that much power in a station wagon because there just wasn’t anything like it” “With the current generation C8, the RS 6 has grown into a worldwide success story” From the first generation RS 6 to the current one: Stephan Reil was there from the s...