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Variants
RS6
RS6 Performance
Manual
Tiptronic

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
15.0 L / 15.9 qt
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
8.7 L / 9.2 qt
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
490 kg / 1080 lbs
630 kg / 1389 lbs
540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever
Multi-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size
255/40 R18
255/40 R17
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
11.9 m / 39.0 ft
11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height
1390 mm / 54.7 in
1461 mm / 57.5 in
1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length
4852 mm / 191.0 in
4979 mm / 196.0 in
4833 mm / 190.3 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1662.0 mm / 65.4 in
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1663.0 mm / 65.5 in
1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Weight
1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
8J x 17
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2915 mm / 114.8 in
2759 mm / 108.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
350 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
0.352
0.34
Fuel Economy
14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 21.8 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
BCY
ANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
9.3:1
11.0:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6400 rpm
340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5600 rpm
420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
8-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2006
1999 ~ 2005

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
85%
71%
Pros
  • Exceptional mix of elegance and sportiness
  • Wonderful bi-turbo V8 engine
  • The original super wagon
  • Gorgeous exterior design
  • Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Unreliable auto gearbox
  • Some long-term engine reliability concerns
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox

Price

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