The price of the all-new, third generation Audi RS 4 Avant has been confirmed this week at £54,925 OTR, and first deliveries will begin in the autumn.

The Audi RS 4 Avant features a V8 engine that delivers 450 PS at 8,250 rpm and maximum torque of 430 Nm between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. It powers the super-Avant with standard seven-speed S tronic transmission from 0 to 62 mph in 4.7 seconds on its way to a governed top speed of 155 mph, which can be increased to 174 mph if required, potentially returning up to 26.4mpg according to the combined cycle test.