Despite downsizing brings Audi RS6 Avant with the back a thoroughbred sports wagon on the market, which must indeed get along with two fewer cylinders, but has risen at the performance and efficiency.
In the new RS6 Avant has a 4.0 TFSI twin turbo V8 used, which have an output of 560 hp has (412 kW) and the sporty station wagon in just 3.9 seconds from a standing start to 100 km / h conveyed.
The maximum torque of 700 Nm is available from 1750 to 5500 rev / min ready, making the RS6 Avant can also at any time, show its full force.
As standard, the maximum speed to 250 km / h is limited, with the optional dynamic package then is 280 km / h, and those who choose the Dynamic Package Plus can, even up to 305 km / h on the way to be.
Despite the further improved performance of the new RS6 is more economical than its predecessor by 40% on the road, on average, to only 9.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers are needed.
Reached the low consumption including through the cylinder deactivation system, which transforms the V8 at part load in a 4-cylinder. Within hundredths of a second, the system switches from a bold step on the accelerator, but back in the 8-cylinder mode, so that the driver does not notice when he is on the road with only 4 cylinders.
Switching is via an 8-speed Tiptronic, which shines through even shorter shift times and of course also has a sport mode. Thus, the enormous power is also perfectly placed on the road, has the RS6 Avant over the proven quattro all-wheel drive, which also features a self-locking center differential with increased barrier value.
Thanks to the standard air suspension of the RS6 is not only perfect on the road, he can be moved very comfortable and recommended, also as long-distance vehicle. Optionally, there is also the firmer sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC).
The performance was also adjusted the brakes, optional but you can also order from carbon-fiber ceramic brake discs, which is recommended for customers who want to move their RS6 on racetracks.
Visual level, the Audi RS6 Avant in the attachments all around and an even sharper front end. As standard, the RS6 Avant with 20 "alloy wheels fitted, on request, but there are also 21-inch wheels provide further individualisation are also two styling packages -. Matt aluminum or carbon - to choose from.
Inside the RS6 Avant is then also completely tuned for sportiness. The RS-sport seats with prominent side bolsters and integrated headrests in black Alcantara / leather combination sting just as striking as the RS-design speedometer with black dials, white dials and red needles.
The RS6 Avant also boasts the generous space of the A6 Avant and offers up to 1,680 liters of cargo space. Ex works are also xenon plus headlights, LED tail lights, the parking system plus, cruise control, 3-zone climate control, the Audi sound system with 10 speakers and the MMI navigation on board.
On request there is also still LED headlights, ceramic brakes, a head-up display, the driver assistance systems and a Bang & Olufsen sound system with 15 speakers and 1,200 watts of power.
When exactly the Audi RS6 Avant is available at the dealer, Audi has yet to reveal unfortunately.
