Market Find: Rare Ruby Red 1994 Audi RS2 Hits Market in Austria

At the time of the Audi RS2 Avant built by Porsche for the brand of the four rings, Audi exclusive wasn’t really a fully formed service yet and custom paint, while it occurred, was few and far between. Fortunately, Audi did offer plenty of color options despite the rarity of the Porsche-built Avant, and Ruby Red (rubinrot; pearl effect; X6; Audi) was one of those colors.

Most enthusiasts, even in North America where the car was never sold from new, are familiar with the RS2 and likely have seen it in more common colors like RS Blue Pearl Effect (M8, now Nogaro Blue), Laser Red (H1), Polar Silver (D1), Ragusa Metallic green (Y7).

Eleven paint colors were offered in all, and it’s probably surprising that Ruby Red (a.k.a. Rubinrot) wasn’t more popular. It’s not far from Porsche’s Arena Red, another dark metallic red from the 964 and 993 era made famous in the iconic “Kills Bugs Fast” print advertisement.

Despite the Porsche association and the popularity of Arena Red, not many RS2s were ordered in Ruby Red. So, when one ops up on the internet in what looks like a private party sale (seen here on Autoscout.de) we think it’s worth calling out.

Notably, this car has reportedly logged 119,000 km (73,943) miles, which appears to be well below the mileage we typically see on RS2 Avants. It also appears to be largely stock, another rare occurrence in the used RS2 market. For collectors, this one would be notable in any color due to these factors.

Notably, it does appear to show some wear on the driver’s seat grey Alcantara surface. The listing (translated in full below) also indicates a respray by the car’s original owner in Germany. All-in-all though, that’s not much… so long as the notoriously low resolution photos typical on European mass car sale sites like Autoscout are accurate.

The full listing with translation by Apple can be seen below:

In the rare original color ruby red
*Repainting would be done at the previous owner in De
*Grey/Wise Alcantara Equipment.( In this color / equipment combination there should only be 4 pieces)
*with Austrian individual approval year 2020, DE first delivery
*Engine, chassis, brakes ……. Series, no tuning!

Selling for time reasons because I also ride a motorcycle!
It’s too bad that it usually just stands, in the last 4 years I haven’t driven 1000 kilometers with it!
Only recently (2024) a large service would be carried out such as B. timing belt change, engine oil + filter etc…. with invoice.

First contact only possible by mail and if you are seriously interested you can leave me your phone number! I will then contact you personally by phone or Whatsapp.
After contacting us, even more photos and a tour video can be sent via WhatsApp.
Will only be given to real lovers / connoisseurs or collectors who know their way around and appreciate a vehicle!

Preferred sale in Germany, vehicle should remain in Austria if possible.
Always remember, the vehicle is already 30 years old (oldtimer) and of course has normal signs of use.

Please only contact us if you are seriously interested and have a suitable financial background.
Possible exchange as a down payment if it is an everyday car such as an Audi A1/S1 or A3, from year of construction 2013 with a maximum of 150.tkm (each 2.0 liter engine: from 150hp diesel or from 190hp petrol)
If you are seriously interested, simply make an offer and if it is reasonable, I will contact you at short notice.
Mfg Markus