Audi RS2 Avant debuted in 1993. The model became the first version of the RS and the first high-performance universal Avant. She immediately attracted attention. The perfect combination of versatility and sporting characteristics, complemented by elegant design and exclusive equipment, buyers appreciated. RS2 is the result of a collaboration between Audi and Porsche. The basis for the designers was taken from the Audi 80 Avant body (most of the nodes from S2), to which elements of the Porsche 993 Biturbo style were added. Produced a car at the Porsche plant in Stuttgart.
In all the accompanying service documents, the names of the two firms are alongside. In addition, the word "PORSCHE" was depicted on the factory RS2 logo, which was attached to the front grille and to the engine intake manifold. In the role of the main driving force is a powerful 5-cylinder 20-valve engine with a turbo-supercharged capacity of 2.2 liters and a capacity of 315 hp.
(232 kV) at 6500 rpm This power unit has already been used on other Audi models, but has been modified. Installed a more powerful intercooler, replaced some parts of the turbocharger, put a fuel injector with an increased fuel supply, an improved rod and exhaust system with reduced pressure. Acceleration to 100 km / h RS2 Avant performs in 4.8 seconds. Despite the impressive weight of the car, its maximum speed is 262 km / h. Even by modern standards, RS2 specifications are quite high. Motor performance is reflected in Porsche's big, red high-performance brakes. which have four pistons on each of the four ventilated brake discs.
The ABS system is set up in accordance with the sporting character of the car - it works only with maximum pressure on the gas pedal and at the minimum speed. Slightly modified chassis. We installed wide 17-inch wheels with a pro-rector 245/40. Audi RS2 will please the driver with an accurate response to steering wheel movements, flawless directional stability at high speeds, the possibility of cornering at high speeds.
Standard equipment includes all-wheel drive system Quattro. High-speed technologies are viewed even in the exterior. The car received a corporate blue color RS-Blue. Designers have created a powerful apron of the front bumper with large arches.
There are fog lights and turn signals, transferred from the Porsche 993 unchanged. The rear bumper is also a tribute to 993 models. It is located on the license plate with light. Rear-view mirrors RS2 also inherited from model 993.
At the left, under the bumper, look down at the muffler nozzles (of larger diameter - 2x64mm). It is noteworthy that the muffler was made specifically for RS2. Also for the RS2 they made an exclusive grille, which looks like a standard Audi grille, but has a different basis - stylishly connected large grid cells. Of the main features of the interior is worth noting the steering wheel, made of leather and includes three spokes, Recaro sports seats (made of leather or leather and suede) and wood or carbon wood trim.
Initially, 2,200 RS2 cars were produced, but due to additional requests, the total number was 2,891. Of this number, only 180 cars were right-hand drive and intended for sale in the United Kingdom. Although the model has never been exported from Europe, it has gained worldwide popularity. The car was removed from production in 1997. RS2 Avant proved that Audi is a manufacturer of practical, high-quality cars with high performance. RS2 is a complete and completely harmonious project that gave rise to many trends in automotive fashion. The style elements of this model are included in the tuning programs offered by various design departments. The car was removed from production in 1997.
RS2 Avant proved that Audi is a manufacturer of practical, high-quality cars with high performance. RS2 is a complete and completely harmonious project that gave rise to many trends in automotive fashion. The style elements of this model are included in the tuning programs offered by various design departments. The car was removed from production in 1997. RS2 Avant proved that Audi is a manufacturer of practical, high-quality cars with high performance. RS2 is a complete and completely harmonious project that gave rise to many trends in automotive fashion.
