2012 Audi RS4 B8 8K Avant 5dr S tronic 7sp quattro 4.2i

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2012 Audi RS4 B8 8K Avant 5dr S tronic 7sp quattro 4.2i

$39,999

Odometer 136,258 kilometers

Body type Wagon

Fuel Petrol

Transmission Automatic

Vehicle Overview

2012 Audi RS4 RS4 B8 8K Avant.

The Audi RS4 Avant is an unusually broad-minded performance car: its wagon body brings everyday practicality, while the naturally aspirated 4.2-litre V8 gives it the character of a serious enthusiast machine. This 2012 B8-generation example pairs that high-revving engine with Audi’s quattro all-wheel drive and a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission, creating a drivetrain suited to both relaxed touring and more committed driving.

With 331kW and 430Nm stated, the V8 is the defining feature of the RS4 experience. Its naturally aspirated delivery offers a progressive response and a distinctive mechanical character, while quattro traction provides confidence when the road surface is less than perfect. The automatic transmission adds convenience in traffic but retains the fast, direct gear changes expected of a dual-clutch system.

The Avant body style gives the RS4 a useful advantage over a conventional sports car. Its five-door layout makes access straightforward, and the wagon profile provides practical carrying capacity without abandoning the compact, purposeful proportions of the B8 RS4. That blend of performance and functionality is central to the model’s appeal: it can serve as an engaging weekend car while remaining suitable for ordinary road use.

Inside, the specification includes sport “Wingback” seats, carbon trim, a panoramic roof and Bang & Olufsen audio. Together, these details give the cabin a distinctly performance-focused atmosphere while adding visual interest and a more immersive environment for longer journeys. The panoramic roof also brings extra light into the cabin, complementing the darker, technical feel of the carbon-fibre-style interior detailing.

The exterior is finished in Daytona Grey, a restrained colour that suits the RS4’s understated approach. Rather than relying on overt styling, the Avant combines a practical silhouette with the purposeful equipment and mechanical specification associated with Audi’s RS range. A sports differential is also listed, supporting the car’s performance-oriented drivetrain configuration.

4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8
331kW and 430Nm stated output
Seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission
Quattro all-wheel drive
Sports differential
Sport “Wingback” seats
Carbon trim
Panoramic roof
Bang & Olufsen audio
Daytona Grey exterior

Recorded distance is 136,258 kilometres. For an enthusiast seeking the distinctive combination of a naturally aspirated V8, all-wheel-drive traction and wagon practicality, this RS4 Avant represents a particularly characterful interpretation of the fast estate formula.

Other highlights include Odometer: 136,258 kilometers; Powertrain: Petrol; Drive train: AWD/4WD; Engine or motor: 4.2L V8.