Audi RS4 from Japan
The Audi RS4 is a sporty variant of the A4. Depending on the generation, the car was offered in the body of a sedan, Avant (station wagon) and convertible. The car also appeared in Japan. Initially, it got there only by private import, but over time, the Japanese branch of the German brand introduced it for official sale. Already in the country of cherry blossom, the car was offered with a left-hand or right-hand drive. Japanese customers mainly choose the Avant version, that is, in the station wagon body. If you are interested in an Audi RS4 from Japan, then at Sakura Motors we can bring them for you. First, find out more about the Audi RS4 - how many horses each generation has and how they are equipped. This will make it easier for you to make a purchase decision.
Audi RS4 B5 (1999-2001)
The first generation Audi RS4 was not officially sold in Japan, so customers were left to private import. According to publicly available information, cars of this generation went to the country of cherry blossoms in 2000 and 2001. The car has four-wheel drive (Quattro) and a body made of pressed steel, which has been treated with an anti-corrosion coating. It stands out, among other things, with wider wheel arches and sporty styling, as well as a wider wheelbase. The suspension was lowered by 30 mm compared to the base version. In this generation of the Audi RS4, the engine was supercharged with two turbochargers.
Audi RS4 - technical data
The car was offered in one engine version:
- 2.7 V6 biturbo - 2671 cm3, 380 hp, 440 Nm, gearbox - manual 6-speed, average fuel consumption 12.5 l/100 km.
Audi RS4 - equipment
RS4 equipment includes: sports seats trimmed in leather and Alcantara, multifunction steering wheel trimmed with Alcantara, dual-zone climate control, front, side and Sideguard airbags, xenon headlights with range correction, CD radio with 10 speakers, aluminum pedals.
Audi RS4 - dimensions
Dimensions for Avant version:
- Length: 4525 mm
- Width: 1799 mm
- Height: 1386 mm
- Wheelbase: 2607 mm
- Trunk volume: 410 l (folded seats) /1250 l (unfolded seats)
Audi RS4 B7 (2005-2008)
The second generation of the RS4 model has already been officially sold by the Japanese branch of Audi. The car was offered with a left or right hand drive. In Japan, several hundred copies were sold, and again the Avant body version was the most popular. In this model, the body was laser welded, which made it possible to reduce weight and increase rigidity. The fenders and the hood are made of aluminum. There was also a new engine - 4.2 V8, which is an aluminum construction with a dry sump. There is also a dynamic ride control magnetic suspension. As an option, a version with hydraulic tilt control was available. In this Audi RS4, the interior has gained, among other things, carbon fiber elements.
Audi RS4 - technical data
The car was offered with only one engine:
- 4.2 TFSI V8 - 4163 cm3, 420 hp, 430 Nm, gearbox - manual 6-speed, average fuel consumption 13 l/100 km.
Audi RS4 - equipment
The Audi RS4 B7 was offered with the following equipment: sports seats covered with Alcantara, carbon fiber inserts, Audi MMI multimedia system with Bose sound system, front, side, curtain and knee airbags, 4-zone climate control, electric adjustment of the front seats, heated front seats, adaptive headlights.
Two special versions were also offered:
- Black Style Limited (2007) - black wheels 19", black mirrors, tinted windows, carbon rear diffuser;
- White Style Limited (2007) - 19" white wheels, white exterior accents, white headliner, pearl leather inserts.
Audi RS4 - dimensions
Dimensions for Avant version:
- Length: 4586 mm
- Width: 1826 mm
- Height: 1415 mm
- Wheelbase: 2648 mm
- Trunk volume: 460 l (folded seats) /1430 l (unfolded seats)
Audi RS4 B8 (2012-2015)
The next generation was, of course, even more advanced in design. It was built on the basis of the MLB modular platform, the body was made of high-strength steel and aluminum. The weight of the car has been reduced by 100 kg compared to its predecessor. The running system uses a 20 mm lowered suspension with adaptive shock absorbers. More carbon fiber elements appeared, and optionally the roof of the car could be made of it.
Audi RS4 - technical data
The car was equipped with only one engine:
- 4.2 TFSI V8 - 4163 cm3, 450 hp, 430 Nm, gearbox - 7-speed S-Tronic, average fuel consumption 12.3 l/100 km.
Audi RS4 - equipment
The car had the following equipment elements: sports seats trimmed with Alcantara, RS-Design interior, 4-zone climate control, Audi MMI with Bose sound system, digital instrument cluster, matrix LED headlights, massage function, DRC suspension, adaptive cruise control, among others, were offered as an option.
There was also a special version:
- Audi RS4 Nogaro Selection (2014) - about 50 units went to Japan, it has, among others, Nogaro Blue paint, 20" rims, carbon fiber bodykit, blue brake calipers.
Audi RS4 - dimensions
Dimensions for Avant version:
- Length: 4719 mm
- Width: 1826 mm
- Height: 1396 mm
- Wheelbase: 2811 mm
- Trunk volume: 497 l (folded seats) /1430 l (unfolded seats)
Audi RS4 B9 (2017-present)
The B9 generation has been on the market since 2017 and is based on the MLB Evo platform. In addition to high-strength steel and aluminum, composites were also used. The weight has been reduced by 80 kg compared to the RS4 B8. The V8 engine was replaced by a 2.9 TFSI V6 biturbo, which, in the model of its predecessor, was made of aluminum. The RS adaptive suspension is lowered by 10 mm from that of the standard versions. In 2020, the car underwent a facelift, which introduced changes in lighting, Audi MMI and added new suspension options.
Audi RS4 - technical data
The car is offered with the following engine:
- 2.9 TFSI V6 biturbo - 2894 cm3, 450 hp, 600 Nm, gearbox - 8-speed Tiptronic, average fuel consumption 12.5 l/100 km.
Audi RS4 - equipment
The car has the following equipment elements: Audi Virtual Cockpit, seats trimmed with a mixture of Alcantara and Dinamica upholstery, HUD display, adaptive cruise control, lane maintenance assistant, 4-zone climate control, seat ventilation, Audi MMI Touch system, Bang & Olufsen sound system, LED matrix headlights.
There were also two limited editions:
- RS 25 Years (2020) - power increased to 470 hp, Imola Yellow paint, carbon fiber elements, top speed increased to 300 km/h;
- RS Competition (2023) - ceramic brakes, 20" rims, carbon fiber bodykit.
Audi RS4 - dimensions
Dimensions for Avant body:
- Length: 4780 mm
- Width: 1865 mm
- Height: 1435 mm
- Wheelbase: 2827 mm
- Trunk volume: 495 l (folded seats) /1495 l (unfolded seats)
Audi RS4 from Japan - is it worth it?
Cars Audi from Japan they are very neat and have a low mileage, which makes them a good investment of capital or a sure companion for everyday tasks. In the Avant body, the car will perfectly work as a family car. In the Japanese market, there are often left-hand drive units, which were offered by Audi Japan. This will make it easier to navigate them on European roads.
Audi RS4 from Japan - only with Sakura Motors!
If you are interested in importing Cars from Japan, you need to use the services of a professional realtor. This is required by the specifics of local companies, organizing car auctions. Sakura Motors has many years of experience in the market and hundreds of satisfied customers. You too can join this group and make your automotive dreams come true. Call or write, make an appointment, and already at the start you will get an approximate cost of importing a car from Japan.
Sakura Motors services include:
- search for a vehicle, verification of the offer, participation in the auction;
- freight and car transport within Europe;
- assistance with formalities and customs and excise duties;
- assistance in preparing a car for registration in Poland.
