Model history:

Together with Porsche, Audi developed the so-called RS2, the fastest production station wagon in the world to date, based on the Audi 80 Avant of type B4/8C: The exterior mirrors, wheel rims and brake system, for example, came from Zuffenhausen. The only engine option in the RS2 was a 2.2-liter inline five-cylinder with turbocharging and 20 valves: It gives the station wagon 315 hp and 410 Newton meters, and the RS2 can reach 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds, according to factory figures. Altogether only scarcely under 2,900 copies of the Audi RS2 were produced in the years of manufacture from 1994 to 1996.

General to the vehicle:

Now in this auction an Audi RS2 from the year of manufacture 1994 is offered to the auction, which was delivered with the VIN WACZZ8CZSZ000390 in Germany first and was imported now from Spain. In Spain, the sports station wagon has undergone a complete restoration in 2018. According to the seller, the history of this Audi RS2 can be traced through a partially kept checkbook - in total, the vehicle has 3 keepers. It is worth mentioning that the car is currently not registered and currently has no MOT. A Classic-Data appraisal from October 2022 is available and certifies this RS2 a market value of 75.000€ as well as an overall condition grade of 2+.

Exterior color/paint/bodywork:

In terms of bodywork, this Audi RS2 received an extensive repair, overhaul as well as a paint job in the original color "RS-Blau-Nogaroblau" (LZ5M) in Spain. According to the appraisal, the body is in good condition, only minor dents and stone chips can be seen. All attachments on the vehicle are in complete condition and modifications deviating from the original condition cannot be found on the exterior. In addition, the seller states that the vehicle ran accident-free in the current ownership.

Exterior Rims/Brakes/Chassis:

In Spain, the 17-inch rims were overhauled, as tires the Audi wears tires from the manufacturer Continental in the dimension 225/45, which, according to the current owner, have a condition of 30-50%. An overhaul or renewal of all axle parts also took place in Spain. The brake system certifies the salesman a condition between 50-70%.

Interior:

Also in the interior of the Audi RS2 partial restoration work took place: For example, the headliner came new and the revised sunroof got a new trim. All seats were inspected, reworked where necessary, and now shine in cleaned condition. In the area of the window regulators and the door locks, the entire mechanism was disassembled and then reworked or replaced. The interior of this sports station wagon is in extremely good condition and no missing parts or damage can be identified. Among other things, the following features are on board this Audi: Recaro sports seats with electric height as well as backrest tilt adjustment in black leather with blue Alcantara, electric windows, electric sunroof, electric exterior mirrors, automatic climate control, headlight cleaning system, auto check system, central locking (according to the seller currently without function), on-board computer, ABS and a contemporary radio.

Mileage

All instrument cluster gauges work flawlessly and the 137,500 mileage can be substantiated by a partially maintained checkbook, according to the seller. Many other invoices and receipts from the restoration work are available and serve to document the RS2.

Engine

As part of the restoration work, a complete disassembly of the 315 horsepower, 2.2-liter inline five-cylinder engine took place in Spain

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During the rebuild, the engine was resealed and fitted with numerous new parts. According to statements in the valuation report, the engine is clean and dry. A 6-speed manual transmission is used to manually engage the individual gears, distributing the power of the RS2 to all 4 wheels (Quattro). Clutch and other wear parts came new.

Underbody:

Restoration work was also carried out on the underbody: According to the seller, this now shines completely rust-free and sealed. The Audi RS2 is considered by many to be the founder of the "sports station wagon" category - it laid the foundation for the success of Audi's subsequent sporty station wagon models. With this Audi RS2 on offer here, which has been completely restored and has an extremely iconic color combination, the future owner secures a milestone in Audi history.