Who wants a 450 HP stationwagon?

ufcrusher · 04-20-2002, 09:57 PM

Well my friend just told me about the new Audi RS6 wagon that is going to be released. 450 HP from the factory! It actually sounds pretty sweet and is going to be released stateside.

What is it?
2002 Audi RS6

What's special about it?
Europeans who love to drive have another reason to shop at an Audi dealership, now that the RS6 Sedan and Avant Wagon have been unleashed from quattro GmbH.

Packing a 450-horsepower twin-turbo dual-intercooled 4.2-liter V8 that provides peak torque flow between 1,950 and 5,600 rpm, either RS6 model will blaze from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.8 seconds. A five-speed Tiptronic automanual transmission is standard, featuring a Sport mode for faster downshifts and delayed upshifts, and a paddle shifter mounted to the steering wheel for easier gear-changing.

A new feature called Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) debuts in the RS6. DRC automatically counteracts vehicle movement along the RS6's longitudinal axis and transverse axis by linking diagonally opposed shocks on either side of the vehicle through a central valve, resulting in almost complete elimination of rolling and pitching movements regardless of speed.

Other technologies on board include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 5.7, which ties together the functions of the ABS with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), EDL (electronic differential lock with active brake control), ASR (automatic slip regulation), MSR (engine drag torque control) and higher-level yawing moment control.

The RS6 comes standard with 18-inch wheels wearing 255/40 tires. Nineteens are optional, shod with 255/35 rubber. To help keep the RS6 reined in, the brakes have been upgraded, now employing ventilated composite discs with eight-piston front calipers and significantly larger pads.

Exterior design cues are limited to the addition of side sills, a discreet rear spoiler, matte aluminum trim and unique front and rear fascias. Inside, Recaro front seats can be trimmed in up to three kinds of upholstery: nappa leather, natural leather, or cloth and leather. Dash trim can be rendered in black piano finish, poplar wood or carbon fiber.

*snip* - last sentence says wont be released stateside, but this has been changed.

For the article and some pictures:
http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...4/page006.html

coleslaw · 04-20-2002, 11:00 PM

Who cares if it's a station wagon, I'd still drive it!

bachviet · 04-20-2002, 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by coleslaw
Who cares if it's a station wagon, I'd still drive it!

Nice but I don't think I could afford one!

NuTs62 · 04-20-2002, 11:22 PM

How much is it? Got|Deals? Heh, hope they wont strip it down for a U.S. model.

shoeish · 04-21-2002, 12:19 PM

Tiff Needle, one of the best drivers, craziest mofo's around "tests" the rs4, which looks like the same specs as the six.

Very, very cool. Enjoy.

Linkage:
http://taner.equinix.com/topgear/Top_Gear-Audi_RS4.avi
http://taner.equinix.com/topgear/Top...udi_RS4-HI.mpg

All the videos:
http://taner.equinix.com/topgear/

spigidygak · 04-21-2002, 11:56 PM

Actually the sedan RS6 is only coming to the states, the RS6 is staying in Germany. But the RS6 sedan is more kick ass. . . 0-60 under 4.5 seconds, in a auto

But who cares its freaking fast with quattro. Oh yeah, price is around $80,000.

kimchicowboy · 04-22-2002, 01:06 AM

from what i've seen, the only wagons i'd want to drive are either the S4 wagon or the WRX wagon. but this RS6 is pretty dope. unfortunately, if spigidygak is correct, we won't see this bad boy over here.

Apex · 04-22-2002, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by spigidygak
Actually the sedan RS6 is only coming to the states, the RS6 is staying in Germany. But the RS6 sedan is more kick ass. . . 0-60 under 4.5 seconds, in a auto But who cares its freaking fast with quattro. Oh yeah, price is around $80,000.

You serious, the R version is coming?

spigidygak · 04-22-2002, 10:44 AM

Yep the RS6 is coming to us, Audi is going nutz-o on the cars. They are in the works of a super sports car based on the new lambo. Gonna have the same chasis, frame, tranny, but with audi stylin' and their V8 engine, probably bi-turbo

. Here's a linky for some pics and info http://www.audiworld.com/news/02/rs6/ An autoweek from a month ago I think reported that the sedan is officially coming here.

ufcrusher · 04-22-2002, 12:50 PM

Hmmm, my friend told me that the wagon was coming over. I guess I will ask him to send me the information and then I will post it, because he was certain that it was going to be here.

spigidygak · 04-22-2002, 08:31 PM

You may have to register to access this but, this is the article that was in the autoweek magazine I got, http://www.autoweek.com/search/searc...169 &record=2

Quote:

We won’t get the avant (wagon) version here, but who’s complaining? Certainly not one of the 860 buyers willing to pay the $80,000 or so it’ll take to drive one of these rockets home.

Dave_7 · 04-23-2002, 09:21 AM

Ok... how long before GIAC chip-tunes this bad mutha to 525+ hp?

My guess... not too long.

Dave.

The Continental · 05-06-2002, 09:14 PM

Check out the Viper concept wagon:

Got a feeling it has around 500 bhp.

Lots more pics @ Station Wagons

spigidygak · 05-07-2002, 12:51 AM

Hehe. . . pretty crappy photochop.

04-20-2002, 09:57 PM	#1
ufcrusher Admiral Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Boca Raton, FL: By way of: Poway, CA; Gainesville, Fl; Penn Valley, Pa. Posts: 5,555	Who wants a 450 HP stationwagon? Well my friend just told me about the new Audi RS6 wagon that is going to be released. 450 HP from the factory! It actually sounds pretty sweet and is going to be released stateside. What is it? 2002 Audi RS6 What's special about it? Europeans who love to drive have another reason to shop at an Audi dealership, now that the RS6 Sedan and Avant Wagon have been unleashed from quattro GmbH. Packing a 450-horsepower twin-turbo dual-intercooled 4.2-liter V8 that provides peak torque flow between 1,950 and 5,600 rpm, either RS6 model will blaze from 0 to 60 mph in about 4.8 seconds. A five-speed Tiptronic automanual transmission is standard, featuring a Sport mode for faster downshifts and delayed upshifts, and a paddle shifter mounted to the steering wheel for easier gear-changing. A new feature called Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) debuts in the RS6. DRC automatically counteracts vehicle movement along the RS6's longitudinal axis and transverse axis by linking diagonally opposed shocks on either side of the vehicle through a central valve, resulting in almost complete elimination of rolling and pitching movements regardless of speed. Other technologies on board include Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 5.7, which ties together the functions of the ABS with EBD (electronic brake force distribution), EDL (electronic differential lock with active brake control), ASR (automatic slip regulation), MSR (engine drag torque control) and higher-level yawing moment control. The RS6 comes standard with 18-inch wheels wearing 255/40 tires. Nineteens are optional, shod with 255/35 rubber. To help keep the RS6 reined in, the brakes have been upgraded, now employing ventilated composite discs with eight-piston front calipers and significantly larger pads. Exterior design cues are limited to the addition of side sills, a discreet rear spoiler, matte aluminum trim and unique front and rear fascias. Inside, Recaro front seats can be trimmed in up to three kinds of upholstery: nappa leather, natural leather, or cloth and leather. Dash trim can be rendered in black piano finish, poplar wood or carbon fiber. snip - last sentence says wont be released stateside, but this has been changed. For the article and some pictures: http://www.edmunds.com/news/autoshow...4/page006.html __________________ Welcome my son, welcome to the machine...Where have you been? It's alright we know where you've been....

04-20-2002, 11:00 PM	#2
coleslaw Arrrhh! Join Date: May 2000 Location: LI NY Posts: 6,807	Who cares if it's a station wagon, I'd still drive it! __________________ A priest, a paladin and Varimathras walk into a bar...

04-21-2002, 12:19 PM	#5
shoeish Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: WYOMING Posts: 532	Tiff Needle, one of the best drivers, craziest mofo's around "tests" the rs4, which looks like the same specs as the six. Very, very cool. Enjoy. Linkage: http://taner.equinix.com/topgear/Top_Gear-Audi_RS4.avi http://taner.equinix.com/topgear/Top...udi_RS4-HI.mpg All the videos: http://taner.equinix.com/topgear/ __________________ Shoe 2003 BMW M3 2008 BMW 335i hardtop convertible w/ Dinan Stage 2 2008 Toyota Tundra Extended Cab 4x4 5.7 Horsepower is fun.

04-21-2002, 11:56 PM	#6
spigidygak Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Redlands & San Diego, CA. Posts: 5,882	Actually the sedan RS6 is only coming to the states, the RS6 is staying in Germany. But the RS6 sedan is more kick ass. . . 0-60 under 4.5 seconds, in a auto But who cares its freaking fast with quattro. Oh yeah, price is around $80,000. __________________

04-22-2002, 01:06 AM	#7
kimchicowboy Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: in the middle of the pacific ocean Posts: 5,125	from what i've seen, the only wagons i'd want to drive are either the S4 wagon or the WRX wagon. but this RS6 is pretty dope. unfortunately, if spigidygak is correct, we won't see this bad boy over here. __________________ "I pick my nose too but never eat it." - bachviet, 3/30/04 if anyone wants to go scuba diving in oahu or wants to learn who to scuba dive in oahu, PM me.

04-20-2002, 11:22 PM	#4
NuTs62 Vice Admiral Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,763	How much is it? Got\|Deals? Heh, hope they wont strip it down for a U.S. model.

04-22-2002, 10:44 AM	#9
spigidygak Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Redlands & San Diego, CA. Posts: 5,882	Yep the RS6 is coming to us, Audi is going nutz-o on the cars. They are in the works of a super sports car based on the new lambo. Gonna have the same chasis, frame, tranny, but with audi stylin' and their V8 engine, probably bi-turbo . Here's a linky for some pics and info http://www.audiworld.com/news/02/rs6/ An autoweek from a month ago I think reported that the sedan is officially coming here.

04-22-2002, 12:50 PM	#10
ufcrusher Admiral Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Boca Raton, FL: By way of: Poway, CA; Gainesville, Fl; Penn Valley, Pa. Posts: 5,555	Hmmm, my friend told me that the wagon was coming over. I guess I will ask him to send me the information and then I will post it, because he was certain that it was going to be here.

04-23-2002, 09:21 AM	#12
Dave_7 Captain Join Date: May 2000 Location: L.A..... Costa Mesa... Whatever, Man! Posts: 1,823	Ok... how long before GIAC chip-tunes this bad mutha to 525+ hp? My guess... not too long. Dave.

05-06-2002, 09:14 PM	#13
The Continental Lieutenant Join Date: May 2002 Location: ‹(•¿•)› Posts: 331	Check out the Viper concept wagon: Got a feeling it has around 500 bhp. Lots more pics @ Station Wagons __________________

05-07-2002, 12:51 AM	#14
spigidygak Admiral Join Date: May 2000 Location: Redlands & San Diego, CA. Posts: 5,882	Hehe. . . pretty crappy photochop.

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