The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range, produced by the high-performance subsidiary company Audi Sport GmbH , for its parent company Audi AG , a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group , from 2002 onwards.
84-561: The first and second versions of the RS 6 were offered in both Avant and saloon forms. The third and fourth generations are only offered as an Avant. The " RS " initials are taken from the German : RennSport – literally translated as "racing sport", and is Audi's ultimate 'top-tier' high-performance trim level, positioned a noticeable step above the " S " model specification level of Audi's regular model range line-up. Like all Audi "RS" models ,
168-469: A Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 engine control unit , which controls all functions of the engine operation; including fuel delivery, ignition system, valve timing, emissions control systems, and torque reduction control—the latter operating in conjunction with the Bosch ESP ;5.7 Electronic Stability Programme , as part of the "Anti Slip Regulation" (ASR) traction control system . The engine
252-468: A dry sump lubrication system. This engine is related to the naturally-aspirated V10 found in the Audi R8, S6 and S8, but the RS 6's engine has around 400 unique parts. The engine has four valves per cylinder, with chain-driven double overhead camshafts , and variable valve timing for both inlet and exhaust camshafts. Charged intake air is cooled by two side-mounted intercoolers (SMIC)s. The engine
336-693: A 2009 model, received similar front and rear-end LED lighting styling to that pioneered on the RS 6. Luggage capacity, measured according to the VDA 'block method' in the Avant ranges from 565 litres (19.95 cu ft), to 1,660 litres (58.62 cu ft). The engine (parts code: 07L, identification code: BUH ) of the RS6 was what Audi claimed to be the first all-aluminium alloy even firing 5.0-litre (4,991 cc (304.6 cu in )) 90° V10 twin-turbocharged ("biturbo"), Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI), with
420-628: A 3,500 square metres (37,670 sq ft ) site at Neckarsulm , near Stuttgart , in the German State of Baden-Württemberg . Development and manufacturing factories are based within a larger 10,700 square metres (115,170 sq ft) site of the now defunct German automotive maker NSU Motorenwerke AG . Its core products include the Audi RS4 , the Audi RS5 , the Audi RS6 and
504-450: A 30% stiffer spring rate, and 40% increased compression damping. The RS6 also served as the debut model for Audi's "Dynamic Ride Control" (DRC) system. The DRC system is mainly mechanical, and uses a pump to provide additional pressure to individual dampers (shock absorbers) during cornering, acceleration or braking; to counteract rolling and pitching. The system can adjust the stiffness at each individual damper constantly; to maintain both
588-476: A comfortable ride and a high grip. In this version, it has a three-way level control, selectable from the Multi Media Interface controls. The steering system includes rack and pinion speed-dependent " servotronic " power steering , with a ratio of 12.5, and a turning circle of 12.2 metres. The standard brakes on the RS 6 are cross-drilled, radially vented, and floating iron discs. At
672-464: A comfortable ride on straight roads, and a high level of poise and grip when cornering hard, accelerating, or braking. The DRC's main advantage is that it operates without the need for complicated electronics, as required in similar systems from Mercedes-Benz and other competitors. Its main drawback is that the DRC dampers have been known to fail (leaking fluid from the cross-linked circuits), which can affect
756-539: A factory option to de-restrict the top speed to 274 km/h (170.3 mph). In standard form, CO 2 emissions are rated at 333 g/km. The saloon reaches 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.5 seconds. The C6 RS 6 Avant was launched in April 2008, and the four-door saloon/sedan was available from August 2008. Constructed from steel in a monocoque (unibody) design, the RS 6 uses lightweight aluminium for its front wings (fenders) and bonnet (hood). Visually,
840-772: A factory-backed Cadillac CTS-V but was still victorious. Champion Audi Racing decided to pull the RS 6 from the series, citing unfair rules and regulations that targeted the dominant Audis. The second-generation RS 6, later called the Audi RS 6 5.0 TFSI quattro ( Typ 4F ) was based on the Volkswagen Group C6 automobile platform and was launched in September 2007 at the Frankfurt Motor Show . With factory production starting in December 2007, it
924-601: A full emergency brake whilst the car is in motion, by applying maximum braking effort to all four wheels, resulting in activating the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Optional "Audi ceramic" Carbon fibre-reinforced Silicon Carbide (C/SiC) composite front brakes are available, only with 20-inch wheels, which use 420 mm (16.54 in) diameter by 40 mm (1.575 in) thick drilled, vented, and floating SGL Carbon composite discs, with grey painted eight-piston fixed Alcon monobloc alloy calipers with
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#17327801057171008-460: A high-gloss black paint, with the fronts incorporating the Audi "RS" logo. Both front and rear discs are held in by metal pins to the lightweight disc hub, and allow 1.0 mm (0.039 in) of lateral thermal expansion from the hub centre. Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme , with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA)
1092-520: A lock-up function in all forward gears and is able to completely disconnect when the vehicle is stationary, thus saving fuel. Like all Audi "RS" models , the RS 6 is fitted with Audi's 'trademark' Quattro permanent four-wheel drive as standard. This version of the RS 6 uses the latest asymmetric dynamic 40:60 front-to-rear default torque distribution from the Torsen T-3 'automatic torque biasing' (ATB) centre differential . This latest incarnation of
1176-483: A motive power output of 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) (measured according to Directive 80/1269/EEC ) at 4,000 rpm , and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1,750–3,000 rpm. This allows it to accelerate from 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) in 5.5 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph). quattro GmbH has developed this new engine using existing technology from Audi's Le Mans endurance racing program –
1260-400: A no-cost option of "Sports Suspension Plus", which lowered the standard sports suspension by a further 10 millimetres (0.39 in) over the standard RS 6. A revised steering rack, with a reduced ratio of 14.3 for firmer steering feel was included, and resulted in a turning circle of 11.7 metres (38.4 ft). The brakes now included cross-drilled discs. The wheels were only available in
1344-556: A subsidiary of the greater Volkswagen Group . Founded in October 1983 as quattro GmbH, it primarily specializes in producing high-performance Audi cars and components, along with purchaser specified customizations . The company's former name was a homage to Audi's original four-wheel drive rally -inspired road car—the Audi Quattro . In 2016, the company was renamed Audi Sport GmbH. The division's operations are located in
1428-531: A time at its sole plant at Neckarsulm. Chronologically, the first quattro GmbH model produced was the Audi RS2 Avant , a joint venture between Porsche and quattro GmbH, from 1994–1996 (and actually built at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant). After this initial joint venture, all subsequent cars have been solely (with the exception of the Audi TT RS ) produced at Neckarsulm by quattro GmbH. The second car
1512-596: A wide selection of wooden trims, sourced from around the world, along with colour-coordinated piping on the edges of tailored floor carpet mats. A range of in-car office equipment is also available. quattro GmbH first offered this service at the 1995 Frankfurt International Motor Show . From 1985, quattro GmbH has developed a range of Audi lifestyle products, known as Audi Accessories . These include mountain bikes and personal leather goods, such as briefcases , handbags, purses and wallets . quattro GmbH has historically only been able to produce one specific model at
1596-595: Is achieved through metrology technology applied to all of the steps in powertrain manufacturing processes. In automotive manufacturing, the frame plus the "running gear" makes the chassis . Later, a body (sometimes referred to as " coachwork "), which is usually not necessary for integrity of the structure, is built on the chassis to complete the vehicle . Commercial vehicle manufacturers may have "chassis only" and "cowl and chassis" versions that can be outfitted with specialized bodies. These include buses , motor homes , fire engines , ambulances , etc. The frame plus
1680-680: Is built in a new and totally separate quattro GmbH plant at Neckarsulm. The latest Audi TT RS and the Audi RS3 are both notable departures from this Neckarsulm-only production tradition. Whilst the TT ;RS and RS3 were wholly designed, developed and engineered at Neckarsulm by quattro GmbH, they are manufactured alongside the non-RS Audi models, with the TT RS being manufactured at Győr , Hungary , by AUDI AG subsidiary Audi Hungaria Motor Kft . quattro GmbH-produced cars from Neckarsulm can be identified by their specific 2nd and 3rd digit of
1764-550: Is called Audi exclusive , and extends to virtually all areas of the car. The customer may choose unique exterior paint , in any colour, as well as alloy wheels originally developed by quattro GmbH. For the interior, the upholstery can be finished in various grades and grains of leathers (including Nappa ), in a choice of colours. These coloured leathers may also be applied to interior door coverings and rear parcel shelves. Headlining fabrics can be customized in colour, along with seat belt webbing. The interior can be finished with
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#17327801057171848-848: Is compliant with the European Union Euro3 (EU3) standard, and includes two close-coupled primary catalytic converters (CATs), two underfloor main CATs, and four heated oxygen sensors which manage the cylinder bank selective lambda control. This results in a CO 2 emissions rating of 350 g/km for the Avant and saloon in standard configuration. It has an electronically controlled five-speed ZF 5HP24A tiptronic automatic transmission (parts code prefix: 01L, identification code: GAG) ( gear ratios —1st: 3.571, 2nd: 2.200, 3rd: 1.505, 4th: 1.000, 5th: 0.804), with lock-up torque converter in all forward gears. It has "hill-detection" capability, and despite many press articles stating that
1932-528: Is controlled by two Bosch DI-Motronic MED 9.1.2 engine control units , which act as 'master' and 'slave': two ECUs are required due to the high revs the engine can achieve. It also uses mapped direct ignition system with ten individual direct-acting spark coils , an electronic drive by wire throttle (Bosch "E-Gas"), cylinder-selective knock control, and cylinder bank adaptive lambda control, utilising eight lambda sensors . A total of seven radiators and four electric cooling fans are needed to cool
2016-733: Is important to industry, including the automotive and other vehicle sectors. Competitiveness drives companies to engineer and produce powertrain systems that over time are more economical to manufacture, higher in product quality and reliability, higher in performance, more fuel efficient, less polluting, and longer in life expectancy. In turn these requirements have led to designs involving higher internal pressures, greater instantaneous forces, and increased complexity of design and mechanical operation. The resulting designs in turn impose significantly more severe requirements on parts shape and dimension; and material surface flatness , waviness , roughness , and porosity . Quality control over these parameters
2100-686: Is offered with an 8-speed tiptronic transmission. The C7 RS 6 was not offered in North America, however that market received RS 7 Sportback which shares the same powertrain and platform. The RS6 Avant Performance is powered by the same 4.0-litre TFSI twin-turbo V8 engine as the standard RS6, but with the help of a revised ECU map, power output was increased to 605 PS (445 kW; 597 bhp) at 6100-6800 rpm, and torque to 750 N⋅m (553 lbf⋅ft) at 2500-5500 rpm. Top speed remains limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph), or 305 km/h (189.5 mph) with Dynamic Plus package, with
2184-461: Is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo TFSI petrol engine, now boosted by a 48V belt alternator /starter mild- hybrid system , which can recover up to 16 bhp (12 kW). The engine also utilises a cylinder-on-demand system that can shut off half of its cylinders to boost fuel economy. Quattro GmbH#RS cars Audi Sport GmbH , formerly known as quattro GmbH , is the high- performance car manufacturing subsidiary of Audi , itself
2268-504: Is sensed to have lost traction (spinning), thus transferring torque across the axle to the wheel/tyre which does have grip. "Anti-Slip Regulation" (ASR), more commonly known as traction control system completes the Bosch ESP-related driver aids. Utilising the same fully independent four-link front suspension, and double wishbone rear, as its related A6 and S6 , the RS 6 was lowered by 20 millimetres (0.79 in), with
2352-600: The Audi B7 RS 4 . The gearbox is set by default, in conventional automatic mode, to delay up-changes during acceleration, and change down earlier to maximise engine braking . Downshifts in all modes of operation include the Powertrain Control Module electronic control unit (ECU) "blipping" the Bosch "E-Gas" drive by wire throttle, for smoother shift shifts. The hydraulic torque converter includes
2436-588: The Audi R15 TDI . Powertrain In a motor vehicle , the powertrain comprises the main components that generate power and deliver that power to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine , transmission , drive shafts , differentials , and the final drive ( drive wheels , continuous track as in military tanks or caterpillar tractors, propeller , etc.). Hybrid powertrains also include one or more electric traction motors that operate to drive
2520-507: The Audi R8 . They also design and produce special wheels, sport suspension, and exterior body panels, such as front bumpers, side skirts, and rear bumpers, which are mainly used on the Audi "S line" trim specification available on most of Audi's model range. The Audi RS cars are Audi's high performance variants of their regular offerings, similar to BMW 's M cars and Mercedes Benz AMG subsidiary. The "RS" initials are taken from
2604-469: The Audi RS7 Sportback . Furthermore, it does not sell its automobiles directly to the public via franchised outlets under its own brand name; instead, they are sold under the Audi marque . Audi Sport GmbH specializes in four 'key' areas, including the design, testing, and production of specialist and high performance Audi automobiles . Examples include the Audi RS3 , Audi RS Q8 , and
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2688-642: The British Rail Class 03 and British Rail Class 04 diesel shunting locomotives. This section uses infographics to show a unified model with variations, the green wheels denote no traction, and the angled wheels denote steering. 6X4 means 6 wheel ends and 4 positions distribute power (power divider installed) 6X2 means 6 wheel ends and 2 positions distribute power (single axle drive) 4X0 means 4 wheel ends no power (Trailer axle) 4x2 means 4 Wheel ends, 2 Positions to distribute power The 6 wheel ends can either be wide base singles or duals. Its about
2772-434: The German : RennSport – literally translated as "racing sport". RS is Audi's highest trim level, positioned above the " S " ("Sport") specification level of Audi's regular model range. Audi Sport creates, designs , and produces all RS models in conjunction with its parent, Audi AG. The RS models are typically Audi's most powerful cars and are built in limited numbers with the latest technology and engineering offered by
2856-701: The Volkswagen Group C5 platform (1997–2004) , and was initially available as a five-door five-seat Avant - Audi's name for an estate or station wagon . A four-door five-seat saloon/sedan followed shortly after the launch of the Avant. Derived from the Audi C5 S6 (itself derived from the Audi C5 A6 ), the RS 6 also shares the aluminium structure from the firewall and forward with the C5 A6s with V8 engines (A6 4.2 V8 Quattro, S6 saloon/Avant). It
2940-604: The World Manufacturer Identifier section of the vehicles' Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – quattro GmbH manufactured cars begin with 'W UA ....', whereas cars produced by AUDI AG in Germany begin with 'W AU ....'. The Audi R8 two-seat mid-engined sports car was exclusively designed and developed and is produced by quattro GmbH. An old factory on the Audi Neckarsulm site
3024-509: The prime mover , that changes depending on whether a vehicle is front-wheel , rear-wheel , or four-wheel drive , or less-common six-wheel or eight-wheel drive . In a wider sense, the powertrain includes all of the components used to transform stored (chemical, solar, nuclear, kinetic, potential, etc.) energy into kinetic energy for propulsion purposes. This includes the utilization of multiple power-sources and non–wheel-based vehicles. The most recent developments in powertrain are driven by
3108-509: The "Audi ceramic" logo. Irrespective of the type of disc construction, all brake discs are mounted via high strength steel mounting pins which connect the 'working' surface of the disc to lightweight alloy disc hubs. A specifically 'tuned' "sport-biased" Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme is standard, and includes Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and Brake Assist (BA). This ESP system has three user-selectable settings: "ESP-on" -
3192-467: The 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) time reduced to just 3.7 seconds, and 0 to 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 12.1 seconds. Despite the improved performance, the fuel economy and CO 2 are unchanged from the standard RS6 Avant. Performance models were also fitted with Audi's sports exhaust, choice of optics packs, and privacy glass. They had an updated front bumper design, and were offered with revised wheel choices (up to 21" diameter). Internally,
3276-494: The 9Jx19-inch '5-arm design' alloys, finished in "anthracite" (dark grey), with 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL tyres. The car was available only as an Avant and was sold only in European markets. Visual differences for the RS 6 Plus included the "black optic pack", which consisted of black finish to the framing of the radiator grille, exterior window trims, tailgate lower trim, roof rails, and exhaust tailpipes. It quickly sold out once it
3360-565: The Audi marque. The second was the Audi C4 S6 Plus , produced from April 1996 to July 1997. The third was the 2000 Audi B5 RS 4 ; the fifth was the 2005 Audi B7 A4 DTM Edition saloon, and the sixth was the 2006 Audi B7 RS 4. The seventh and current (as of January 2010) Quattro GmbH model is the latest Audi C6 RS 6. Production of the original Audi C5 RS 6 began in June 2002 and ended in September 2004. The second Audi C6 RS 6
3444-609: The C7 generation, the Audi RS 6 has the same 4.0L bi-turbo V8 engine as the Audi RS 7, with both being positioned at the top of the Audi S and RS range, and detuned variants of the same engines are found in the Audi S8, Audi A8, and Audi S6. Based on the A6 platform, the RS 6's engines are front-mounted and longitudinally oriented, while the transmission is mounted immediately at the rear of
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3528-665: The R8 is also available, using a de-tuned version of their sister company's 5.2-litre FSI V10, used in the Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 . This variant produces 386 kW (525 PS; 518 bhp) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft) of torque. Furthermore, quattro GmbH unveiled a diesel engined R8 concept , the "R8 V12 TDI" (later renamed "R8 TDI Le Mans"). This was to use a 6.0-litre V12 engine , utilising Volkswagen Group 's long-established Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) turbodiesel technology. This engine
3612-708: The RS 6 Avant would be imported, and although it had been rumoured that the RS 6 sedan would be offered in the United States, nothing came of this as the RS 6 importer could not clear US regulations). Production of the C6 RS 6 ended in the third quarter of 2010. The RS 6's 5.0 L (4,991 cc) V10 engine produced 426.5 kW (580 PS; 572 bhp) at 6,250 to 6,700 rpm and 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) of torque from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm, 52 kW (71 PS; 70 bhp) and 150 N⋅m (111 lb⋅ft) more than BMW's 5.0L V10 . As of January 2010,
3696-456: The RS 6 an exceptionally wide power band , with peak torque available from 1,950 to 5,600 rpm. Further detail of the engine includes fully sequential electronic multi-point fuel injection with intake manifold -sited fuel injectors, mapped direct ignition system with solid-state high voltage distribution using eight individual single-spark ignition coils and NGK longlife spark plugs , and three knock sensors. Engine management uses
3780-425: The RS 6 differed from the related S6, having flared front and rear wheel arches (fenders), harking back to the original Audi Quattro, to allow for a wider wheel track. It also had no front fog lights to allow for larger frontal air intakes (for the two side-mounted intercoolers (SMICs), and additional radiators ). The ten (per side) front light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights (DRLs) are located within
3864-521: The RS 6 pioneers some of Audi's newest and most advanced engineering and technology, and so could be described as a halo vehicle, with the latest RS 6 Performance having the equal most powerful internal combustion engine out of all Audi models, with the same horsepower and torque as the physically larger Audi S8 Plus. Unlike the A6 and S6, however, the RS 6's engines in the C5 and C6 iterations have not been shared with any other vehicle in Audi's lineup. However, for
3948-558: The RS6 was Audi's single most powerful car ever, and positioned the car ahead of its closest competitors, the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in terms of engine output, both of which have naturally aspirated engines. However the estimated price of the RS 6 sedan in 2010 was $ 160,000 USD (another source quotes $ 126,000 USD in 2009, making the RS 6 perhaps too expensive for the United States market) which set it apart from
4032-640: The Torsen Quattro, first seen in the B7 RS 4, can automatically dynamically apportion up to a maximum 100% torque to the rear axle, or up to 80% to the front, dependent on traction conditions. The front and rear final drives are conventional "open" differentials (ratio 3.317) and use the Audi "Electronic Differential Lock" (EDL). EDL is a part, or "function", of the Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme , which also includes "Anti-Slip Regulation" (ASR) traction control system . EDL does not 'lock'
4116-551: The UK 'Special Edition' with black optics pack, ventilated cross-drilled front disc brakes, black exhaust pipes, two-tone leather interior – and the Swedish 'TS' designation with ventilated cross-drilled front disc brakes, S4 chassis, sport seats and aluminum interior detailing, and as of 2009, the ninth and latest offering is the 2008 C6 RS6 5.0 TFSI quattro . In 2005, they built an Audi TT quattro sport with 176 kW. The Audi R8
4200-486: The UK by quattro GmbH and Cosworth Technology (now known as MAHLE Powertrain ). With the addition of the two turbochargers (one per cylinder bank ), the power output of the V8 engine was increased to 331 kW (450 PS ; 444 bhp ) at 5,700 to 6,400 rpm, and generated 580 N⋅m (428 lbf⋅ft ) of torque. The combination of the 4.2-litre V8, variable inlet valve timing , and twin turbochargers gave
4284-502: The body makes a glider (a vehicle without a powertrain). The final drive is the last in the set of components which delivers torque to the drive wheels . In a road vehicle, it incorporates the differential . In a railway vehicle, it sometimes incorporates the reversing gear. Examples include the Self-Changing Gears RF 28 (used in many first-generation diesel multiple units of British Railways ) and RF 11 used in
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#17327801057174368-582: The car maker. S line is a trim specification that is offered on many Audi models. Whilst the individual S line parts and components are designed and manufactured by quattro GmbH, Audi "S line" cars are still manufactured in the same AUDI AG factories , on the same production lines as their related models with differing trim levels. Cars with "S line" trim should not be confused with high-performance "S" and "RS" models. Audi cars with S line trim bear identical performance figures to their counterparts with SE or base trim levels, with
4452-405: The cars came with carbon inlays with a blue weave, and half leather-half alcantara seats with blue stitching. Despite some sources claiming that the performance model shipped with revised mechanical components such as a re-worked cylinder head, exhaust valves, fuel pumps and intercooler, there is no supporting evidence from Audi to back these claims up. As with the previous generation, the new RS6
4536-425: The details of the RS 6 Avant on December 5, 2012. Its twin-turbo 4.0 L (3,993 cc) TFSI V8 engine develops 412 kW (560 PS; 553 bhp) at 5700-6600 rpm and 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) of torque at 1750-5500 rpm. This will enable the RS 6 Avant to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph) by default. By adding
4620-410: The differential in a traditional sense, but uses electronics to compare the speeds of the two wheels on an axle, and brakes any wheel that is sensed to have lost traction (by rotating faster than the opposite wheel, beyond normally accepted deviations). This braking of a slipping wheel has the effect of transferring torque across the axle to the other wheel, which is assumed still to have traction. Like
4704-433: The electrification of it in multiple components. Electrical energy needs to be provided, usually this leads to larger batteries. Electric motors can be found as isolated component or as part of other elements, e.g. the axle . In hybrid powertrains the torque generated by the combustion engine and the electric motor have to be brought together and distributed to the wheels. The control of this process can be quite involved but
4788-435: The engine and related components under the aluminium bonnet of the RS6. Drive output passes through a ZF 6HP 28A six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission . The gear ratios are: 1st: 4.171, 2nd: 2.340, 3rd: 1.521, 4th: 1.143, 5th: 0.867, 6th: 0.691, with shortened shift times, with "Dynamic Shift Programme" (DSP) and "Sport" mode. It has paddle-shifts mounted behind the flat-bottomed steering wheel, similar in design to
4872-413: The engine in a longitudinal orientation, in the form of a transaxle . Like all S and RS models, the RS 6 is only available with Audi's 'trademark' Torsen -based quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The C5 RS 6 was the fourth model to come out of Audi's private subsidiary company, " quattro GmbH ". The first was the Audi RS 2 Avant , from a joint venture between Porsche and Quattro GmbH for
4956-498: The exception of the Audi Q7 S ;line with the 3.0 V6 TFSI petrol engines (213 kW (290 PS ; 286 bhp ) for standard, 245 kW (333 PS; 329 bhp) for S line). quattro GmbH offers potential purchasers of new Audi cars the possibility of customizing their new car beyond the scope of "conventional" options, to their own personal desires during the initial manufacturing process. This facility
5040-515: The front and rear axles. The front and rear axle differentials (ratio: 3.197, rear axle identification code: GGW) are a conventional "open" type but utilise an "Electronic Differential Lock" (EDL). EDL is an integrated additional function of the Bosch Electronic Stability Programme (ESP) system, and works by monitoring and comparing the individual wheel speeds across an axle, and braking an individual wheel which
5124-432: The front they are 390 millimetres (15.35 in) diameter and 36 mm (1.417 in) thick, clamped by gloss black six-piston fixed Brembo monoblock alloy calipers incorporating the "RS" logo, and at the rear they are 356 mm (14.02 in) diameter and 28 mm (1.102 in) with black single-piston floating calipers and an integrated electro-mechanical parking brake linkage. The parking brake serves doubles as
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#17327801057175208-408: The gearbox was programmed to "blip" the throttle for downshifting gear changes, no UK owners have ever found this feature to be present. The transmission control unit ECU incorporates " fuzzy logic " with its "Dynamic Shift Programme" (DSP), with the shift pattern adapting to suit individual driving styles. 'Tiptronic' manual control can be achieved with either the floor-mounted gear shift lever or
5292-738: The handling and ride quality of the vehicle; some owners have reported needing multiple replacements of faulty DRC units and many drivers have opted to replace the system with simpler and more reliable aftermarket coil-over suspension. The front brakes feature fixed Brembo 8-piston monoblock brake calipers , working with radially vented and cross-drilled brake discs , sized at 365 millimetres (14.4 in) in diameter, by 34 mm (1.34 in) thick. The rear features single-piston floating ATE calipers with integrated cable-operated parking brake mechanism, mated to radially vented disc and cross-drilled, sized 335 mm (13.2 in) by 22 mm (0.87 in). Front and rear brake calipers are finished in
5376-425: The main headlamp housing on the RS 6 in order to increase the size of the air intakes, whereas similar LEDs (but five per side) on the related S6 are found adjacent to the fog lamps in the lower front bumper. LED lighting technology was also used in the rear lights. The RS 6 also included adaptive headlights , which swivel around corners in conjunction with steering wheel movements. The facelifted Audi A6, released as
5460-434: The optional Dynamic or Dynamic Plus package, this top speed is increased to respectively 280 km/h (174.0 mph) or 305 km/h (189.5 mph). Audi claims an average fuel consumption of 9.6 L/100 km (29.4 mpg ‑imp ; 24.5 mpg ‑US ) and CO 2 emissions of 223 g/km. In order to accomplish this, Audi has added a start-stop system and a cylinder on demand system. The RS 6 Avant
5544-515: The performance variants of other executive cars: the MSRP of BMW M5's was $ 85,700 USD, of Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG's was $ 87,700 USD, and of Audi's own S6 was $ 78,025 USD. Official performance figures for the Avant: 4.6 seconds for the 0-100 km/h (62.1 mph) sprint, 12.7 seconds 0-200 km/h (124.3 mph), and top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155.3 mph), with
5628-403: The previous RS6 and the B7 RS 4, this generation of RS 6 includes Audi's "Dynamic Ride Control" (DRC) Sports suspension system. The system is mainly mechanical, using a pump to provide additional pressure in the diagonally linked dampers (shock absorber) during cornering, to counteract rolling and pitching. The system can dynamically adjust the stiffness at each damper constantly to maintain both
5712-504: The rear seats folded down. For the saloon, the boot holds 424 litres (14.97 cu ft). For the C5 RS 6 powertrain detail, the engine is an all-aluminium alloy 4,172 cubic centimetres (254.6 cu in ) twin-turbocharged ('biturbo'), double overhead camshaft , 5 valve per cylinder version of Audi's 4.2-litre 90° V8 petrol engine (parts code prefix: 077, identification code: BCY ), developed and manufactured in Germany and
5796-917: The rewards are greatly improved acceleration and much lower emissions. Powertrain development for diesel engines involves the following: exhaust gas recirculation (EGR), and advanced combustion. Spark ignition engine development include: fuel injection , including the gasoline direct injection variant, as well as improving volumetric efficiency by using multi-valves per cylinder, variable valve timing , variable length intake manifolds , and turbocharging . Changes also include new fuel qualities (no sulphur or aromates ) to allow new combustion concepts. So-called "combined combustion systems" (CCV) or "diesotto" cycles are based on synthetic fuels (synthetic diesel, biomass to liquid (BTL) or gas to liquid (GTL)). BEVs , FCEVs and PHEV powertrains are expected to reach cost parity with ICE powertrains in 2025. The manufacturing of powertrain components and systems
5880-483: The speed limiter is rather liberal on all RS cars, with genuine 'limited' top speeds of 270 km/h (167.8 mph) being possible to achieve. Using a lower octane-rated petrol, such as the standard 95 RON "Premium" unleaded will reduce the engine power output, and have logical reduction in performance. Luggage capacity, measured according to the VDA block method in the Avant ranges from 455 litres (16.07 cu ft), to 1,590 litres (56.15 cu ft) with
5964-828: The standard default full protection mode, "ESP-sportmode" (which turns off the ASR and EDL traction functions), and "ESP-off" (which fully disables all 'stability' and 'traction' related functions). Standard wheels (in the UK) are 9.5Jx20-inch '5-segment-spoke' design alloy wheels running on 275/35 ZR20 102Y XL (eXtra Load) tyres (rated at 850 kg (1,874 lb) per tyre), with official supplies being either Pirelli P-Zero Rosso or Dunlop SP SportMaxx GT. No-cost options are 9.5Jx20 '7-arm double spoke' design (identical style to B7 RS 4), or 9Jx19-inch '10-spoke' design alloys with 255/40 ZR19 Michelin Pilot Sport PS2 tyres. Audi revealed
6048-576: The steering wheel-mounted 'paddles'. The RS 6 was only available with Audi's Torsen -based Quattro permanent four-wheel drive, utilising the Torsen T-2 dynamic 'automatic torque biasing' (ATB) centre differential (diff), a modified unit which was being used in the 6.0-litre W12 -powered Audi D3 A8 . The torque from the engine is first routed from the gearbox output shaft to the Torsen centre diff, and then automatically divided and apportioned between
6132-476: The twin-turbo V8 engine was developed and manufactured in the UK by Cosworth Technology (now known as MAHLE Powertrain ). However, the 2005 season proved difficult due to performance restrictions imposed on Champion Audi Racing by the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), with Champion deciding to run a different wheel diameter, and the trade-off was reducing boost pressure. The RS 6 was challenged by
6216-405: The vehicle wheels. All-electric vehicles ("electric cars") eliminate the engine altogether, relying solely on electric motors for propulsion. Occasionally the term powerplant is casually used to refer to the engine or, less often, the entire powertrain. A motor vehicle's driveline or drivetrain consists of the parts of the powertrain excluding the engine. It is the portion of a vehicle, after
6300-472: Was a final limited run of an even higher-performance RS 6, named the Audi RS 6 Plus . This had an increased engine power output (identification code: BRV ), and produced 353 kW (480 PS ; 473 bhp ) at 6,000-6,400 rpm, with the same 580 N⋅m (428 lb⋅ft ) of torque at 1,950-6,000 rpm. This engine was also developed and manufactured in the UK by Cosworth Technology (now known as MAHLE Powertrain ). The additional performance
6384-585: Was achieved with a new engine control unit (ECU), and two additional coolant radiators behind the side-mounted intercoolers (these were standard fitment on the standard RS 6 in hotter climate countries). Official performance figures indicate the discipline of sprinting from standstill to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 4.4 seconds. The RS 6 Plus carries on to reach 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 20.36 seconds, and has an official top speed of 280 km/h (174.0 mph). The RS 6 Plus came with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as standard, and also included
6468-509: Was available in Europe from the same date, and began to be exported elsewhere in 2009. Based on the annual reports the total production run of the C6 RS 6 (incl. Plus models) was 5,200 units, with 4200 of these being Avant's and the remainder saloons. The RS 6 was not available in North America, leaving the Audi S6 as the top performing trim there. (The unpopularity of wagons made it unlikely that
6552-505: Was introduced at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show . The original RS 6 (C5) was the first Audi RS variant exported to North America, while the C6 and C7 RS 6 were only sold in Europe, with the C8 RS 6 again being offering in North America. Main rivals for the Audi RS 6 are the BMW M5 and Mercedes-Benz E 55/E 63 AMG . The original Audi C5 RS 6 Quattro ( Typ 4B ) was the top-of-the-line user of
6636-520: Was manufactured from July 2002 through to September 2004. Official performance figures for the Avant, whilst consuming the recommended high octane 98 RON "Super Plus" unleaded petrol indicate the 0-100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) dash would be completed in 4.6 seconds (s), reaching 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 22.8 seconds (22.6 s for the saloon). Official figures state an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph), although most "RS" owners report that
6720-415: Was rated at 368 kW (500 PS; 493 bhp) and 1,000 N⋅m (738 lbf⋅ft) of torque. quattro GmbH has developed the most powerful diesel powered sport utility vehicle (SUV) in its class. The Audi Q7 V12 TDI quattro is fitted with a V12 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) internal combustion engine . A world first, this all new diesel engine displaces 6.0 litres, generating
6804-538: Was redeveloped, and € 28 million was invested in the new R8 production line. Around 250 employees work on this car. The longitudinally oriented 4.2 litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V8 engine used in the R8, rated at 309 kW (420 PS ; 414 bhp ) and 430 N⋅m (317 lbf⋅ft ) of torque, is shared from the B7 RS4 quattro , but modified to use a dry sump lubrication system and induction system. A subsequent V10 engined version of
6888-615: Was released (999 units total). The last three digits of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) are reproduced on a plaque inside the car, displayed on the centre console . The RS 6 was used in the North American SPEED World Challenge GT Series of auto racing for three years - 2002 to 2004, claiming the manufacturers' championship victory successively in all three years. Once again, the special race derivative of
6972-462: Was standard fitment. There were a total of three original equipment manufacturer (OEM) wheel and tyre types available with the RS 6. In Europe and elsewhere, 19-inch wheels were standard, with an optional 18-inch package. In the U.S. market, the 18-inch package was the only available offering. An 18-inch winter package, with Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 tyres ( 225/45 ZR18 95V ) was universally available. Between April 2004 and September 2004, there
7056-511: Was the C4 S6 Plus , produced from April 1996 to July 1997. Third was the 2000–2001 B5 RS4 Avant quattro ; fourth was the 2003 C5 RS6 quattro ; fifth was the 2005 B7 A4 DTM Edition saloon. Sixth out of quattro GmbH was the 2006 B7 RS4 quattro , seventh out of quattro GmbH was the 2006 B7 S4 25 Quattro , the eighth was a special edition A4 S-Line with 220 hp (223 PS; 164 kW) and additional options for local markets – for example
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