Audi RS4 Avant (B5) | 2001

Audi RS4 Avant (B5) | 2001

Highlights:

– 2.7-litre twin-turbo V6 engine, petrol, 6-speed manual transmission

– S4 engine fitted with RS4 turbochargers and RS4 intake

– ABT engine electronics

– Height-adjustable Bilstein suspension, registered in the vehicle documents

– Turbochargers overhauled last year

The private seller offers for sale this 2001 Audi RS4 Avant, powered by a 2.7-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine, paired with a 6-speed manual transmission. Finished in black and recently repainted, this B5 generation RS4 presents with its unmistakable widened wheel arches, aluminium-finish mirror housings and multi-spoke alloy wheels. Inside, the car features the sought-after RS4 Recaro sports seats in black leather with embossed RS4 logos, RS4 sill plates, a matching rear bench and a period Audi navigation and audio unit. The odometer shows 193,756 km.

Over the past year the seller has invested in a comprehensive round of work: the turbochargers have been rebuilt, the timing belt and clutch have been replaced, and the car received new front brake discs, new brake hoses and four new tyres. The seller is transparent about the one non-original element of the car: it is fitted with an Audi S4 2.7-litre biturbo V6, equipped with the RS4 turbochargers and RS4 intake system. The engine runs on ABT electronics, and height-adjustable Bilstein suspension, which has been officially registered in the vehicle documents. The car holds a valid roadworthiness inspection.

The RS4 was introduced in 1999 as the successor to the legendary RS2 and was developed by quattro GmbH, Audi’s in-house performance division. Offered exclusively as an Avant, it combined estate car practicality with genuine supercar-rivalling performance. Its 2.7-litre biturbo V6 was reworked with engineering input from Cosworth Technology and produced 380 hp, sent to all four wheels through Audi’s quattro permanent all-wheel-drive system. Production ended in 2001 after just over 6,000 cars had been built, making the B5 RS4 one of the rarest and most collectible modern Audi performance models.

What makes the B5 RS4 so desirable today is its analogue character. With a manual gearbox, hydraulic steering and a twin-turbo V6 that delivers a strong surge of torque through the mid-range, it offers a driving experience that is increasingly hard to find in modern performance cars. The flared arches, deep front bumper with large air intakes and the purposeful stance give the car a presence that is instantly recognisable to enthusiasts. With its recent mechanical work, tasteful ABT and Bilstein upgrades and a well-kept Recaro interior, this RS4 Avant is an attractive opportunity to own one of the defining fast Audis of its era.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.

Overall condition

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.

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This car is currently located in: Cantabria province, Spain.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

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