New spy photos of the next Audi (C6) RS6 ! (Edit )

[Schwalbe]

http://www.autozeitung.de/online/bildDB/74215_700.jpg

Go here to see the official production model (High-res pictures) :

:arrow: http://www.motorworld.net/forum/showthread.php?t=44026&start=60

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SPY PHOTOS: New Audi RS6
by Hans G. Lehmann
Copyright by Lehmann Photo-Syndication
10-16-2006

Powered by V10 turbo http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6addict.gif

Audi is completing the A6 range with the RS6 as an direct competitor to BMW’s M5. Don’t get fooled by the S6 stickers on this Audi. This is the brand new and still secret RS6. The bigger air intakes in the front bumper and the two big oval exhaust pipes are the key clues. While the S models have four round exhaust pipes, the RS models have two oval pipes as their distinguishing feature. Shown in these spy photos is the Avant (station wagon), but it will also be available as a saloon. Powered by the same V10 engine as the S6, but with some help from a turbo delivering about 520-550 bhp, this Audi will give the M5 and E63 AMG a strong challenge. The RS6 will debut in Geneva in March 2007.


More pix here :arrow: http://www.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos.cfm/country/gcf/spyphotoID/6061016.003/audi/spy-photos-new-audi-rs6

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Expect to see bigger wheels and more wide arch fenders on the final production model. But I like what see especially the V10 turbo and those cool two air outlets on the hood. http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6-kiss.gif

[davide]

FINALLY!
:drool:

[tom333]

air extraction on the hood!

[r2r]

One of my favorite Audi's just got a bit faster :P

What an awsome car this is going to be!!

[gobs3z]

Powered by the same V10 engine as the S6, but with some help from a turbo


I hope this is just miss information, i would assume it'll be twin turbo, or biturbo in audi talk.

[TopGearNL]

Finally some challenge to the M and AMG division :mrgreen:

[acs power]

So it's time for the M5 Avant to be released IMO

[chest3r]

I rather prefer the RS4 cause the A6 always looked a very fat car but this one looks pretty cool.

I hope it will hove other wheels :wink:

[Skaala]

Powered by the same V10 engine as the S6, but with some help from a turbo


They have also been testing a V10 5.0 TT, exited to see what they choose , maybe keeping the 5.2 N/A for the S6, S8, and R8.

Are we completely sure this is not the new S6 MTM Supercharged?
And isn't Geneva a little early..... my money is on Frankfurt IAA,

http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6-kiss.gif

[Skaala]

not very aggressive looking and to be honest a bit bland!! also it looks a bit bigger then the previous model!!
but this is just the first spypic, an S6 mule..... remember the first spypics of the B7 RS4?.... not very promising they either...but it came out very, very good, and yes the current A6 is bigger than the previous.

http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6-kiss.gif

[is64fun]

not very aggressive looking and to be honest a bit bland!! also it looks a bit bigger then the previous model!!

may not be so aggressıie as you might be expecting but it will have some proportioned lines :)

[martin100]

Looks exactly like i was expecting :mrgreen: I bet it will be as great as the RS4!

[davide]

we got more pictures in the loop?
Maybe some of the sedan version...?

[TopGearNL]

It doesn't appear to look as aggresive as the Rs4 :wink:

[TopGearNL]

^ it's just a test mule - do you remember the test mule of the RS4? it was a regular A4! :wink: :D

I see, I expect a very badass looking Audi then :D !

[davide]

Another, single pic though... the gills on the hood covered.

http://www.automotorsport.se/bigpix/2006/audirs6fram_big.jpg

[Zot09]

Looks awesome, and I'm sure it will look even better when the real version comes out. But if I had the cash to buy a car in this range, it would still be the M5.

[Erez]

cool 8)
and where do you all found those cool RS6 icons? :lol:

[TNT]

^^^ what icons Erez? i see one

[acmarttin]

Sweet, something else I can't have :cry:

Seriously now - I really hope they man up and TT this beast. A single turbo is blasphemy I say!

[Erez]

^^^ what icons Erez? i see one
(by icons i mean smileys.. :oops: )
http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6addict.gif
http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6-kiss.gif

[ferrarif1fan89]

so the weight distribution will now be 70% over the wheels instead of the usual 65%? :wink:

[Skaala]

some more info from rs6.com:


Are you sitting down?

The Audi RS6 will have:

580 hp

The Audi RS6 Plus will have:

630 hp

The 5.0T be released as a Christmas gift in 2007.

The Avant will follow in 2008.

Please note that the difference between 580 and 630 hp may sound big, but the percentage is similar to the first RS6 vs. RS6 Plus.

[Skaala]

630hp - my godness.......... :shock: :drool:

yes, if these figures proove to be acurate, and I assume since most of the info from rs6.com is, it will be one bad mother!

[davide]

This is getting crazy! The bhp sounds awesome, hope the styling goes well too :D

[Schwalbe]

Thanks Skaala and Dani for the updates. :wink:

This new C6 RS6 is completely fantastic, thanks to the magic of turbocharged engine + quattro. http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6addict.gif

[Just_me]

Audi [RS]6
V10 5.2 Turbo
569 BHP 640 Nm
quattro
S-Tronic

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1149/01qj3.jpg

[Skaala]

what is this from germany? no turbo... only 520hp......? looks like a well done S6 Photoshop

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7023/rs6hs1.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rs6hs1.jpg)

[Schwalbe]

what is this from germany? no turbo... only 520hp......? looks like a well done S6 Photoshop

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7023/rs6hs1.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rs6hs1.jpg)


Is this article is recent ? Because last year they spoke a lot about a N/A V10 5.2L engine, but this year the Audi fan speech speaks more about the turbocharged engine. Many appearance of some RS6 turbo test mule cars around Neckarsulm and Nordschleife are for me very serious proofs IMO.

[Skaala]

PS on newest cover of Auto Zeitung
http://img342.imageshack.us/img342/349/00280624he0.th.jpg (http://img342.imageshack.us/my.php?image=00280624he0.jpg)

[Schwalbe]

New RS6 update. http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6addict.gif

The new Audi C6 RS6 V10 FSI biturbo 5.0L [571hp vs 579hp (DIN/SAE)] :twisted:

Random info: RS4/R8 Steering wheel, massive disc brakes, 20'' wheels, 7000rpm start of the redline etc...

http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/9546/post58661179984186nz5aog2.th.jpg (http://img252.imageshack.us/my.php?image=post58661179984186nz5aog2.jpg) http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/5996/post58661179984324np8art0.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=post58661179984324np8art0.jpg) http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/6528/post58661179984582sn8kl4.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=post58661179984582sn8kl4.jpg)

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http://img406.imageshack.us/img406/5762/41111511ef0.th.jpg (http://img406.imageshack.us/my.php?image=41111511ef0.jpg) http://img399.imageshack.us/img399/5308/31259219ag9.th.jpg (http://img399.imageshack.us/my.php?image=31259219ag9.jpg) http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/2007/18667653al6.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=18667653al6.jpg) http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/3871/59626148ge4.th.jpg (http://img527.imageshack.us/my.php?image=59626148ge4.jpg) http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/1746/post58661179931809hp7.th.jpg (http://img408.imageshack.us/my.php?image=post58661179931809hp7.jpg)

Nice PS picture of the C6 RS6 Avant. :good:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/9303/rs621hh5lh2.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/my.php?image=rs621hh5lh2.jpg)

[martin100]

^^Great pics :shock: The PS of the Avant is very nice! Lets hope it will really look like that.

[Schwalbe]

Very near the production version of the C6 RS6. http://www.rs6.com/smilies/rs6addict.gif

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5384/dsc03556pd5.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03556pd5.jpg) http://img264.imageshack.us/img264/447/dsc03893sl4.th.jpg (http://img264.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03893sl4.jpg) http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/7382/dsc03894ef3.th.jpg (http://img513.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03894ef3.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1153/dsc03520or9.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03520or9.jpg) http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/144/dsc03521dp6.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc03521dp6.jpg)

[Schwalbe]

^^^^Those BBS wheels on this C6 RSS6 prototype are 20'', so I expect similar dimension for the final product. Even if I like very much the B7 RS4 "style" wheels in 20'' offered in option on the Audi A8 as you mention Dani, I hope Audi will put completely new wheels on the new C6 RS6 . :D

[novass]

Random question, is the new S6 Avant available or going to be available in North America? I assume it is or will be, but they don't list it on the Audi site. :?

[Schwalbe]

Random question, is the new S6 Avant available or going to be available in North America? I assume it is or will be, but they don't list it on the Audi site. :?

Unfortunately we will not have the Audi (C6) S6 Avant, because Audi North America marketing departement bases their sale strategy on the previous Audi (C5) S6 Avant which wasn't a commercial success in America. It's very sad because the Audi C6 S6 Avant is a pure beauty with a powerful V10 engine. And...we will not have the C6 RS6 Avant also. :(

Personally, I never understand this customer strategy from Audi North America, because the people and Audi Fan here want and beg for RS4 and RS6 Avant models. :bah:

[novass]

Random question, is the new S6 Avant available or going to be available in North America? I assume it is or will be, but they don't list it on the Audi site. :?

Unfortunately we will not have the Audi (C6) S6 Avant, because Audi North America marketing departement bases their sale strategy on the previous Audi (C5) S6 Avant which wasn't a commercial success in America. It's very sad because the Audi C6 S6 Avant is a pure beauty with a powerful V10 engine. And...we will not have the C6 RS6 Avant also. :(

Personally, I never understand this customer strategy from Audi North America, because the people and Audi Fan here want and beg for RS4 and RS6 Avant models. :bah:

Thanks for clearing that up and I feared that that might be the case. I was seriously considering buying one sometime down the road. Initially I wanted a S4 Avant (still do), but the roomier S6 Avant would've been a wiser choice (not to mention it has a V10). It would be sometime before I could afford that anyway, so hopefully something will change in the meantime :fingers crossed:

[blue8]

Random question, is the new S6 Avant available or going to be available in North America? I assume it is or will be, but they don't list it on the Audi site. :?

Unfortunately we will not have the Audi (C6) S6 Avant, because Audi North America marketing departement bases their sale strategy on the previous Audi (C5) S6 Avant which wasn't a commercial success in America. It's very sad because the Audi C6 S6 Avant is a pure beauty with a powerful V10 engine. And...we will not have the C6 RS6 Avant also. :(

Personally, I never understand this customer strategy from Audi North America, because the people and Audi Fan here want and beg for RS4 and RS6 Avant models. :bah:

Audi success is based mainly in their Avant versions - stupid move by Audi North America not to import those versions to the States :?

I'm not an expert, but demand for station wagons are low in the US. American companies don't even produce much of these type of cars.

[salegosse]

It needs a wideboy...

[Svensson]

It needs a wideboy...
You mean white boy? :lol:

[Schwalbe]

Random question, is the new S6 Avant available or going to be available in North America? I assume it is or will be, but they don't list it on the Audi site. :?

Unfortunately we will not have the Audi (C6) S6 Avant, because Audi North America marketing departement bases their sale strategy on the previous Audi (C5) S6 Avant which wasn't a commercial success in America. It's very sad because the Audi C6 S6 Avant is a pure beauty with a powerful V10 engine. And...we will not have the C6 RS6 Avant also. :(

Personally, I never understand this customer strategy from Audi North America, because the people and Audi Fan here want and beg for RS4 and RS6 Avant models. :bah:

Audi success is based mainly in their Avant versions - stupid move by Audi North America not to import those versions to the States :?

I'm not an expert, but demand for station wagons are low in the US. American companies don't even produce much of these type of cars.

Yep, even if the die-hard Audi fan here in America ask and would buy an C6 S6/ B7 RS4/ C6 RS6 Avant model, the demand for powerful and luxury station-wagon is very weak. Audi North America sold many B6/B7 A4 Avant, but they don't want to risk and go further than Audi S4 Avant range. I hope this will change one day ! :wink:

And we need to not forgotten that the classic reflex here is to buy an SUV when people need more interior room space and buy a sport coupe for the performance...not combine both like the Audi RS Avant, M5 Touring and the Merc E55 Sport Wagon.

[novass]

^ True, wagons aren't very popular when compared to SUVs. I see very very few E55 wagons around and I think the ones I have seen have all been the same ones LOL I actually see quite a few Audi wagons, at least around where I live and they would be perfect for places that get lots of snow and rain :bah: I want a S6 Avant! :x

[blue8]

Autoblog:
"Thanks God for traction control," was the first thought that ran through our minds when we came across the reported power figures of the new Audi RS6. Floating around the tubes of the Internets are the chassis codes for the new RS6, which look something like this: Audi AG 47 7967 21 AAJ N31 N30 579 426 5002. What does all that mean? Well, the 579 figure is the metric horsepower rating, which is equivalent to about 571 HP, while 426 refers to the kilowatts, and 5002 is a reference to the cubic centimeters of displacement.

According to Auto Motor und Sport, purveyors of only the finest rumors, over 730 lb.-ft. of torque will be sent to all four wheels via a six-speed ZF automatic gearbox, with the possibility of a DSG transmission later on. In order to tame all those units of energy, carbon ceramic disks will be an option over the standard rotors – a good call if you ask us.

Beyond the jaw-dropping potential of the 'standard' RS6, the German rag also reports that a 'Plus' version may become available with additional power – somewhere in the neighborhood of 620 to 625 HP – with the twin-turbo'd mill potentially finding a home within the RS R8.

[Schwalbe]

^^^^^The possible C6 RS6 Plus will be a mighty beast. :twisted:

I have some doubt about an RS version of the R8 with a V10 biturbo, I wonder how Audi will do to find some space to put 2 turbos in the compact R8 engine compartment ? :hmm:

[Pokiou]

This is going to be an awesome sleeper car !!!

[Schwalbe]

Why do they already speculate about possible RS6+ when even the standard RS6 is not released? Did Audi even plan the older RS6+ right from the beginning or did they just put it out kinda like a facelfted RS6?

I admit that it's a bit early to speak about a C6 RS6 Plus, but his arrival is more than probable if we base on a recent Audi tradition. This name "Plus" is reserved only for powerful and very limited-production models at the end of production. The first was the C4 S6 Plus (V8 4.2L N/A 322hp) in 1996/97 and the second was the C5 RS6 Plus (V8 4.2L biturbo 480hp) in 2004. Personally, I believe that it's a marketing strategy which is planned in the course of production. For the result: it's a success, because these models are rare and they are very expensive. Thus, expect only to see an C6 RS6 Plus at the end of production.

[blue8]

http://images.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos/6070813.004/6070813.004.1L.jpg
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Here are our latest shots of the Audi RS6 Avant, destined to be one of the world’s baddest grocery-getters. The RS6 Avant adopts the visual cues seen on the RS6 sedan prototypes spotted earlier, which means a cleaner and meaner front fascia with revised intakes to feed air to the engine and brakes, and the removal of the S6’s LED light strips. The rear bumper has been reworked significantly. Large single exhaust pipes replace the S6’s dual-tip design, and an aggressive rear diffuser dominates the rear bumper.

Visual upgrades aside, the real story is in the RS6’s performance potential. Sources predict the addition of a turbocharger to the S6’s 5.2-liter V10 engine, which should generate something between 550 and 600 horsepower. Sources had been predicting a Frankfurt Motor Show debut this Fall, for the sedan. So if that holds true, it would seem sensible that this Avant would take its bow at the same time.

[Schwalbe]

Thanks blue8 for the C6 RS6 update. I can't wait to see the production car next month at the Frankfurt Motorshow. :wink:

[Schwalbe]

New Spy pix of the next C6 RS6. You can easily see turbo intercoolers, big fender flares and aggressive front fascia. :twisted:

http://www.autoblog.nl/images/wp2007/Audi%20RS6%20spy%206.jpghttp://www.autoblog.nl/images/wp2007/Audi%20RS6%20spy%202.jpg


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[Skaala]

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[blue8]

On the Nurburgring:
http://images.worldcarfans.com/spyphotos/6070816.001/6070816.001.Mini1L.jpg
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[blue8]

:shock: :twisted:
Audi’s RS6 will get more than 571hp
Posted on Monday 27 August 2007

preview_Audi_rs6_avant.jpgWe recently reported that leaked vehicle chassis codes for the new Audi RS6 specced the output from its twin-turbo V10 engine at 571hp (426kW). Recent information from a source at Audi, however, has put this figure in doubt. The reliable source claims that the 571hp will only be the specified figure Audi will market the car with. True output will be upwards of 600hp, with 610hp (455kW) pegged as the most likely figure. It looks like Audi is taking no chances with the ultimate “wolf in sheep’s clothing” model and even BMW’s excellent V10 motor will struggle to compete with this kind of power output.

To give you an idea of just how high this figure is, the RS6 will churn out more horses than the Corvette Z06, BMW M6, Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera, Ferrari F430 Scuderia, Aston Martin DBS, Porsche 911 GT2, and even Mercedes’ epic bi-turbo V12 CL65 AMG.

While we’re always happy to see manufacturers pushing the limit, surely there comes a time when outright power figures get out of control. The previous RS6 wasn’t a slow car by any stretch of the imagination, but the new model will likely become the most practical supercar ever made. At least owners will have a full-time AWD system to help keep them out of trouble.

This seems insane and almost unreal for the RS6! I'm guessing though that if it is, the engine will also be fitted in the V10 R8!!

[Skaala]

YouTube

[Schwalbe]

:shock: :twisted:
Audi’s RS6 will get more than 571hp

This seems insane and almost unreal for the RS6! I'm guessing though that if it is, the engine will also be fitted in the V10 R8!!

I remain conservative for the engine output with 571 HP (DIN), if it's more that's awesome, but if not a simple addition of new Chip could make 610 HP as well. :twisted:

A V10 biturbo under the engine bay of the R8 is what we all dreamed since the LeMans concept car with his famous V10 biturbo engine. But what I heard is that engine bay of the R8 is too tight to add a pair of turbos, only a N/A V10 can fit and Audi engineers have worked very hard to fit it. I'm still dreaming of a V10 biturbo inside the R8. :D


Over 600hp is just insame... and I'm afraid those are the last high-powered sedans we're going to see. With all the major sport car makers heading the lightweight route... I'm pretty sure sedans like Audi, Mercs or BMW will follow soon after :?

I completely agree with you Dani about the German sedans "horsepower war" between (Audi/BMW/Mercedes), that cannot last indefinitely and they are perhaps the last representatives of this era...like American muscle cars of the early 70'. But just before the lightweight route will be taken, I hope Audi will offer an Audi RS6 with the V12 TDI engine of the R10 for the transition. :P

I'm glad to have lived in a era where cars have real engines and sound good before those future "green" cars who sound and drive like "electric household appliances". :wink:



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1boudlCsKw&mode=related&search=

Thanks mate for this video. Just couple weeks before the official launch at the IAA Motorshow. :D

[dutchmasterflex]

veyron wagon?

[Schwalbe]

Here a new PS picture of the next C6 RS6.

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Audi/A6/RS6/spy/preview_Audi_rs6_avant.jpg

[martin100]

^ That looks really realistic. I think it will very possibly look like that.

[regele]

That looks cool, I definitely like the smaller mirrors compared to the ones they use for the A5 and TT, but shouldn't it have LED fog lights?

[acmarttin]

but shouldn't it have LED fog lights?

That's what I was going to ask!

GMTA :)

[Skaala]

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2751/audiavantrs6image159vx0.jpg

http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/1634/audiavantrs6image259za0.jpg

[Skaala]

scandinavian flick anyone?
:arrow: http://www.autoblog.it/post/9961/audi-rs6-ce-tempo-anche-per-i-drift :mrgreen:

[Skaala]

A V10 biturbo under the engine bay of the R8 is what we all dreamed since the LeMans concept car with his famous V10 biturbo engine. But what I heard is that engine bay of the R8 is too tight to add a pair of turbos, only a N/A V10 can fit and Audi engineers have worked very hard to fit it.

There have been rumors about a R8 (R10) V10 TDI, including spypics of a R8 with very big inlet vents with intercoolers behind, and if they can fit TT's on a 6l V10TDI, let's hope they can fit the 5.0l TT from the RS6 as well.

If you stand directly above it, the 4.2 doesn't actually look squeezed in there :P

[Schwalbe]

^^^^^^^If the R8 will get one day the RS6 5.0L biturbo, that would terrorize any Ferrari, Lambo and Porsche. It will be called the "Baby Veyron" for sure. :twisted:

By the way thanks Skaala for the RS6 sideways video and the S6 (RS6 test mule) pix...I can't believe it an C6 RS6 Avant in North America: I hope they will finally sell this car here. :wink:

but shouldn't it have LED fog lights?

That's what I was going to ask!

GMTA :)

They are hidden by black tapes on the headlamps. :wink:

See here: http://www.autoblog.nl/images/wp2007/Audi%20RS6%20spy%206.jpg

[Skaala]

^I'm guessing it was only there for warm weather testing, and as far as I know, the US will only get the sedan......like last time :?

[Schwalbe]

After one year of design speculation in this JW topic, here the final result :

Here some High-res pictures :

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[Schwalbe]

^^^^^ Sorry mate but you must to wait a couple of months before the launch of the Sedan model. :wink:


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w239/J78628/Untitled-1.jpg

:arrow: http://www.audi.de/audi/de/de2.html

:arrow: http://www.audi.com/audi/com/en2/models.html

New High-res pictures:

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360° Exterior view :arrow: http://www.audi.de/audi/de/de2/neuwagen/a6/rs_6/galerie/360_aussenansicht.html

360° Interior view :arrow: http://www.audi.de/audi/de/de2/neuwagen/a6/rs_6/galerie/360_innenansicht.html

[Schwalbe]

Audi RS 6 Avant Revealed

580hp family wagon
April 2008 is the month to keep an eye on, because that will signify the showroom launch of the new Audi RS 6 Avant, Audi's most potent car ever (not counting the Audi R10 TDI LeMans racer). Audi's new family sports wagon produces an astounding 580 hp (426 kW) from a newly developed V10 FSI engine with torque peaking at 650 Nm at 6700 rpm. The new TwinTurbo V10 FSI is based on the V10 found in the S6 and S8 but has been redeveloped in almost every single aspect to attain this new level of performance.

Needless to say that its performance times are impressive and comparible to super cars. 0-100 km/h takes just 4.6 seconds and 0-200 km/h in just 14.9 seconds, only to stop accelerating at 250 km/h due to its top speed limiter. And while the car weighs in at 2,025 kg, the power-to-weight ratio is just 3.5 kg to every horsepower. A six-speed tiptronic is putting all that power to the road through Audi's quattro four-wheel-drive system.

The interior is of Audi quality with carbon fibre, aluminium, leather and Alcantara with the usual safety features as standard. Wheels come in 19 inch as standard but 20 inch are optionally available. Audi has fitted ceramic brakes on 420mm steel discs in the front and 356mm in the rear.

Read on for more details, and keep an eye on this space for live pictures from Frankfurt next week!



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Press Release


Outstanding top performance and maximum dynamism combined with excellent suitability for everyday use are the impressive features of the new Audi RS 6 Avant, which will be unveiled to the public for the first time at the IAA 2007 in Frankfurt. A newly developed V10 engine with FSI direct injection and twin turbochargers, permanent quattro four-wheel drive and sports suspension with Dynamic Ride Control DRC set the standard for high-performance vehicles in the luxury class. 426 kW (580 bhp) and a maximum torque of 650 Nm add up to an unforgettable performance experience. At the same time, the new Audi RS 6 Avant offers a high standard of travel comfort – on long journeys, too.

The Audi RS models from quattro GmbH are the ultimate in sportiness, complemented by powerful and elegant design, exclusive equipment and perfect quality. It has also meanwhile become a good tradition that their sports performance is combined with the high utility value of an Avant: the very first Audi RS2, which appeared in 1993, was only built as an Avant model. Although the unique Audi RS driving sensation can now be experienced in saloon, Avant and Cabriolet models – as is the case with the current RS 4 – customers especially appreciate the combination of dynamism and versatility that an Avant offers.

The new Audi RS 6 will therefore only be available as an Avant to start with, with the unrivalled combination of 580 bhp and a maximum 1,660 litres of luggage space. The Audi RS 6 Avant will be launched in April 2008.

The new leader in the performance category
The Audi RS 6 redefines the term “high performance” in the business class. With its 426 kW (580 bhp), it is the most powerful model in the current Audi range and – with the exception of pure racing cars like the Le Mans-winning Audi R10 TDI – the most potent Audi of all time. But not only that: it is also clearly superior to all competitors in the top performance category.

The ten-cylinder V-configuration engine in the RS 6 is based on the V10 powerplants of the Audi S6 and Audi S8, but has been redeveloped in practically every respect to attain the significantly higher level of performance. The twin turbochargers ensure an impressively constant stream of power over the entire engine speed range: the mighty peak torque of 650 Nm is available across the entire range from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm; maximum output is available between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm.

The road performance of a super sports car
This powerplant enables the Audi RS 6 Avant to achieve the road performance of a high-performance sports car. It requires just 4.6 seconds for the sprint from a standing start to 100 km/h, and reaches the 200 km/h mark in a mere 14.9 seconds. Only when the needle touches 250 km/h is the propulsive power electronically governed. The power-to-weight ratio, too, matches that of a first-rate sports car: after all, with a vehicle weight of 2,025 kilograms – including the dynamic and sure-footed quattro four-wheel drive – every horsepower of the RS 6 Avant has to propel just 3.5 kilograms

The ten-cylinder concept provides the ideal basis for a high-performance unit of this calibre. The V10 is unusually compact with an overall length of 670 millimetres and is very light with a total weight of 278 kilograms. TFSI technology from Audi, the combination of direct injection and turbocharging, ensures efficient power output, based on extensive experience in the field of motor sport: the R8 racing car, a pioneer of TFSI technology, captured a series of victories for the brand with the four rings at Le Mans.

Racing technology for high efficiency
FSI direct injection delivers precisely metered amounts of fuel into the combustion chambers at a pressure of up to 120 bar. This permits a compression ratio of 10.5:1, which is very high for a turbo engine. Remarkably efficient combustion is the result. The engine is thus content with a standard consumption of 13.9 litres – a very good figure in view of the potential offered.

A further feature adopted from racing technology is the dry-sump lubrication system used on the V10. By virtue of the elaborate design of the oil pump module and oil tank, reliable lubrication of all engine components and both turbochargers is guaranteed, even with constant lateral acceleration of 1.2 g.

Thanks to FSI technology and the optimised design of the turbocharger and air ducts, the ten-cylinder unit is extremely responsive and converts minimum movements of the throttle into dynamic acceleration. Yet the twin turbo is by no means a rough-and-ready sports engine: it runs smoothly and with refinement, as is typical of a ten-cylinder unit. When accelerating, of course, its dual-branch exhaust system with two oval tailpipes produces that sonorous sporty, throaty sound – an essential feature of a high-performance automobile. Those who wish to enhance this daily delight for the ears even further may opt for the alternative sports exhaust system.

tiptronic with exceptionally short shift times
The six-speed tiptronic is the perfect complement to the self-confident, powerful character of the RS 6. Its hydraulics and control system have been optimised to achieve exceptionally short shift times; the ratios have been adapted accordingly. It goes without saying that the new RS 6 transmits its tremendous power to the road via quattro permanent four-wheel drive. The latest generation not only provides substantially more driving safety and stability than a vehicle with rear-wheel drive, it also underscores the distinctly dynamic character of the RS 6.

In its basic setting, the centre differential distributes 40 percent of the power to the front and 60 percent to the rear wheels – this slightly rear-biased setup produces particularly dynamic handling characteristics.

Suspension for performance and comfort
The suspension of the Audi RS 6 has been consistently designed for maximum dynamic performance along with good travelling comfort – on long journeys, too. Shock absorber and spring settings as well as the entire elastokinematics of the four-link front suspension and the trapezoidal-link rear suspension have been adapted to the new level of performance. The characteristics of the servotronic speed-dependent power assistance have also been retuned. The steering is consequently very sensitive and delivers optimum feedback from the road.

All in all, in terms of driving feel the RS 6 combines the precision and cornering ability of a sports car with the relaxed straight-line stability of a comfortable cruiser. The standard Dynamic Ride Control DRC, familiar from the current RS 4 and consistently enhanced, plays a major role here. This system reduces pitching and rolling movements about the longitudinal and transverse axis of the vehicle in a particularly ingenious way – entirely without the aid of electronics and solely according to the laws of fluid dynamics.

An individual driving feel
With Dynamic Ride Control the shock absorbers are connected diagonally with each other via two oil lines and two control valves. Body movement – e.g. rolling when cornering at high speed on an uneven road surface – produces flows of oil, which generate additional damping force. As a result, the RS 6 boasts even more directional control through bends and reacts with substantially more precision to the steering inputs of the driver.

Dynamic Ride Control on the new RS 6 can be supplemented if desired with optional three-stage damping. This allows the driver to select the handling characteristics according to his/her personal preferences or chosen route. In the comfort setting, the sports suspension plus provides remarkable ride comfort, in the dynamic program it adjusts superbly to an enthusiastic driving style and in the sport mode it delivers maximum driving precision.

The sporty setting of the electronic stabilisation program ESP is an ideal match here: the point of intervention is very late, permitting a high degree of driving enjoyment whilst fully maintaining driving safety. Alternatively, the ESP may be completely deactivated.

Ceramic brakes for the exceptional athlete
An athlete of such exceptional calibre as the Audi RS 6 naturally requires an outstanding brake system. The standard 19-inch steel discs have been designed for maximum load. They consist of an aluminium brake-disc chamber and a cast friction ring, both connected with each other in a floating arrangement via metal pins. This design increases thermal stability and reduces weight.

Optionally, in conjunction with 20-inch wheels, a ceramic brake system is available: it boasts discs with an impressive diameter of 420 millimetres at the front and 356 millimetres at the rear, which endure the most extreme thermal loads with ease and have a very long operating life. Equally impressive are the tyre sizes: the standard 19-inch wheels with the new 10-spoke design are shod with size 255/40 R 19 tyres; the optional 20-inch wheels are fitted with 275/35 R 20 tyres.

Self-assured appearance with functional features
Its independent design lends the Audi RS 6 a striking and self-assured look – without any hint of aggression. In fact, the clear front-end design with the remodelled bumper and accentuated apertures evidently follows function: the high-performance powerplant requires a considerable amount of air to breathe as well as for cooling. The fact that it belongs to the RS family is emphasised by the matt aluminium-look single-frame grille featuring a highly polished black guard in a diamond design.

The headlights on the Audi RS 6 are miniature works of art in high-tech terms: to create space in the front apron for additional air flow, the halogen fog lights have been integrated alongside the bi-xenon headlights, optionally with adaptive light, the cornering light function.

The LED daytime running lights strip adds a distinctive touch: ten LEDs at the lower edge of each headlight unit lend the Audi RS 6 a striking appearance, by day or night. A flat cover at the top of the headlights sharpens the “look” of the business/sports car. The taillights, too, largely employ LED technology.

Striking design derived from the “Ur-quattro”
The rear of the Audi RS 6 is characterised by the oval exhaust tailpipes and the diffuser-look apron. A roof spoiler completes the aerodynamic fine-tuning of this high-performance vehicle. The side outline is distinguished by wide, flared wheel arches. Like the engine compartment lid, the front wings are made of aluminium in order to reduce weight. They accommodate the mighty wheels of the new Audi RS 6, yet are also reminiscent of a milestone in automotive history: the flat tops of the wheel arches with their clear edges were counted among the design elements of the Audi quattro – the pioneer of permanent four-wheel drive from the year 1980. A metallic/pearl effect paint finish is standard; new colours Sepang Blue, Monza Silver and Monterrey Green are exclusively reserved for the RS 6.

Elegant and exclusive interior
The interior of the new RS 6 offers an impressive synthesis of sporty elegance and exclusiveness. The extremely high standard of craftsmanship typical for Audi is complemented by an equally sporty and elegant combination of top-class materials. Carbon fibre, aluminium, leather and Alcantara create an ambience that is unique even in the world of high-performance cars.

The main control element is and remains the steering wheel: on the RS 6 the customer can choose between the multifunction sports steering wheel with a 3 spoke design and the particularly distinctive flat-bottomed RS sports steering wheel, likewise with multifunction controls and shift paddles for the transmission. The cockpit in the typical RS design additionally features a boost pressure gauge. Displays for boost pressure, oil temperature and lap timer can be called up via the driver information system.

The inlays are made of carbon fibre and edged in aluminium, the cockpit trim gleams with its piano black finish. Additional highlights in the interior are provided by the aluminium-coloured keys of the MMI terminal on the centre console, the milled-finish door handles and the aluminium-look sports pedals. The highly contoured sports seats are covered in a combination of leather and Alcantara with an embossed RS 6 emblem or optionally wrapped completely in Silk Nappa or Valcona leather.

Extensive equipment, individual options
This high-performance vehicle naturally deserves an appropriate level of standard equipment. In addition to design and technical elements specific to the RS 6, this includes the audio system with powerful Bose Surround Sound, heated seats at the front and rear, a tyre pressure monitoring system and Audi parking system plus. Together with the wide range of high-tech options for the Audi A6 series, every RS 6 can be perfectly matched to the driver’s individual wishes. The Audi RS 6 is consequently a sporty business car with great versatility, making it suitable for a variety of leisure activities, too.

Source: Audi AG.

[Skaala]

I didn't expect anything less than instant love, :love: :love: :love:

well done audi :clap:



and, oh.......Avant rules!

[harryo2b]

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[Schwalbe]

^^^^^^Thanks mate for the first video about the new RS6. :D :good:


Thanks for all the info Schwalbe, if someone had to update us with the latest Audi info that's you! :wink:

Thanks buddy for your kind of words. :D

For my part, I would like to thank all JW users who have contributed to update those Audi topics. http://www.jabbasworld.net/images/smiles/icon_good.gif

[r2r]

nice vid.

[Bernardo]

Looks awesome..but 0-100 time wasn't what I expected at all =/

[Schwalbe]

^^^^^^Like many manufacturers, Audi are very conservative on 0-100 Km/h official results, just watch the recent official times for the B7 RS4 and R8 they were not fast too. Just wait a couple months to see better results by magazine such AMS, Sport Auto... :wink:

[Skaala]

^^^^^sounds very familiar.....the engine of 579bhp (DIN), is also already considered by the press to be around around 600bhp

what will the RS6+ bring? :D

bigger intercoolers, and a (like last time) a 6,6667%(30bhp) increase in power? In that case it will be 618,7+bhp+ added displacement = 630bhp (50 bhp increase) :mrgreen:
as posted (Nov 07, 2006)


I'm, already terrorising my dealer for info and for "Audi Sportscar Experience" spots.

[Schwalbe]

^^^^^sounds very familiar.....the engine of 579bhp (DIN), is also already considered by the press to be around around 600bhp

what will the RS6+ bring? :D

bigger intercoolers, and a (like last time) a 6,6667%(30bhp) increase in power? In that case it will be 618,7+bhp+ added displacement = 630bhp (50 bhp increase) :mrgreen:
as posted (Nov 07, 2006)


I'm, already terrorising my dealer for info and for "Audi Sportscar Experience" spots.


100% of chance that we will see a powerful (~630bhp surely !) and very limited-production C6 RS6+ at the end of production. http://www.jabbasworld.net/images/smiles/icon_good.gif

I hope you will get the chance to drive one at this Audi Sportscar Experience special event. I will try to do my best also. :wink:

[Schwalbe]

New C6 RS6 video. 8)

:arrow: YouTube

[Schwalbe]

Here what a C6 RS6 sedan could look like. :wink:

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[Schwalbe]

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/2451/rs6sedants7.jpg

Spy video of C6 RS6 sedan. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxTZTdGfNJM&eurl=http://www.germancarblog.com/

[HeilSvenska]

Wow. It looks really discrete in silver. 580hp and 205mph and no one would ever know.

[blue8]

Another spy video in the Ring:
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