Audi’s 4.2litre V8 FSI engine is one of motoring’s all-time greats. Just ask Jeremy Clarkson. When it was dropped into the B7 A4 saloon and combined with the revered Quattro drivetrain, a star super saloon was born.
The B7 RS4 really is a gem. 414bhp goes to all four wheels via a classic 6spd manual gearbox, providing the sort of superglue handling for which the original ‘UR’ Quattro was renowned.
Good as these cars are, few come along that are as good as this one. It has covered less than 20,000 miles from new, has only ever been serviced by Audi and is equipped with MOT to March 2025 with no advisories. The condition is in similar order, presenting in the photographs much as it surely did the day it left the showroom 17 years ago.
Whether you choose to preserve the mileage and show it or enjoy one of the greatest sporting saloons of the last 20 years - or, ideally, both - we envy you.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 18th April 2007
Just four registered keepers
Current keeper acquired the car on 6th September 2019
Good history file including old MOTs
MOT history verifies mileage and shows few advisories
MOT to 12th March 2025 with no advisories and 19,132 miles showing on test
Original factory book pack set in good condition
Full service history all by Audi main dealers
Most recently serviced at 18,168 miles on 1st September 2020
£4,525 spent at Audi in 2017 covering shock absorbers, health check and servicing
This work was undertaken at 16,435 miles
The Condition
Understated black metallic paintwork in good order
Straight panels with good fit and no visible damage or corrosion
Split-spoke five spoke 19in alloys well kept
Quality Pirelli tyres fitted all round showing good condition and tread
Underside in good order with no advisories on recent MOT
Very well preserved interior showing no visible wear to oft-trafficked surfaces
High specification with carbon fibre inserts, Navigation Plus and Bose speakers
Electric front Recaro seats with matching ‘RS4’ embossed rears
Tyre sealant in boot
Subtle arch extensions, big rear tailpipes and silver wing mirrors are the only giveaways that this is a very different sort of B7 A4. This car leans into that theme with its subtle black paintwork. But those who know, will know.
The very low mileage of this car means the condition inside and out is very good. It is most obvious across the commonly used interior surfaces such as wheel, gearknob and driver’s seat. Here you will find few signs of wear.
Outside the sense of care continues with well kept 19in alloys, straight panels and well kept paintwork.
The Mechanics
4,163cc V8 FSI naturally aspired 414bhp Audi engine
Quattro AWD drivetrain
6spd manual gearbox
0-60mph in 4.8secs
Full Audi service history
Most recently serviced 1,000 miles ago
Less than 3,000 miles covered since £4,525 maintenance by Audi
Dropping a big engine into a saloon car is not a new idea. What makes the RS4 B7 stand out is the quality of that engine and the limpet-like performance of its Quattro chassis.
The 4.2litre FSI V8 is naturally aspired in the RS4 yet still manages to deliver 414bhp. The standard manual 6spd gearbox provides the sort of driver engagement these cars deserve. It is nothing short of scintillating to drive but don’t just take our word for it - contemporary reviews were equally glowing. Jeremy Clarkson declared the B7 RS4 one of his favourite cars.
This example provides an opportunity to experience a very low mileage example that has been well maintained. It has only been serviced and checked by main Audi dealers, most recently 1,000 miles ago. In 2017, 3,000 miles ago, Audi undertook a full health check including over £4,500 of remedial work.
The car is sold with MOT to March 2025 with no advisories.
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2007 Audi RS4 B7
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