What makes the RS4 B5 special?
B5 bodywork and styling With unique front and rear bumpers and side sills, and the rear spoiler from the S4 Avant, the aerodynamic modifications achieved a drag coefficient of Cd 0. Although the B5 S4 came in a saloon car body style, the B5 RS 4 was only available in the Avant version. History of the Audi RS4 Starting in 2006 (B7 generation), the vehicle had a potent naturally aspirated 4. V8 engine and the legendary Quattro all-wheel drive system, setting new standards for power and speed in its class.The revolutionary 1. T (turbo) was available with various output levels from 110 kw (150 hp) to 132 kw (180 hp) and established audi as a turbo technology pioneer. The v6 engines 2. V6 (121 kw/165 hp), 2. V6 (110 kw/150 hp) and 2. V6 (142 kw/193 hp) formed the upper class of audi a4 b5 engines.The original b5 audi rs 4 avant quattro (typ 8d) was introduced by audi in late 1999 as the successor to the porsche / quattro gmbh joint venture-developed audi rs2 avant. Like its predecessor, the rs 4 was available only as an avant. The engine was developed from the 2. V6 ‘biturbo’ used in the b5 s4.B5 is a generation for Audi vehicles, it ran from 1994-2001, but the US only got the later years IIRC. A4/S4, there are B5, B6, B7, and B8, which is the current generation. Different chassis use different generation identifiers, the 6 chassis uses C4, C5, C6, or C7.
What are the common problems with RS4s?
One of the most notorious issues with the Audi A4 B7 RS4 is carbon buildup on the intake valves, a problem common to many direct injection engines. The RS4’s 4. V8 FSI engine uses direct fuel injection, spraying fuel directly into the combustion chamber rather than the intake port. The Audi B5 S4 is an iconic 2000’s euro sport sedan with its v6 twin turbo power plant ready to take on the competition from BMW’s 3 series and Mercedes’ C class.Audi S4 Sedan B7 (3rd Gen) During the third of the Audi’s S4 generations, a major exterior update accompanied the B6’s mid-cycle refresh, giving it the B7 code. The engine was a potent naturally aspirated 340-hp 4. L V8 linked to a manual or automatic transmission – both with six speeds.
How many RS4 B5 were made?
Audi only made 6,030 units worldwide But since there are so few good examples left in the wild, even the most high-mileage, partially-rusted B5 will set you back around £25,000. Audi conservatively rated the B5 at 375 bhp and 325 lb-ft of torque. But the Cosworth engine was so over-engineered and receptive to tuning that the B5 became Germany’s answer to the Nissan Skyline GTR. German aftermarket tuners had a field day, and today a standard B5 is as rare as an RS2.Volvo B6 Drivetrain It produces more power than does the B5, but this comes at the cost of fuel economy. It’s not a huge difference, but it’s still a small drop from the more efficient B5.With the B5 engine, you’ll get 247 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. Interestingly, the B5 engine’s torque output peaks at a higher rpm than the T5, and the B5 engine’s horsepower peaks at a lower rpm than the T5 engine.
Is the RS4 B5 a future classic?
Examples of the B5 RS4 like this are very few & far between, we have prepared this car to our usual high standards as detailed below & are yet to see a better example. A fantastic example of a fast appreciating modern classic, being the original RS4 variant, the B5 examples are hotly tipped for the future. I loved the RS 4’s performance, especially the mid-range; its steering, which felt much more connected and immediate than its predecessor’s; its electronically adjustable ride; its superb gearbox, and its looks, which were enhanced in this case by a quartet of gorgeous but also rather costly, at £2,375, 20-inch alloy .
What year is the best RS4?
B7 RS4 (2006-2008) The B7 RS4 is often regarded as the greatest RS4 ever made. It featured a 4. L naturally aspirated V8 (BNS engine) producing 420 hp at 8,250 RPM, paired with a 6-speed manual and Quattro AWD. With its fast-acting ZF 8 speed automatic, the RS4 is comfortably sub-four seconds to 60mph, yet is capable of over 30mpg, two statistics the V8 cars can only dream of.