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Erik
December 19th, 2002, 12:21
“The subtle design of the exterior treatment [of RS6] acts more as a ‘pointer’ to the informed enthusiast,” says Stephan Reil, development general manager for quattro. The RS6 is the first RS model for the states, “but,” Reil says, “it is not the last RS car you will see in the U.S.”

"The RS6 could well be one of the most exclusive performance sedans ever sold in the states by a mass marketer, and that’s sure to tempt—if not thieves—speculators and Audi aficionados alike. Audi’s business plan calls for just 860 to be sold here, limited by manufacturing intricacies and by emissions regulations that forbid import of these fire-breathers built after December 2003"

"In European trim, the 450 horsepower peaks at 5700 rpm and remains flat to 6400 revs, 300 short of redline. American-spec motors get the full 450 horsepower in SAE net rating at a higher rpm with a shorter plateau along the rev band. The torque, regardless of where the car is sold, doesn’t peak so much as it plateaus and pulls—at barely above idle, 1900 rpm, it stays at its maximum of 415 lb-ft all the way through to 5600."

"Understand, we try to be as objective as is humanly possible, but with this car we can find nary a flaw. It has the grunt of a race car and coddles occupants in world-class luxury. Audi’s RS6 could be the all-around perfect balance of performance, comfort and automotive pleasure."

Autoweek link (http://www.autoweek.com/search/search_display.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=coverstory&content_code=06966600&Search_Type=STD&Search_ID=834195&record=4)

Also check the 'legend' of the RS4 in France...

Photo Gallery (http://www.autoweek.com/specials/galleries/audirs6/1.htm)