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    Exclamation The next Audi RS6 and RS7 (2013/14)

    Let's start a serious thread about the next Audi RS6, 3:rd generation.

    I am told to think "Audi S8" in terms of the driveline, i.e. engine, quattro and gearbox, but in a more muscular A6 body.

    If the overall package can be programmed into a (little) more aggressive style I think the concept will be very nice to drive and live with.

    According to rumors the next RS6 will also be available in the USA.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Erik View Post
    There is nothing edgey or that speaks power about this look. The thing I liked a lot about the C5 platform is the fat wheel wells which gave the car a more agressive styling/look. This is quite muted. I liken this to the C5 Z06 Corvette styling in comparisson to the C6 Z06 which was more agressive and had wheel flares that gave it a mean look. This is not grandpa's sedan and as such should stand out amongst the crowd. The photo here doesn't stand out IMO. It blends in all too well. If you are a fan of the sleeper feel, than this probably floats your boat. Personally, if I need to spend gobs of $$ to get the elite halo car, it needs to stand out as being significantly different from the counterparts in more than performance.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigglezworth View Post
    There is nothing edgey or that speaks power about this look.
    Just so everyone knows, this is just a photoshop.

    But I think more and more these "supercars" will look like and be based around the normal production cars, due to costs.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bigglezworth View Post
    There is nothing edgey or that speaks power about this look. The thing I liked a lot about the C5 platform is the fat wheel wells which gave the car a more agressive styling/look. This is quite muted. I liken this to the C5 Z06 Corvette styling in comparisson to the C6 Z06 which was more agressive and had wheel flares that gave it a mean look. This is not grandpa's sedan and as such should stand out amongst the crowd. The photo here doesn't stand out IMO. It blends in all too well. If you are a fan of the sleeper feel, than this probably floats your boat. Personally, if I need to spend gobs of $$ to get the elite halo car, it needs to stand out as being significantly different from the counterparts in more than performance.
    After living with the Panamera now for 2 years and being cameraphoned everywhere I go, this is exactly what I am looking for. I though didnt like the new RS4 as much as the old RS4 avant. Hope it looks good live.

    Nonetheless, I would have been interested in the RS4 as I mostly drive alone and in the city, but I think making a pure V8 without turbocharging was an error on the part of Audi these days, when turbocharged engines are getting unbelievable milage. I was going to buy the RS5, but thought a V8 without turbos was outdated allready then in this age of cylinder shutoff, start-stop functions etc... The fact that they came with the same concept as the RS5 a few years later surprised me.
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    I'm all for a thread on this topic!!!

    I'm setting the budgeting agenda for 2013 and the savings plan has commenced.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Benman View Post
    I'm all for a thread on this topic!!!

    I'm setting the budgeting agenda for 2013 and the savings plan has commenced.

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    I have seen the new RS6 in Neckersulm.

    I was sworn to secrecy, but it is out, including a photo. I had a VIP tour while my US Spec RS6 had the transmission replaced and they literally unveiled the car in front of me. They said I was the first outside of the R and D group to see it, the one, that is not a mule, but a 98% finished prototype. Gunmetal flat grey, avant. It will be only available only in an Avant and I was told it would not come to the USA because station wagons don't sell. They took my camera and phone, so no pictures obviously. Amazing detail, muscular, V8, TT. Gorgeous car. Quite the experience to see the Neckersulm facility.

    I got a one on one tour of the R8 production line and got see the all the custom paint jobs and interiors you could imagine. You literally can order any color, any wood, any steering wheel for any car you want. The RS5 in a deep maroon was amazing. I have many more pictures of these custom cars if you want to see them.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobski View Post
    I have many more pictures of these custom cars if you want to see them.
    Every single one please

    Open another thread and fill it with pictures

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    Quote Originally Posted by The RS6 View Post
    Every single one please

    Open another thread and fill it with pictures
    This. Especially the maroon RS5. That picture came up on the screen and something went thud under my desk.
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    Quote Originally Posted by bobski View Post
    It will be only available only in an Avant and I was told it would not come to the USA because station wagons don't sell.
    That totally sucks if true. Looks I've been given conflicting data, but unfortunately your seems pretty credible. I'm still going to keeping squirreling my nuts away for 2013, just in case.

    And I also call BS on avants not selling and the price point being too high! I would choose the avant over the sedan any day. Do they not read this board? These are most of the people that bought their RS cars in the first place...

    So jealous of your experience, btw! Sounds like you had a great time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by bobski View Post
    I was sworn to secrecy, but it is out, including a photo. I had a VIP tour while my US Spec RS6 had the transmission replaced and they literally unveiled the car in front of me. They said I was the first outside of the R and D group to see it, the one, that is not a mule, but a 98% finished prototype. Gunmetal flat grey, avant. It will be only available only in an Avant and I was told it would not come to the USA because station wagons don't sell. They took my camera and phone, so no pictures obviously. Amazing detail, muscular, V8, TT. Gorgeous car. Quite the experience to see the Neckersulm facility.

    I got a one on one tour of the R8 production line and got see the all the custom paint jobs and interiors you could imagine. You literally can order any color, any wood, any steering wheel for any car you want. The RS5 in a deep maroon was amazing. I have many more pictures of these custom cars if you want to see them.
    Can you confirm that the first rendering of the white RS6 is close to the finished product, or atlleast if it isnt, because after seeing the RS4, I am pretty sure thats what it will look like.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ben916 View Post
    does that mean a stable mate or an empty spot?
    If it's $180K, then it means no RS 6 MkIII for me! And I'm only interested in an Avant. The plan would be a stablemate but it will define on the pricepoint.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Benman View Post
    If it's $180K, then it means no RS 6 MkIII for me! And I'm only interested in an Avant. The plan would be a stablemate but it will define on the pricepoint.

    I think that was a typo. 80K EUR sounds more accurate. equates to just over 100K USD.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JSRS6 View Post
    I think that was a typo. 80K EUR sounds more accurate. equates to just over 100K USD.
    I agree - the US RS5's that I've seen on the lot have been retailing for 75-83k how could Audi justify charging double for the RS6???

    Also that maroon RS5 pictured above looks amazing! Just saying
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    It sounds like they are treating you like royalty!

    They should have let you drive the mule RS6 for a side by side comparison.
    Avants sell! The Audi-philes know that the Avant is the best of both worlds (high performance and able to carry a BUNCH of stuff!)
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    Plus they said the price point is too high, maybe 180K Euro
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