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Audi RS6 Avant 4.2 Quattro

General information

ModelAudi RS6 Avant 4.2 Quattro
Year2008
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving14.8 litres/100 km (15.95 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement4172 ccm (254.58 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power450.00 PS (331 kW or 444 HP) at 5700 Rev. per min.
Max torque560.00 Nm (57.1 kgf-m or 413.1 ft.lbs) at 1950 Rev. per min.
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke84.5 x 93.0 mm (3.3 x 3.7 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder5
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2302 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4250 litres (1,123 gallons)
Cargo space455 litres (120 gallons)
Optional cargo space1590 litres (420 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1955 kg (4,310.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2420 kg (5,335.2 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4840 mm (190.6 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Wheelbase2770 mm (109.1 inches)
Fuel capacity82.0 litres (21.66 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR90530
Service interval30,000 km
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