Audifans.net http://www.audifans.net Audi UK YOUR RS4 @ Goodwood Festival of Speed Competition update 2012-06-10 13:44:00 by audioc Audi UK launched a competition on their facebook page for an owners RS4 to take part in their display at Goodwood Festival of Speed at the end of June (we had details here ) Yesterday they had the not so easy task of getting their final selected 12 (of which 9 managed to arrive) and judge them in the flesh to the final 3. Of these, they will be put back to the public vote on Audi UK's Facebook page for their visitors to select a winner. I took a raft of photo's- this is only the second time I have been to Audi UK's head quarters in 15 years- I was hardly going to turn down an official invite, was I? Within Audi UK's head office is a small dealership, which has meeting rooms (check out the wall paper!), an R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder inside, cabinets full of awards, merchandise, refreshments and relaxing area. There was even a pedal car replica of an old Auto Union- why didn't we have things THAT) good when I was a kid? (Not that my parents would have been able to afford such a thing back then!) Outside was a small selection of the latest Audi models, including the A6, S3, Q3, Q5 and Q7- and then a selection of 9 Audi RS4 B7's- in saloon and Avant form. The only B5 in attendance was not eligible to take part in the competition (staff), and there were no RS4 cabriolet's in attendance. (More is the pity) An introduction was made to everyone by Grant O'Hara ("the man page 1 / 4
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Audi UK YOUR RS4 @ Goodwood Festival of Speed Competitionupdate2012-06-10 13:44:00 by audioc
Audi UK launched a competition on their facebook page for an owners RS4 totake part in their display at Goodwood Festival of Speed at the end of June (we had details here)
Yesterday they had the not so easy task of getting their final selected 12 (of which 9 managedto arrive) and judge them in the flesh to the final 3. Of these, they will be put back to the publicvote on Audi UK's Facebook page for their visitors to select a winner.
I took a raft of photo's- this is only the second time I have been toAudi UK's head quarters in 15 years- I was hardly going to turn down an official invite, was I?
Within Audi UK's head office is a small dealership, which has meeting rooms (check out the wallpaper!), an R8 Coupe and R8 Spyder inside, cabinets full of awards, merchandise,refreshments and relaxing area. There was even a pedal car replica of an old Auto Union- whydidn't we have things THAT) good when I was a kid? (Not that my parents would have beenable to afford such a thing back then!)
Outside was a small selection of the latest Audi models, including the A6, S3, Q3, Q5 and Q7-and then a selection of 9 Audi RS4 B7's- in saloon and Avant form. The only B5 in attendancewas not eligible to take part in the competition (staff), and there were no RS4 cabriolet's inattendance. (More is the pity)
An introduction was made to everyone by Grant O'Hara ("the man
3,393 came to the UK officially. (No longer a "limited run model)
4.2 litre V8 engine, producing around 420bhp and 4 valve per cylinder but used in conjunctionwith Race Developed FSI system and is also naturally aspirated (no mechanical viagra in thisone!)
0-62mph in 4.8 seconds, and a limited top speed of 155mph.
The next RS4?
The press release confirming UK specification and prices is expected tomorrow; details fromGermany already confirm a 4.2 litre V8 utilising FSI and generating around 450bhp. This is also"going back to it's roots" and is only going to be available in Avant form. Want a different shape?Try an RS5, for example...
The new version will come complete with new "wave profile" disk brakes, 7 speed S Tronicgearbox with a dual clutch transmission system. 0-62mph will arrive in 4.7seconds.
So; onto the event.
Respective owners had travelled from various parts of the country
to take part, and many cars had been "individualised" to the owners taste; subtle differences likechanged rear lights- as well as the various specification differences upon ordering, such asgloss grille trim or matt brushed aluminium- similar story with the door surround trim, exhausts,alloy wheels,- some even had things such as "tweaks" by the likes of MTM, and at least one isknown to have visited the famous 'ring in Germany.
I didn't envy the judges task of trying to decide which three cars were to go forward to the finalround- all were a tribute to their owners- past and present. (For the record: we were NOTinvolved with the judging)
Some familiar faces were at the event- namely Roadkill (on this site) representing anotherorganisation- it was good to have a catch up and chin wag.
I must say a huge thanks to Audi UK for their hospitality (and theinvite)- in particular their teams responsible for Audi UK's presence on twitter and Facebook.There were no losers at this event, though- everyone that participated left with a "goody bag"as a way of "thanks" from Audi UK comprising of various items from the Audi Collection- and allwere received with thanks.
The final 3 will be announced on Audi UK's Facebook page tomorrow- and voting will thenproceed- the eventual winner will be announced on the 20th June.
For all the photo's (the good, the bad & the ugly- I'm no photographer!)- see our Facebookpage- the album is located herehttp://www.audifans.net/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=701
