Ode to the RS6 Avant

Post by **complacent** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:27 am

Oh mighty twin-turbo v10 wagon how i love thee, let me count the ways..

One!

Two!!

Three!!!

I believe the title of the third linky 'splains the concept better than anything else- The Devils own wagon.

Word. I want to have this cars' babies. No, seriously. I do.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:02 am

Yeah, the car is pretty damn sweet. In my top cars list. Funny how at the autoshows people were like the RS6 gets a TTV10 but the R8 gets a lousy V8 engine? I am pretty sure the newer R8 (if Audi still decides to continue the line) will have an engine upgrade.

...but, yes, RS6 Avant is berry sweet!

Mr Kleen · Post by **Mr Kleen** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:29 am

an R8 mule had a twin turbo. don't ask Audi how that turned out...

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 8:49 am

Mr Kleen wrote:a R8 mule had a twin turbo. don't ask Audi how that turned out how that turned out...

Back to the drawing board w/ you, AUDI!

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 9:52 am

Now THERE is a wagon I would rock! Those are some unbelievable specs. Any idea how much one of these would set you back?

* 580-horsepower/480 lb-ft twin-turbo V10 TFSI
* 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds, 0-124 mph in 14.9 seconds
* Top speed of 155 mph (electronically governed)
* quattro permanent four-wheel-drive
* Unique bodywork, interior trim
* Up to 58.6 cubic ft of cargo space
* Optional ceramic composite brakes
* 6-speed tiptronic
...
The ten-cylinder V-configuration engine in the RS 6 is based on the V10 powerplants of the Audi S6 and Audi S8, but has been redeveloped in practically every respect to attain the significantly higher level of performance. The twin turbochargers ensure an impressively constant stream of power over the entire engine speed range: the mighty peak torque of 650 Nm is available across the entire range from 1,500 to 6,250 rpm; maximum output is available between 6,250 and 6,700 rpm.

...

FSI direct injection delivers precisely metered amounts of fuel into the combustion chambers at a pressure of up to 120 bar. This permits a compression ratio of 10.5:1, which is very high for a turbo engine. Remarkably efficient combustion is the result. The engine is thus content with a standard consumption of 13.9 litres – a very good figure in view of the potential offered.

A further feature adopted from racing technology is the dry-sump lubrication system used on the V10. By virtue of the elaborate design of the oil pump module and oil tank, reliable lubrication of all engine components and both turbochargers is guaranteed, even with constant lateral acceleration of 1.2 g.

Thanks to FSI technology and the optimised design of the turbocharger and air ducts, the ten-cylinder unit is extremely responsive and converts minimum movements of the throttle into dynamic acceleration. Yet the twin turbo is by no means a rough-and-ready sports engine: it runs smoothly and with refinement, as is typical of a ten-cylinder unit. When accelerating, of course, its dual-branch exhaust system with two oval tailpipes produces that sonorous sporty, throaty sound – an essential feature of a high-performance automobile. Those who wish to enhance this daily delight for the ears even further may opt for the alternative sports exhaust system.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:14 am

Sabre wrote:Now THERE is a wagon I would rock! Those are some unbelievable specs. Any idea how much one of these would set you back?

I am assuming it will be six digit figures for price. The new S8 is ~$100k so I assume this would cost more.

Post by **complacent** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:37 am

babies. i want to have its babies.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:39 am

The specs for 0-60 and 0-124 are horrible unimpressive for the HP/TQ numbers it puts down

WRXWagon2112 · Post by **WRXWagon2112** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:50 am

Phibs wrote:The specs for 0-60 and 0-124 are horrible unimpressive for the HP/TQ numbers it puts down

Remember: it is an all-wheel-drive, mid-size German wagon. Read: HEAVY!! Those are damn good numbers for that class of vehicle. Also, consider that the new STI does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. The RS6 is a larger, heavier car.

--Alan

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:50 am

WRXWagon2112 wrote:
Phibs wrote:The specs for 0-60 and 0-124 are horrible unimpressive for the HP/TQ numbers it puts down
Remember: it is an all-wheel-drive, mid-size German wagon. Read: HEAVY!! Those are damn good numbers for that class of vehicle. Also, consider that the new STI does 0-60 in 5.1 seconds. The RS6 is a larger, heavier car.

--Alan

With a V10!!!!! Twin turbos.... and a LOT smoother power curve that hits WAY earlier... I think the numbers are understated

Post by **complacent** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 10:56 am

Phibs wrote:The specs for 0-60 and 0-124 are horrible unimpressive for the HP/TQ numbers it puts down

uninlightened. that car is tits.

Big.

Jiggly.

Tits.

(Your same argument makes the STi look like a DOG compared to a turbo'd front-driver)

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:14 am

ohhh, pretty

And I don't think the performance is all that bad for something that weighs 4,500 lbs, that like an F150...[/img]

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:16 am

Look how long that compressor shaft is... say goodbye to aftermarket upgrades off the shelf.
And think about it, the lbs/hp is like 7.8 CLAIMED. they are saying that the power output is even more in reality.

A C-6 Corvette is like 7.9, so put that in your pipe!

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:16 am

Also, consider how early it's making power... those are SMALL turbo's for the size. Throw on some larger turbo's and hang on for dear life.

Post by **Sabre** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:18 am

zaxrex wrote:Look how long that compressor shaft is... say goodbye to aftermarket upgrades off the shelf.

Oh, there will be upgrades... with costs that are on par with the cars' price

The nice thing is, it looks like they would be replaceable from the bottom of the car. Much easier than the early turbo'ed S4's

drwrx · Post by **drwrx** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:35 am

It's performance numbers are right in line with the M5 / E63. And while it is priced higher (as Audis always are), they will sell every one they make.

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:40 am

http://www.autojunk.nl/clips/view/135934
don't mind the volvo commercial, the end of the clip makes up for it. Now that that is seaxeyy

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:47 am

ah yeah 4500lbs that'll do it. Definitely a beautiful piece of engineering.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:55 am

All I have to say is I love the plateau of torque! That has to be one crazy drivetrain to handle that.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 11:56 am

Hell yes I'd love to see that baby dyno'd. I think it has one hell of a .* btw to handle all that powah.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:19 pm

Think I like it better in blue vs. red.

Phibs wrote:Hell yes I'd love to see that baby dyno'd. I think it has one hell of a .* btw to handle all that powah.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:46 pm

mother of god that torque curve is beautiful!

Post by **complacent** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 12:55 pm

*head assplode*

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:02 pm

complacent wrote:*head assplode*

Yeah, peak torque from 1.5k-6.2krpms...that is just crazy nutso.

zaxrex · Post by **zaxrex** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 1:10 pm

That's no curve, it's a friggin' table! You could place your beer on it and it wouldn't fall off, well, unless you stepped on the gas.