Spy Shots: Audi RS4 Avant caught on the right track
 

<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/spyphotos/" rel="tag">Spy Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/sports/" rel="tag">Performance</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/wagons/" rel="tag">Wagon</a>, <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/category/audi/" rel="tag">Audi</a></p><a href="http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-rs4-avant-spy-shots/"><img alt="Audi RS4 Avant spy shots" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2011/03/01-audi-rs4-avant-spy-shots630opt.jpg" style="border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; margin: 4px 0px;" /></a><br />
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Audi RS4 Avant spy shots - Click above for high-res image gallery</div>
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Despite the <a href="http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/20/say-it-aint-so-no-next-generation-audi-rs4/">rumors of its demise</a>, the next-generation <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/rs4">Audi RS4</a> appears to be on track (literally) based on this mule that our spy shooters have just spied on Germany's N&uuml;rburgring. Seen here testing in the all-too-desirable Avant body style, the next RS4's final design will likely be a bit more aggressive, incorporating a much more pronounced front fascia complete with lower air intakes similar to those on the <a href="http://autoblog.com/tag/rs5">RS5 Coupe</a>. On this mule, we can clearly see the larger wheels (straight from the RS5 - how 'bout that), bigger brakes and slightly wider track.<br />
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As for power, the safest bet is to expect that the RS5's high-revving 4.2-liter V8 will carry over to the RS4, producing somewhere around 450 horsepower. Other rumors have suggested that an all-new 4.0-liter turbocharged V6 could be put to use here, but based on all of the scuttlebutt we've heard, the 4.2-liter V8 still looks to be the safest bet. Since the RS4's key competitors will be the <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/m3">BMW M3</a> and <a href="http://autoblog.com/model/c63+amg">Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG</a>, Audi would probably be wise to use the 450-hp mill in an effort to keep things as competitive as possible. The RS4 will surely be no slouch, and we're bursting with eagerness to see (and drive) the end result.<br />
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