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- The confidently superior sports sedan from quattro GmbH
- Twin-turbo V10 producing 426 kW (580 hp) and 650 Nm of torque
- Racing-inspired direct injection and dry-sump lubrication
- A wealth of high-tech for superior performance
426 kW (580 hp) and 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) of torque – with its twin-turbo V10
and quattro permanent all-wheel drive, the Audi RS 6 is a car without equal.
Following on the heels of the RS 6 Avant, Audi now presents the sedan. It
drives like a supercar thanks to its superior performance and thrilling
dynamics, yet offers all of the everyday utility of a large business sedan.
The engine of the new Audi RS 6 is a high-tech work of art. The 4,991 cc V10
bundles a number of Audi’s race-winning technologies – FSI direct fuel
injection, dry-sump lubrication and two turbochargers. With up to 1.6 bar of
boost pressure, these provide smooth, powerful thrust and an incomparable
power band: The peak torque of 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft) is available from 1,500
to 6,250 rpm and thus nearly over the entire rev range. Peak power of 426 kW
(580 hp) is generated between 6,250 rpm and the maximum figure of 6,700 rpm.
With a power-to-weight ratio of 3.4 kilograms per hp, the Audi RS 6 performs
like a supercar. It catapults to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 4.5 seconds on its
way to an electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph), which can
be optionally raised to 280 km/h (173.98 mph). The V10 responds immediately
and spontaneously to the throttle, and is very smooth while accelerating with
a powerful roar.
The engine’s power flows through the six-speed tiptronic, one of a new,
dynamic generation of Audi automatic transmissions. Its reaction time has been
reduced to one tenth of a second, shift time has been halved compared to units
used in other models and transmission ratios are short. The driver can also
manually change gears either using the shift lever or the paddles on the
steering wheel. The tiptronic transmission transfers the power to an extremely
sporty, rear-weighted quattro drive train.
Precision high-tech suspension
The technology bundled into the suspension of the Audi RS 6 guarantees an
amazing performance experience. The front axle features four lightweight
aluminum control arms per wheel, whose elastokinematics have been designed for
particularly sporty performance. The characteristics of the speed-dependent
servotronic power steering were retuned and the steering gear ratio is a
direct 12.5:1. The rear suspension kinematics have also been modified.
The development engineers have also deployed an exclusive damping technology:
Dynamic Ride Control DRC reduces pitch and roll using purely mechanical means.
Hydraulic lines and valves connect diagonally opposed pairs of shock
absorbers. When cornering, the flow of fluid to the damper of the compressing
outside front wheel increases, providing firmer support and reducing roll.
When combined with the sports suspension plus, DRC offers a choice of three
selectable damper settings – sport, dynamic and comfort – which can be
activated via the MMI.
The electronic stabilization system ESP offers maximum driving fun with
uncompromised safety. Its relatively high activation threshold encourages a
dynamic driving style. It offers a Sport mode and can also be deactivated
entirely.
The new Audi RS 6 rolls on 19-inch alloy wheels shod with 255/40 tires. Up
front, six-piston fixed aluminum calipers – painted black and decorated with
RS badges – clamp down on 390 millimeter brake disks. The rear brake disks
measure 365 millimeters in diameter. The rear axle features single-piston
floating brake calipers. The floating steel disks feature large cooling ducts
and axial perforations for enhanced performance and less weight.
9.5J x 20-inch wheels are offered as an option. These allow the use of a
ceramic brake system. The 420 (front) and 356 (rear) millimeter disks weigh a
total of 12.2 kilograms (26.90 lb) less than the steel disks. The calipers –
up front with eight pistons – are painted anthracite and labeled “Audi
ceramic.”
The body of the 4.93 meter (16.17 ft) RS 6 also sports a number of distinctive
features that immediately identify it as a dynamic, top-of-the-line model.
These include the single-frame grill, the air intakes, the headlights
featuring xenon plus, adaptive light and RS 6-specific LED daytime running
lights, the flared fenders and deep side skirts, the rear diffuser, the
spoiler integrated into the trunk lid and the two large oval exhaust pipes.
The finest of materials and uncompromised quality
Like all Audi RS models developed and built by quattro GmbH in cooperation
with AUDI AG, the RS 6 is the embodiment of power, elegance, exclusivity and
perfection. The interior is adorned with the finest of materials such as
carbon fiber, aluminum, piano lacquer, leather and Alcantara in
tried-and-tested Audi quality.
The deeply sculpted sports seats provide optimal support and firm hold. The
power-adjustable seats are upholstered in Silk Nappa leather, with leather/Alcantara
and Valcona leather available as options. Bucket seats with an even more
sporty emphasis are also offered for both driver and front passenger. Standard
equipment includes the dual-zone deluxe automatic air conditioning plus, a
parking assistant at front and rear, an RS leather multifunction sports
steering wheel with flat-bottomed rim and a Bose surround sound system. A
boost pressure indicator for the two turbochargers in the driver information
system rounds out the instrumentation.
The options are also pure hi-tech: Audi lane assist helps to keep the car in
its lane, adaptive cruise control maintains a constant distance to the car
ahead and Audi side assist helps the driver change lane safely. The Audi
Bluetooth car phone integrates perfectly with the driver’s cell phone to make
even using the phone a luxurious experience. It is integrated into the
standard MMI operating system, a new generation of which is making its debut
in the Audi RS 6.
The Audi RS 6 will be launched on the market in mid-October. The starting
price in Germany including VAT is 105,550 euros.
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