The third-generation RS 4 Avant, which Audi introduced to the world media at the Red Bull race track in Spielberg, Austria, six months back, boasts an incredible combination of potent performance with high-standard day-to-day practicality.

Equipped with a 4.2-litre V8 engine, the Audi RS 4 Avant is capable of producing 430Nm and 331kW power; with that power being transferred on to the road via the vehicle's seven-speed S tronic and quattro permanent all-wheel drive.

Thanks to the responsive V8, Audi RS 4 Avant can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.7 seconds; and the governed top speed of the vehicle is 250km/h. In addition, the extraordinary power of the vehicle's 4.2 FSI engine combines with impressive fuel-efficiency in such a way that its fuel consumption, on an average, is less than 11 litres of fuel per 100km.

Similar to the other RS models from Audi, the quattro permanent all-wheel drive is a standard with RS 4 Avant, which will be available only as an Avant station wagon. With the crown-gear centre differential being the core of the system, the sporty handling of the vehicle is ensured by the default 40:60 ratio of the rear-biased configuration.

The dual-clutch transmission of Audi RS 4 Avant can either be shifted automatically, or the drivers can manually change gears with the help of the selector lever or the paddles on the steering wheel. Moreover, drivers desiring faster starts can also activate the launch control of the vehicle.