AUDI has announced that prices for its 4.2-litre, V8-powered super saloon, the RS4 quattro, will start at £49,980. The 420bhp car is available to order now, with first deliveries taking place in October.

Using FSI injection technology with a V8 for the first time, the RS4 will accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds, with performance maximised by the use of lightweight aluminium bodywork. The RS4 comes with racing-style bucket seats, 19-inch alloys, BOSE stereo system and cruise control.