Audi: A6, S6, RS6 News
03-23-2004, 08:09 PM
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the steering wheel is FUGLY!
03-30-2004, 03:25 PM
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Nice... VERY nice. Since the went the evolutionary route, it's nice to see they made a clear sepeartation from the previous gen while keep that classy, clean look. VERY nice... 
04-02-2004, 09:22 PM
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Audi RS6 **Final edition**
Final flourish for Audi's RS6 - - Source: Autocar
Audi is preparing one final flourish for its rabid RS6 before the new A6 arrives later this year.
The final-edition model will add to what was already the world’s fastest estate car with a series of engine, interior and styling tweaks.
Although no formal name exists for the car, Ingolstadt insiders refer to it as an ‘RS6+’. Its twin-turbo 4.2-litre V8 has been massaged to raise power from 450 to 480bhp, pushing the top speed up to an electronically limited 175mph.
The V8’s torque output remains at 413lb ft, so only a tenth of a second is shaved from the 0-62mph time, down to just 4.6sec – surely the quickest way yet devised to transport up to 1590 litres of furniture.
Marking out the new RS6+ is a ‘titan’ satin finish for the alloys and dechromed exterior trim.
But the changes are more than just visual. A sports exhaust is fitted and the chassis is lowered by 10mm. Combined with firmer damper settings, the chassis mods are designed to sharpen the RS6’s handling, which has always been the car’s weakest point.
Helping to rein in all the extra power is an uprated braking system with new cross-drilled discs.
The all-new A6 range goes on sale on 12 June and the RS6+ will be built before then. However, there will only be a 15-week production window, meaning that this will be a true limited-edition special.
No prices have been fixed yet, but sources suggest a modest rise over the current car, which sells for £57,775 (saloon) and £58,875 (Avant estate).
The UK has been the world’s biggest market for the existing RS6 with 830 sold here since its launch in 2002.
Audi is preparing one final flourish for its rabid RS6 before the new A6 arrives later this year.
The final-edition model will add to what was already the world’s fastest estate car with a series of engine, interior and styling tweaks.
Although no formal name exists for the car, Ingolstadt insiders refer to it as an ‘RS6+’. Its twin-turbo 4.2-litre V8 has been massaged to raise power from 450 to 480bhp, pushing the top speed up to an electronically limited 175mph.
The V8’s torque output remains at 413lb ft, so only a tenth of a second is shaved from the 0-62mph time, down to just 4.6sec – surely the quickest way yet devised to transport up to 1590 litres of furniture.
Marking out the new RS6+ is a ‘titan’ satin finish for the alloys and dechromed exterior trim.
But the changes are more than just visual. A sports exhaust is fitted and the chassis is lowered by 10mm. Combined with firmer damper settings, the chassis mods are designed to sharpen the RS6’s handling, which has always been the car’s weakest point.
Helping to rein in all the extra power is an uprated braking system with new cross-drilled discs.
The all-new A6 range goes on sale on 12 June and the RS6+ will be built before then. However, there will only be a 15-week production window, meaning that this will be a true limited-edition special.
No prices have been fixed yet, but sources suggest a modest rise over the current car, which sells for £57,775 (saloon) and £58,875 (Avant estate).
The UK has been the world’s biggest market for the existing RS6 with 830 sold here since its launch in 2002.
04-03-2004, 10:53 AM
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Great performance, but overall too similar to a regular A6 to me. It came out too late in the car's life to really make it a must-have. I'd personally rather have an E55 and possibly an S-Type R or CTS-V and save some $$.
04-06-2004, 11:52 AM
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Originally posted by Bobbydoedoe
naw, just saying that its limited prodcution, so u won't see this everywhere
naw, just saying that its limited prodcution, so u won't see this everywhere
04-06-2004, 12:00 PM
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why does the "normal" RS6 look better....... 
04-06-2004, 05:23 PM
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well I guess it looks about the same as the "old" RS6........ for some reason I thought the old one had wider fender flares....
here's a friend's modded RS6, I think he has recently sold it..... it has 20"s... suspension, exhaust, and a chip. It makes some 580hp.
here's a friend's modded RS6, I think he has recently sold it..... it has 20"s... suspension, exhaust, and a chip. It makes some 580hp.
04-08-2004, 02:59 PM
#148
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Originally posted by Zapata
srika,
hot car
awesome cruiser.....
srika,
hot car
awesome cruiser.....
maybe someday :d
04-08-2004, 03:00 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
was that the owner of GRD's rs6? I forget hisname...
was that the owner of GRD's rs6? I forget hisname...
05-18-2004, 03:08 PM
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Ooo...I like! 
