2008 Audi RS6 Avant (Update - NOT for the U.S.)
09-04-07, 08:11 PM
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do you guys think the S5 automatic r-tronic tranny would look like this one?
i love the guages in this RS6 - the whole fit and finish, interior beauty, and feel is in a word is an -
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man i am so wanting to see what the RS5 would look like if this RS6 looks like this. S5 is just pure S - E -X on a decent budget as it is..lol
i love the guages in this RS6 - the whole fit and finish, interior beauty, and feel is in a word is an -
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man i am so wanting to see what the RS5 would look like if this RS6 looks like this. S5 is just pure S - E -X on a decent budget as it is..lol
09-04-07, 08:23 PM
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I remember last year (maybe even the year before that) Audi said they werent going to compete in the Horsepower wars, but instead work on ways to reduce weight in all models....
Now, I'm not complaining, but 580hp is about 80hp more than the competition. LOL....
Now, I'm not complaining, but 580hp is about 80hp more than the competition. LOL....
09-04-07, 09:19 PM
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WOW, simply WOW .
I will be honest and say that most of Audi's new designs have done absolutely nothing for me, but this is by FAR the best Audi design IMO in years.
I hate to say it, but this looks slightly better than the new C Class Wagon, and that thing looks awesome!
.I will be honest and say that most of Audi's new designs have done absolutely nothing for me, but this is by FAR the best Audi design IMO in years.
I hate to say it, but this looks slightly better than the new C Class Wagon, and that thing looks awesome!
09-04-07, 09:24 PM
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2009 Audi RS6 Avant
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...hotopanel..2.*
Audi is aiming at clear supremacy among German super sedans with the 2009 Audi RS6. With a monster 580-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 5.2-liter V10 engine under its hood, this high-performance four-door sedan is more powerful than either the BMW M5 or Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
The aggressively styled RS6 will make its public debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it's the latest in an illustrious line of rapid four-wheel-drive Audi models to receive the treatment as an RS (Renn Sport — which translates as Race Sport). It all started with the Porsche-developed RS2 in 1993, but no RS has proven so powerful or quite as fast as this one.
The Subtle Hints of a Monster
Building on the S6's muscular appearance, Audi's increasingly active Quattro GmbH division has provided the new RS6 with a host of detailed exterior changes to imbue it with a further touch of visual aggression.
The additions begin with a heavily profiled front bumper that incorporates larger cooling ducts. The new car's prominent grille also receives a brushed-aluminum frame and high-gloss black insert to set it apart from its naturally aspirated sibling. The standard bi-xenon headlamps house halogen foglamps as well as a set of LED daytime running lamps.
The flanks are characterized by heavily flared wheel arches with a flat-panel design that recalls Audi's legendary Quattro, with chunkier rocker sills underneath the doors and brushed-aluminum exterior mirrors.
At the rear you'll find a pair of chromed oval tailpipes. (The S6 has round tailpipes in comparison.) The reworked rear bumper boasts a fully functioning diffuser element that smoothes the airflow underneath the rear of the car.
The new Audi is clothed in a shell built predominantly from steel, although the hood and front fenders are stamped from aluminum in a bid to reduce weight at the front end and provide a more balanced front-to-rear weight distribution.
Two Turbos, 580 Horses
For all the RS6's visual drama, though, it's what lurks underneath the hood that is sure to set tongues wagging at this Audi's debut in Frankfurt. The previous model's Cosworth-tweaked twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 is history; this new RS is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of Audi's 5.2-liter V10 engine featuring the latest direct-injection system.
Peak power is put at 580 hp at 6,250 rpm with a mountainous 479 pound-feet of torque at just 1,500 rpm. These numbers eclipse the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 of the BMW M5 by 80 hp and 96 lb-ft, while they surpass the 6.2-liter V8 of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG by 73 hp and 10 lb-ft.
Despite boasting 130 hp and 64 lb-ft of torque more than the previous-generation RS6, the new car's substantial curb weight of 4,464 pounds means its power-to-weight ratio is actually slightly worse than its predecessor's. Still, it's enough to propel the performance of the new-generation RS6 well into supercar territory.
Audi claims 100 kph (62 mph) comes up in just 4.6 seconds in the new RS6. This is more than a second quicker than the current-generation Audi S6, which has a naturally aspirated version of the 5.2-liter V10 that produces 435 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. It also eclipses the last SMG-equipped M5 we tested, but it's slower than the last E63 we tested, which tore to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.
Ingolstadt also reveals that the new car gets to 200 kph (124 mph) in just 14.9 seconds. Top speed is once again limited to 155 mph, although there is little doubt the new RS6 would bullet well and truly beyond this without electronic intervention.
Quattro Puts the Power Down
As tradition dictates, the RS6's power is channeled to each corner of the chassis via a six-speed automatic gearbox and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Revisions to the Torsen center differential now send 40 percent of the power to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear, improving traction off the starting line and delivering cornering dynamics more like those of a rear-wheel-drive car.
As an indication of just how seriously Audi is taking the RS6's handling performance, its new engine boasts dry-sump lubrication to maintain optimal oil scavenging even at cornering that reaches grip levels of 1.2g.
The RS6's beefed-up suspension (wider tracks front and rear plus unique springs, dampers and even bushings) has been extensively tested at the Nürburgring. It's allied to a heavily revised version of Audi's Dynamic Ride Control system, which relies on hydraulics to suppress body movement while providing three different levels of suspension damping control. Other features include a more sophisticated electronic stability program that has a higher threshold of engagement than the S6 and can now be deactivated completely.
In standard trim, the RS6 rolls on 19-inch wheels with 255/40R19 tires. You'll be able to order the new car on optional 20-inch rims with more aggressive 275/35R20 rubber, a combination that also allows the fitment of 16.5-inch front and 14-inch rear carbon-ceramic brakes.
Serious Seats for a Serious Sedan
The RS6 is no stripped-down road racer, as the interior of the RS6 offers a luxurious driving environment like that of the S6 with a sumptuous combination of leather, aluminum accents and carbon-fiber trim.
The front seats have been replaced by hulking hard-shell items that promise loads of support. A stop/start button sited between the front seats is used to fire the new car's twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V10 (an engine also slated for a future version of the Audi R8 sports car). The steering wheel has been resized and has a motorsports-style squared-off rim at the bottom to emphasize the new car's sporting pretensions.
Overall interior spaciousness is the same as that of the S6, meaning generous room for four adults. The sedan offers 19.3 cubic feet of luggage space, while the wagon has 20 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the second seat and 58.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down.
It's Still a Year Away
There's no official word on pricing of the 2009 Audi RS6 for North America — or whether we'll get the wagon as well as the sedan — but expect the RS6's outrageous performance to come at a cost. The new Ingolstadt stormer will be priced around $90,000, which is right in line with the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
"The engine alone is worth every cent of it," an Audi insider tells us.
We'll let you know if it's true once Audi offers up a test-drive. The 2009 Audi RS6 will go on sale in North America in the fall of 2008. — Andreas Stahl, Contributor
The aggressively styled RS6 will make its public debut at the 2007 Frankfurt Auto Show, and it's the latest in an illustrious line of rapid four-wheel-drive Audi models to receive the treatment as an RS (Renn Sport — which translates as Race Sport). It all started with the Porsche-developed RS2 in 1993, but no RS has proven so powerful or quite as fast as this one.
The Subtle Hints of a Monster
Building on the S6's muscular appearance, Audi's increasingly active Quattro GmbH division has provided the new RS6 with a host of detailed exterior changes to imbue it with a further touch of visual aggression.
The additions begin with a heavily profiled front bumper that incorporates larger cooling ducts. The new car's prominent grille also receives a brushed-aluminum frame and high-gloss black insert to set it apart from its naturally aspirated sibling. The standard bi-xenon headlamps house halogen foglamps as well as a set of LED daytime running lamps.
The flanks are characterized by heavily flared wheel arches with a flat-panel design that recalls Audi's legendary Quattro, with chunkier rocker sills underneath the doors and brushed-aluminum exterior mirrors.
At the rear you'll find a pair of chromed oval tailpipes. (The S6 has round tailpipes in comparison.) The reworked rear bumper boasts a fully functioning diffuser element that smoothes the airflow underneath the rear of the car.
The new Audi is clothed in a shell built predominantly from steel, although the hood and front fenders are stamped from aluminum in a bid to reduce weight at the front end and provide a more balanced front-to-rear weight distribution.
Two Turbos, 580 Horses
For all the RS6's visual drama, though, it's what lurks underneath the hood that is sure to set tongues wagging at this Audi's debut in Frankfurt. The previous model's Cosworth-tweaked twin-turbocharged 4.2-liter V8 is history; this new RS is powered by a twin-turbocharged version of Audi's 5.2-liter V10 engine featuring the latest direct-injection system.
Peak power is put at 580 hp at 6,250 rpm with a mountainous 479 pound-feet of torque at just 1,500 rpm. These numbers eclipse the naturally aspirated 5.0-liter V10 of the BMW M5 by 80 hp and 96 lb-ft, while they surpass the 6.2-liter V8 of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG by 73 hp and 10 lb-ft.
Despite boasting 130 hp and 64 lb-ft of torque more than the previous-generation RS6, the new car's substantial curb weight of 4,464 pounds means its power-to-weight ratio is actually slightly worse than its predecessor's. Still, it's enough to propel the performance of the new-generation RS6 well into supercar territory.
Audi claims 100 kph (62 mph) comes up in just 4.6 seconds in the new RS6. This is more than a second quicker than the current-generation Audi S6, which has a naturally aspirated version of the 5.2-liter V10 that produces 435 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque. It also eclipses the last SMG-equipped M5 we tested, but it's slower than the last E63 we tested, which tore to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds.
Ingolstadt also reveals that the new car gets to 200 kph (124 mph) in just 14.9 seconds. Top speed is once again limited to 155 mph, although there is little doubt the new RS6 would bullet well and truly beyond this without electronic intervention.
Quattro Puts the Power Down
As tradition dictates, the RS6's power is channeled to each corner of the chassis via a six-speed automatic gearbox and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Revisions to the Torsen center differential now send 40 percent of the power to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear, improving traction off the starting line and delivering cornering dynamics more like those of a rear-wheel-drive car.
As an indication of just how seriously Audi is taking the RS6's handling performance, its new engine boasts dry-sump lubrication to maintain optimal oil scavenging even at cornering that reaches grip levels of 1.2g.
The RS6's beefed-up suspension (wider tracks front and rear plus unique springs, dampers and even bushings) has been extensively tested at the Nürburgring. It's allied to a heavily revised version of Audi's Dynamic Ride Control system, which relies on hydraulics to suppress body movement while providing three different levels of suspension damping control. Other features include a more sophisticated electronic stability program that has a higher threshold of engagement than the S6 and can now be deactivated completely.
In standard trim, the RS6 rolls on 19-inch wheels with 255/40R19 tires. You'll be able to order the new car on optional 20-inch rims with more aggressive 275/35R20 rubber, a combination that also allows the fitment of 16.5-inch front and 14-inch rear carbon-ceramic brakes.
Serious Seats for a Serious Sedan
The RS6 is no stripped-down road racer, as the interior of the RS6 offers a luxurious driving environment like that of the S6 with a sumptuous combination of leather, aluminum accents and carbon-fiber trim.
The front seats have been replaced by hulking hard-shell items that promise loads of support. A stop/start button sited between the front seats is used to fire the new car's twin-turbocharged 5.2-liter V10 (an engine also slated for a future version of the Audi R8 sports car). The steering wheel has been resized and has a motorsports-style squared-off rim at the bottom to emphasize the new car's sporting pretensions.
Overall interior spaciousness is the same as that of the S6, meaning generous room for four adults. The sedan offers 19.3 cubic feet of luggage space, while the wagon has 20 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the second seat and 58.6 cubic feet when the rear seats are folded down.
It's Still a Year Away
There's no official word on pricing of the 2009 Audi RS6 for North America — or whether we'll get the wagon as well as the sedan — but expect the RS6's outrageous performance to come at a cost. The new Ingolstadt stormer will be priced around $90,000, which is right in line with the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG.
"The engine alone is worth every cent of it," an Audi insider tells us.
We'll let you know if it's true once Audi offers up a test-drive. The 2009 Audi RS6 will go on sale in North America in the fall of 2008. — Andreas Stahl, Contributor
09-06-07, 07:54 AM
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Audi RS6 Avant: Not For U.S.
This 580-hp wagon stayed home.
by Marty Padgett (2007-09-05)
Audi's latest round of wagon hotness, the RS6 Avant, bows next week at the Frankfurt auto show. And for those of you viewing from the U.S., you can put down the drool bibs-Audi doesn't plan to import a single copy here.
But that shouldn't prevent you from enjoying the RS6 Avant's astounding spec sheet, and the included digs at rival German wagons like the C63 AMG from Mercedes. Audi says in its press release that its RS models are the "ultimate in sportiness," with great design and perfect quality, and that the Avant is "clearly superior to all competitors in the top performance category." Ahem.
Backing up that claim is a twin-turbocharged V-10 engine, shared loosely with the existing S6 and S8 sedans. The engine throws off 580 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, available across a wide chunk of the powerband. Coupled to Audi's six-speed Tiptronic, the RS6 Avant will run to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and to a limited top speed of 155 mph.
Audi's quattro all-wheel drive splits power 40 percent to the front wheels, 60 percent to the back, shifting it around as traction needs change. The RS6's power steering also has dynamic effort, and even the car's ride is changeable with the standard Dynamic Ride Control, which uses oil lines and valves to damp out some body motions. The RS6's stability control has been retuned as well, to offer more latitude with wheelspin, as sporting drivers might want.
Standard gear for the American-avoiding Avant includes 19-inch wheels with steel brake discs. Opt up to 20-inch wheels and ceramic composite brakes can be outfitted to the car for less unsprung weight and snappier brake performance.
And topping off the transition into RS status are cosmetic changes inside and out including a matte grille frame, LED daytime running lights, oval exhaust pipes and a pearl paint. Alcantara, piano-black and carbon-fiber trim grace the cabin along with a three-spoke steering wheel and boost-pressure gauge. A Bose sound system, heated seats, tire pressure monitors and a reverse parking system are also standard.
This 580-hp wagon stayed home.
by Marty Padgett (2007-09-05)
Audi's latest round of wagon hotness, the RS6 Avant, bows next week at the Frankfurt auto show. And for those of you viewing from the U.S., you can put down the drool bibs-Audi doesn't plan to import a single copy here.
But that shouldn't prevent you from enjoying the RS6 Avant's astounding spec sheet, and the included digs at rival German wagons like the C63 AMG from Mercedes. Audi says in its press release that its RS models are the "ultimate in sportiness," with great design and perfect quality, and that the Avant is "clearly superior to all competitors in the top performance category." Ahem.
Backing up that claim is a twin-turbocharged V-10 engine, shared loosely with the existing S6 and S8 sedans. The engine throws off 580 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, available across a wide chunk of the powerband. Coupled to Audi's six-speed Tiptronic, the RS6 Avant will run to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds, and to a limited top speed of 155 mph.
Audi's quattro all-wheel drive splits power 40 percent to the front wheels, 60 percent to the back, shifting it around as traction needs change. The RS6's power steering also has dynamic effort, and even the car's ride is changeable with the standard Dynamic Ride Control, which uses oil lines and valves to damp out some body motions. The RS6's stability control has been retuned as well, to offer more latitude with wheelspin, as sporting drivers might want.
Standard gear for the American-avoiding Avant includes 19-inch wheels with steel brake discs. Opt up to 20-inch wheels and ceramic composite brakes can be outfitted to the car for less unsprung weight and snappier brake performance.
And topping off the transition into RS status are cosmetic changes inside and out including a matte grille frame, LED daytime running lights, oval exhaust pipes and a pearl paint. Alcantara, piano-black and carbon-fiber trim grace the cabin along with a three-spoke steering wheel and boost-pressure gauge. A Bose sound system, heated seats, tire pressure monitors and a reverse parking system are also standard.
