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9 Sep 2018

Practical. Beautiful. Sporty. The New Audi A6 Avant

source: Audi AG High level of utility meets striking design: 565 to 1,680 liters (20.0 – 59.3 cu ft) of luggage compartment capacity First Avant model in new design language: flat D-pillar, stretched roof line Extensive driver assistance systems, mild hybrid and fully digital operating system High variability and a dynamic, elegant design, supreme comfort and increased sportiness – the new Audi A6 Avant unites opposites. For improved efficiency, it combines vario...

23 Aug 2018

4 More Fun: ER-C 20-inch Wheels and Over 300 HP For A4

Driving fun in the business class doesn’t just start with an Audi S4 or an RS4: ABT Sportsline demonstrates how to get more out of a normal Audi A4 regarding sporty appearance and driving fun. Regardless of whether a gasoline or diesel engine is under the hood or if it is a notchback sedan or an Avant station wagon. One feature of the car on the picture catches the eye especially: the impressive 20 inch alloy wheel ABT ER-C. The distinctive lines of the boldly curved and delicate spokes ...

27 Jul 2018

Carfection – Audi RS 6 Performance vs Mercedes-AMG E63 S

[words: Bill Cho, video and stills: Carfection] It's been awhile since we posted a video so when this one popped up, resistance was futile. So let me start by saying...yes, I know we don't get any iteration of the RS 6 here in the States. Yes, I know this is Audi Club North America so why am I posting cars that we can't get...yet. Carfection recently got their hands on an Audi RS 6 Performance and a Mercedes-AMG E63 S. They didn't do a 'normal' comparison that involved drag races no...

13 Jul 2018

Up and Away: All 50 ABT RS4-R with 530 HP Already Sold Out

[source: ABT Sportsline] With 530 HP (390 kW) and an impressive 690 Nm torque, the ABT RS4-R leaves almost everyone in its wake. And now this limited edition of 50 vehicles has also escaped the grasp of any further potential buyers, as CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt confirms: “The feedback on the car was simply amazing. Thus, the maximum number of production units was reached very quickly. I am very glad that our car struck the right note with our customers.” The potent stationwagon, whic...

13 Jun 2018

ABT Upgrades For The 2018 Audi A4 and S4 Sedan

[source: ABT America] The Audi S4 is the benchmark among medium-sized premium cars and will be on top of any situation with upgrades from ABT. With some new aerodynamic add-ons like a front skirt add-on, front grille frame and fender inserts, either made out of ABS plastic or carbon fiber, S4 owners (and A4 drivers too!) are ready for some show and shine. The ABT rear skirt insert draws even more attention thanks to the increased sound performance of the ABT exhaust system. T...

7 Jun 2018

RS 4 Times Three: ABT Reveals Tuning Secrets From Different Generations

[source: ABT] Everything began in 1994 with the RS2, which is not included here. Porsche gave the compact Audi 80 Avant 315 turbo-horsepower (232 kW), driving any trace of conservativeness from the car. The idea of a sportscar in the body of a station wagon was born. “Today, I see one of the greatest advantages of this model in the fact that it looks like a normal family car but offers the driving performance of a pure sportscar,” rally driver Walter Röhrl said back in the day. 2,8...

23 May 2018

Choice Gear: Hot Wheels with Audi RS 6 Avant for 2018

Heads up to Audi RS 6 Avant fans, as it appears the dark red metallic wagon you see here appears to be available in the United States. Yes, it's just a toy, but this 1:64 scale Avant will have to hold you over... at least for now. Here's what we know about this Hot Wheels RS 6. The car is part of Hot Wheels 2018 Super Treasure Hunt set, part of the Factory Fresh series in the Hot Wheels lineup. The car is painted "Spectraflame burgundy" with HW:RS 618 license plate, quattro script logo on...

10 Apr 2018

In Detail: The New Audi A6 Avant

[source: Audi AG] The new Audi A6 Avant combines dynamic design with superb everyday utility and excellent adaptability. The rear has a striking design, yet offers a flexible luggage compartment concept with 565 to 1,680 liters (20.0 – 59.3 cu ft) of capacity. The drive and suspension are designed with comfort and sportiness in mind. The standard mild hybrid system boosts efficiency while the dynamic all-wheel steering enhances maneuverability and agility. With its intuitive opera...

20 Mar 2018

Find of the Day: 2002 Audi S6 Avant – Big Turbos and Manual Transmission

words: Bill Cho, photos: Craiglist After a title like that, do I even to explain why this is a Find of the Day? I mean who wouldn't want a manual transmission swapped S6 Avant? But wait, there's more. This is not a wolf in sheep's clothing; this is a freaking wild boar in pig's clothing. The 'normal' S6 Avant came with the venerable 4.2L V8. This beast has the 2.7T V6 with two big Tial 605 v1 turbos installed. The ad reads: For sale is my 2002 Audi S6 with a built 2.7t mot...

1 Mar 2018

More Horses Than Spruce Meadows: ABT RS4-R with 530 HP Premieres in Geneva

source: ABT Sportsline There are more than 400 permanent horses in Spruce Meadows, the largest equestrian facility in the world. The Canadian estate encompasses a massive 360 hectares. With its brand-new ABT RS4-R, the German tuner ABT Sportsline demonstrates how to accommodate considerably more “horses” on less than nine square meters. To be introduced for the first time at the 88th Geneva Motor Show (March 8 to 18, 2018), the powerful Avant delivers 530 HP (390 kW) and 690 Nm. That ...

18 Feb 2018

Video: B9 RS 4 Meets Its Grandaddy…the B5 RS 4

words: Bill Cho, video and photos: Auditography Them lucky sons o' guns. Auditography scores again with this very unique pairing. He took a new RS 4 Avant and had a photoshoot with his very own B5 RS 4. Since he was only borrowing the new RS 4, he was told to be gentle with it so no RS 4 vs RS 4 races. Auditography more than made up for it with his always beautiful photography of the meeting of the giants. Watch the video below and don't forget to visit his Facebook page fo...

12 Feb 2018

Hankook Fits the Audi RS 4 Avant with its UHP Ventus S1 evo² Tyres

source: Hankook Tire Following the models Audi TT RS and Audi RS 5 Coupé, the tyre maker is now also factory-fitting the Audi RS 4 Avant with its ultra-high-performance tyres. Visitors to the 2017 IAA Show were able to view the latest addition to the RS Audi Sport family on Hankook tyres. Like the originator of all RS models, the Audi RS2 Avant, the new Audi RS 4 Avant is an estate car that combines sportiness and everyday driving equally. Permanent all-wheel drive and a 450 hp engine ar...

29 Jan 2018

Find of the Day: 1995 Audi RS 2 Avant

words: Bill Cho, photos: Audi Van Beynum In a recent interview, Audi of America's Scott Keogh mentioned a 'surprise RS model' coming to the States. The debate on our page quickly boiled down to an RS 4 Avant or an RS 6 Avant with some people throwing the RS Q5 into the mix. That got me thinking about the granddaddy of them all, the RS 2 Avant. With the earliest ones built in 1994, that's only 1 year away til we can import them into the States. How many can I find for sale in Europe on ...

26 Jan 2018

Audi C7 RS 6 performance…Sedan

words: Bill Cho, photos and video: Auditography When Audi gives you a C7 RS 6 performance Avant, you make a C7 RS 6 performance sedan? That's precisely what Alex did. He took a brand new 2017 S6 sedan and transformed it into an RS 6 performance with all the parts from an RS 6 performance Avant. This Warsaw resident wanted something he couldn't have like the nutty Americans in our Find of the Day: A6 Avant to S6 Avant. Actually the man who made that S6 Avant is also from eastern Europe. ...

3 Jan 2018

Find of the Day: 2006 A6 Avant to S6 Avant Conversion For Sale…in The States

words: Bill Cho, photos: Craiglist, German AutoHaus Woodinville Words cannot describe the feelings I have for this Sepang Blue Avant. It's a 2006 A6 Avant that has been converted to an S6 Avant. A friend of ours pointed us to the Craigslist ad. That's right, it's a C6 S6 Avant...that's for sale...in Seattle. German AutoHaus Woodinville built this wunderwagen sometime before 2016. The photo of the unpainted Avant pictured in the gallery was uploaded to their Facebook page in October 20...

27 Dec 2017

Find of the Day: 1993 Audi S2 Avant with RS 2 Goodies

words: Bill Cho, photos: mobile.de Any conversation about which Audi is the most desirable and most likely, the RS 2 Avant is at or near the top of the list. Alas (at least for us in the States) we won't be able to legally import one until 2019 because of the 25-year import laws not to mention the sky high prices that are listed for them. Rats. However, there are options. In 1993, Audi produced the S2 Avant powered by the 230hp 2.2L turbo 5. 1993 + 25 years = joy for Americans who want...

9 Nov 2017

Audi exclusive Sonoma Green RS 6 Avant. You’re Welcome.

Even though the Audi RS 6 Avant isn't available in the USA, it still gets legendary status amongst enthusiasts. Who doesn't love a high horsepower station wagon... much less one in the same Sonoma Green Metallic paint tone that's been getting so much attention on the new RS 5 coupé. Throw in brown leather and we suspect this is the sort of car that could create its own cult following. Yes, in some ways we know this is a tease. Cars like this RS 6 Avant aren't currently available in t...

12 Sep 2017

Frankfurt IAA: The New Audi RS 4 Avant

Do you want the good news or the bad news first? It's hard to deny the excitement of a new Audi RS 4 Avant. RS cars started in the form of wagons, and the super estate car remains first and foremost an Audi domain. Yes others do it, but there's something special in the air when Audi reveals a new one. Make that new one based on the smaller and lighter B9 A4 chassis and using the fire-breathing biturbo V6 of the RS 5 and it's hard to look away. That's obviously all fantastic, but there'...

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