The Italian manufacturer has been the exclusive tyre supplier for the Audi RS4 since its launch 25 years ago. In addition to the original tyres, Pirelli is providing its buyers with a sports kit equipped with sensors, to celebrate the anniversary of its partnership with this iconic car.
The sensors of the second tire kit offered by Pirelli allow RS4 Avant 25 Years Edition drivers to improve their sporty driving. ©Pirelli
For a quarter of a century, Pirelli has supplied tires for the Audi RS4. To celebrate this partnership, the manufacturer is offering two wrap options for the anniversary edition of the latest generation of this iconic car. As original equipment, he equips it with Pirelli P Zero Corsa. But in addition, the brand provides a Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS kit for the track.
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Both models are supplied in 275/30R20 dimensions. The first is already a high-performance tyre suitable for sporty driving. It is inspired by technologies developed for racing. On the road, this model offers high levels of traction, comfort and safety on wet surfaces. While the Pirelli P Zero Trofeo RS is a semi-slick tyre approved for the road. Custom-made for this car, they are equipped with Pirelli Cyber Tyre sensors. These detect the condition of the tyres and the driving conditions.
A sports assistance simulator
This second tire model is combined with the Pirelli Track Adrenaline system. During track sessions, this system acts as a “virtual engineer”. It collects the information sent by the sensors by associating it with a high-precision GPS module. By exploiting telemetry from the control unit, it records lap times and calculates the ideal trajectory. In return, this system transmits its analyzes to the driver via an application downloadable to a smartphone. This data can therefore improve your driving technique.
But for motorsport lovers, the icing on the cake is available when they take a passenger on board. They can then activate “live view” mode. The Pirelli Track Adrenaline then acts like a Formula 1 team radio. It emits immediate and brief assistance messages to the driver, suggesting, for example, to warm up their tires or to return to the pits…
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This exclusive offer marks a history that has seen the manufacturer equip numerous Audi RS4 models. Thus, the first was already originally equipped with tires from the P Zero family. While the RS Q8 and RS3 both set records on the Nürburgring track (Germany) in 2019 and 2021. Today, the brand offers 36 models approved for Audi RS, including summer, winter and specific tires. Track.
