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Audi power Avant-age
The Audi RS6 takes the fight to BMW and Mercedes AMG with a mighty twin-turbo V10.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 4.6

Urban mpg: 13.8
Extra urban mpg: 27.4
Combined mpg: 20.2
CO2 (g/km): 331


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4928
Height (mm): 1460
Width (mm): 1889
Wheelbase (mm): 2846
Front track (mm): 1614
Rear track (mm): 1637
Cargo volume (litres): 565
Gross weight (kg): 2655
Kerb weight (kg): 2025
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 80


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Twin-turbocharged V10 (90-degree V) petrol engine mounted longitudinally in front.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4991
Compression ratio: 10.50:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.50 x 89.00
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts per cylinder head, roller cam followers with hydraulic valve-play compensation, continuous camshaft adjustment for the intake and exhaust valves, maintenance-free timing assembly via chain. Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 572 at 6250 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 479 at 1500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed Tiptronic with paddle shift and three modes of operation. Quattro four-wheel drive with dynamic torque distribution. Normally 40:60, front:rear split. Self-locking centre differential. Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch.

Gear ratios:
1st: 4.171:1
2nd: 2.340:1
3rd: 1.521:1
4th: 1.143:1
5th: 0.867:1
6th: 0.691:1
Reverse: 3.403:1
Final drive ratio: 3.317


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Independent four-link front suspension with virtual steering axis, anti-roll bar, spring/damper unit.

Rear: Independent-wheel, trapezoidal-link rear suspension, anti-roll bar.

Steering: Rack-and-pinion steering with speed-dependent power assistance (servotronic).

Turning circle diameter (m): 12.50

Brakes: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, anti-lock brake system ABS, brakeservo, electronic brake-force distribution EBD and ESP. ASR traction control. Electronic Differential Lock. Ventilated brake discs at front and rear, front: six-piston high-pe

Wheels: 20-inch alloys standard in UK market.








 

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