The next Audi RS6 and RS7 (2013/14)

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

as a tribute to 10 years RS6.COM, here are some answers...

- the upcoming 3rd Audi RS 6 generation will only be available as estate wagon aka. the Avant.

- due to missing marketing opportunities, the Audi RS 6 Avant will not be offered in the USA

- there will be a Audi RS 7, sharing the drive concept with the Audi RS 6 Avant

- the Audi RS 7 WILL BE OFFERED in the USA

- the Audi RS 7 will be introduced first

- interested in seeing the Audi RS 7 live? Get your NAIAS Tickets now

- 0-100 km/h < 4.0 sec

Last but not least, it is in consideration to make all options available to the US Market. This would include the Ceramic Brakes as well as the revised speed limiter, Wheel options (up to 21") etc.

Technical details, numbers are a no no... please understand. ...but you will not be disappointed.

Qisha

PS: the Audi RS 5 Convertible is on schedule for the US Market as well

PPS: please note the chances for a Audi RS 6 Avant limited Edition ( 500 ) for the US Market has never been better than today. BUT AoA needs to hear you!

[ben916]

Dear Friends,

as a tribute to 10 years RS6.COM, here are some answers...

- the upcoming 3rd Audi RS 6 generation will only be available as estate wagon aka. the Avant.

- due to missing marketing opportunities, the Audi RS 6 Avant will not be offered in the USA

- there will be a Audi RS 7, sharing the drive concept with the Audi RS 6 Avant

- the Audi RS 7 WILL BE OFFERED in the USA

- the Audi RS 7 will be introduced first

- interested in seeing the Audi RS 7 live? Get your NAIAS Tickets now

- 0-100 km/h < 4.0 sec

Last but not least, it is in consideration to make all options available to the US Market. This would include the Ceramic Brakes as well as the revised speed limiter, Wheel options (up to 21") etc.

Technical details, numbers are a no no... please understand. ...but you will not be disappointed.

Qisha

PS: the Audi RS 5 Convertible is on schedule for the US Market as well

PPS: please note the chances for a Audi RS 6 Avant limited Edition ( 500 ) for the US Market has never been better than today. BUT AoA needs to hear you!

WHOA!!!!
I have to let this sink in but this is GREAT news!!!!!!

[bmwade]

PPS: please note the chances for a Audi RS 6 Avant limited Edition ( 500 ) for the US Market has never been better than today. BUT AoA needs to hear you!

Let's be honest, they could sell 500 of anything in the USA! That is such a small number that they can easily find that many diehard fanatics! But if you're gonna do that low a number then it needs to be a special color not available on basically any other car, or at least an RS exclusive color. I will tentatively commit to a special edition, but only if they don't go nuts with the pricing just 'cause they added the word "special" to the name! Since the _7's always cost a bit more than the _6's I would say that if they charge approximately RS7 price then I'm in. I would even pay a few grand more, but if the price gets too ridiculous then I'm out and will just find a way to live with the RS7.

[Qisha]

But if you're gonna do that low a number then it needs to be a special color not available on basically any other car, or at least an RS exclusive color.

Dear Friends,

IF the decision of a limited Edition Audi RS 6 Avant for the US Market should be set, than it could very well end up with this Body color.



But like i wrote, the decision is not made by Audi Germany, AoA is in charge. So if you really want this to happen, go ahead and let AoA know.

Performance wise i give you two opportunities, on a par or ahead of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Qisha

[mnsnwbrdr]

Looks like Daytona Gray Matte ... Interesting!

[bmwade]

Dear Friends,

IF the decision of a limited Edition Audi RS 6 Avant for the US Market should be set, than it could very well end up with this Body color.



But like i wrote, the decision is not made by Audi Germany, AoA is in charge. So if you really want this to happen, go ahead and let AoA know.

Performance wise i give you two opportunities, on a par or ahead of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Qisha

Perfect special edition color!
And I'm guessing a head of Turbo S because I can't imagine anyone making a new car equal to an existing car. Like how the C5 will wipe the floor with an equivalent M5!

[Amulet-S6]

Dear Friends,

IF the decision of a limited Edition Audi RS 6 Avant for the US Market should be set, than it could very well end up with this Body color.



But like i wrote, the decision is not made by Audi Germany, AoA is in charge. So if you really want this to happen, go ahead and let AoA know.

Performance wise i give you two opportunities, on a par or ahead of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Qisha

**What is the best avenue for the masses to "discuss" this with AoA?
(If you know, post the address/email/carrier pigeon of choice please)

[Qisha]

**What is the best avenue for the masses to "discuss" this with AoA?
(If you know, post the address/email/carrier pigeon of choice please)

Dear Amulet-S6,

a good way to start off with would be:

Mark Dahncke
Product & Motorsports Communications Manager
Office: (703) 364-7414
Cell: (703) 229-2549
Email: mark.dahncke@audi.com

He should be able to address your interest.

Qisha

[alrightroad]

Dear Amulet-S6,

a good way to start off with would be:

Mark Dahncke
Product & Motorsports Communications Manager
Office: (703) 364-7414
Cell: (703) 229-2549
Email: mark.dahncke@audi.com

He should be able to address your interest.

Qisha

Qisha, thanks for the contact information. And, the matt gray (daytona or dolphin?) would be perfect for the RS6 avant US spec.

[Ghost-]

Dear Amulet-S6,

a good way to start off with would be:

Mark Dahncke
Product & Motorsports Communications Manager
Office: (703) 364-7414
Cell: (703) 229-2549
Email: mark.dahncke@audi.com

He should be able to address your interest.

Qisha

Hello!
Quisha, do you happen to know if the next RS6 will be available in Mexico? I already have a C5 and a C6 and I think having the C7 will be great!

If here in Mexico we need to do something similar like USA with AoA for the 500 limited edition I will be more that happy to help this "dream" come true.

Thankyou in advance!

Ghost-

[bmwade]

I already have a C5 and a C6

Hmm a C6 RS6 you say? if you ever wish to part ways with it and would like a vacation to Florida I would be more than happy to pay for you to have a road trip in it up here!

[bmwade]

**What is the best avenue for the masses to "discuss" this with AoA?
(If you know, post the address/email/carrier pigeon of choice please)

I've still been using my social networking campaign, I post or comment on Audi USA Facebook page nearly every day. Its been quite easy recently as they have been posting about the TTRS and RS5. Don't know how effective that is, but it can't be hurting our chances. But I'm guessing Qisha's post about Mark Dahncke is a more direct route.

[YlwBeast]

Dear Friends,

IF the decision of a limited Edition Audi RS 6 Avant for the US Market should be set, than it could very well end up with this Body color.



But like i wrote, the decision is not made by Audi Germany, AoA is in charge. So if you really want this to happen, go ahead and let AoA know.

Performance wise i give you two opportunities, on a par or ahead of the Porsche Panamera Turbo S.

Qisha

Qisha, like all the others before, Big Thanks for sharing this information. I personally would prefer the limited run RS6 Avant if available in the US (AoA please take note!!).
Like the C5 RS6 when released, though it was available ROW as both Sedan and Avant, the US chose to only send the sedan, I believe, partially because the S6 Avant was also available at the same time (2002-2003) and AoA probably didn't want to have both models competing against each other. With AoA releasing C7 S6 as a sedan only for the US, it makes sense that the choice for the C7 RS6 would be Avant, if there was a strong desire. At 500, I want to be one of the selected few as long as the weight is down and the colors are definitely exclusive!!

Thanks again.

[ZCD2.7T]

Dear Friends,

as a tribute to 10 years RS6.COM, here are some answers...

- the upcoming 3rd Audi RS 6 generation will only be available as estate wagon aka. the Avant.

- due to missing marketing opportunities, the Audi RS 6 Avant will not be offered in the USA

- there will be a Audi RS 7, sharing the drive concept with the Audi RS 6 Avant

- the Audi RS 7 WILL BE OFFERED in the USA

- the Audi RS 7 will be introduced first

- interested in seeing the Audi RS 7 live? Get your NAIAS Tickets now

- 0-100 km/h < 4.0 sec

This is great news for Audi aficionados in the US!

Coincidentally, I predicted exactly this to a fellow RS6.com member over lunch today. Makes perfect sense in so many ways. The only true competitor would be the Panamanabananamera^TM (sic) Turbo, but its looks surely aren't for everyone. In the same way, the RS 7's looks probably won't be to everyone's taste, but between the 2 of those vehicles, VAG/Porsche will have that market cornered and covered!

I, for one, can't wait to see it!

[chewym]

This is great news for Audi aficionados in the US!

Coincidentally, I predicted exactly this to a fellow RS6.com member over lunch today. Makes perfect sense in so many ways. The only true competitor would be the Panamanabananamera (sic) Turbo, but its looks surely aren't for everyone. In the same way, the RS 7's looks probably won't be to everyone's taste, but between the 2 of those vehicles, VAG/Porsche will have that market cornered and covered!

I, for one, can't wait to see it!

CLS63 AMG and M6 GC are obvious competitors as well but the RS7 should have more performance if all goes well. The Panamera turbo/S is better off the line than the MB and the M but those catchup and likely pull ahead in triple digits (in miles). The S6 is 10 kgs heavier than the E63 and 10 lighter than the M5. The RS6 could even come in a little under the S6 as the engine weight is essentially the same while bigger brakes/tires/wheels can be offset somewhat by a few CFRP panels. Don't know about transmission weights though.

[ZCD2.7T]

CLS63 AMG and M6 GC are obvious competitors...

Not without AWD they're not.

And the M6 GC is still a figment of someone's imagination as far as I know. I haven't seen any announcement about it, at least here in the states....

[chewym]

Not without AWD they're not.

And the M6 GC is still a figment of someone's imagination as far as I know. I haven't seen any announcement about it, at least here in the states....

Touche.

It's in the official EPA fuel economy database already. But is only good for 14/20 with auto and 15/22 with manual. The RS6 would do better as even the S8 does better.

[ZCD2.7T]

...It's in the official EPA fuel economy database already...

OIC.

Well, considering that a well-equipped 640GC can run into the low $100K range (and IMO looks foolish at that price in comparison with the A7), I can't imagine how much an M6 GC would cost.