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Audi
RS 4 Now Also in Avant and Cabriolet Versions |
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Feb 22, 2006 |
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Audi RS4 Cabriolet |
Never before has an open-top production
Audi had so much power on tap: the RS 4
Cabriolet puts the brand at the forefront
of the four-seater convertible segment.
The 420 bhp V8 engine transforms the
open-top RS 4 into a veritable sports car
that is also ideal for relaxed cruising.
As well as sporty performance, the RS 4
Cabriolet treats its passengers to an
acoustic experience of the finest calibre,
because the unmistakable sound of the V8
engine is enough to set the pulse of any
car enthusiast racing. Particularly with
its roof open, the hearty sound of the
eight-cylinder engine reaches the
occupants' ears unfiltered.
Visually, the Cabriolet is recognisable at
first glance as a member of the RS 4
family. The rhombus-pattern single-frame
grille, the additional air outlets and the
new RS 4 wheels lend the open-top four-seater
a highly dynamic flavour.
Inside, the seats are the main feature
distinguishing the RS 4 Cabriolet from the
Avant and saloon. Whereas the other two
body versions are equipped with RS bucket
seats, the Cabriolet comes with sports
seats as standard, though RS bucket seats
can be ordered as an option. The most
important information units in the
Cabriolet are combined beneath a domed
cover.
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The electro-hydraulic hood can be
opened entirely automatically in 21
seconds. The roof can be operated at
up to speeds of 30 km/h. This makes it
possible to open or close the roof
when out and about in town, for
instance, or before parking the car.
The glass rear window is heated. This
guarantees a clear view to the rear in
all weather. The acoustic hood, a
standard feature of the RS 4
Cabriolet, sets new standards for soft
tops. New fabrics of a higher material
density and an additional cushioned
mat around the C-post keep the noise
level inside the car with the hood
almost on a par with the saloon. As
with the saloon and Avant, the ride
height of the Cabriolet has been
lowered by 30 millimetres compared
with the A4 Cabriolet. This emphasises
the car's sporty appearance.
Even if the Audi Cabriolet's weight
has been rigorously trimmed down, in
common with all other RS 4 models no
corners have been cut with either its
equipment or its standards of safety.
The further improved crash strength of
the latest A4 Cabriolet generation has
likewise benefited the open-top RS 4.
The front and side airbags are
standard features, as are the rollover
bars that extend behind the rear seats
in the event of the car overturning.
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