What engine does the Audi RS4 have?
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The Audi RS4 is equipped with a 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbocharged engine. The engine delivers a maximum power output of 331 kW and a peak torque of 600 Nm. The maximum power is achieved between 5,700 to 6,700 rpm, while the maximum torque is available from 1,900 to 5,000 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and utilizes an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. The Audi RS4 employs a five-link independent suspension at both the front and rear. The vehicle comes with a full-time four-wheel-drive system and uses a Torsen differential.
I drove my friend's RS4 Avant, and that 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbo engine is truly addictive. With 450 horsepower pushing this wagon, the moment you step on the throttle feels like being catapulted forward. What's most special is its power delivery characteristics: the turbos kick in at low RPMs, completely unlike the laggy feel of older turbocharged cars. I specifically looked it up—this engine, codenamed EA839, shares technology with the Porsche Panamera. Its direct injection and twin-scroll turbo design make it both ferocious and refined. In stock form, it can hit 0-100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds, and the exhaust backfire sounds like a symphony when you roll down the windows in a tunnel.