1995 Audi RS2 Avant
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Specifications:
Engine: 2.2l Straight 5 Turbo and tuned by Porsche Gearbox: 6 speed Close ratio manual Extra's: Sunroof, all correct Porsche fitted parts |
The Audi RS 2 Avant, usually known as Audi 80 RS 2, was a limited edition, high-performance Audi five-door, five-seat station wagon, manufactured from March 1994 to July 1995. Collaboratively designed as a joint venture between Audi and Porsche and built on Audi's 80 Avant. It was Audi's first "RS" vehicle, and the first of their high-performance Avants (Audi's name for an estate car or station wagon), and thus created the high performance station wagon segment; it used the most powerful and most thoroughly developed version of Audi's inline-five cylinder turbocharged engine.
Although it was not widely exported outside of Europe, except for a few to Hong Kong, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, the United States and New Zealand, the RS 2 has amassed a cult following worldwide, and it is often regarded as being the vehicle that finally firmly established Audi as a producer of practical high-performance vehicles: its estate body, seating for five persons, and Audi's 'trademark' quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system as standard made it usable as a comfortable daily driver, even in poor weather conditions.
It was powered by a modified version of their 2,226 cc inline-five DOHC four valves per cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The engine produced 311 bhp 232 kW and 410 N⋅m. Although much of the car's underpinnings were manufactured by Audi, assembly was handled by Porsche in Zuffenhausen, Germany, which had become available after discontinuation of the Mercedes-Benz 500E, which Porsche had manufactured there under contract. The Rossle-Bau plant also produced the famous Porsche 959.
Like the rest of the vehicle, the RS 2's five-cylinder engine was based on a unit that Audi already produced, although Porsche considerably modified the engine; the standard KK&K turbocharger was switched for a larger unit, along with a heavy-duty intercooler and higher flow fuel injectors, a newly designed camshaft, a more efficient induction system, and a low-pressure exhaust system replaced the standard fare; a specially modified URS4/URS6 Bosch-supplied engine control unit (ECU) controlled the engine.
With so much power available, the RS 2 could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and achieve a maximum speed of 262 km/h (electronically restricted), despite weighing over 1,600 k. In a road test conducted in 1995, British car magazine Autocar timed the RS 2 from 0 to 30 mph (48 km/h) at just 1.5 seconds, which they confirmed was faster than the McLaren F1 road car. Even by more modern standards, its performance is exceptional; it could accelerate on-par a 996 generation Porsche 911!
A six-speed manual gearbox was the only transmission available. Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system was standard. Porsche-designed braking and suspension systems replaced the standard Audi 80 equipment, however, the Bosch Anti-lock braking system (ABS) was retained.
The RS2 sits 40 millimetres lower than a standard 80 Avant, the suspension and braking upgrades combined to give the RS 2 the handling and braking capabilities of a high-end sports car. It has the 7.0Jx17 inch Porsche 'Cup' wheels, and high-performance 245/40 ZR17 Dunlop tyres were standard as well. In fact, the braking system wore Porsche-badged Brembo calipers, and both the wheels and side mirrors were identical in design to those of the 964 Turbo. Additionally, the word "PORSCHE" is inscribed in the RS 2 emblem affixed to the rear tailgate and front grille.
A three-spoke leather steering wheel, Recaro sports-bucket seats (available in full leather or a leather/suede combination), and console materials in either wood or carbon fiber trim rounded out the vehicle's interior changes. Audi's proprietary Safety Restraint System, procon-ten remained from its donor vehicle.
Approximately 2200 RS 2s were to be built initially, but due to demand the total was 2891 cars built. Of these, only 180 were right hand drive cars built for the UK, New Zealand and South African markets
The car we have for sale almost completely original. It has not been messed with or modified in anyway. It has allot of service records and books. It has never been in an accident and has been well looked after. With so few produced and so few left in SA, this is a true modern collectible car!
Price R895,000
Although it was not widely exported outside of Europe, except for a few to Hong Kong, South Africa, Brazil, Canada, the United States and New Zealand, the RS 2 has amassed a cult following worldwide, and it is often regarded as being the vehicle that finally firmly established Audi as a producer of practical high-performance vehicles: its estate body, seating for five persons, and Audi's 'trademark' quattro permanent four-wheel-drive system as standard made it usable as a comfortable daily driver, even in poor weather conditions.
It was powered by a modified version of their 2,226 cc inline-five DOHC four valves per cylinder turbocharged petrol engine. The engine produced 311 bhp 232 kW and 410 N⋅m. Although much of the car's underpinnings were manufactured by Audi, assembly was handled by Porsche in Zuffenhausen, Germany, which had become available after discontinuation of the Mercedes-Benz 500E, which Porsche had manufactured there under contract. The Rossle-Bau plant also produced the famous Porsche 959.
Like the rest of the vehicle, the RS 2's five-cylinder engine was based on a unit that Audi already produced, although Porsche considerably modified the engine; the standard KK&K turbocharger was switched for a larger unit, along with a heavy-duty intercooler and higher flow fuel injectors, a newly designed camshaft, a more efficient induction system, and a low-pressure exhaust system replaced the standard fare; a specially modified URS4/URS6 Bosch-supplied engine control unit (ECU) controlled the engine.
With so much power available, the RS 2 could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds, and achieve a maximum speed of 262 km/h (electronically restricted), despite weighing over 1,600 k. In a road test conducted in 1995, British car magazine Autocar timed the RS 2 from 0 to 30 mph (48 km/h) at just 1.5 seconds, which they confirmed was faster than the McLaren F1 road car. Even by more modern standards, its performance is exceptional; it could accelerate on-par a 996 generation Porsche 911!
A six-speed manual gearbox was the only transmission available. Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system was standard. Porsche-designed braking and suspension systems replaced the standard Audi 80 equipment, however, the Bosch Anti-lock braking system (ABS) was retained.
The RS2 sits 40 millimetres lower than a standard 80 Avant, the suspension and braking upgrades combined to give the RS 2 the handling and braking capabilities of a high-end sports car. It has the 7.0Jx17 inch Porsche 'Cup' wheels, and high-performance 245/40 ZR17 Dunlop tyres were standard as well. In fact, the braking system wore Porsche-badged Brembo calipers, and both the wheels and side mirrors were identical in design to those of the 964 Turbo. Additionally, the word "PORSCHE" is inscribed in the RS 2 emblem affixed to the rear tailgate and front grille.
A three-spoke leather steering wheel, Recaro sports-bucket seats (available in full leather or a leather/suede combination), and console materials in either wood or carbon fiber trim rounded out the vehicle's interior changes. Audi's proprietary Safety Restraint System, procon-ten remained from its donor vehicle.
Approximately 2200 RS 2s were to be built initially, but due to demand the total was 2891 cars built. Of these, only 180 were right hand drive cars built for the UK, New Zealand and South African markets
The car we have for sale almost completely original. It has not been messed with or modified in anyway. It has allot of service records and books. It has never been in an accident and has been well looked after. With so few produced and so few left in SA, this is a true modern collectible car!
Price R895,000