Audi RS 2 Avant
The Audi RS2 Avant is a so-called sports wagon and was a collaboration between Audi and Porsche based on the Audi 80 Avant type B4/8C. When introduced in 1994, he was the fastest and most powerful ever built serial Audi, and until the appearance of the Audi S8 in 1996, the most powerful vehicle in the model range of Audi. Internally, the factory RS2 Avant was performed as P1 (P for Porsche) and referred to as such. Also on the emblem / logo of the Porsche logo is present and points to the cooperation between the two automakers.
The fascination of the Avant RS2 was due to the fact that he united driving performance and handling of a sports car with a pretty decent despite various modifications remaining estate body. For the prestige desired but also ensured the name "Porsche" and the limited edition.
The Audi Porsche RS2, as the model is also called, founded well historically the category " sport wagon " in the automotive industry, which accounts for the success of Audi as a brand and the popularity of the sport from the manufacturer combination models today. The RS2 traditionally has permanent four-wheel drive quattro.
The car was originally planned only as an Avant ( Audi's term for station wagon models ) and available, but at least three RS2 sedans were confirmed by Audi. One stands in the Audi Museum and two drive in the United Arab Emirates. However, these differ from the flare at the Audi museum model.
The production of the Avant RS2 had begun in 1994. There were plans for a total of 2,200 units. The official launch took place in Germany on 19 March 1994. The price at that time was 98,900 Mark. A total of 2,891 copies were produced, hence the present time well-preserved specimens are very rare and therefore expensive.
Development
Development base was the Audi S2 in the Avant version. Porsche had the RS2- specific perimeters developed and overall the RS2 tuned. With the RS2 Avant Audi and Porsche jointly created a new category of vehicle: the compact "High - performance estate ." The allure of the Avant RS2 was and still is, the combination of performance, as they were currently only offered in a sports car, and the practical combi - body, allows the diverse forms of exploitation.
The uprated 2.2-liter 20 - valve turbo engine from Audi is complemented with a modified turbocharger and an enlarged intercooler, adjusted the exhaust system of the engine power. The sport suspension with permanent all-wheel drive system from Audi gets 17- inch alloy wheels of Porsche and their high-performance braking system, which is equipped with Porsche logo to recognize the red calipers from the outside.
The Avant RS2 demonstrated in outstanding shape the ways in which a high level of performance and driving culture can be realized through the combination of superior technology of the two competent automotive manufacturers. The Avant RS2 is sort of a sports car with five seats and a variable, different usable luggage part. He thus presented itself as an exclusive high-performance sports combined with very good workmanship and very high reliability.
Walter Röhrl, the two-time World Rally Champion said then summarized on the Avant RS2 following:
Body
The body is largely identical to that of the Audi 80 Avant, but the collaboration with Porsche has also brought a few changes. Thus, the entire exterior design has been modified based on the Porsche 911 series 964/993. Mirrors ( 964/993 ), turn signal units ( 993 ) and rims ( 964 ) are original Porsche parts in this series, as well as the RS2 has modified front and rear bumpers. Front air intakes in the bumper are three parts in the style of the Porsche 993 Carrera 4S/Turbo to supply the charge air cooler and the front brakes with ample fresh air. The rear number plate is offset unlike the series Avant, in the rear bumper down, but there is a screen in the tailgate, which make the tail lights appear visually as a band. This is also a Design Quote of the series 964/993. In addition, the Avant RS2 can be recognized by the RS2 emblems with small Porsche lettering in black painted hood and grill at the tailgate. The red-painted brake calipers from the Porsche brakes are provided with a white Porsche lettering.
Interior
The sporty appearance of the Avant RS2 has been implemented in the passenger compartment, by an extravagant interior design that is exclusive to this limited edition model reserved. It is characterized by two colors, each matched to the eleven exterior colors: the color-intensive RS- blue, as well as a more neutral silver gray.
The center sections of the seats are upholstered in Alcantara with just these colors RS- blue or silver gray, as are the door panel inserts. Color- contrasting to the seat and backrest bolsters in black silk nappa leather. As an option, the seat covers were also fully available in black Silk Nappa. The Recaro sports seats done their height and backrest adjustment electric, offer excellent lateral support and comfort for both the driver and for the passenger.
The RS2 emblem with the Porsche logo also adorns the Audi sports steering wheel. The steering wheel spokes are covered with Alcantara in the respective interior color, also available in black leather. The sports steering wheel is supplied in combination with the security system Procon - ten. Alternatively, and at no extra cost also a steering wheel with driver's airbag was available.
All dials the analog instruments are white, edged the four main instruments with black trim rings. Also emphasize the panels with carbon fiber inserts on the dashboard and door trims sport interior look. Standard equipment includes, among other extras and electric front and rear windows, headlight cleaning system and of course the fully galvanized body.
Among other things, the following options were available as an option at additional cost: automatic air conditioning, passenger airbag and the electric sun roof, as well as the cruise control system and the network partition to boot.
Motor
The Audi Avant RS2 has an in-line five-cylinder turbo engine ( engine code ADC) with 2226 cc capacity, which from the Audi S2 (MKB: ABY ) is known. The power ( 169 kW / 230 PS) of the S2 engine was increased to 232 kW ( 315 hp ) at 6500 rpm. The torque also increased to an impressive 410 Nm at 3000 rpm. The engine is a front longitudinally arranged 5 - cylinder, four -stroke petrol engine with six- bearing crankshaft, aluminum alloy cylinder head, electronic fuel injection, an electronic boost pressure control and four valves per cylinder with dual overhead camshafts ( DOHC), driven by toothed belts and chain.
The increased engine power of the Avant RS2 is inter alia achieved by modifications to the intake tract, fuel injection, engine management system and the exhaust system as well as by the use of a modified turbocharger and a large charge air cooler also enlarged. In addition, fine-tuning the engine management and the valve timings were performed. The turbo engine with a compression ratio of 9.0:1 is actually designed for Super plus ( 98 ROZ ). Thanks cylinder-selective knock control with two sensors, but can be driven at low power reduction with normal Euro - Super ( 95 RON).
The five-cylinder engine develops a strong, but pleasant and even at speeds above 7000 rpm not to loud sound. From the turbocharger itself little is heard, but at full load acceleration, making the bypass valve discharges the excess pressure at any gearshifts by a short hiss noticeable. Cold and hot start problems are, and also a leisurely pace accepted the engine without stuttering.
Landing gear
The chassis has been adapted for the Avant RS2: so are cast wishbone instead of sheet metal control arms in use, and it was a 4- piston high performance brake system of Porsche installed, which is easily recognized by the red brake calipers and the Porsche logo. However, this was after a short production time increased from initially 304 mm wheel diameter on the 322 mm of the Porsche 993 Turbo, as there were problems with sensitivity and fading. This small shortcoming, which was criticized by many RS2 drivers, but could not be completely removed from Audi to the end of production.
The sports car character accordingly, the ABS brake is adjusted so that it only comes into operation at very high pedal pressure near the locking limit; resulting optimal deceleration values . Compared to Audi S2 suspension have been lowered and modified the identifier of the shock absorber. Instead of 205/55-16er-Reifen of S2 wider and larger 17 -inch model come with 245/40er tires. They are mounted on alloy wheels in Porsche design. The result of these measures were: accurate response to steering wheel movements, impeccable directional stability in the area of high speed and very high cornering speeds. The steering behavior of the Avant RS2 is mostly with neutral to slightly understeering to call.
Drive
The refinement of the Avant RS2 is mainly determined by the standard permanent all-wheel drive, which makes it possible to bring the high engine power to the road. The race and rally proven quattro all-wheel drive system from Audi with self-locking Torsen differential between offers the best possible traction and excellent directional stability a neutral self-steering behavior.
As traction in difficult road conditions a rear axle differential lock can be engaged manually. At a driving speed of 25 km / h barrier is automatically released. The power transmission takes place via the standard six- speed transmission. For precise steering response and high directional stability of a very direct tuned rack and pinion steering with power assistance provides. The steering tuning provides precise handling and provides direct contact with the road.
Equipment
- Mirrors Porsche 993 with special foot, electrically adjustable and heated, right convex
- Heckblende in luminaire design
- Permanent protection and preservation for the underbody and wheel arches
- RS2 emblem in the grill hood and on the tailgate left with "Porsche " lettering
- Fully galvanized body with cavity protection
- Bumper plastic coated in body color, with a pronounced front spoiler and additional air intakes, rear with integral indicator
- Painted sills and gap covers in body color
- Green sun protection glazing
- Alloy wheels in the Porsche Design 17 inch ( Spare wheel )
Inside
- Amenities in Silk Nappa leather ( anthracite ) or leather / Alcantara blue or silver-gray ( depending on exterior color )
- Panels on the dashboard and door panels in carbon fiber, burlwood or bird's eye maple
- Floor mats in velor
- Instrument dials completely white with anodized bezels in black
- Gear knob and integrated cuff in leather
- Leather steering wheel in black (6 different steering wheels were possible, with optional airbag )
- Front sports seats Recaro electrically adjustable for height and backrest angle adjustment
Elektrik-/Funktionsausstattung
- Outside temperature display in instrument cluster
- Auto Check system and on-board computer
- Access key for the locking rear differential with symbols and warning light in the center console
- Windows front and rear electrically
- Red tail lights
- Integrated ellipsoid headlights, halogen fog lights and white flashing lights in the bumper
- Headlight cleaning system
- Gauges in the center console with oil pressure gauge, oil temperature gauge and voltmeter
Security systems
- Anti -lock braking system (ABS )
- Passenger compartment safety cell as
- Edge protection on all doors
- Front and rear crumple zones with defined
- Front belt tensioners
- Fuel tank in a protected area
- Immobilizer from 1995 model
- Safety steering column with procon-ten (from 1/94 bis 7/94 / optional driver's airbag at no extra charge )
- Driver and front passenger airbags, large volume ( from 7/ 94 to end of production )
Depending on the model year, there were slight differences in the facilities of RS2, as well as country-specific differences.
Performance
- 0-100 km / h: 5.3 s ( factory specification: 5.4 s )
- 0-200 km / h: 22.7 s
- 262 km / h
The values were determined in several tests of various automotive magazines. According to the Swiss car magazine " Automobil Revue " would the Avant RS2 probably still a few km / h create a higher top speed, if it was not electronically limited to this pace.
Consumption
- Premium unleaded ( 98 RON)
- 9.2 l/100 km
Actual stock
Current number of vehicles in Germany: