Andy_Bangle Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 The new RS6 Avant waves goodbye to the previous model's 571hp (579PS) and 650Nm (479 lbf·ft) 5.0-litre bi-turbo V10 and gains Audi's brand new twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 TFSI engine, which is said to deliver 552hp (560PS) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). An eight-speed automatic drives all four wheels through Audi's quattro system with a sport differential. The Über station wagon is claimed to go from zero to 100km/h (62mph) in just 3.9 seconds and top out at 304km/h (189mph), all while being able to fit up to 1,680 litres of dead hookers. By comparison, the older V10-powered RS6 Avant, completed the sprint in 4.6 seconds and had a de-restricted top speed of 274 km/h (170mph). The design of the flagship model of the A6 series is exactly what you would expect from any member of the Audi RS family with blistered wheel arches, honeycomb inserts on the upper and lower front grilles that work together with a redesigned bumper, side skirts and a wide rear diffuser with large pipes on either side. The RS6 Avant also gets a silver finish on the mirrors and the roof rails, a roof spoiler, larger alloy wheels shod in performance tires, and just to make sure you won't confuse it with another A6 model upon seeing it on your rear view mirror, a sizeable "quattro" logo enclosed in a silver frame on the front grille. Inside, Audi has adorned the RS6 with all the usual bits and pieces such as a flat-bottom steering wheel, red needles on the revamped instrument panel gauges, tons of carbon fiber trims, and sports seats in a mix of leather and Alcantara. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eldavo69 Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Not sure if I love or hate those seats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calm Chris Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 That's nice, Audi always seem to make the RS6 just right. Might be possible to get 25 mpg on English motorways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Really not sure about the Quattro badge in the front grill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Really not sure about the Quattro badge in the front grill. The "quattro" logo should be mirrored, so that the car in front can read it the RVW :assfecking: I can't wait to see what the tuners make of that engine, 600hp gotta be the target Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 That twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine in the S7 - detuned - gets 30mpg! The RS6 might do too if its retains the 'cylinder on demand' system that shuts off half the cylinders to save fuel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted December 4, 2012 Report Share Posted December 4, 2012 Good work AudiAudi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 3.9 seconds.....Wow! I love this car, seriously good looking in an evil and menacing way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you check out the specs it is bigger than my Panamera! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you check out the specs it is bigger than my Panamera! It's also quicker than Panamera Turbo, has more hp (same Torque: 516 lb.-ft), better fuel economy, and lot cheaper however, it is only an Audi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garcon magnifique Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 How horribly chavtastic. I'll have the Panamera every time, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Think i'd get the Rapide instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Like that RS6. And the new RS4 Avant as well. Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SINGH Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 The "quattro" logo should be mirrored, so that the car in front can read it the RVW :assfecking:I can't wait to see what the tuners make of that engine, 600hp gotta be the target The current V10 model maps to 700 BHP, with JUST a remap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted January 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 I can't wait to see what the tuners make of that engine, 600hp gotta be the target Didn't take long Audi thinks there's room for an even more powerful, and possibly lighter version named the RS6 Plus. The man steering the fates of Audi's Quattro division, Stephan Reil, broke the news to Car Magazine. So how much more powerful will the Plus model be? "It needs to be 8-10% to really notice it," said Reil, meaning that it will have around 600-horses under its hood… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drewcam Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 That is just absolutly stunning and I just have to have one. Now, I really need to start putting the lottery back on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Show pics: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I am saving my pennies for one of these - properly. Given up with modern sports cars as I simply need the boot space and kit lugging ability. My favourite car, as have been all RS6's, for many years..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Those 21s are ridiculous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Those 21s are ridiculous I know - i'll be getting 23" spinners on mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Erm, where does it red line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_Bangle Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) no idea exactly where the red line is however, peak output of 412 kW (560 hp) is reached between 5,700 and 6,700 rpm, with a constant 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft) of torque available between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm. Edited March 6, 2013 by Andy_Bangle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Erm, where does it red line? peak output of 412 kW (560 hp) is reached between 5,700 and 6,700 rpm It will be 6700. The S6 redlines at something unbelievably low like 6500. It seems the new 4.0 V8 turbos have a much lower redline than the old natural aspirated models - the RS4 RS5 and R8 (the swansong 4.2 V8) redline at 8500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanG Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 That makes sense what with the increased compression etc. Just couldn't see it in the pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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