With the advent of the first generation, the Audi RS6 has shown a new level of combination of comfort, practicality, dynamics and handling. And no one disputes that the stock RS6 can easily hang annoyingly on the tail of a Lamborghini or a Porsche, but at the same time this handsome, in this case the second generation, has huge potential for improvement.

This car is far from the first RS6 from our fleet. Thanks to our experience, we are used to getting the most out of every car! Maximum dynamics, maximum speed. At the same time, comfort, practicality and handling should remain at the same level. And the Audi RS6 is perfect in this case as a car that will be used every day and all year round.

We got the car already chipped and with MTM filters. Power at that time was about 730 hp. despite the fact that the factory configuration gave the owner at the disposal of "only" 580 hp.

Charged by VSPerformance

Like any other car that gets into our fleet, the RS6 was immediately serviced, the engine oil was replaced with the products of our partner Xenum, the catalytic converter was removed, and the VSPerformance software was successfully uploaded. The calculated power was 750-777 hp. In this configuration, the car was one of the fastest in Zelenograd, showing spectacular races all season.

This, of course, was to stop, to put it mildly, not in the style of VSPerformance! And by the 2015 season, we must reach a new level of competition.

Completed work

The main direction of improvement is the replacement of standard turbines with more high-performance ones. There are ready-made kit solutions on the market, the price of which is equal to one or even two similar machines. Therefore, this option does not suit us. On the basis of stock turbines, our specialists have manufactured hybrid ones with significantly higher performance.

To preserve an authentic look, based on the components of our partner KN, filters of zero resistance were made and installed in their regular places. Additionally, all joints of the air path were polished and the inner diameter of the inlet pipes was increased for docking with hybrid turbines. These solutions are remarkable in that the engine compartment retains its original state and the car does not resemble any "cramps".

Downpipes and a direct-flow exhaust system were made for the free operation of the noticeably added engine. The maximum diameters were selected, which allowed the design and arrangement of the units, which maximally reduce the resistance to escaping exhaust gases.

When deep tuning the engine, it is important to pay attention to related systems and units. Based on this, the standard propeller shaft was rebuilt and the outboard bearing was reinforced.

We could not ignore the appearance. It doesn't have to be very eye-catching, but at least slightly the car should stand out from the "regular" RS6. That is why the freaky R20 wheels from HRE Performance were installed for the summer season. The Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires 2 265 35 R20 complete the picture.

Intermediate results

To consolidate the intermediate results, we measured the parameters at our SuperFlow stand. N and 98 octane! No nitrous! No methanol!

Engine power: 951.9 hp

Torque: 1086.2 Nm

Installation of water methanol injection system

Methanol or methyl alcohol is known to many as the most dangerous poison used as a solvent. It is toxic, explosive and flammable. Where would such properties be useful to us? 😉 The octane number of pure methanol is 156. This means that when it is fed into the combustion chamber, the total octane number of the fuel increases significantly. This gives us the following advantages:
- the ability to work on a leaner mixture
- the ability to install earlier ignition angles

In fact, installing a methanol supply system is not tricky, but rather laborious. It is necessary to place a tank with methanol, stretch a line, install a pump and introduce injectors into the car's standard intake system. The tanks are included in the kit. However, we made our own. Firstly, it made it possible to hide them and not disturb the general idyll of the car. Secondly, for safety reasons, our tanks have a ventilation system, which we combined with the ventilation of the battery. Whale containers are devoid of this important nuance.

A separate controller is responsible for the operation of this system. The performance in our case was adjusted depending on the pressure of the hybrid turbines, modified by our specialists. The customization process is full of nuances and it is better to leave it to a separate topic of conversation. It consists in the optimal distribution of the amount of supplied methanol in the engine speed range, taking into account the proportions of the fuel mixture, which must also be adjusted when working with methanol to achieve maximum results. After all, by setting at this stage exclusively the methanol injection kit controller it is impossible to solve all the negative nuances.

In general, such a system makes it possible to give power increase of 15-20 percent!

However, this is not all. Water entering the combustion chambers significantly reduces detonation, which in turn allows the ignition angles to be slightly shifted. Another plus is the significant reduction in engine temperature. So if, after a certain level of improvements, your stock cooling system began to not cope with the temperature, installing a methanol supply system can save the situation.

You can learn more about the history of this car on the resource drive2 .

RS is not just a "charged" modification of the civilian car in the Audi lineup. These two letters imply a sporty focus and a demonstration of high technology that is embedded in the engine and chassis. In the case of the A6, the brand's racing ideology is most clearly traced.

I generation (C5)

The first generation Audi RS6 was presented to the public in 2002. It was the first truly serious modification of the standard A6 and offered uncompromising drive and driving pleasure.

The car was produced in two body variations:

• Sedan.
• Station wagon (Avant).

The main pride of the Audi RS6 in the back of the C5 was the engine. We are talking about a unit with a cubic capacity of 4.2 liters with a double pressurization system. The recoil is 450 "horses". An automatic transmission with five gears and four-wheel drive help the engine to realize the moment on the wheels.

It is worth noting that in 2004 the brand released a limited edition Audi RS6 Plus in the Avant body. The limited edition involved minor tuning of the chassis and an increase in engine power to 480 horsepower.

User opinion

This car has its own special charisma that attracts fans to it. The owners love the fastest Audi A6, as evidenced by the positive reviews about the model. Praise deserves uncompromising and ease of control, accelerating dynamics, as well as a relatively reliable motor.

Price policy

Overview

Exterior

The first generation Audi RS6 looks aggressive. The car stands out from the general flow with a low aerodynamics body kit, a front bumper with a well-thought-out cooling system, a spoiler, and 18-inch discs. Additionally worth noting is the large honeycomb grille and two large tailpipes.

Interior

The developers tried to diversify the strict interior with carbon fiber inserts on the dashboard, as well as velor trim for the ceiling and body pillars. The three-spoke steering wheel with tides is upholstered in perforated leather, and the automatic transmission selector has an aluminum lock button.

The center console houses a large audio system screen - it pleases with nice graphics and is very functional. As for the dashboard, for the sports version it is simple and the only hint about the drive here is the RS lettering and the speedometer, marked over 300 kilometers per hour.

The driver's seat with impressive side bolsters and a pronounced profile will suit any driver. But, there is not much space on the back sofa, especially with an increase of more than 180 centimeters - there is not enough room for knees and feet.

Driving properties

Engineers equipped the motor with a dual supercharger in the hope that it will be possible to get rid of the turbo lag. However, at low revs, the accelerator pedal still responds to commands with some delay. However, as soon as the tachometer needle goes over 2500 rpm, the car zealously rushes forward, ripping the wheels into slip and ominously growling exhaust.

The automatic transmission with a well-matched gear range harmonizes perfectly with the engine, surprising with fast shifting. But, with a quiet ride, the jerky rhythm of the box does not allow moving smoothly and is annoying.

The clamped suspension and all-wheel drive transmission give absolute control over the car in all conditions and ensure high stability. In bends, neutral steering is noted and not significant rolls, and on a straight line, steering is excluded.

The braking system performs adequately when braking from high speeds and provides fast deceleration. But, the brakes do not like prolonged loads and quickly heat up.

II generation (C6)

Another extreme modification of the Audi A6 was born in 2008. The car boasted a technologically advanced chassis and attractive appearance. Over the entire production period, 6.5 thousand copies of this model have been produced. At the same time, the overwhelming majority of "RS-ok" was in the back of a five-door station wagon (Avant).

The engine compartment of the Audi RS6 (C6) is equipped with a 5.2-liter FSI engine, in which two turbines are integrated. The potential has an impressive 580 "horses". Together with the engine, a six-speed automatic transmission works. The drive is full.

What do car enthusiasts think?

For many, the second generation of the Audi RS6 was remembered for its frantic dynamics and balanced chassis. The reviews testify that this car is comparable in its driving characteristics with real supercars, but at the same time it is suitable for everyday use due to its acceptable smoothness.

Secondary market value

Test

External appearance

Audi RS6 with the C6 index looks more respectable than sporty. The austerity of the body lines cannot be overshadowed by either a low body kit or an expressive front bumper with huge air ducts and a low splitter. However, the German sports car still looks stylish due to the large 19-inch rims and LED headlights.

Interior decoration

The salon resembles the cockpit of a racing car. This illusion is created by a plump steering wheel with a truncated bottom and pronounced grip tides, carbon inserts, and aluminum pedal pads.

The instrument panel with a multifunctional on-board computer is perfectly readable under any conditions. The MMI system manages the chassis / steering settings, as well as displays the navigation map and the rear view camera on the large screen. Also, there is an opportunity to go online.

The front "buckets" have an uncompromisingly correct configuration and clearly fix the body in turns. However, obese people will feel cramped in them, and a short driver will complain about a too low seating position and a strong extension of the knees.

Even three passengers are comfortable on the back sofa, and there is a lot of legroom thanks to the thin backs of the front seats.

In move

The high-torque motor is thirsty for revs. He reminds of this with tangible jolts in the back - every time you press the gas trigger. Due to the absence of traction dips, it is pleasant to accelerate even at high speeds, and the uterine roar of the exhaust system only provokes this.

The car clearly obeys the steering wheel and does not allow emergency behavior due to the smart all-wheel drive system. The latter quickly distributes the moment between the wheels, preventing deviations from the specified trajectory.

However, lovers of drifting can deactivate the stabilization system and enter a controlled skid, but in this case, you need to carefully dose the traction on the wheels - it is excessive in any range of engine speeds.

III generation (C7)

The official debut of the third generation Audi RS6 took place in 2013. The video broadcast from the presentation site allowed fans of the brand to watch what was happening in real time.

The car surprised the public with its bold design and advanced technical stuffing. In addition, it was a surprise to many that the fastest A6 is now available only in the station wagon (Avant). Official representatives of the brand explained this by the fact that it is the station wagon that accounts for the greater number of sales.

The German sports car is driven by a four-liter turbo engine with a V-shaped arrangement of 8 cylinders. Its power ceiling is equal to 560 "horses". The 8АКП works in tandem with the motor.

III generation (C7, restyling)

In 2014, the Audi RS6 with the C7 index underwent a modernization procedure. The changes have affected the appearance of the car, which has become more expressive, as well as technical characteristics.

In particular, a new version has appeared - Performance. It implies the presence of a forced 4.0-liter turbo engine under the hood. Power potential increased to 605 horsepower. Additionally, the braking system has been strengthened and the steering has been reconfigured.

Price policy

On the market you can find used as second-hand copies, as well as new cars 2016-2017 model year:

Overview

Appearance

The third generation of the model is easily identified in the general stream thanks to its striking body design. In particular, attention is drawn to the low and wide front bumper, the faceted radiator grille with “Quattro” lettering, muscular wheel arches, low body kit, as well as a sculpted rear diffuser with huge exhaust pipes.

Salon

The interior is distinguished by smooth curves of the front panel. The space around the driver is organized compactly - all controls are within reach of the hand, so there is no need to reach anywhere. The projection readings of the speedometer / tachometer, navigation are displayed on the windshield, so there is practically no need to be distracted from the road.

On the flat monitor of the MMI system, it is possible to display the picture from the all-round cameras, chassis settings, media files, and more. The graphics of the monitor pleases with a rich color gamut and high definition.

The front seats have excellent lateral, shoulder support, but these are not sports "buckets", so they can fit comfortably to a person of any size and easily overcome long distances. On the back sofa, only two passengers will be at ease. They have their own climate control system at their disposal.

Driving characteristics

In terms of dynamics, the 605-strong Performance version is certainly more interesting. Such a car accelerates aggressively and inexorably, surprising with frantic traction capabilities at high revs.

However, the standard 560 horsepower is more balanced. It is more convenient to control traction due to a flat torque shelf, as well as a smoothed pickup in the middle rev range.

The handling of the Audi RS6 Performance is perfect for the track. It should be noted the super-responsive steering wheel and the lack of roll. Four-wheel drive successfully combats excess engine thrust, preventing the machine from straightening the trajectory on an arc, and the brakes are highly resistant to overheating.

The standard Audi RS6 is less agile in sharp maneuvers, but more comfortable. The test drive revealed that this car can comfortably move around the city due to the energy-intensive suspension. The latter is almost not susceptible to small irregularities, which provides a passable smoothness.

Photos of all generations of the Audi RS6:

It is this black, tinted and proudly unapproachable Audi A6 in the body of C5 that most of us remember. This is a car from that glorious time gone by forever, when the three gods of the German automobile Olympus were responsible strictly for their field of activity. BMW is a sport and a criminal business, Mercedes is a comfort and a legal business, and Audi is something average, as a rule, with a bureaucratic orientation.

The C5 is one of the most revolutionary Audi cars in terms of design. This exterior is already almost 20 years old, but the word "retro" does not roll here at all. It is surprising that the management of the concern decided to test new styling solutions in the business class. The more status A8 and the "youth" A4 remained in its shadow for a long time.

In view of the almost complete disappearance of the standard C5 from the streets of St. Petersburg, it is not so easy to notice the external differences of the flagship version. At the front, for the RS-style, there is a radiator grille, tightened into a mesh-netting, other bumpers with enlarged air intakes in the same style and an elongated hood.

Behind - a double-barrel exhaust of a very large caliber and "duck". Add to that lowered ground clearance and 18-inch wheels with a classic nine-spoke pattern protruding from the flared arches for a classic portrait of a charged German sedan. A standard set, but it always works flawlessly.

To complete the picture, only one of the main RS fetishes is missing - aluminum mirrors. But the six RennSport (the decoding of the RS abbreviation, literally in German - "racing sport"), and without them, makes an unambiguously correct impression. The only regret is the three-volume body. Why? Because the canonical charged Audi is certainly the Avant station wagon, it just so happened. Our today's C5 became the first sedan of the line.

Inside

Kvadratish, prakish, gut - welcome to the world of old Audi without cockpit orientation of the interior, tablets on the center console and other MMIs. If you do not touch on the subjective issues of automotive fashion, the C5 salon is comfortable, ergonomic and lives in complete harmony with the external appearance. Finishing materials are from the best suppliers of soft polymers, and the fit of the panels of a 12-year-old car will be the envy of many two- and three-year-olds.

The interior of this particular RS6 is as black as night - only rare glimpses of metal illuminate the darkness of the cabin. The decorative panels are finished in piano lacquer instead of wood or carbon. The ceiling and door cards are sheathed in Alcantara. The top of perfectionism is the black door handles and tiptronic petals on the steering wheel. These are the performance features of the Black Line from Audi Exclusive.

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The complete set corresponds to the status of the model. The obligatory Recaro buckets are equipped with electric drives, there is a TV and other pleasures of the "premium" life. At the service of extreme lovers who want to experience supercars overload without being distracted from reading documents, there is a spacious rear sofa with heating. Audiophiles tired of the roar of the V8 can turn up and enjoy the original Bose music. Luxury and Sport - this is, perhaps, a more accurate decoding of the abbreviation RS.

In move

One glance at the tidy marked up to 310 km / h - and the relaxing haze, inspired by the rich decoration of the business sedan, vanished as if by hand. The twist of an old-fashioned flip key brings the 450-horsepower monster raised by quattro GmbH to life under the bonnet. The interior is immediately filled with a well-coordinated duet of a multi-liter engine and a Supersprint exhaust system. And only them! The soundproofing specialists took special care of the absence of other sounds. Therefore, there is no dull hum from the wheel arches, only the music of the cylinders.

I managed to feel who I was dealing with from the first meters, having received a kick from a lightning-fast reaction to gas without a hint of a turbo lag. The 4.2-liter V8 produces a maximum 580 Nm already at 2,000 rpm, without reducing the heat up to 5,600 rpm. The thrust is so powerful that one does not want to complain even about the hitch of the machine, which is not without difficulty digesting the "scrap" moment.

For those who cannot imagine a sports car without independent gear shifting, there is a manual mode with paddles on the steering wheel. The control, however, turns out to be imaginary - when the maximum speed is reached, the box will still switch to an increased one. This is how it is now, when the back of my head has once again checked the strength of the headrest - it’s the second turned on at a speed of under a hundred. I didn't measure it, but I willingly believe that this black carcass weighing 1840 kg can easily reach 100 km / h in less than 5 seconds. The brakes are appropriate - the front discs have a diameter of 365 mm, and the rear discs have a diameter of 335 mm. The Audi is agile and stable when cornering. To the envy of many sports cars, the RS6's steering wheel only makes two and a half turns from lock to lock. At the same time, the step of the sedan has not yet lost its comfortable habits. It is too early to kick the six out of business class for excessive zeal when transmitting traffic information to fifth points of passengers. The secret of an excellent balance of comfort and handling is hidden behind the abbreviation DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) - a system with shock absorbers that change stiffness on the go, depending on the driving mode.

And what about the famous Quattro, without which no real Audi, let alone an RS, is unthinkable? Here, permanent all-wheel drive is realized via a Torsen limited-slip differential. At the exit, we get one more coin in the piggy bank of the six's riding talents. Throw it into a skid or take a turn sideways - this all-weather predator doesn't care what is under the wheels. After purchasing the RS6, the weather forecast will most likely cease to interest you. But you will begin to be interested in the news of the oil and gas industry, because the beast consumes only 98th gasoline, and does it with great appetite. But if you've chosen Luxury and Sport, then you can afford it.

Purchase history

Hermann's Audi, a happy car owner, has historically been practically a family brand. My father was loyal to Ingoldstadt's products, and Herman himself already had a lot of ringed machines. The last one was the C5 station wagon with a 2.7 bi-turbo engine, which with age began to require too much investment. Having sold it, Herman decided not to change his favorite brand and very successfully saw a car on sale, the performance characteristics of which he knew by heart from childhood. A 2004 Audi RS6 with a range of 100,000 km was waiting for him at the showroom. The car bribed with good external and technical condition. It was also nice that it was completely absent. The Supersprint exhaust system installed by the previous owner for 45,00 rubles does not count. The only external drawback was the lack of native aluminum mirrors. The obviously inflated price of 960,000 rubles, of course, frightened off. Having reasoned that there would be no queue for such a product, Herman chose a wait and see attitude, periodically bothering managers about a discount. The siege, which lasted almost three months, ended with the surrender of the car dealership, and in August 2015, Herman nevertheless took possession of the German four-wheel drive turbo interceptor on favorable terms.

Repair

Due to the short ownership period, the list of repairs to this RS6 is extremely small. Herman carried out the oil change independently, together with his father, a professional mechanic. They now know that the difficulty of accessing the oil filter requires removing the intercooler to replace it.

The only unplanned visit to the service was the case when the car suddenly lost power. The reason was a branch pipe that flew off one of the turbines. Otherwise, unlike the 2.7 bi-turbo, the car does not cause any problems, and does not even differ in its oil appetite. Apparently, the previous owner was quite responsible. However, there is no need to relax - Herman understands that in the future there will be considerable costs even for scheduled maintenance. For example, a set of original brake pads, which are to be changed in the near future, will cost him almost 45,000 rubles. What do you want? Luxury and Sport, don't you forget?

Exploitation

Of course, the operation is purely sporty. Herman does not go to the track, but in traffic light races he won a lot of Subaru WRX STi and Ford Focus ST, which dared to compete with Audi, which is not loud about its power. After all, you shouldn’t have bought a 450-horsepower car otherwise, right? Expenses:

• regular maintenance with oil change (Liqui Moly) and filters - about 8,000 rubles;
• fuel consumption in the urban cycle - 22 l / 100 km;
• fuel consumption on the highway - 11 l / 100 km;
• combined fuel consumption - 15 l / 100 km;
• gasoline - AI-98

Plans

The global plan is to drive and enjoy, because every day the thrill of owning a dream car only intensifies. Aside from the high, then, of course, you need to return the native aluminum mirrors to their place, revise the suspension ... and change the steering position sensor. Such are the household little things.

Model history

The first generation of the Audi RS6 based on the six in the back of the C5 appeared in 2002, exactly after the planned restyling of the entire A6 family. The novelty became the third car of the RS-series in the range of the Ingolstadt brand and the first sedan in this line. Previous charged models were smaller, lighter and had an uncontested station wagon body.

In defiance of other charged Germans, the RS6 was equipped with a V8 4.2 bi-turbo with a capacity of 450 hp. with. and a torque of 560 Nm. Such a six, equipped with a non-alternative all-wheel drive and a five-speed automatic transmission, exchanged the first hundred in less than 5 seconds. The production of the model ended in 2004. The last examples of this generation were 999 station wagons in the RS6 Plus version, boosted to 476 hp. with. In total, about 7,000 copies of the model came off the assembly line of quattro GmbH.

Imagine a situation: the crossroads of a small provincial town. Two cars drive up to the traffic light: a station wagon with an exemplary family man driving and a sports sedan with a young asshole in the driver's seat. And now, there are only a few moments until the moment when the green light of the traffic light turns on, the young imagined with a grin turns to the family man and frightens the latter with the roar of a powerful motor.

Finally, there comes a moment of truth, both cars rush forward and suddenly, the station wagon quickly rushes forward and in a matter of seconds leaves behind the discouraged young driver. Utopia? No. It's just that this station wagon is nothing more than an Audi RS6 Avant with a 580 horsepower engine and sporty handling. At the same time, the car is very practical. So, the combination of incongruous - and this is the whole Audi RS6 Avant. But it should be noted that the RS6 Avant is a very high class car, comfortable, fast and at the same time roomy, but it costs, to put it mildly, not cheap.

With all this, the car's engine is equipped with a dual turbocharging, and the Audi RS6 Avant itself accelerates to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.6 seconds. You can imagine the feeling of a driver with such power under the seat, which literally strives to escape from under it. I put my foot on the gas and the Audi RS6 Avant leaped away like a huge but fast metal predator. However, more on that later. The torque is 650Nm thanks to the two turbines with which the engine of this car is equipped (each of these turbines is capable of generating a pressure of 0.7 bar). The RS6 is equipped with a six-speed Tiptronic gearbox. The Audi rs6 avant car can accommodate five people and has five doors. An explosive mixture, isn't it? In theory, a car with such serious performance should be on a race track or on the mirror asphalt of a night city somewhere on illegal street races. But the weight of the car is too much for real racing. No matter how hard the engineers and developers tried to reduce the weight to the maximum, all their efforts were brought to naught by the station wagon body. At about five meters in length, this car is really roomy and comfortable as a family car, which is great to go on a picnic with friends and take everything you need with you. And at this point, the question naturally arises: why does the RS6 Avant have so many purely racing advantages in its arsenal, such as TFCI technology, which was very successfully applied in the R8 race car? Well, but in such a car you can drive with friends and go out with the whole family for the weekend. Here is such a wagon 2 in 1 for the fan of the combination of speed / spaciousness.

The Audi RS6 Avant is certainly a fast car, but it is far from a racing car either. Race cars are usually built exactly the opposite: minimum weight, minimum passengers and maximum engine power. But the rs6 makers were clearly not looking for easy ways. Using their engineering talent to the fullest, these auto makers tried to lighten the RS6 Avant as much as possible (after all, the developers had to abandon the twelve-cylinder engine for the same reason), so that later it was loaded with all kinds of outdoor attributes and various picnic gadgets. The Audi RS6 Avant is a very powerful high-quality sports station wagon (so to speak), but it is not a pure racing car, but it is not a station wagon in the usual sense either. We can say that this is a cross between a sports car and a family car.

So, we sit in a sports chair, get comfortable, inspect the dashboard, start the car and listen to the sound of the engine, in which you can feel the real power. Well, and then emotions on the rise. We get under way, accelerate in a matter of seconds and become participants in the pursuit of adrenaline. At the same time, the car behaves quite confidently on the road, even in bad weather. Ceramic brakes and sports handling are also making themselves felt. It should be noted that the Audi RS6 Avant has a sports suspension, the level of stiffness of which can be adjusted. In general, the car is controlled quite easily. However, this car also has serious disadvantages, such as high fuel consumption.

Inside, the Audi RS6 Avant pleases with two racing seats, which are covered in Alcantara, a real sports steering wheel with a flat rim at the bottom and of course a large capacity: 565 liters and 1660 liters. with folded backs.

The wheel arches of the RS6 Avant are widened, due to which the massive wheels of the car give it a certain impressiveness. Otherwise, the appearance of the Avant is no different from any station wagon of this class.

It should be noted that this is a car, first of all, for an amateur, and not for a wide range of motorists. Due to its level and the original combination of speed and practicality, this car has won its audience of connoisseurs, but here we cannot talk about mass character. Of course, the Audi RS6 Avant is a high-end car, practical and powerful, but this combination is quite specific - hence the lack of widespread success with this model.

Specifications Audi RS6 Avant:

• Maximum speed, km / h - 250 (electronically limited)
• Acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h, s - 4.6
• Fuel consumption (city / highway / mixed), l - 20.4 / 10.3 / 14.0
• Engine characteristics:
  • Volume, cm 3 - 4991
  • Fuel type - AI-95 gasoline
  • Number of cylinders - 10
  • Arrangement of cylinders - V-shaped
  • Engine location - forward, longitudinal
  • Supercharging type - turbocharging
  • Number of valves per cylinder - 4
  • Compression ratio - 10.5
  • Bore and stroke, mm - 84.5 × 89.0
  • Maximum power, hp / kW at rpm - 580/426/6250 ~ 6700
• Transmission:
  • Transmission - automatic hydromechanical, 6 gears
  • Drive - full
• Dimensions (Length x Width x Height), mm - 4928 x 1889 x 1460
• Clearance, mm - 120
• Wheel size - 255/40 / R19
• Wheelbase, mm - 2846
• Trunk volume min / max, l - 565/1660
• Gas tank volume, l - 80
• Weight (Full / Curb), kg - 2655/2025
• Suspension (front and rear) - independent, spring
• Brakes (front and rear) - ventilated disc

Audi RS6 Avant price~ 4 745 thousand rubles.

It is difficult to imagine a family station wagon that can drive and punish many sports coupes or sedans. Such cars exist, they are mainly made by Audi. Today we will talk about the second generation Audi RS6 C6.

Avant, this is what the manufacturer calls its station wagon cars. In your head, perhaps the question has appeared - "Why make a station wagon sporty?" This is the brand's philosophy, aerodynamics are also better, but there are problems with other important aspects. This is also what many car enthusiasts want so that they have a fast yet comfortable car for the family.

The car was released in 2008 and was produced for only two years. Then a sedan was still available, produced only in the Avant body.

Appearance

The design of the car is not bad, there are very few differences from the civilian version. Here is just another non-aggressive body kit. The model does not scream that she is athletic. Installed simple halogen headlights, additionally installed xenon. The embossed hood, a huge radiator grill, the bumper has massive air intakes, cooling brakes of the Audi RS6 C6. Also, the bumper is equipped with headlight washers.

When viewed from the side, the only difference from the civilian version is the chrome-plated rear-view mirrors - a feature of the RS series. Here, the wheel arches are just as inflated, in the lower part there is the same stamping line. The car is equipped with 19 alloy wheels.

The stern has a stylish trunk lid that forms a small spoiler. Installed narrow optics with a beautiful interior design. The lower part received a large horizontal chrome insert. The massive bumper is highlighted by two chromed tailpipes located at the edges of the huge diffuser.

The station wagon differs at the rear, with the other larger headlights catching the most attention.

Dimensions of the station wagon Audi RS6 Avant:

• length - 4928 mm;
• width - 1889 mm;
• height - 1460 mm;
• wheelbase - 2846 mm;
• ground clearance - 120 mm.

The size of the sedan practically did not receive any differences, only the height was 4 mm less.

Decoration inside

The salon also did not receive any big differences from the civilian model. The only most noticeable thing is the seats. The sports seats received leather upholstery, impressive lateral support, electrically adjustable and heated seats. The seats are quite comfortable and are also suitable for sporty driving. The back row is a sofa that can accommodate three passengers. The upholstery is also leather. In general, there is enough free space.

The seat of the PC6 pilot is most interesting, because the car is sporty. A branded sports steering wheel is installed with a slope at the bottom. The presence of the multimedia control keys reminds that the car is still designed for normal everyday movement. The dashboard has large analog tachometer and speedometer gauges, along the edges are small fuel and oil pressure gauges. A quite informative small on-board computer was installed in the middle of the tidy.

The center console was not equipped with a sporty style. Its upper section has a medium-sized display for the Audi RS6 C6 multimedia system with integrated navigation. Below, under the air deflectors, are the keys of conventional systems of the type of alarm. After we are greeted by an intuitive dual-zone climate control unit with buttons and displays.

The interior has many seats, covered with leather, black and light leather are available to the buyer. There are also wooden inserts in the interior. The trunk is excellent, the sedan is 546 liters, the station wagon is 565 liters, plus you can fold the rear sofa, increasing the volume by 3 times.

The dividing tunnel is made almost entirely of carbon. It is equipped with a huge gearbox handbrake with chrome insert and leather upholstery. This area has an engine start button, multimedia control keys and an electronic parking brake. There is also a niche with cup holders and an armrest.

The salon looks expensive, it is comfortable, fully suitable for full-fledged everyday use. Great interior!

Specifications RS6 C6

Now it's worth talking about the most important thing - the engine. The model is equipped with only one power unit - a V10 with twin turbocharging. This 5-liter engine produces 580 horsepower available at 6250 rpm. Torque equal to 650 H * m is available at 1500 rpm. The main role is played by turbines, each generating a pressure of 0.7 bar.

This TFSI engine in the Audi RS6 Avant works in conjunction with an automatic 6-speed Tiptronic hydromechanical gearbox. Of course, this is the proprietary quattro all-wheel drive system, adored by Audi fans.

With regard to the dynamics, the situation is as follows - the car accelerates to a hundred in 4.6 seconds, the maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h. The sedan is 0.1 times faster, although it feels like the opposite.

You should immediately understand that such an engine loves gasoline, it needs 20 liters in the city. The manufacturer claims that the 95th will do, but it is better to use the 98th.

This is an excellent engine in terms of reliability, judging by the reviews for a similar segment. Also, the unit is well tuned. Installing Stage2 and removing the maximum speed limit helps to reach 300 km / h, the power reaches 700 horses.

The suspension is quite comfortable, there is a sport mode that makes the chassis stiff. The car brakes are also gorgeous, huge disc brakes with ventilation and perforation are installed. The calipers are painted in the corporate color of the series - red.

The cost of buying and maintaining Audi RS6

Of course, such a car cannot be cheap. Now it is out of production, so it can only be purchased on the secondary market. The previous owners sell it for an average of 1.8 million rubles, which is not much compared to the new generation.

The condition of the purchased sample depends entirely on the previous owner. The car will have to be serviced in any case, repairs are not cheap, spare parts are very expensive. Therefore, it is unnecessary to buy this car for the last money or without having a normal income - at least 50,000 rubles.

The Audi RS6 C6 is a great and inexpensive car compared to the current version. It is just perfect for a person who loves speed, but also appreciates comfort. The new generation is even better, but not everyone can afford it, why not think about its predecessor.

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