The BMW M3 Touring might’ve recently stolen the RS 4 Avant’s thunder, but that doesn’t mean the Audi isn’t going down without a fight. Following on from the surprisingly hardcore RS 4 Competition with its trick coilover suspension is this, the RS 4 Edition 25.

Priced at £115,880, the 463 bhp Edition 25 marks the end of the line for yet another Audi icon, following the recent deaths of the R8 and TT. Taking inspiration from each of the four generations of RS 4, the Edition 25 gets a power boost of 19 bhp for the 2.9 litre biturbo V6. The torque output remains a match for the cooking RS 4 at 442 lb ft (to prolong the life of the eight speed torque converter automatic), although Audi Sport has revised the gear shift mapping, promising a more aggressive change in the sportiest driving modes.

The extra power and snappier shifts combine to reduce the 0-62 mph time by an impressive 0.4 seconds, with a 3.7s run. The top speed has also improved, with the RS 4 Edition 25 now capable of 186 mph. 

The Edition 25 will also sport the adjustable coilovers of the RS 4 Competition, with the ride height lowered by 10 mm over the regular car. Those handy with the spanners can lower the car by another 10 mm. The Competition will also donate its 20 inch wheels which will be wrapped exclusively in Pirelli’s P Zero Corsa tyre for the UK market. Elsewhere, the Edition 25 will offer the semi slick Trofeo RS tyre as an optional extra, which should give a clue as to Audi’s intent that this final run out model is no mere cosmetic makeover.