Technical Data – Audi RS 6 Avant performance

Program for Germany Status: October 2015

Engine / electronics
Engine type V8 spark-ignition engine with aluminum engine block and gasoline direct
injection, DOHC, exhaust turbocharger, two charge movement flaps, demand-
controlled high-pressure and low-pressure fuel system, cylinder on demand,
indirect intercooler
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Continuous intake camshaft adjustment / 4
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3993 / 84.5 x 89 / 9.3
Max. power output in kW (hp) / at rpm 445 (605) / 6100 - 6800
Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 700 (516.3) / 1750 - 6000
750 (553.2) / 2500 - 5500 (in overboost)
Mixture preparation Fully electronic engine management with drive-by-wire throttle control; gasoline
direct injection, cylinder-selective lambda control, mapped ignition with solid-
state high-voltage distribution, cylinder-selective adaptive knock control;
manifold-pressure controlled system
Exhaust emission control Two close-coupled ceramic main catalytic converters, each with a pre- and post-
catalyst oxygen sensor, secondary air system
Emissions class EU 6
Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah 190 (water-cooled) / 520/92
Start-stop system Switches the engine off if the vehicle is stationary and the brake is engaged.
Drivetrain / transmission
Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential
Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch
Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic with DSP and sport program
Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear 4.714 / 3.143
Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear 2.106 / 1.667
Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear 1.285 / 1.000
Gear ratio in 7th gear / 8th gear 0.839 / 0.667
Reverse gear / final drive ratio 3.317 / 3.076
Suspension / steering / brakes
Front suspension Five-link front suspension, double upper and lower wishbones, anti-roll bar, air
suspension / suspension with Dynamic Ride Control
Rear suspension Self-tracking trapezoidal-link axle with transverse link, anti-roll bar, air
suspension / suspension with Dynamic Ride Control
Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102) (ft) Electromechanical steering with speed-dependent power assistance / 13.0 /
11.9 (39.0)
Brake system Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, electronic stabilization control
(ESC), brake servo, hydraulic brake assist; front: ventilated disks, fixed
calipers; rear: ventilated disks, fixed calipers with electromechanical parking
Wheels / tires (basic) Cast aluminum wheel 9.5x21brake offset 25 / 285/30 ZR21 100Y XL
Performance / consumption / acoustics
Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) / 280 (174.0) / 305 (189.5)
Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) in s 3.7
Fuel / octane value Super Plus sulfur-free according to DIN EN 228 / 98/95 RON
Idling / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A) 71 / 70
Consumption / emissions (according to tire size)
Tire category 1 275/35 R20, 9.5xJ20 offset 21, H5U
Fuel consumption: city / highway / combined, in l/100 km (US mpg) 13.4 (17.6) / 7.4 (31.8) / 9.6 (24.5)
CO2 mass emission city / highway / combined, in g/km (g/mi) 310 (498.9) / 173 (278.4) / 223 (358.9)
Tire category 2 285/30 R21, 9.5Jx21 offset 25, H5X
Fuel consumption: city / highway / combined, in l/100 km (US mpg) 13.4 (17.6) / 7.4 (31.8) / 9.6 (24.5)
CO2 mass emission city / highway / combined, in g/km (g/mi) 310 (498.9) / 173 (278.4) / 223 (358.9)
Servicing / guarantee (Germany)
Service inspection after max. km (mi) According to service indicator up to 30,000 km (18,641.1 mi) (max. 2 years)

Vehicle / paint / rust perforation guarantee 2 years with unlimited mileage / 3 years / 12 years
Insurance classification in Germany: third party / fully comprehensive / part- No details
comprehensive
Weights / loads
Unladen weight according to EU (excluding driver) / (including driver) / gross 1950 (4299.0) / 2025 (4464.4) / 2580 (5687.9)
weight limit in kg (lb)
Axle load limit at front / rear in kg (lb) 1290 (2844.0) / 1360 (2998.3)
Trailer load limit on 8% / 12% gradient, braked / unbreaked in kg (lb) 2100 (4629.7) / 2100 (4629.7) / 750 (1653.5)
Roof load limit / permissible nose weight in kg (lb) 100 (220.5) / 85 (187.4)
Capacities
Cooling system capacity (incl. heating) in l (US gal) 13 (3.4)
Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l (US qt) 8.3 (8.8)
Fuel tank capacity in l (US gal) 65 (17.2) / 75 (19.8)
Body / dimensions
Body type / number of doors / seats Unitary, vehicle-safety optimized body in steel/aluminum composite construction
/ 4 aluminum doors with side impact protection / 4/5
Drag coefficient Cd / frontal area A in m2 (sq ft) 0.352 / 2.4 (25.8)
Length (L103) / width excluding mirrors (W103) / height (H101-M) in mm (ft) 4979 (16.3) / 1936 (6.4) / 1461(4.8) (1482 (4.9 ) vehicle height with roof-
mounted aerial)
Wheelbase (L101) / track at front/rear (W101-1/W101-2) in mm (ft) 2915 (9.6) / 1662 (5.45) / 1663 (5.46)
Height of loading lip (H196) in mm (ft) 631 (2.1) (unladen)
Luggage capacity / with rear seat bench folded in l (cu ft) 565 (20.0) (V211) / 1680 (59.3) (roof high)