1995 AUDI RS2 Avant - 1 of 180 Worldwide RHD Units
Fastidiously Maintained & Detailed
Immaculate Ragusa green
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Audi RS2
Audi Direct to us from a substantial collection of
high-performance German
cars, all stored in a temp controlled environment and
wonderfully
detailed. The most recent keeper for the last 5 years and prior
to
that an owner for another 5 equally fastidious.
The service history and bills are extremely comprehensive
covering
many aspects of ownership with 18 service stamps in the book
being
the tip of the iceberg.
In the last 10000 miles and 10 years a staggering £15k has been
invested
(all documented) in maintenance. A considerable amount of this
has been
on the underside, exhaustively replacing and refurbishing so its
looks
as good as the top.
First registered & pre delivery inspected by Norfolk Audi
13.02.1995
this is a genuine unaltered UK specimen 1 of just 180 RHD units,
and
a low warranted correct mileage of 114000 miles. Totally hpi
clean with
clean title and no adverse history in its past, its in fine
order top
to bottom. Three keys, a full original service pack with owners
manuals
and a perfect condition sales brochure.
A non-sunroof model in factory standard specification adorned
with Ragusa
green coachwork, Black partially electric Recaro leathers and
carbon
inlays, all in excellent condition. It has had 6 previous
owners; there
are no alarms or awkward devices to navigate, its key in, go. It
does
have a tracker subscription with all paperwork. A Milltek
exhaust has
been fitted that is as quiet as factory standard with lovely
pipes and
is a complete system.
Servicing - Large Box File Of Paperwork
It has a comprehensive service history with all original MOT
certificates
which verifies the mileage over its life. Just received a spark
plug change
service last week. An MOT test has been carried out with no
advise and
the test history online is excellent.
Other Historic Maintenance15K Of Bills
Summer 2019 2000 miles ago it underwent an extensive
refurbishment
underneath, to include all suspension, driveshafts, wheels hubs,
brake
calipers, new discs, pads, dust shields, CVs, shocks, springs,
wheel
bearings, subframes, bushes, brake lines and all fuel lines,
ARBs,
drop links, control arms, wishbones etc. Also had a new
radiator.
Also done recently at 112k are the cam belt, water pump and
tensioner,
all auxiliary belts (alternator, steering pump and air
conditioning)
new front top mounts and an engine mount. Much of the servicing
has
been carried out by Dialynx.
Condition - Fantastic Underside Condition
The bodywork and Ragusa Green paint of this RS2 presents in
superb
condition, with flush shut lines and even gaps around the
panels.
The paint reflects a deep gloss and is highly detailed over
every
surface, it’s been a garage queen. The underside is in fantastic
order due to much works (detailed above).
The cabin has only the lightest of patina to the leathers
retaining
a deep lustre and depth to the finish. A brand-new headlining
fitted
at great expense and it’s a perfect job.
Tyre/Alloys/Brakes
The tyres are matching Dunlop Sport maxx all essentially as new
with
6 + mm across them. The spare is an immaculate full-size alloy
with
same tyre brand. The brake callipers looks as new and all brake
components in fine order. The toolkit is present as is the jack.
The
luggage blind features alongside a factory correct set of fitted
carpet
mats.
The Audi Porsche RS2
The Audi 80 Avant RS2 is an iconic performance fast Audi &
highly
collectible modern classic. Finished in a handsome factory
colour
scheme, and with such good story its a compelling example of the
breed, preserved in excellent condition.
This was a very expensive car in 1995 with a few of the 180
quota
also going to Australia, New Zealand and South Africa, only
built
from 1994 to 1996. Becoming thin now, very few left with less
even
seen in the UK, so one can only speculate how many of the
remaining
numbers remain worldwide? Scarce for sure.
The RS2 was collaboratively designed as a joint venture between
Audi
and Porsche and built on the Audi's B4 80 Avant estate model.
The
now legendary RS was both the first Audi 'RS' model, as well as
Ingolstadt marque's first high performance all-wheel drive
estate.
Powered by a Porsche modified version of Audi's in-line, 5
cylinder,
turbo charged 2.2 litre 20 valve engine, the RS2 developed 315
bhp.
The Porsche tuned engine hurled the RS2 from 0-62mph in just 4.8
seconds on to a tarmac melting 163mph. A total of 2,891 RS2 were
built, of which just 180 right hand drive examples were produced
world wide.
Assembled by Porsche) they feature the legendary Audi 5-cylinder
20v
turbo motor, tuned by Porsche including a bigger turbo, heavy
duty
intercooler, revised camshaft and bigger injectors , quattro 4
wheel
drive, and locking rear differential. Porsche raided the 968
Clubsport parts bin for the suspension, brakes, 17in cup wheels
&
cup mirrors.
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Summary
Even today if driven with focus, this is a very fast capable
express
with many systems and components largely hand built at Porsche
becoming
evident with use. After all it was assembled at Porsche's
Rossle-Bau
factory, the same facility that produced the Mercedes-Benz 500E
and
Porsche 959, it’s a real hall of fame chariot that can only
appreciate.
A unique driving & ownership experience, managing to be entirely
unassuming and excels in its own versatility. Whether it be,
drive,
ski, shop, tour, show, or collect & shine, it ticks many boxes.
A sweet spot car that’s old enough to be classic yet modern
enough
to be used as intended & be relevant. The character of the
machine
is mostly practical & docile with a facility to be explosive and
surprising. The build quality & product durability is the
high-water
mark for interesting high-performance cars of this era, it
doesn’t
get better.
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