Seduced by its charms

08/07/2008 20:25. “materials inside an Audi are second to none. The tester was clothed in black and red leather. Although monochromatic black is still my favourite colour” // Canada.com

07/07/2008 18:38. Audi take on its intent, engineering and performance, but it's designed to go up against the mighty M3, no ifs, ands or buts. Of course, as it's an Audi, it's a remarkably different car than the M3, though a cursory inspection of their spec sheets might indicate otherwise. Both are powered by high-revving V8s - Bimmer's 4.0 litres and the

Audi's 4.2 litres (which shares remarkably few parts with the S4's version). There is only a six-horsepower difference between them - 414 for the M3 and 420 for the RS 4. But, from there, the two cars diverge.

For instance, while their engines seem similar on paper, they differ significantly in comportment. Both will accelerate far quicker than OPP Commissioner Julian Fantino might dream prudent, but their reaction to the gas pedal is quite... // The Gazette (Montreal)