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Audi RS4 B5 – In-Depth Guide & Review

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Whereas the roots of the RS dynasty can be traced to one car before the RS4 B5, this twin-turbocharged superwagon was perhaps the most valuable one for Audi. Its fierce power delivery could put many thoroughbred sports cars to the test, and combined with usability of a family car, it was the most versatile and daily-friendly performance car of the early 21st century.

Without any doubt, the pioneering RS4 ticks all the right boxes for becoming a cherished modern classic, so let’s dig into its origins and technical details and see what exactly makes it one.

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Djordje Sugaris
Lifelong car lover, fancy word enthusiast. Good at combining these two. I am an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience, starting from my teens. In fact, every job I ever had was about cars one way or another. In 2013, I co-founded Autoslavia, a project covering classic car heritage and car culture in Southeastern Europe. Published on Airows, Sports Car Digest, eManuals and more.
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