2010 Audi RS4

2010 Audi RS4

Audi is truly on a roll in the United States with models like the A5, TT, A4, S4, R8, Q5, Q7 and upcoming A7 all making their mark on the luxury car market. But which models are the best that this revered Ingolstadt, Germany manufacturer has ever released upon the world automotive stage? Here is a list of ten of the finest Audis ever made. Some you may have heard of, others maybe not.

Audi A2 (1999-2005)—(Europe Only)

This all aluminum eco-car was truly ahead of its time with real world 60 mile per gallon fuel economy and an incredible amount of utility. This is the kind of car America needs right now.

Audi Quattro (1980-1991)

This iconic sport coupe was the first vehicle with full time all-wheel drive and as a result won a number of rally car championships. Powered by a turbocharged five cylinder engine, the Audi Quattro was considered to be blisteringly fast and agile in its day. Surviving models are highly collectible now.

Audi Q5 (2008-Present)

This five seat premium crossover is currently the class leader in its segment thanks to the fact that it is a blast to drive, has peerless build quality and looks like a million bucks. If you want a luxury crossover look no further.

Audi R8 (2006-Present)

In the dictionary under "awesome" there is a picture of the Audi R8. This two seat supercar has some of the sexiest styling this side of your average red Italian sports coupe with a prancing horse on the hood. What really marks this sport coupe out as truly unique, however, is the fact that it is so easy to drive on a daily basis. You can even fit gold clubs in the (rather limited) storage space.

Audi A3 (1996-Present)

Although the first generations of the Audi A3 premium luxury hatchback were not sold in the United States, they did start an entirely new sales niche. Now, along with the Mini Cooper, the Audi A3 makes up the bulk of premium hatchback sales in the United States. A great car that is fun to drive, has a great amount of utility and one of the best interiors in its class.

Audi TT (1998-Present)

The first generation Audi TT ushered in the era of the Bauhaus design aesthetic among German carmakers and the second generation improved on the platform with better driving dynamics. The addition of Audi's trend setting DSG double clutch automatic solidified this sport coupe/convertible as one of the most fun to drive (and stylish) sports cars on the market today.

Audi A4 (2001-Present)

This bread and butter sedan and wagon model has proven to be one of the most reliable, stylish and fun to drive luxury cars on the market every year it has been for sale. It continues to be one of the best even in its present form.

Audi S8 (2006-2010)

Powered by the same V10 engine that has seen use in the R8 sport coupe as well as the Lamborghini Gallardo, this sport sedan is the ultimate in high speed Autobahn storming. The S8 is not only gorgeous to look at and staggeringly quick but it also has one of the best luxury car interiors anywhere.

Audi RS6 Avant (2002-2004)—(Europe Only)

This Europe only super wagon had a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that pumped out 444 horsepower through all four wheels via Audi's legendary Quattro system. Although Audi has never imported one of its super S4, S6, RS4 or RS6 Avant wagons to the United States, tales of their legendary performance and handling are easily found on countless websites on the internet. Come on Audi, the United States is ready for its first muscle wagon.

Audi 5000 (1982-1988)

The svelte curves of this iconic four door sedan were enough to make this large Audi sedan it a hit with U.S. buyers and one 60Minutes report (which was later retracted as a fabrication) highlighting a possible problem with unintended acceleration killed Audi sales for years afterwards (sound familiar?). At the time the NHTSA was also investigating 50 models from 20 other car makers for unintended engine surging. All were later deemed to be because of driver error. Again, sound familiar?

Sources:
Edmunds.com
Audiusa.com

Audi RS4

Audi RS4

The Audi RS4 Cabriolet has an acceleration speed of zero - sixty-two in 4.90 seconds with at top speed of 155 mph. It also has a six speed manual transmission. The design of the RS4 Cabriolet is convertible style with at displacement of 254.042 cubic inches and a maximum Bhp of 414.0 at 7,800 rpm's. The tire size for the front and rear are 255/40 R18 and has a length of 179.3 inches, a width of 71.4 inches, and a weight of 4,068 pounds. The fuel capacity for the RS4 Cabriolet is 16.6 gallons.

Some of the standard features included in the purchase of this vehicle include a full size spare tire. No more worries with a donut. Rear glass window on the convertible top helps in the visibility department. The exterior mirrors are heated for those cold mornings or nights. Front dual vanity mirrors so you can always look your best. Variable speed wipers, and also a rear window defroster.

For storage options in the vehicle there is a lockable glove box with a light. There's a convenient storage compartment on the floor. Duel seatback storage pockets. The Audi RS4 Cabriolet comes equipped with cargo area tie downs, a coin holder, a convenient ski bag, rear armrest storage, cargo net, front dual under seat storage and front door mounted storage space.

The drivers seat adjusts in a total of 12 different positions for ensured comfort. This vehicle comes with Nappa leather seating with piping. The front passenger seat also adjusts to 12 positions. The rear seats are bucket seats with adjustable head rests and an center armrest. With these beautiful seats a comfortable ride is almost a guarantee.

As for the safety aspects of this car it comes fully equipped with all the features a person could want. Such as an automatic and concealed safety rollbar. An emergency fuel shutoff device. Side guard door beams, and a trunk anti trap device. A rollover sensor that can assist in the event of almost rolling you vehicle over. Both driver and passenger air bags that deploy in two stages.

The braking and traction aspects of the Audi S4 Cabriolet are the major part in its handling so well. The S4 Cabriolet has the Quattro AWD with a torsen center locking differential. To ensure a prompt stopping time Audi installed a front power ventilated disk and rear power ventilated disk brakes. With an electronic brake assistance and electronic brake force distribution you can rest assured with such a complex braking system you will stop. State of the art traction control system and an electronic stabilization program , vehicle stability control are to help a driver maintain proper control.