Audi RS6: photos, specifications, history

Most succinctly and accurately describe the Audi RS6 can be as a sports car hiding in the shoes of the versatile business class. The first generation model was released in 2002, and at the moment, the manufacturer offers to motorists is the third generation RS6.

Universal Audi RS6 - the third model in the family of RS, released after RS2 and RS4, which was demonstrated in the global automotive community in 1994 and 2000 respectively. The first two generations of the car was produced in two body styles - wagon and sedan, but by the third manufacturer has decided to leave only the wagon.

First generation

The capacity of the plant, owned by Quattro GmbH, in 2002 started the Assembly of the car Audi RS6. Created a new model based on the Audi A6 and was produced only in bodies wagon and sedan. Going RS6 for two years - until 2004 - and then production ceased until the time of the facelift models and the release of the second generation in 2008.

Second generation

Restyled version of the Audi RS6 was demonstrated to the public in 2007 at the motor show in Frankfurt. As a basis for creating new models made Audi A6. The second generation also, like the first, was produced in two body styles - wagon and sedan - for two years. Before 2010 rolled off the line about 6.5 thousand copies.

The Second generation got a more aggressive appearance and a few changes, thanks to which the new model was distinguished on the background of the civil version of the A6 and the first generation. Raised the hood body smoothly into the led optics. Almost the entire front part of the body busy grille with chrome finish, on which is fixed a label RS6 and Audi company logo. Just below is a large bumper with air intakes, the shape of which allows to direct the flow of air in first place on the brakes.

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Third generation

In 2013, Audi released the third generation of the RS6, and a year later, in 2014, it has undergone restyling. For the past three years, the car is available in an unchanged design. The Audi RS6 Avant - the only one in which this model is going.

A New car can be purchased from authorized dealers in 7.6 million.

Since this model is the flagship in the entire range RS, it is decorated with original grille black color, which is not only the logo of the brand Audi, but two inscriptions - quattro and the RS6. The front bumper is made in aggressive style with larger air intakes. Rear bumper, integrated exhaust pipes and diffuser.

Interior

Photo Audi RS6 convey ergonomics, elegance and the style of internal decoration of car. The black dashboard look very nice red hands and white dials. Multifunction leather steering wheel adorned with the emblem of the series RS. A similar label is on the information system display, tachometer, MMI system, the panels on the door sills and some other interior parts.

Luggage compartment

Luggage capacity the Audi RS6 is 565 liters. This can be increased to 1,680 liters by the addition of the rear row of seats.

Basic

The Version with minimum configuration includes the following options:

• System MMI Navigation plus with touch screen;
• BOSE sound system;
• Four-zone climate control.

For a surcharge, the dealers offer the night vision system, adaptive cruise control, tinted glass, projection system information onto the windshield, sunroof, monitoring system blind spots, monitor the route, preventing collisions, ventilated and heated front seats, 21-inch wheels and some other options.

Specifications

Audi RS6 after restyling got two versions of the power unit: four-liter eight-cylinder TFSI engine capacity of 560 horsepower and the same engine with a power of 605 horsepower. Both versions are equipped with eight-speed automatic Tiptronic transmission.

A Bunch of engine and automatic transmission allow to disperse the car to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. Top speed basic configuration Audi RS6 is 250 km/h and is electronically limited. However, the limit can be pushed up to 280 km/h or 305 km/h depending on the selected version of the car. Fuel consumption per 100 km in mixed mode is 9-10 liters.

The Eight-speed Tiptronic automatic, which is equipped with RS6 was programmed specifically to work with a powerful engine. The transfer switch quickly and smoothly. Heated transmission is carried out by cooling the power unit, thereby warming the transmission is greatly accelerated, which ensures its effective operation.

The Torque is distributed all-wheel drive Quattro system in a ratio of 40/60 to the rear and the front axle respectively. If necessary, the owner of the Audi RS6 can redistribute torque between the axles. The sport differential isadditional option and improves the reliability of the passage of sharp turns at high speed.

Audi RS6 Front suspension - five-link independent design that allows the processing of longitudinal and transverse forces separately. The rear suspension is made using trapezoidal aluminum rods.

Basic Audi RS6 is equipped with air suspension, tuned for dynamic riding style that has reduced ground clearance by 20 millimeters. The stiffness of the shock absorbers installed are affected by the selected mode of Audi Drive Select, type of road surface and driving style.

The alternative is a hard sport suspension, Audi Sport suspension plus. It is also equipped with a DRC system, steel springs and shock absorbers with three-level adjustment. The shock absorbers are connected to each other by means of oil lines with the Central valve.

The Audi Drive Select System can according to the customer equipped with dynamic steering, which varies the gear ratio and the degree of amplification. Modes of the major components and systems of the car Audi RS6 - steering, the sport differential, power unit, transmission and control of exhaust sound are selected in the Audi Drive Select system.

In the system Audi Drive Select are basic pre-programmed modes, Auto, Comfort and Dynamic. When self-change settings mode is automatically selected Individual. To select a specific mode of Audi Drive Select it is possible from the steering wheel by means of a special key. Integrated into the RS6 stabilization system equipped with a sport mode. However, if desired by the driver can be completely disabled.

Brake system Audi RS6 third generation is represented internally ventilated brake discs that weigh less than the traditional three pounds. Diameter brake discs are fitted at the front of the brake mechanisms is 390 millimeters. In some configurations, among other features, the Audi RS6 available in ceramic brake discs reinforced with carbon fiber. The total mass of the vehicle after the installation of such elements is reduced by 10 pounds.

Cost

Used car Audi RS6 the third generation can be purchased on the secondary market for 3.8 million rubles at least. The restyled version will cost 7.5 million rubles.