The ULTIMATE thread about the new Audi RS6 (C6)

[Erik]

We do a lot of fun things here. But this is RS6.com after all so I figured we needed the ultimate thread about the new RS6.

These are my best pictures from the World Premiere at IAA 2007 Frankfurt exhibition. Unfortunately the crowd around the white RS6 Avant made it a bit hard to photograph.
I will add more information as time goes by, and hope others can help of course.
Together we'll make this thread the best source of information.

If you're not a member here, or would like to be "unofficial", but still would like to contribute please send me an e-mail and I can post it for you.

RS6.com Links

Updated - 2008 June, 300 km/h+ in the MTM RS6

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15829

Large Pictures: RS6 Avant Brochure (the best from the 50+ pages brochure) (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13425)

RS6 Eye witness news from IAA Frankfurt (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13077&highlight=n%FCrburgring)

Iceman's thread with the press pictures etc. (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12993)

RS6 Wheels. Is 19" or 20" my thing? Am I the aluminium or titanium guy? (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13426)

IAA pictures: New RS6 Avant vs. BMW M5 Touring (comparative pictures for hardcores) (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13434)

Up, close and personal w. 2008 Audi RS6 today. (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13754)

Video: The Audi RS6 Avant V10TT at idle + some revving (Sound) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb2XBVdxnVg)


Colors. What color to chose? (to be updated as real life pictures come in)

RS6 Avant - Black - spotted at Nürburgring (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13416)

RS6 Avant White - Spotted at Gotland Ring Race track, Sweden (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13754)


Bonus

The RS-cars of Nürburgring, plus TechArt GT Street and MB CLK63 Black Series by Sport Auto (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13138&highlight=n%FCrburgring)

The Audi R8 at IAA 2007 (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?p=111033#post111033)

The rest of my IAA 2007 pictures. Exlusive, sportscar plus a few girls (http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?p=111040#post111040)


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Thanks in advance and enjoy! :cheers:

:addict:

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Below: Fog lights missing, integrated as LEDs in the headlights. Why? Every square inch is needed for cooling.

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Below: Note the radar

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Below: Stock brakes and 20" wheels with 275/35ZR20 rubber.

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Note the LEDs.

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I have a heavy, but very good camera, EOS1Ds. Still it wouldn't pick up the wider arches very well.
Everything in red just get smudged.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/IAA-2008-RS6-12.jpg

The V10TT is so beautyful!

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Audi Exclusive interior.

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/IAA-2008-RS6-19.jpg

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Below: Note the paddle shifter. The tiptronic will do down-shift revs and is much faster than the old one (30-40%)

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GPS Antenna

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Below: Note the painted line on the door openers. This looks really good!

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Option: The ceramic brakes. Say no more!

http://www.rs6.com/pics/Various/IAA-2008-RS6-50.jpg

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Retrofittable ceramic brakes...

http://www.rs6.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5663&d=1193162659

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RS6 Door sills

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Door opener, white/silver style.

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RS6 insignia in the rear seats.

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Note the "diod"

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[Ricoloco]

As usual, very nice pics Erik. :thumb:

[Erik]

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[Ruergard]

Great thread, picture and writing as always Erik! I'd take the white one home anyday!


Alright, the red on would be just fine as well. ;)

Edit, I will save the paypal account and try to give a gift as soon as possible! :)

[Bingocaller]

What does that diod in the mirror do?

Thanks for the pics Erik!

[Benman]

Erik:cheers: ,

I still say a fully optional "donation" program be put in place. Sort of what was already discussed in the past. Ah well, you guys decide.

I'll send something to ya' next month.:cheers:

Ben:addict:

[artur777]

Erik,

the photos are great!

About RS6.Com: I will be glad to help you, because you are doing a great thing with this forum. I don't have my PayPal account but surely will find out how to do it.

Good luck, man!

[AudiRS6JD]

Great photos, Erik! I like how the sonar is now placed in the bottom-middle of the grille. Can't wait to see when Audi makes a sedan version; nevertheless, I hope the U.S. gets it.

[Audiphile]

My dealer reports that the sedan will reach US shores by next winter. That it is a go. Let us hope the news are spot on.

[S6driver]

My dealer reports that the sedan will reach US shores by next winter. That it is a go. Let us hope the news are spot on.

...really?..I have heard no such thing from my dealer..They are still keeping the RS6 list so I think they are hoping...I put myself on the V10 R8 list just to be sure I get a kick ass Audi in next year or so...

[cazorp]

Why the long period from IAA to first preview and tests from journalists? It was a final release they presented at IAA and not a prototype I assume?

Anyone knows anything new regarding the RS6?

[JavierNuvolari]

Great pics, thanks for sharing. Grrrreeeeeeeaaaat forum, thanks for taking your time to keep it up and running Erik and great thread.
:cheers: to this awesome Int. Community.

[schoko]

The new RS6 sedan. Seen on german autobahn!!

[cazorp]

He's in the right lane, whatta wuz!! ;)

[Erik]

RS6 Sedan Photoshop.

Edit: Removed, it wasn't very good after all...

[ZeroCool]

nice photoshop...but it'll never come like this...they would be stupid if they bring it like that :)

[crespo]

LEDs will be in the headlight fixtures.

[itisme]

He's in the right lane, whatta wuz!! ;)

in germany he's on the lane to be overtaken...

he should be on the very left and far away, that would be RS6y ;)

and these wheel arches looks sooo hot!


to write sth. according to the topic, some pics of me:

[rs-6]

Still waiting for the price list & configurator to be available, Qisha told me November, but we're december now and still havn't seen the pricing...

[Shatlak]

The best check are races. Not important what: street or official. If RS6 will tear all successively (BMW M3&&5, the Mercedes SLK/AMG, etc.) -
then it costs the spent money

[KarlMarx]

My dealer also said November for the prices and options but now he's saying December. Having said that, he doesn't seem that clued up...didn't even know the same of the new blue (which I'd found out fairly easily via the internet). He's a nice chap and all that but it's not very inspiring.

Does anyone know if it's possible to collect your new car direct from the factory/GmbH? I'm quite keen to pick it up then drive it back here (UK).

[DuckWingDuck]

Does anyone know if it's possible to collect your new car direct from the factory/GmbH? I'm quite keen to pick it up then drive it back here (UK).

Here in the US, most of the German manufacturers have an "European Delivery Option" where you go to the factory, pick up your car, drive around for a few days and then drop it off at a port for it to be containered here. I'd imagine that there would be something similar offered to those who reside in Europe.

[rs-6]

Yes that must be possible (it was like that with our RS6, wich my dad picked up at the factory)

[KarlMarx]

So after the dealer intially saying November for price list and options (and therefore ordering :jlol: ) he then phoned in Nov to say December. Now he's phoned to say it will be the second week in Jan. Seeing as he's given a more specific timeframe, hopefully it will indeed be then...

Anybody else heard anything?

Cheers

[Ricoloco]

So after the dealer intially saying November for price list and options (and therefore ordering :jlol: ) he then phoned in Nov to say December. Now he's phoned to say it will be the second week in Jan. Seeing as he's given a more specific timeframe, hopefully it will indeed be then...

Anybody else heard anything?

Cheers


Way too silent from my dealer, getting a bit irritated and dont really know what to do.

[KarlMarx]

Me too - it definitely seems to have gone quiet. I pop in to the showroom when I'm passing (about once a month) and all he ever has to say is "you're first on the list!" which, yes, is good but I'm not that hyped about being first. I just wish he had more details. Hopefully the audi website will have some useful info when the time comes - Erik's brochure has been great to look at too.

[Erik]

I hope this can be of some comfort.

The new RS6 Avant has recently started production.

[Ricoloco]

I hope this can be of some comfort.

The new RS6 Avant has recently started production.

I presume those cars are made for media and very VIP-persons then (Ekström etc).

Still think its very odd that one still cant spec a car, delivery is said to be april-may at the latest...

Audi should watch themsleves, badwill is not a good thing. Perhaps they should have made an effort so the customers could be able to order their cars, I mean, these days the economy is shaky and the climate-debate might get people to change their minds.

[AndyBG]

Little contribute from me...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RhUssmxWK4

(Sorry if it is a repost...)

[KarlMarx]

This is a good 360 one which I hadn't seen before:

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=wVtZoyuTUfE&feature=related

[tonsberg31]

Hello and a Happy New Year to You all.

To start off with some interesting info from latest Auto Zeitung (German car magazine) December 2007.

1. Audi RS6 have started produktion and starting price in Germany is
€ 106.900 . Ceramic brakes are optional at € 8000. The sedan version is to start produktion in may/june starting price is € 104.650. I have also posted this before but now it is confirmed. http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12993&page=14

2. Boost pressure is 0.7 bar from the turbos. I have seen this been asked for sevral times and thought some of you would like to know.

3. The V10 engine used in this car should by no means be compared to the V10 in the S6 and S8.This power plant is complitly another engine. Natrium filled exhaust valves, weighted and hand made pushrods in titan are fitted in the RS6.

4.top speed is limited to 250 km/h but is possible to set to 280 km/h for extra €. Theoretical top speed should be around 306-310 km/h.

5. The 2 turbos used in this engine are relatively small but very responing on the whole range. They are also built in and together with the exhaust manifold, so the problems with cracking manifolds (ie RS4 2001-2004) should be solved. Also this may stick some problems into after market tuning in the starting period of the car.:mech:

Many thanx for youre time.

J

[Toto89]

2. Boost pressure is 0.7 bar from the turbos. I have seen this been asked for sevral times and thought some of you would like to know.



Thanks for this info, i asked it before!:)

[artur777]

Dear Qisha,

is that true that RS6 Sedan will start next may / june?
Most of us wait for RS6 Sedan instead of Avant because of reduced weight.

[itisme]

Dear Qisha,

is that true that RS6 Sedan will start next may / june?
Most of us wait for RS6 Sedan instead of Avant because of reduced weight.

it is true. Auto Bild also stated this date and so do most magazines around here in germany

R8 V10 is dated to oktober this year

Q7 V12 TDI to december this year

[artur777]

it is true. Auto Bild also stated this date and so do most magazines around here in germany

R8 V10 is dated to oktober this year

Q7 V12 TDI to december this year

Thanks! :rs6kiss:

[itisme]

Thanks! :rs6kiss:


you're welcome

i did some search on AutoBild and found this:

"Die RS-6-Limousine folgt Ende 2008, kurz nach dem Facelift für alle A6."
(RS6 Saloon will follow at the end of 2008, just after the facelift for all A6)

I take a look at the magazine tomorrow again in the shops, just to be sure what exactly is written in the current mag because I had somthing similar in mind like tonsberg and am a bit surprised of what I saw now at the homepage.

so far from AutoBild.de:

RS6 Saloon end 2008
S4 for November
Q7 V12 in between of S4 and RS6 saloon
Q5 September
TT summer and A3 Facelift


don't have the mag next to my hand for now, sry

[andrewket]

Unfortunately, the USA will once again only see the sedan and not the avant. Audi, if you're listening, bring the avant and I will buy one.

A

[javirex]

simply amazing

[Ricoloco]

My dealer made a uick pricesheet of some, i hope god there is more, options on the new RS6.

No news really, the Sport Suspension with three levels are about 1 200 euros.

The V-max is about 2000 euros and includes a designpackage in carbon in the engine bay.

The sheet did not have any prices for the Sport exhaust (a must), no line assist an no black optics. Nor the titaniumrims that I really want.

Parkingassist Advanced (with camera?) is quite cheap, 600 euros.

Ipod connection is 300 euros, advanced key about 1300 euros. DVD navi 2900 euros.

[AndyBG]

8300 EUR you summed up so far, little more and you will have one extra VW Polo in your RS 6... :D

:thumb: :cheers:

[chewym]

Those are killer priced options you have in Sweden. That stuff (like Nav/advanced key) should be free on such an expensive car. Of course Audi is probably only following the Porsche way of business, make options (that should be standard) cost 30% of starting price.

[DuckWingDuck]

rofl@POS ipod connector being 300 euros

[Ricoloco]

8300 EUR you summed up so far, little more and you will have one extra VW Polo in your RS 6... :D

:thumb: :cheers:

Just some exampels.

Back from my dealer, Sweden is getting 40 cars this year.

Lots of options wherent avaliable in Audis computersystem so I couldnt spec a car proper, will get some more answers next week.

The Sport exhaust is not in production yet, neither is the ceramic (10k euros!).

About the deliverydate; i qoute: "This year, we hope" :confused:

[KarlMarx]

It's all very disappointing really, given the cost of the car and Audi's image - as if once they've got your money off the back of the hype, they're not really all that interested.

[Erik]

I think one of the problems is that Audi has not such a big experience in selling high end, high cost cars. Compare with AMG for instance who have been doing it for some 20+ years. Now I know the AMG buying experince isn't flawless, but it's no excuse for Audi when they're entering a "new" market.
To "invest" in an RS6 is a lot of money. You could buy a nice house for the same amount of money in some parts of Sweden.
You should expect the best service and nothing else.

I had similar problems when I specced my A6 2.7T a few years back.
At the end the sales guy just gave me the dealer's price list (quattro GmbH) and said find it yourself.
Now I was happy with that, and happy with the car.

Another problem is that they earn more money (totally, incl service etc.) if they sold 3-4 standard A3s instead of one RS6. (a bit of guess work from my side, but probably not far from the truth, give or take.)
And selling a standard A3 is a no hassle, straight out of the price list deal for the sales guy.

The press will get their first drives in January...let's wait! :)

[KresoF1]

Erik,

Excellent post! I had similar experience with my Audi dealer here. He is pretty helpfull but, in the end I specd the car(R8) by myself. Even guyy responsible for communication directly with the factory(and quattro GmbH) was not the most knowledgeble person... So, I decided to go directly to the Neckarsulm in end of January for a visit.

For example be very carefull with Audi Exclusive items(specially leather Packages)! Sometimes you imagine in your head how should it look and when car arrives-it is not IT! So, doubl check everything in case you are ordering any Exclusive items on R8 or RS6 Avant...

[tonsberg31]

Just some exampels.

Back from my dealer, Sweden is getting 40 cars this year.

Lots of options wherent avaliable in Audis computersystem so I couldnt spec a car proper, will get some more answers next week.

The Sport exhaust is not in production yet, neither is the ceramic (10k euros!).

About the deliverydate; i qoute: "This year, we hope" :confused:<!-- / message --><!-- sig -->

The biggest problem here is that the forum members here are way ahead of time with info on this car. When it was shown at Frankfurth the Audi Representative said that no cars for dealers (Germany)before March erliest. We can not suppose to get answers from a Swidish or Norwegian dealer on these matters before late January, I would think. There is circulating more info on the RS6 on this forum than any dealer would know of.... As they are only relying on info from their German Audi contact.

Also, 40 cars for Sweden this year, this is a very high number. Will there be buyers for all these cars ??? Norway are expecting to sell 3-5. Maybe 10 total.


Another problem is that they earn more money (totally, incl service etc.) if they sold 3-4 standard A3s instead of one RS6. (a bit of guess work from my side, but probably not far from the truth, give or take.)
And selling a standard A3 is a no hassle, straight out of the price list deal for the sales guy.

The press will get their first drives in January...let's wait! :)

This is Correct and also let me explain how this production works; These RS6 cars who are produced now and untill end January are all ; press/audi AG/Show cars/ German dealer show cars.
These cars are all pre speced with fixed equipment and extras not possible to change. If you are a German dealer and put yourself in for getting a RS6 you will have the car early in time, but you can not change the spec and extras on it. Not even the colour outside or inside. You have to take what you get. These cars are also sold from the factory with a little more discount to the dealers and they are so called intro-cars.

I just think we all have to be patient a little while longer.

Another thing: If you take the price list for extra equipment for S8 and compare it to the extras on the RS6 it should not be to far away moneyvise.

Also one last thing. Those of you who have already bought a Audi with Quattro GMBH spec extras, or a RS car know that every thing that goes trought quattro GMBH is never on time and always take a little bit longer to deliver... Either its an exclusive painting or some hide/lether on the dashboard from Quattro GMBH it will be due late.

j

[Erik]

For example be very carefull with Audi Exclusive items(specially leather Packages)! Sometimes you imagine in your head how should it look and when car arrives-it is not IT!

I remember a friend who order his M5 E39 with a lot of special interior.
I don't think I have pics of it still, but it was a green on green (I think) and it was just horrible. We all had a laugh, it was a very special car indeed. :hihi: :trash:


The biggest problem here is that the forum members here are way ahead of time with info on this car.

Very true! Things move very quickly and a lot of the "rumors" we hear from exhibitions, sources etc. aren't official. Altough the options etc. may be real, the information doesn't get to the dealers in time. But they need a lot of education as well. Just look at all the engine alternatives on a model like the A4. :rolleyes:
When I visited the Ingolstadt factory I think they mentioned the number of combinations on how to build an A3 is so big almost every car is uniqe.



Also one last thing. Those of you who have already bought a Audi with Quattro GMBH spec extras, or a RS car know that every thing that goes trought quattro GMBH is never on time and always take a little bit longer to deliver... Either its an exclusive painting or some hide/lether on the dashboard from Quattro GMBH it will be due late.



Also true. You have to expect longer delivery using Audi Exclusive but hopefully it is worth it. Now where is my RS6 Avant with Suzuka Grey Pearl effect...?

At last, thanks a lot tonsberg31 for your contribution/donation today to the forum :asian: :cheers: :asian:

[Qisha]

Dear tonsberg31,

true words! There is not more to say. But let me bring the Service Knowledge in. Actually the new RS6 is by far the most painful car to service, yet. Just think about how narrow the Enginebay is-, as well as the whole drivetrain including DRC. Just like it is handled with the R8 for example, you can expect only special certified Dealers to sell and service the car. Thoughts are even going in a direction where you may find a special national Audi R/RS Servicecenter for qualified assistance. As there has been unnecessary service recalls/rework due to unrefined service personal.

Give your local Dealer a chance to learn about new Cars. It takes them longer to achieve the same level as most of the Friends here share. As well they can only pass on information they received, and as you might know, they do not have a advantage.

If you do know everything in advance, it takes away the thrill of anticipation. ;)

This place is unique, great members, knowledge and (most of the time) respectful behaviour. :thumb: :applause:

Qisha

[Erik]

Give your local Dealer a chance to learn about new Cars. It takes them longer to achieve the same level as most of the Friends here share.

Ouch! :lovl:

All in all, well put.

[artur777]

Dear tonsberg31,

true words! There is not more to say. But let me bring the Service Knowledge in. Actually the new RS6 is by far the most painful car to service, yet. Just think about how narrow the Enginebay is-, as well as the whole drivetrain including DRC. Just like it is handled with the R8 for example, you can expect only special certified Dealers to sell and service the car. Thoughts are even going in a direction where you may find a special national Audi R/RS Servicecenter for qualified assistance. As there has been unnecessary service recalls/rework due to unrefined service personal.

Give your local Dealer a chance to learn about new Cars. It takes them longer to achieve the same level as most of the Friends here share. As well they can only pass on information they received, and as you might know, they do not have a advantage.

If you do know everything in advance, it takes away the thrill of anticipation. ;)

This place is unique, great members, knowledge and (most of the time) respectful behaviour. :thumb: :applause:

Qisha

Nothing to add - just truth and truth ;-)

[itisme]

you're welcome

i did some search on AutoBild and found this:

"Die RS-6-Limousine folgt Ende 2008, kurz nach dem Facelift für alle A6."
(RS6 Saloon will follow at the end of 2008, just after the facelift for all A6)

I take a look at the magazine tomorrow again in the shops, just to be sure what exactly is written in the current mag because I had somthing similar in mind like tonsberg and am a bit surprised of what I saw now at the homepage.

so far from AutoBild.de:

RS6 Saloon end 2008
S4 for November
Q7 V12 in between of S4 and RS6 saloon
Q5 September
TT summer and A3 Facelift


don't have the mag next to my hand for now, sry

I've the mag right next to me at the moment, nothing really new, but AutoBild is always right ( well most of the time ;))

Autobild:

Audi glitters with an explotion of premieres in 2008.
The first is the all new A3 Convertible with 4 engines from 105 to 200HP and a price lower than 28k
Similar expansive - the new A4 Avant. Engines from 125 to 265HP (like saloon so far).
At the very top of the HP-hierarchy is the RS6 Avant with 580HP
All three are released in May 2008
The RS6 Saloon will follow short after the faclift of A6 at the end of 2008
Summer 2008 we'll have the A3 facelift and the TTS with a 275HP strong 2.0T
September is the month of the Q5 with a price round 38k.
For the end of 2008 Audi pushes it to the hardest with the introduction of the S4 Saloon and Avant with 354HP and the top-model Q7 V12 TDI.
And may be an eyecatcher for 2009 will be shown in late 2008, too - the A5 convertible.

so far from Autobild

RS6 saloon production starts in may and sale is in autumn

greetz

[as6]

audi canada will be recieving some rs6's. i just put a desposit down for 09 for one. god i cant wait. :rs6kiss:

[tvrfan]

yes all german magazins said it the new B8 S4 will have 4.2L S5 engine with 354 PS. i think theyre wrong

[AndyBG]

New RS 6, details...

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_3697.shtml

[cazorp]

uuh, 9 pages... what does it say?

[i_am_Waz]

uuh, 9 pages... what does it say?

It says the New RS6 is bad ass, will be fast as crap and is expensive as hell! :cry:

Other then 580bhp, 20inch wheels, Ceramic Brakes here's another of the neat new features of the new RS6:

If desired, Dynamic Ride Control in the new RS 6 Avant can be supplemented with optional three-stage shock absorption. This version is called sport suspension plus and allows drivers to individually adjust the driving experience to suit their own personal preferences or the route they are traveling. In the “comfort” setting, sport suspension plus provides remarkable ride comfort. In the “dynamic” mode it adjusts superbly to an enthusiastic driving style, and in the “sport” mode it delivers maximum driving precision.

I better start saving my allowance!


Waz :rs6kiss:

Ignorance is not knowing better. Stupidity is knowing better and doing it anyway. I have no patience with stupidity.

[Ricoloco]

Some news:

Sport Exhaust and Side Assist will be avaliable from week 22.

There will be NO B&O-soundsystem for the RS6, or for the new facelifted A6-model. Only Bose will be avaliable.

[KarlMarx]

Saves me some money and having to make a decision about it then!

[KarlMarx]

Actually, I had heard (somewhere, and can't remember when or where) that there would be no B&O to start with but it would become an option later...

(Like the sports exhaust)

It wasn't from another RS6'er, I think it was from an Audi document somewhere.

[AndyBG]

No B&O for RS 6, but yes for S5... :confused:

[quattro Gmbh]

no tv-quattro:(

[KarlMarx]

Update - I've heard via my dealer (so may not be completely true) that the RS6 list in the UK is full - you can't put your name down to order a new one anymore (mine went down months ago). Allegedly the options/sepc pricing list is coming out "soon".

[AndyBG]

What you exatcly mean by ''full''... ?

For this year, for this model year, or full for ever ? :D

[KarlMarx]

Presumably the guy meant all the slots that there currently are in the UK have been taken - I guess for this year.

I have also found out that the spec list with prices will be released from 12th Feb in the UK.

Also, the standard list price includes the following:
20'' wheels,
DRC with 3 level control,
Flat bottomed steering wheel,
Adaptive light,
Automatic tailgate,
BOSE,
DAB radio,
DVD nav,
Bluetooth phone,
Nappa leather seats

All of which goes someway to making the list price a little easier to live with.

[Leadfoot]

If you purely look at it from a price point of view then theRS6 does look expensive next to the M5, the only extras that the Audi has over it are 20" alloys, Bose+ipod and bluetooth but the M5 counters this with head-up display among other things. It's swings and roundabouts.

Though being able to say that you have the most powerful engine must go some way to justifing the price on it's own. :D

[AndyBG]

Though being able to say that you have the most powerful engine must go some way to justifing the price on it's own. :D

Yes..., that thing could justfye some of the extra spending... :hihi:

[AndyBG]

Sorry if these vid's and article are repost...

http://www.germancarzone.com/a6-s6-rs6-allroad/21996-edmunds-inside-line-first-drive-2008-audi-rs6-avant.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvlJAfBWoQk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJJEKpcQ7dw

[KarlMarx]

Good to have them all in the same post but all three are re-posts.

[AndyBG]

Good to have them all in the same post but all three are re-posts.

Heh..., as I said, I'm sorry...

[KarlMarx]

http://www.zercustoms.com/news/2008-Audi-RS6-Avant-Price.html

This page is listing a lot more as being standard spec..

[courbcyr]

Audi have confirmed UK specs and prices will go out 3rd week of Feb to all people on the register of interest. First deliveries mid May.

[Husky3]

w/c Feb 11 or 18?
Are we currently in first or second week?.....

[courbcyr]

Spec/Price CDs sent week after next. From Feb 18 is what I am told.

[Husky3]

can't wait, hope it's the same here in CH.

[KarlMarx]

I heard Feb 12th (UK)

[KarlMarx]

Now it's shifted back to 14th or 18th...I hope the car's more reliable that the info I get from Audi!

[KarlMarx]

I'm off to the Audi Forum tomorrow (Neckarsulm) - can't wait!

[Mockenrue]

You'll enjoy that. I went in 2005 and thought it was excellent. :thumb:

[aussie rs6]

road test review with video on april 2008 winding road at www.windingroad.com

you can register for free.

quote;

Audi RS6 Avant
This high-performance load lugger will get your clan to soccer practice quicker than an R8—with accommodations for etc

end quote.

regards to all :rs6kiss: :rs6kiss: :rs6kiss: :rs6kiss:

john

[+44 Dave]

In news from your trip Karlmax ?

[KarlMarx]

The Audi Forum (at Neckarsulm) was a very good day and definitely worth it. They've got all the standard and all the RS models on show as well as a concept car here or there. You can look at the Exclusive paints/leather/trim etc and they''ve got some RS models done up with different interiors which si very useful. Also the guys there really know their stuff about what you can and can't do, what will and won't come with certain models.

There is a very good restaurant as well which helps.

You can go on a factory tour which at the moment consists of the A6 production (apparently from start to finish it takes only about 25 hours to build one which impressed me). It's very, very interesting (and can be in English). There was an RS6 driving around the factory as well which is the first I've seen in the flesh. After the bulk of the RS6 is made up on the A6 production line, it then goes to the Quattro department who inject it with steroids and do their stuff.

You can collect from Neckarsulm and there is a large "handing over" area where they go over your new car in what looked like minute detail as they show you how to make everything work. (I think Audi UK is still trying to sort out collection of UK RS6's from there)

After the visit (for the weekend) we went down to Heidelberg and then the Black Forest which has got some great roads and views - really worth it. Plus of course you've got the good old stretches of speed-limit-free autobahn.

I think the most useful parts of the day were looking at the different Exclusive interiors - it definitely helped with choosing what I'll go for. Probably the most interesting aspect of it was the A6 production visit.

[DuckWingDuck]

European delivery is definitely where it's at.

[KarlMarx]

Just in case anyone is interested and hadn't noticed - the configurator on the UK website now has the RS6

[RS6 Owner Aug08]

I have an RS6 on order for delivery in the summer and have just completed the detailed order of colour and options. VERY EXCITING.
Consequently I have a pdf of the full UK spec sheet if anyone wants it but i can shrink it to just under 1mb (which is too big to upload).
Can anyone suggest a way of sharing it?

[Erik]

I have a pdf of the full UK spec sheet if anyone wants it but i can shrink it to just under 1mb (which is too big to upload).
Can anyone suggest a way of sharing it?

Hi and welcome, and thanks for the help. Look forward to follow your order and delivery process.

Try this, someone did it already
http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14724&highlight=pdf

[itisme]

some pics:

[The RS6]

RS6 @ Zagreb Auto Show, Croatia...
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4219/dsc02782gg4.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02782gg4.jpg)

http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/8321/dsc02772jg7.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02772jg7.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/1948/dsc02776nm6.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02776nm6.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/5485/dsc02777ep5.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02777ep5.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/8364/dsc02778cy4.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02778cy4.jpg)
http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/4554/dsc02784uw5.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02784uw5.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/405/dsc02785kn9.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02785kn9.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/1594/dsc02786vw3.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02786vw3.jpg)http://img396.imageshack.us/img396/6140/dsc02787rk3.th.jpg (http://img396.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02787rk3.jpg)

Nice photo of an R8
http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/1938/dsc02770kl3.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02770kl3.jpg)

Bonus: S8 :)
http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/6714/dsc02762ta6.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02762ta6.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/4725/dsc02764jg3.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02764jg3.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/3508/dsc02765uk7.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02765uk7.jpg)http://img361.imageshack.us/img361/6599/dsc02769ua7.th.jpg (http://img361.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dsc02769ua7.jpg)

[DuckWingDuck]

very nice! thanks for the snaps.

[ge_soeren]

:rs6kiss:
i love this car i saw it at IAA its so great:bow:

[AndyBG]

AMS test, sorry if it is a re-post...

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/tests/einzeltests/hxcms_article_511070_13987.hbs

[KarlMarx]

I had a letter from Audi today advertising an RS6 vid which will be on:


www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/a6/RS_6_Avant.html


from 10th April - thought I'd let you know.

[audirs6sport]

man i've been missing out being sucked into the bmw side =) must say that new RS6 is going to be the f*%*ing s*($!!! i hope the new tranny and DRC is much better than the C5 RS6! RS64LIFE!:addict:

[Erik]

300 km/h+ in the MTM RS6

http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15829

[Qisha]

Now where is my RS6 Avant with Suzuka Grey Pearl effect...?

Here you go Erik,

the first one delivered this week... :thumb:

Qisha

[Rudi]

I visited my friend today,and he was happy that I reminded him of the MTM chip...but a few minutes later he said that he was going to HGP.They are now busy with a car from someone who lives in Dubay,when it is ready[exhaust and modified ecu] they are doing his car....HGP claims an extra 100bhp

Audi couldn't deliver his car with sportexhaust,and now he is happy because he is going to HGP anyway...customized exhaust.

It is something nice,Daytona Grey,Kevlar roof,20" and ceramic brakes:applause: :rs6kiss:

It is a long wait though for him...

[Michaël Barbé]

I visited my friend today,and he was happy that I reminded him of the MTM chip...but a few minutes later he said that he was going to HGP.They are now busy with a car from someone who lives in Dubay,when it is ready[exhaust and modified ecu] they are doing his car....HGP claims an extra 100bhp

Audi couldn't deliver his car with sportexhaust,and now he is happy because he is going to HGP anyway...customized exhaust.

It is something nice,Daytona Grey,Kevlar roof,20" and ceramic brakes:applause: :rs6kiss:

It is a long wait though for him...

Kevlar roof:bigeyes: Gotta see some pics of that!

MB
:rs6kiss:

[Rudi]

When the beast arrives I try to make some pics of the car and the exhaust :race:

[Michaël Barbé]

When the beast arrives I try to make some pics of the car and the exhaust :race:

That's great! You think the original sportsexhaust (the black ones) can't handle more than 600hp?

MB
:rs6kiss:

[Rudi]

I don't know...I was so exited what he told me,so I decided to share it.Because of the Ceramic brakes he waited a long time,and what the story is of the original exhaust is strange...he also wanted the antracite rims but that was also a problem.

Then he told about HGP that they are developing a custom exhaust for 1 person in Dubai,I am curious what it is going to be the exact number of HP and how fast it is....

[Erik]

Here you go Erik,
the first one delivered this week...
Qisha

Thanks Qisha. :thumb:

[Leadfoot]

Here you go Erik,

the first one delivered this week... :thumb:

Qisha

There is no way you could call this car understated when it in white. :hihi:

[Rudi]

Maybe next week I can take a look,I have my V70R maintenance at the Audidealer because they have better service then the Volvo dealer,and the car is arrived:rs6kiss: no special roof btw,he meant the inside:D

But still an amazing car,he is also waiting for ABT chip or MTM because HGP don't gives a warranty on the tuning,sad because I am curious about how it sounds and what it does with the speed and so on.

[Erik]

Pictures of the new Audi RS6 Sedan added.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/Kareems_2006/02_audi_rs6_sedan_live.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/Kareems_2006/03_audi_rs6_sedan_live.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/Kareems_2006/05_audi_rs6_sedan_live.jpg
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n150/Kareems_2006/06_audi_rs6_sedan_live.jpg

[Erik]

Anyone with pictures of the new RS6 in Paris?

[Mockenrue]

Here are a few, although not great:

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Events/Paris%20Auto%20Show/2008/Audi%20Show%20Photos/029.jpg
http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Events/Paris%20Auto%20Show/2008/Audi%20Show%20Photos/030.jpg
http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Events/Paris%20Auto%20Show/2008/Audi%20Show%20Photos/031.jpg
http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Events/Paris%20Auto%20Show/2008/Audi%20Show%20Photos/032.jpg
http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Events/Paris%20Auto%20Show/2008/Audi%20Show%20Photos/033.jpg

[Erik]

Pretty cool seats!

[DuckWingDuck]

the red contrast stitching is pretty nice.

[mmaturo]

the red contrast stitching is pretty nice.

Love it. That stitching is such a great detail. I keep seeing new Audi's in red and its working for me but not the way i drive (calling attention to ones self when you spend the majority of time above the speed limit is bad)...but the S5, the R8 (just saw it in person and I think i will order mine in red anyway), and now this...nice. Send the RS6 sedan to the US please Audi.

[DuckWingDuck]

I like the red contrast stitching but not so sure I like the red exterior, as you said, that just screams, please come give me a ticket.

[aarong]

yeah that stitching is awesome

[RC Vantage]

I am getting huge carbon build up on the tail pipes - suggestions please ???

Steve

[cazorp]

I am getting huge carbon build up on the tail pipes - suggestions please ???

Steve

Just add some fiber to it and voilà, you just got yourself a nice pair of carbon fiber tail pipes? ;)

[Benman]

Just add some fiber to it and voilà, you just got yourself a nice pair of carbon fiber tail pipes? ;) Probably not EXACTLY what he had in mind... ;)

[cazorp]

I know, sorry for messing about - just couldn't resist! :vhmmm:

Good luck with the carbon!

[hdtomi]

Some pictures from Hungary: ABT RS6 ...

http://img2.indafoto.hu/4/5/18915_fbf401ac9a7ef8904fe759cff905c38f/7710821_01cb4fffa5028341e696b0e96251d560_xl.jpg
http://img2.indafoto.hu/4/5/18915_fbf401ac9a7ef8904fe759cff905c38f/7710757_08992bf954d0aec257ab8d8fc7d1fd8e_xl.jpg
http://img8.indafoto.hu/4/5/18915_fbf401ac9a7ef8904fe759cff905c38f/7710813_31158fafcbb7e3078f64200b261ce30b_xl.jpg
http://img10.indafoto.hu/4/5/18915_fbf401ac9a7ef8904fe759cff905c38f/7710801_9f781c3e6c6ea762cc962c24c3578b32_xl.jpg
http://img4.indafoto.hu/4/5/18915_fbf401ac9a7ef8904fe759cff905c38f/7710809_e1519e6516f17906c4a2a47613534e57_xl.jpg
http://img6.indafoto.hu/4/5/18915_fbf401ac9a7ef8904fe759cff905c38f/7710769_df2bd5f4ec58139398fba937664f7515_xl.jpg

[Ruergard]

Except the rims, lovely.

[V8weight]

Except the rims, lovely.
Agreed, ABT seems to be the industry leader in distasteful wheels.

[Erik]

Audi RS6 Plus, in Nordic Gold...

http://www.zatzy.com/allmaent/359745-carspotting-2010-a-47.html#post4426451

http://www.zatzy.com/attachments/allmaent/79955d1279031267-carspotting-2010-img_0145.jpg

[niler8]

Few quick ones of my Ibis White RS6 +

[Erik]

Do we have any more RS6 C6?

Calling all owners!

http://www.rs6.com/showthread.php/21713-Rs6-from-bucharest-like-to-join-your-community

A friend of mine just got his RS6 Avant Plus, 90/500, replacing his "old" RS6 Sedan MTM-R.

[y777yy]

my rs6'2009 (tuned ecu, air filters, exhaust).. 750HP. :addict:

http://s2.ipicture.ru/uploads/20110116/thumbs/nquwTYWL.jpg (http://s2.ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/3114509.html)http://s2.ipicture.ru/uploads/20110116/thumbs/TmF62vuS.jpg (http://s2.ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/3114510.html)

http://s2.ipicture.ru/uploads/20110116/thumbs/fxXG25jW.jpg (http://s2.ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/3114452.html)http://s2.ipicture.ru/uploads/20110116/thumbs/BU7cR18I.jpg (http://s2.ipicture.ru/Gallery/Viewfull/3114508.html)

[hdtomi]

TC-Concept RS6:

more: http://www.tc-concepts.de/categories/showroom.php?bid=1&cid=193

http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_01.jpg
http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_02.jpg
http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_04.jpg
http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_08.jpg
http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_11.jpg
http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_15.jpg
http://www.tc-concepts.de/media/img/showroom/audi/rs6tcschwarz/rs6tcschwarz_20.jpg

[hdtomi]

Yellow RS6 Plus Avant C6

http://www.autogespot.com/nl/viewimages.php?id=1214748364827022011201504

[Ruergard]

Cool, I like that one. :D

[Orangemig]

1116511164111631116211161
Sharing a few pics of my baby. Note the Milies. The RS4 is a friend's.

[Orangemig]

Question to C6 owners: Does the V10 really vibrate/shake at idle compared to a V8? The RS4 is so smooth while idling. I wonder if the slight shake is caused by the fact that there are two 5cyls.

[OrangeAlfa]

So... after reading up.. the newest RS6 never made it to U.S. Shores? We got the S6 v10, but not the RS6? Any reasons for that Audi ever gave?

[Erik]

Unsticking this thread now. :)

[Benman]

Yep, it's time with the C7 around the corner. :thumb:

Ben