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Audi | Cars

Variants

RS6

RS6 Performance

1.8

1.8 AT

1.8T 150PS

1.8T 150PS AT

1.8T 150PS quattro

1.8T 180PS

1.8T 180PS quattro

1.9 TDI 110PS

1.9 TDI 110PS AT

2.4 136PS

2.4 165PS

2.4 165PS AT

2.4 165PS quattro

2.4 165PS quattro AT

2.5 TDI 150PS

2.5 TDI 150PS AT

2.5 TDI 150PS quattro

2.5 TDI 150PS quattro AT

2.5 TDI 180PS AT

2.5 TDI 180PS quattro

2.5 TDI 180PS quattro AT

2.7T AT

2.7T quattro

2.7T quattro AT

2.8

2.8 AT

2.8 quattro

2.8 quattro AT

4.2 quattro AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity

565 L / 20.0 cu-ft ~ 1680 L / 59.3 cu-ft

455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft

Coolant Capacity

12.0 L / 12.7 qt

15.0 L / 15.9 qt

Engine Oil Capacity

8.3 L / 8.8 qt

8.7 L / 9.2 qt

Fuel Capacity

75.0 L / 19.8 gal

Passengers

Payload

630 kg / 1389 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front

Ventilated discs

Brakes | Rear

Ventilated discs

Power Steering

Electric Steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension | Front

Multi-link

Suspension | Rear

Independent on trapezoidal lever

Multi-link, on trapezoidal lever

Semi-independent, coil spring

Tire Size

255/40 R19

Turning Circle

11.9 m / 39.0 ft

11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

Body Style

5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height

1446 mm / 56.9 in

1461 mm / 57.5 in

Size | Length

4934 mm / 194.3 in

4979 mm / 196.0 in

Size | Width

1874 mm / 73.8 in | 2086 mm / 82.1 in (mirror unfolded)

Track Width | Front

1627.0 mm / 64.1 in

1662.0 mm / 65.4 in

Track Width | Rear

1618.0 mm / 63.7 in

1663.0 mm / 65.5 in

Weight

1950.0 kg / 4299.0 lbs

Wheel Size

8.5J x 19

Wheelbase

2916 mm / 114.8 in

2915 mm / 114.8 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h

4.7 sec

Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph

4.5 sec

CO2 Emission

226 g/km

Coefficient Of Drag

0.31

0.352

Fuel Economy

9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.4 L/100km / 17.6 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)

Top Speed

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)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout

Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive

Emission Standard

Euro 5

Euro 4

Engine

CEUC

Engine | Bore

84.5 mm / 3.3 in

Engine | Compression Ratio

10.1:1

9.3:1

Engine | Displacement

4.0 L / 243.7 cu-in / 3993.0 cc

Engine | Power

420.0 hp / 313.2 kW @ 5500-6400 rpm

Engine | Specific Output

105.2 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in

Engine | Stroke

89.0 mm / 3.5 in

Engine | Torque

550 Nm / 405.7 lb-ft @ 1400-5200 rpm

Engine | Type

Turbocharged direct-injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder

Transmission | Gears

7-speed

8-speed

Transmission | Type

Automatic S tronic

Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability

2012 ~ 2014

Reviews

Neofiliac score

78%

85%

68%

Pros

Superb multi-link suspensions all around
Powerful and torquey 4.0L V8TT engine
Fast 7-speed DCT transmission
Good towing capacity

Gorgeous exterior design
Awe-inspiring 605hp of power and 700Nm of torque
Multi-link suspensions all-around

Reliable range of NA engines, including 4.2L V8
Simple, tactile controls

Cons

Some long-term engine reliability concerns

Generic styling
Semi-independent rear suspensions
Unreliable ZF 5HP automatic transmission

Price

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