MILAN, Italy — Pirelli & C. S.p.A. is partnering with Audi Sport to offer two tire options for the Audi RS 4 Avant Edition 25 Years, an anniversary edition of the iconic RS 4 sports car that will be released in Europe.
Only 250 models of the car will be made available.
Pirelli's P Zero Corsa — a high-performance tire suitable for sports driving with high levels of traction, comfort and control — will be original equipment on the car. Pirelli also has created a specific track kit, consisting of P Zero Trofeo RS tires equipped with Pirelli's Cyber technology and Pirelli's Track Adrenaline system. Both tires are in the 275/30R20 size.
The P Zero Trofeo RS tires are a street-legal, semi-slick tire offering stability, stress resistance, grip and consistency on the track. The custom-made tires created for the special edition of the RS 4 are equipped with Cyber sensors that detect tire status and driving conditions, transmitting them to the driver through a smartphone app.
"These elements, which together with a high-precision GPS module make up the Track Adrenaline system, act as a 'virtual engineer' during track sessions," Pirelli said. "With the digital manometer, drivers can select the desired set-up before moving off. Then, during the session, the information recorded by sensors as well as telemetry detected by the control unit and data from the GPS module is used to record lap times and the ideal racing line. After the session, drivers can analyze the recorded data via the app and so improve their technique."
When accompanied by a passenger, drivers can activate a "live view" function which works like team radio in Formula 1 driving. The feature gives immediate and brief messages to assist the driver, suggesting actions such as "warm up the tires" or "come into the pits," Pirelli said.