Groundbreaking performance: The new Audi RS 6 Avant
- Powerful twin-turbo V8: 4.0 TFSI with 412 kW (560 hp) and 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft)
- Reduced weight for greater efficiency and stronger performance
- 0 – 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 3.9 seconds, top speed 305 km/h (189.52 mph)
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The new Audi RS 6 Avant stands for groundbreaking performance. It is lighter and more efficient than the previous
model,
and performance has been improved once again. The sprint from 0 to 100
km/h (62.14 mph) takes just 3.9 seconds, and top speed is 305 km/h
(189.52 mph). The 4.0 TFSI develops 412 kW (560 hp), but is content with
an average fuel consumption of just 9.8 liters per 100 kilometers
(24.00 US mpg).
The new Audi RS 6 Avant is a high-performance sports
car for everyday use. Its character and uncompromisingly sporty tuning
is the work of quattro GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AUDI AG. The
company's RS models with their powerful engines form the
dynamic
spearhead of the model program. The abbreviation "RS" stands for the
most powerful version of a model series, for quattro permanent all-wheel
drive, for extreme handling, for an understated appearance and for full
everyday utility.
The 4.0 TFSI, which debuted last year, is a perfect
example of Audi's downsizing strategy in the high-performance category.
In the new Audi RS 6 Avant, the twin-turbo V8 delivers
confidence-inspiring power in every driving situation from its
displacement of 3,993 cc. Peak output of 412 kW (560 hp) is reached
between 5,700 and 6,700 rpm, with a constant 700 Nm (516.29 lb-ft) of
torque available between 1,750 and 5,500 rpm.
Pulling power develops quickly due in large part to
the two large twin-scroll turbochargers. They are mounted together with
the intercooler in the inside V of the cylinder banks. The exhaust side
of the cylinder heads is also on the inside, the intake side outside.
This concept allows for a compact design and short gas paths with
minimal flow losses.
The RS-specific engine management and unthrottled
intake system also contribute to the eight-cylinder engine's spontaneous
response. The 4.0 TFSI delivers a sporty, full-throated sound.
Switchable flaps in the exhaust system make the sound even fuller, if
desired. Audi also offers an optional sport exhaust system.
The powerful twin-turbo V8 accelerates the new Audi
RS 6 Avant from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in a best-in-segment 3.9
seconds. In the standard configuration, top speed is electronically
limited to 250 km/h (155.34 mph). This is increased to 280 km/h (173.98
mph) with the optional Dynamic package. With the Dynamic plus package,
Audi reigns in the engine only upon reaching 305 km/h (189.52 mph).
According to the European driving cycle, the high-performance Avant
consumes on average just 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.00 US mpg).
Among the factors contributing to this figure are the new, standard
start-stop system and innovative thermal management. Fuel consumption
has been reduced by roughly 40 percent compared to the previous model.
One pioneering
efficiency
technology in the new Audi RS 6 Avant is the cylinder on demand (COD)
system. At low to intermediate loads and engine speeds, it shuts down
the intake and exhaust valves of cylinders 2, 3, 5 and 8. The 4.0 TFSI
then runs as a four-cylinder engine until the driver accelerates more
strongly again. Efficiency in the active cylinders is increased because
the operating points are displaced toward higher loads.
The changeover from four and eight-cylinder operation
takes just a few hundredths of a second. About the only thing
noticeable to the driver is an indication in the instrument cluster. The
COD technology reduces ECE fuel consumption by roughly five percent.
Even greater savings of approximately 10 percent are possible when
driving at moderate
speeds.
Active engine bearings use out-of-phase counter-oscillations to
compensate for the vibrations that occur during four-cylinder operation.
The 4.0 TFSI is paired with an eight-speed tiptronic
featuring shortened shift times. The automatic transmission offers D and
S modes. Drivers who wish to shift for themselves can use the shift
paddles on the steering wheel or the selector lever, which sports a
unique RS design. The lower gears of the tiptronic are tightly spaced
for sporty performance, while a tall eighth gear reduces fuel
consumption.
At the heart of the quattro permanent all-wheel drive
system with torque vectoring is a self-locking center differential with
an elevated locking value. An oil cooler regulates its temperature. If
desired, the sport differential distributes the power steplessly between
the rear wheels to further increase agility and stability.
The new RS 6 Avant is the first RS model from Audi to
come standard with a specifically tuned air suspension. The dynamic
setup of the RS 6 adaptive air suspension lowers the body by 20
millimeters (0.79 in). The system combines the air suspension with
controlled damping and takes into account the road conditions, the
driving style and the mode chosen in the driving dynamics system Audi
drive select, with which the driver can influence the function of key
components in multiple steps.
Audi also offers the tauter sport suspension plus
with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as an alternative to the RS 6 adaptive
air suspension. This system uses steel springs and three-way adjustable
shock absorbers that are interconnected diagonally by means of oil lines
and a central valve for improved body roll stability. Another option is
dynamic steering, which features steplessly variable steering boost and
ratios. This system can also be integrated into Audi drive select and,
just like the standard electromechanical power steering, is tailored
specifically for the RS 6 Avant.
The brakes offer uncompromising performance. The four internally vented
discs
feature a weight-saving wave design with a wave-like outer contour. The
front discs measure 390 millimeters (15.35 in) in diameter and are
gripped by black, six-piston calipers. Customers can also opt for red
brake calipers. Also available as an option are carbon fiber-ceramic
brake discs measuring 420 millimeters (16.54 in) in diameter. Their
calipers are painted anthracite gray. The electronic stabilization
control (ESC) has a Sport mode and can also be deactivated entirely.
The new Audi RS 6 Avant comes standard with
high-gloss, 20-inch, forged wheels in a seven twin-spoke design.
Optional 21-inch cast wheels are available in three versions: high-gloss
silver, polished black and polished titanium-look.
The body plays a major role in the handling. It is
roughly 20 percent aluminum and includes numerous components made of
high-strength steel. The new Audi RS 6 Avant weighs roughly 100
kilograms (220.46 lb) lighter than its predecessor. The improved
power-to-weight ratio contributes to even better handling with improved
performance coupled with reduced fuel consumption.
Numerous RS-specific design details underscore the
distinctive appearance of the high-performance Avant. Most noticeable
are the matte aluminum applications on the body, the high-gloss black
protective grille at the front of the car, the bumpers, the fender, sill
flares and the large roof spoiler. At the rear of the car, the diffuser
and the two large, elliptical exhaust tailpipes make a bold statement.
Two optional appearance packages – Matte Aluminum or
Carbon – further customize the look and include such things as quattro
badges on the central front air inlet. With the Carbon appearance
package, the front splitter and the diffuser are even more boldly
shaped. The new Audi RS 6 Avant is available in nine exterior colors,
including the exclusive shade Daytona Gray matte. Additional options
from the Audi exclusive range offer numerous opportunities for
customization.
The sportily elegant cockpit of the new Audi RS 6
Avant is singularly tailored to the driver. The dial instruments feature
black faces, white dials and red needles. The key; the flat-bottomed,
three-spoke, multifunction steering wheel; the illuminated entry sills;
the tachometer and the displays for the MMI as well as the driver
information system (DIS) sport RS logos.
A new feature in the RS menu of the DIS is the shift
light. Green segments are illuminated as revs increase. The bar turns
red and begins to blink when revs approach the red line. Displays for
the gear selected, boost pressure, oil temperature and a digital
speedometer round out the RS 6-specific driver information system.
The footrest, pedals and switches in the MMI
navigation plus terminal shine in an aluminum-look finish. The
decorative bezel surrounding the retractable monitor sports a piano
finish; the interior door openers feature a delicate double-bar design –
a classic RS feature. Carbon inlays are standard; six additional
materials are available as options. A black headlining is standard; Moon
Silver or black Alcantara are optional.
RS sport seats with pronounced side bolsters,
integrated head restraints and RS 6 logos are standard. They are covered
in a combination of black Alcantara and leather, and the center
sections feature diamond quilting. The seats can also be covered in
high-grade, honeycomb-quilted Valcona leather in either black or Moon
Silver. Audi offers optional power-adjustable deluxe seats with memory
function.
The Audi RS 6 Avant comes standard with two sportily
molded rear seats. A three-person bench seat is available as an option.
The luggage compartment holds up to 1,680 liters (59.33 cu ft).
The new Audi RS 6 Avant comes with a generous list of
standard equipment, including xenon plus headlights, LED rear lights, a
tire-pressure control system, illuminated entry sills and the custom
driver-information system. Also on board are the parking system plus,
cruise control, three-zone automatic air conditioning, MMI navigation
plus with MMI touch and the 10-speaker Audi sound system.
Options include LED headlights with a unique design,
ceramic brakes front and rear, the sport differential on the rear axle
and the sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC). The
Dynamic package, Dynamic package plus, Comfort package and practically
every high-end option available in the
model series
are also available for the RS 6 Avant. These include the head-up
display and the high-performance driver assistance systems as well as
the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 15 speakers and 1,200
watts of total power. The Bluetooth online car phone – the perfect
complement to the MMI navigation plus – delivers web-based Audi connect
services to the car.