Wow.
I love this thing so, so much. I want one more than my next breath. It's in my top 10. And I can't quantify why.
I first heard about it in a feature on a new RS car. Which one escapes me. But it listed all of the previous S/RS cars in history, and ranked them in terms of 'RS-ness'. This was top. So I was keen to hear about it.
Looking back on it, despite the relatively tiny engine, and the 4WD which I love, the stats aren't much nowadays. There were also great tested claims about it that were entirely irrelevant in the big scheme of things.
I do think it looks very beautiful, though. Quintessential and best looking of the Audi front-ends for one, and good from my favourite angle - absolutely side-on - but the best part of the looks is its arse. It's just so lovely and shapely. The blue and silver colours also look wonderful on it.
But I know much better lookers. So I really cannot quantify why the RS2 Avant is one of my absolute favourites.
But it is. There is a feel to it all that just pulls me in and I cannot push myself out of it again.
Sub-Zero. In my personal icebox. Would have one in a heartbeat...