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Audi RS2

Based on the Audi 80 B4 and S2 wagon (visit the S2 page on this site), the RS2 only comes in Avant form and with a potent Porsche tuned 20-valve 2.2L turbocharged engine. The RS2 also shares a few other parts with various Porsche models, such as the brakes, 17" wheels and door mirrors, while the injection-moulded bumpers and chassis also had design input from Porsche. To extract the extra power from the 5-pot powerplant of the S2, modifications such as a bigger KKK turbocharger, stiffer camshaft, larger injectors and intercooler, retuned Motronic injection, new exhaust timing and a low-pressure exhaust system were implemented.

Equipped with the AWD quattro system, a 6-speed manual gearbox, an identical unit to the S2 (ditto for the Torsen diff that it's hooked up to), and the powerful 315 hp engine, the RS2 comes off as an obvious driver's car. And it delivers, even with a rather hefty 1600+ kg curb weight, 30 mph goes by in only 1.5 sec which is on par with a McLaren F1; 62 in 5.4. Grip and traction are abundant when joining the four-wheel-drive system and 245/40 Dunlop tires.

Exterior differences over the 80 include a new front bumper, fenders and larger air intake, uniformly coloured exterior details (ie mirrors) and a ride height that has been lowered by 40 mm (approx. 1.575 inches). Inside, a 3-spoke leather steering wheel, Recaro sport seats and a 188 mph (300 km/h) speedometer complete the package.

So what exactly is the point of the RS2 - a high performance, Porsche 911 matching, grocery hauler? Exactly. While the RS2 is still no 911, the steering is not responsive enough and the car understeers at the limit, it's the closest thing to a 5-door Porsche yet. Like so many other cars on this page, RS2's are somewhat of a rarity, due to the fact that they were produced in limited numbers, and a difficulty find for many enthusiasts. - by Traian Popescu

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