<H1>Audi RS evolution</H1>

On the occasion of start of new Audi RS4 Avant we decided to look at a model range of Audi RS, and its development. RS is Rennsport abbreviation that in a translation from German means "racing sports". These two letters are identified with Audi from release of the first RS4. Below you will familiarize with carrying this badge cars, and the future model of the company.

Audi RS2 Avant

Audi RS2 Avant (B4, 1994)

Avant RS2 (on a photo above) was the ambitious project based on S2 which in turn was initially available in compartment option (later appeared a sedan and the versatile person). The versatile person of RS was developed together with Porsche, and was actually equipped with povorotnik, fog lights, wheels and external mirrors of Porsche 911 of generation 993, lamps were connected by the horizontal panel that also reminded of relationship of two cars. Under a cowl there was extremely powerful the then a 2,2-liter turbirovanny unit which is giving out 315 h.p., connected with a six-step mechanical transmission. Avant RS2 reached speeds over 260 km/h, thereby breaking the voluntary agreement of German automakers to limit the maximum speed on a mark of 250 km/h. But the agreement didn't extend on Porsche so it is possible to argue that it only partially belonged to RS2. Audi also let out a quantity of sedans of RS2, but only Avant was is officially exposed on sale.

Audi RS4 Avant

Audi RS4 Avant (B5, 2000)

While Audi changed the name of the compact sedan with 80 to A4, S and RS followed its example. Thus Avant RS4 became the successor of Avant RS2. The car was equipped with 380-strong, 2,7-liter V6 with the double turbo-supercharging created on the basis of the S4 engine and modified by Cosworth. The increase in capacity was given to the company hardly because of need of additional cooling. This project was executed already without Porsche participation. The wide body gave RS4 Avant very aggressive look. On it also for the first time there were aluminum caps of mirrors which became subsequently a firm element of cars of series S and RS. The maximum speed was limited on 250 km/h, and the six-step manual became the unique choice of transmission.

Audi RS6

Audi RS6 Sedan/Avant (C5, 2002)

Audi decided to add the new car in a model range of RS and let out the sedan of RS6 based on A6 and Avant. The case became wider, aluminum caps of mirrors appeared again on this model, and exhaust pipes set design of future models of the RS series: two big oval pipes (on one from each party of the back panel). Under a cowl settled down 4.2-liter V8 biturbo which is giving out 450 h.p. associated with the five-step automatic. The maximum speed underwent again restriction in 250 km/h. At the end of a cycle it was available RS6 Avant Plus, in capacity in 480 h.p. and the removed limiter of speed that allowed the car to reach a point of 280 km/h. And again, farewell "the voluntary agreement".

Audi RS4

Audi RS4 Sedan/Avant/Cabriolet (B7, 2006)

Audi were passed completely by A4 of generation of B6, but created RS4 on the basis of B7 which in turn was anything other, as than feyslifty В6. The company also changed the approach to a series: it was the first RS model without a turbo-supercharging. It helped Audi to liquidate the highest cost of warranty service. And that is much more important, this tremendous 4,2-liter V8 developed by Wolfgang Hatsom, showed BMW that it any more doesn't possess monopoly for high turns. The six-step mechanical transmission became again the only available option. One more innovation: Audi decided to get rid of the stigma that the RS model are mostly generalists Avant. Thus, B7 RS4 was initially started as a sedan, and Avant and a cabriolet appeared later. But all the same, the wide body best of all looked in option a sedan which also possessed a unique trunk lid with the big integrated spoiler.

Audi RS6

Audi RS6 Sedan/Avant (C6, 2008)

In attempt to surpass that C5 RS6 was reached, Audi were let out by C6: 4.2-liter V8 biturbo vacated the seat V10, which produced an incredible 580 horsepower. Torque transmitted to the wheels through a 6-speed automatic. The maximum speed was again limited on a mark of 250 km/h, but clients had an option to get the car without an electronic collar, allowing it to reach 280 km/h. Appeared after RS6 Plus developed 302 km/h, destroying psychologically important barrier in 300 km/h. This RS6 was wider, than modern A6, it also was the first Audi RS without fog lights. Some doubt that this RS6 was the true representative of a model range of RS - it was much more civil, than his predecessor, and also in a forward part, than to it it was necessary to be a little heavier.

Audi TT RS

Audi TT RS Coupe/Roadster (8J, 2009)

TT RS was obvious attack towards Porsche Cayman. This variation based on popular VW Golf TT was equipped with the Mexican 2,5-liter engine. Having passed updating in Quattro GmbH, the car became almost unrecognizable: one large turbocharger to increase power to 360 horses. The maximum speed was limited on 250 or 280 km/h, depending on wishes and depth of a purse of the client. In America, was only available six-speed manual, while European models get 7-speed dual-clutch DQ500 with double coupling was available. TT RS was offered in options of a compartment and a roadster, and the big wing could be replaced on with the motorized spoiler standard with a TT at will of the client. TT RS appeared surprisingly economic, extremely fast, but not absolutely comfortable car. On average turns the salon was filled with an engine rumble, but hardly it could spoil pleasure from the car.

Audi RS5

Audi RS5 (8Т, 2010)

RS5 was started with new option 4.2-liter atmospheric V8 from the previous model RS4, overclocked to 450 horses. The car was available, to horror of purist around the world, only with seven-step a check point with double coupling. RS5 was started shortly before facelift by A5 and in order that the first clients were happy, lobbies and back headlights while other RS peculiar to a model range specific details remained untouched underwent changes only. As well as the majority of predecessors, this model it was available with two options of restriction of speed: on 250 and 280 km/h. Release of the RS model turned pleasant and comfortable A5/S5 into the ultrafast sports car. The following RS5 it will be obligatory to be equipped with a turbo-supercharging, but also this model is capable to give considerable pleasure.

Audi RS3

Audi RS3 (8P, 2010)

RS3 was very urgent project, met with immediate approval of the head of department of R&amp;D of the company, Michael Dick, and practically at once directed to production while the following A3 model didn't make it out-of-date. the The 2.5-liter turbocharged engine to get the car in the inheritance otTTRS as seven-speed dual-clutch DQ500. In the class RS3 hasn't equal thanks to its 340-silnny engine. On extremely measure while game will be not not entered by Mercedes-BenzAMGA45. The maximum speed is limited to electronics on 250 km/h. The Companies do not have enough time to develop RS3 with a manual transmission and significant tailpipes RS.

Audi RS4

Audi RS4 Avant (B8, 2012)

Start of new RS4Audi comes back to an old format. It seems that strategy of release of B7 any more doesn't work, moreover, now RS5 covers a segment of buyers which, probably, would prefer RS4 sedan. The running gear, the atmospheric 4,2-liter V8, capable to develop to 450 h.p., connected with a seven-step automatic transmission with double coupling, are almost identical similar on RS5.

Audi Q3 RS Concept

Audi Q3 RS Concept (2012)

The model range of RS will soon threaten on the territory of sports crossovers. In pictures you can see how Audi imagines RSQ3 debuting in Beijing in April of this year. The car will be equipped with the turbirovanny 360-strong version of the 2,5-liter Audi engine. Forward wings, three-dimensional design of a front grille and glossy black furnish will be considered as design elements on future RS models.