Audi RS6 Spy Video

Fitted with a twin-turbo V10 engine that churns out 580hp and 650Nm of torque, it’s got more than enough grunt to keep up with all but the fastest of supercars. The RS6 also comes with their permanent quattro four-wheel drive and sports suspension with dynamic ride control. Despite its performance overtones, Audi claims the car is also very comfortable on long journeys.

The ten-cylinder V-configuration engine in the RS 6 is based on the V10 powerplants of the Audi S6 and Audi S8 and gets dry sump lubrication to retain power delivery even with constant sideways acceleration of 1.2g. Thanks to the twin-turbos, power delivery is also very even. Peak torque of 650Nm is available across the entire range from 1,500 to 6,250rpm while maximum output is available between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm.

Despite its extraordinary power figures, the car is relatively heavy at 2025kg and this blunts performance to some degree. Still, it’s hard to complain about a wagon that will hit 100km/h in just 4.6s and double that speed in 14.9s. The car comes fitted with a 6-speed tiptronic gearbox and has a rear-biased centre differential that sends 40% of power to the front wheels and 60% to the back.

Audi offers carbon-ceramic brakes for the RS6 with 19in wheels as standard, however if you upgrade to the 20in wheel package you get larger diameter brakes sized at 420mm at the front and 356mm at the rear.

As with any Audi, you’d expect the interior to be top-notch and the mix of carbon fibre, leather, and Alcantara add to its sporty appeal. Best of all, these Avant models have a carrying capacity of 1,660L, which means the RS6 is a bit like having your cake and eating it too.

Source: Motorauthority

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