Audi RS6 Saloon

Audi unveils its RS6 saloon and it's (a little bit) quicker

By Oli S / Tuesday, 12 August 2008 / Loading comments

We thought we might have to wait until the Paris Motor Show to see Audi's RS6 saloon but the company has decided to give us some photos beforehand. Those of you who predicted it would look exactly the same as the Avant but with a boot, I can confirm you were correct.

The big news however is that it is faster than the estate version which was unveiled at last year's Frankfurt Motor Show. OK, so it's 0.1 of a second quicker to 62mph (4.5 compared to 4.6) but that all counts when it comes to pub bragging rights.

There is the same twin-turbocharged 5.0-litre V10 engine that delivers an output of 572bhp between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm and a peak torque of 479.42 lb ft available from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm. Top speed is limited to 155mph but this can be raised to 174mph as an option.

As with the RS6 Avant, the saloon also gets a reworked suspension and standard Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) that reduces pitch and roll. Combine this with the sports suspension plus and DRC offers three selectable damper settings – sport, dynamic and comfort – which can be activated through the MMI.

Stopping power is provided by 390mm brake disks up front and 365mm brake disks at the rear. The car' is set to be launched in Germany around mid-October and will cost €105,550.