We love fast estates here at paultan.org. So when the makers of the pioneering RS 2 Avant of the 1990s kick out a new one, naturally we sit up and take notice. You would, too.
Audi has released details and pictures of its third-gen RS 6 Avant, which can hit 100 km/h from rest in a blistering 3.9 seconds thanks to 560 PS and 700 Nm of torque from its twin-turbo 4.0 litre TFSI V8, which replaces the twin-turbo 5.0 litre V10 in the outgoing model (579 PS, 650 Nm, 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds). It’s also around 100 kg lighter due to a body that’s 20% aluminium.
Transmission is an eight-speed Tiptronic with Sport and Manual modes, while the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system features torque vectoring and involves a self-locking centre differential with an elevated locking value. A sport differential is also active on the rear axle to distribute power steplessly between the rear wheels.
In standard form, the load lugger hits the electronic buffers at 250 km/h, but those with a need for speed can specify the Dynamic or Dynamic Plus package, which brings the top speed up to 280 and 300 km/h respectively. It’s got space to match the pace, too – the luggage compartment holds up to 1,680 litres with the standard split rear seat folded.
The switch from V10 to V8 results in a claimed combined fuel consumption figure of about 9.8 litres per 100 km – an improvement of about 40%. The engine features two twin-scroll turbos, a start-stop system and a cylinder on demand (COD) system, which disables four of the eight cylinders at low to intermediate loads and engine speeds.
Switchable flaps in the exhaust system provide a sonorous soundtrack at the touch of a button, with greater amplification possible through a sports exhaust system, available as an option.
In a first for an Audi RS car, the RS 6 Avant features adaptive air suspension that lowers the body by 20 mm and incorporates controlled damping that takes into account road conditions, driving style and the drive mode selected on Audi drive select.
Buyers can also specify sports suspension with Dynamic Ride Control – a more conventional setup that involves steel springs and three-way adjustable shock absorbers. Dynamic steering is another option – this allows stepless adjustment of steering ratio and boost. This system can also be integrated into Audi drive select and, like the standard electromechanical power steering, is tailored specifically for the car.
Providing some serious stopping power are 390 mm diameter internally vented front discs, gripped by six-piston callipers which can be had in black or red. 420 mm diameter carbon fibre-ceramic discs, painted anthracite grey, are an option.
Standard for the UK are 20-inch forged wheels in a seven twin-spoke design, while 21-inch cast wheels finished in high-gloss silver, polished black or polished titanium-look are extra-cost options.
The interior has a range of customisation options – the headlining and RS sports seats can be had in different colours and trims, while the Driver Information System’s RS menu has a new feature: a shift light.
As the revs pile up, green segments light up, and the bar turns red and blinks as the redline is approached. There are also displays for the gear selected, boost pressure, oil temperature and a digital speedometer.
The list of standard kit is impressive. There are xenon plus headlights, LED rear lights, a tyre-pressure monitoring system, quad-zone automatic air-con, MMI navigation with touch, a BOSE sound system, DAB radio, Audi Music Interface and illuminated entry sills, to name a few.
In addition to the optional extras already mentioned, there are all-LED headlights, HUD, a 1,200 watt Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 15 speakers, Audi connect and practically every other high-end option available in the range.
The Audi RS 6 Avant will be priced at around £77k (RM377k) OTR when it becomes available early next year.
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damn fast. but exterior is so so only
I think you like Toyota Camry more than this car.
wwonder why I’m so upset when seeing the RM377K?
It is because either you don’t like the brand or overpriced.
wonder why I’m so upset when seeing the RM377K?
speedster with luggage space… really can cucuk all the supercars at hiway…
RM337k only? Hoo-ray! (before all those ++ charges & things & rubbish)
Hm, RM370k .
Perhaps RM 1 mil at least when it reach here.
no la, mayb RM750k plus to 800K.because M5 4.4 is 898k. so 4.0 would
no la, mayb RM750k plus to 800K.because M5 4.4 is 898k. so 4.0 would be cheaper.
Agree. Kastum…… masuk $$$$$$$$$$ then RM1.5M hahahaa
700Nm !!!!! Now that’s torque
Now the whole family can join the horror of 0-100 kph in 3.9 sec!!!!, that’s faster than most 911 and early model Gallardo and F430……. Plus the family dog can join the screaming orchestra
will destroy all wannabe M and AMG car on the road
Yes ,but can it destroy real M cars in a twisty roads and future AMG on straight road? ,considering the reports of a carbon body E AMG has 4wd and V8 biturbo, doing 0-100 kph in 3.4 sec, 458 acceleration .
If u think M cars are just abt straight line acceleration, then you don’t really understand what a BMW is all about.
The M cars are more about accuracy, handling, and cornering prowess. This RS6 might be faster than an E92 M3 in a twisty track. So what?
I bet the M3 driver will have more fun doing it.
Road roller coaster….now a family can enjoy the ride together….and *** together also…..
Sweet monster!!! the engine just got better each time but im not a fan of wagon. good to have it in sedan hehehe
beautiful!
Wish theres more estates in Malaysia. Too bad malaysians dont like.
They like but 95% of their wallet don’t like and BN don’t like you to own luxury car
i also like estate body.. especially now they all look sporty and menacing compared to estates of old
Gorjius luking kar…
most of us can only dream about it.
Classic yet modern, gentleman look yet sporty behaviour.
4litre car, V8, RM377 x 3 = 1m +++
I need to work for another 50 years to own this car.
Any middle range employee out there currently driving 500k vehicle ? What should I do to chase my dream ? Jual bontot ? : (
this option, that’s optional, everything are an option. $$$
If its RM377k, i will get one immediately once it is launched. Now a recond RS6 priced 450k+ and this new RS6 only 377k thats pretty worth!! and a replacement of 4.0Liter let us pay less for horrible road tax! Good news to me! Thanks paultan.org!!
RM377k is before the tax and all those shits….
one full second slower than gtr…..where’s the pony gone to?
dude is an estate what do you expect
GT-R? You’re talking about this one? Where are the 850 ponies of this tuned GT-R go? ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv6oviSD5KA
GTR eat lala if race with tis..
Lala HP and torque is not evthg. When the power comes this close between tis two, every small little detail matters and most importantly who is behind the wheels.
GTR is a great car. But have you driven an audi?.
I wont speculate as i hv not driven a gtr.
But to me tis car is handsomer then a gtr inside out. Suitable for play and work.
FINALLYY!!!!! MY DREAM COME TRUE!!!!
Awesome….
Wolf in sheep clothing…..
Smash the throttle to the floor…the torque smash you to the seat….
very powerful. but its really just a so-so car to drive, the last RS6
So so then buy Bentley. case settle.