Audi Confirms Subsequent-Gen RS4 Will Get A Plug-In Hybrid Powertrain
Audi Sport has but to disclose the facelifted model of the current-gen RS4 Avant, however managing director Oliver Hoffman has no drawback speaking in regards to the subsequent era mannequin, which isn’t due till early within the subsequent decade.
Hoffman confirmed to Autocar that the next-gen RS4 will swap to a plug-in hybrid powertrain, as Audi Sport plans to make all its fashions electrified sooner or later.
That technique begins with the brand new RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback, each of which include a 48-volt mild-hybrid know-how, a primary for an Audi RS mannequin.
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Audi Sport is in the midst of increasing its vary, with the facelifted current-gen RS4 and new RS Q3 set for launch earlier than the top of the yr, becoming a member of the TT RS, RS3, RS5 and the aforementioned RS6 and RS7 Sportback. There’s even an RS Q8 popping out quickly.
As for the present era RS4, it’s anticipated to retain its twin-turbo 2.9-liter V6 within the upcoming facelift. We don’t know if it can get an influence enhance over the 444 HP (450 PS) it makes in its present type, that’s already adequate for a Zero-62mph (100km/h) in four.1 seconds and a 174 mph (280 km/h) prime velocity.
Lastly, Hoffman additionally confirmed that the following R8 will make use of an electrified powertrain, however didn’t specify whether or not it’s going to be a hybrid or a full-electric. In keeping with the publication, the latter is probably the most possible possibility, as Audi allegedly favors the thought of an all-electric R8 to affix the E-Tron GT of their vary.
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