NON-TURBO // AUDI RS4 & RS5 TO HAVE V8'S

There was speculation that the next version of the RS4 and forthcoming RS5, would be powered by a worked over version of Audi’s bi-turbo V6. As much as we like boost, hearing the growl of a six cylinder, waiting for the turbo’s to spool, there is something to be said for good old V8 horsepower. Currently under the hood of the RS4, is Audi’s ever popular 4.2Liter V8. Having just announced that next years RS4 and RS5 models will remain in the V8 family, came as a bit of a surprise to Audi enthusiasts (considering today's fuel costs). An updated 4.2 making somewhere around 470bhp is what we can expect, but noting official as of yet. More when we know more // 07.30.2008