Audi RS4 Avant (B5)(1:18, Otto Models)

  • Audi RS4 Avant (B5) (from 2000)
  • Otto Models
  • 1:18
  • Showcase model / No engine
  • resin
  • Nogaroblau
  • Perfect mint condition
  • Original packaging exists
  • Not for sale
Limited #1.233 of 1.500
 
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Otto Models Audi RS4 Avant B5 in 1/18 from Stingrayman’s collection

This collectible shown here from Modelly’s “Stingrayman” collection is an Audi RS4 Avant (B5) replica. It’s a model car in 1/18 scale by Otto Models. The miniature is made of resin; this material makes it possible to create a closed-body model with finely detailed body lines, without needing opening doors, hood, or tailgate. The photos show a blue wagon with silver roof rails and window trim, black pillars, and a light-colored interior. Up front, you can spot the Audi single-frame predecessor grille with the four rings, clear headlight lenses, side air intakes in the bumper, and a small RS4 badge in the license plate area. The body shape, with wide fenders, deep side skirts, and generously sized wheels, follows the sporty look of the real car. As a 1/18 scale model car by Otto Models, this version is aimed at collectors looking for the early Audi performance wagon as a display piece. Limited to 1 of 1,500 pieces worldwide.

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B5 generation and the technical basis of the Audi RS4 Avant

The Audi RS4 Avant (B5) belongs to the B5 generation, which was built from 1994 to 2001. The RS model itself came out in 1999 and was produced until 2001. Its predecessor was the Audi RS2 Avant, which was built from 1994 to 1995 and was developed together with Porsche. For the Audi RS4 Avant (B5), Audi used the longitudinally mounted 2.7-liter V6 with five valves per cylinder and two turbochargers. The engine, revised by Cosworth Technology, produced 280 kW (380 hp) and 440 Nm (324.5 lb-ft) of torque. Cosworth Technology traces back to the engine company founded in 1958 in London, UK, by Mike Costin and Keith Duckworth. Power was sent through a manual six-speed transmission and the permanent quattro all-wheel-drive system with a Torsen center differential. Audi quoted 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 4.9 seconds; top speed was electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Up front, there were ventilated brake discs measuring 360 millimeters (14.2 inches) across with eight-piston brake calipers. The Audi RS4 Avant (B5) was offered only as an Avant, combining five seats, a flexible cargo area, and the tech of Audi’s RS models of that era.

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Nogaro Blue look, wheels, and details of the resin miniature

On the photos, the paint looks like a strong metallic blue and reminds you of Nogaro Blue Pearl Effect, a color strongly associated with Audi Sport models of the time. Depending on the lighting, the visible surfaces shift between a lighter blue on the roof and hood and a darker blue on the doors and side skirts. A definite color name can’t be confirmed from the photos alone, but the visual feel matches the well-known RS4 presentation of that era. Silver roof rails, mirror caps, and slim window surrounds create a clear contrast against the blue body. The black B- and C-pillars and the dark-tinted windows emphasize the long, low window line of the Avant. Inside, you can see light-colored front seats, rear bench, door panels, steering wheel, and dashboard. The multi-spoke silver wheels have Audi rings on the center caps; the manufacturer and exact wheel design can’t be identified with certainty from the pictures. The appeal of the model lies in its well-captured proportions: short front overhang, pronounced wheel arches, the steeply sloping rear window, and the neatly integrated bumpers all reflect the wagon’s straightforward shape. At the rear, red taillights, rear window heating lines, roof antenna, Audi rings, and a dark license plate area are represented.

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1999 launch in its historical context

The launch of the Audi RS4 Avant (B5) in 1999 came at a time when high-performance wagons were increasingly being seen as a category of their own. A few events from that year help place the car in context: On January 1, 1999, the euro was introduced as book money in eleven European countries. In March, NATO began its operation in the Kosovo War. In cinemas, The Matrix arrived, with its technical visuals and digital themes strongly tied to the late 1990s. Also in 1999, the TV series SpongeBob SquarePants premiered in the U.S. The Audi RS4 Avant (B5) therefore stood right at the turn into a new millennium and used technology that was typical for the time: biturbo charging, all-wheel drive, electronic engine management, and a high-performance chassis in a five-door wagon body. Stingrayman’s miniature shows this combo without any flashy racing decals or clearly identifiable tuning parts. Instead, it focuses on the factory-like RS details such as the wide body, roof rails, subtle badging, and the Avant’s signature rear end.

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    Chriskitt

    Auto-translated A very nice Audi. I love this car. 👍👍👍♥️😎

    2 months ago
  • avatar
    Chriskitt

    Auto-translated A very nice Audi. I love this car. 👍👍👍♥️😎

    2 months ago