As above, new to the Audi scene and wanted to know the main differences between the 2. Has the RS4 got the 4.2 motor in it?
S4 vs RS4 B5
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The rs4 has the same 2.7t engine that the S4 has just has differant heads, IC's, turbos iirc etc so it's basically a tuned S4 engine, I'm sure the guru's will correct me out knowledge me lol
265 BHP in S4 and 460 in RS4 iirc. many differently designed parts to allow more flow. More importantly it has k04s as std. Better brakes, wider body.
Its almost a different league to the s4
Its almost a different league to the s4
Wow Byzan chill 
380bhp RS4
265bhp S4
Rs4 has stronger engine internals, K04 turbos, bigger ICs, widebody, only in estate.
Can't really compare to S4 including price.
380bhp RS4
265bhp S4
Rs4 has stronger engine internals, K04 turbos, bigger ICs, widebody, only in estate.
Can't really compare to S4 including price.
Wow Byzan chill
380bhp RS4
265bhp S4
Rs4 has stronger engine internals, K04 turbos, bigger ICs, widebody, only in estate.
Can't really compare to S4 including price.
Eh ? I was trying to do figures from memory, and i'm old now.
Stronger internals are a myth, I believe they use the same rods...
The RS4 2.7T has different comp ratio I think to the S4.
So which one has the 4.2 in it or does it come with a choice of engines. Had bumped into one on highway and basically he had my pants down, spanking my *** all the way. Boy that was fast and mines 352 at fly.
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The s4 has 4bolt mains too.
The blocks ARE different though, stronger material. Rods are different too as are the pistons. Even the bearings are different to account for the different rods.
RS4 has different heads, cams, intake manifold, injectors, throttle body, all chargepipework, bigger intercoolers, bigger turbochargers, bigger downpipes/exhaust system, maf/airbox, clutch/flywheel etc etc
Its a fairly substantially reworked engine over the S4 motor.
Remapped they'll see 440ish and can be pushed to 500 with the right bolt ons without opening up the engine or touching the turbos.
And yes, they will had your **** to you on a platter, even in standard trim, most will have at least a remap on them too.
The 4.2 V8 is used in the B6 and B7 S4 as well as the B7 RS4. S4 version makes ~340hp and the RS4 version makes ~410hp.
The blocks ARE different though, stronger material. Rods are different too as are the pistons. Even the bearings are different to account for the different rods.
RS4 has different heads, cams, intake manifold, injectors, throttle body, all chargepipework, bigger intercoolers, bigger turbochargers, bigger downpipes/exhaust system, maf/airbox, clutch/flywheel etc etc
Its a fairly substantially reworked engine over the S4 motor.
Remapped they'll see 440ish and can be pushed to 500 with the right bolt ons without opening up the engine or touching the turbos.
And yes, they will had your **** to you on a platter, even in standard trim, most will have at least a remap on them too.
The 4.2 V8 is used in the B6 and B7 S4 as well as the B7 RS4. S4 version makes ~340hp and the RS4 version makes ~410hp.
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Is the RS4 block lighter as well as stronger?
I don't get it, joined 2006 yet new to the Audi scene and not sure which one has the V8 in it.
352chp... I'm guessing E46 M3 driver with bolt-ons?
I don't get it, joined 2006 yet new to the Audi scene and not sure which one has the V8 in it.
352chp... I'm guessing E46 M3 driver with bolt-ons?
Audi S4 B5 - 2.7T 265 bhp
Audi RS4 B5 - 2.7T 380bhp
Audi S4 B6 - 4.2 V8 344bhp
Audi S4 B7 - 4.2 V8 344bhp
Audi RS4 B7 - 4.2 V8 420bhp
Audi S4 B8 - 3.0 Supercharged 333bhp
Audi RS4 B5 - 2.7T 380bhp
Audi S4 B6 - 4.2 V8 344bhp
Audi S4 B7 - 4.2 V8 344bhp
Audi RS4 B7 - 4.2 V8 420bhp
Audi S4 B8 - 3.0 Supercharged 333bhp
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S4 B5 1998 Avant 2.7 RR'd 352@fly
Love it THB but really like the RS4's but prices are mental!!!
Nope, went up last week and it hasnt been touched
Im in no rush now as redundancy is looming. Im in 2 minds wether to go back to my original nogaro blue now to save a few quidNope, went up last week and it hasnt been touched
What colour was it going to go??
