18 Mar 2022

Only 25 Units – ABT Sportsline Creates the RS6+ Limited Edition

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="69664"] source: ABT Sportsline After the overwhelming response of the North American market towards its special editions based on the current Audi RS 6 Avant ABT Sportsline has come up with an exclusive limited offer to show its appreciation to American and Canadian Audi enthusiasts: Only 25 units of the ABT RS6+ will be built, transforming the iconic Audi station wagon into one of the rarest ABT models. Like all special editions from ABT Sportsl...
Fri, Mar 18 , 2022 Bill
25 Feb 2022

Video of the Day: An Audi RS 6 Avant Joins the Wasserschutzpolizei

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="68977"] words: Bill, photo: RNZOnline.com Germany has over 4,600 miles of navigable waterways and they have a special police force that patrols them; the Wasserschutzpolizei. They operate several different types of boats and they received a new one last week...only they didn't order it. In what police are calling a "driver error", the hapless operator had stopped next to the river to use the restroom. Afterwards, he somehow managed to drive in...
Fri, Feb 25 , 2022 Bill
22 Dec 2021

Hennessy Performance Uses Wife’s RS 6 to Set Fastest Top Speed with Christmas Tree on Roof

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="67192"] Yes, the Christmas-Tree-on-the-Roof schtick gets a bit cluttered this time of year, but we’re still willing to drop some praise when we see a display like this. With runway rented for performance development, Hennessey Performance decided to try for top speed runs with a tree on top. First they tried Hennessey’s Porsche 911 Turbo S, netting 205 mph without the tree and dropping to 175 mph with the would-be fastest fir. Next came their...
Wed, Dec 22 , 2021 Bill
17 Nov 2021

Find of the Day: 2002 Audi S6 Avant Manual AND RS 6 Engine Swap

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="66137"] words: Bill, photos: ninertriplezero via Cars & Bids This year, we finally got the C8 RS 6 Avant here in the States. For way too long, we've been longingly looking across the pond while everyone else got to romp around in the super Avant. However, one person took matters into his own hands. What you see here is a C5 S6 Avant that has been transformed into an RS 6 Avant and with a manual transmission. Be still my beating heart. Here's ...
Wed, Nov 17 , 2021 Bill
14 Oct 2021

Compared: 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant vs. 2021 Audi A6 allroad – Enthusiast Unit vs. Consumer Unit

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="65009"] words: George, photos: George Achorn, Bill Cho Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2021 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. “Consumer Unit”. It’s a term you hear when you spend time with a manufacturer like Audi. Loosely stated, it’s a car seen out in the wild and operated by a private owner. It’s a car that’s been purchased and driven b...
Thu, Oct 14 , 2021 Bill
15 Jul 2021

Porsche-Developed Predecessor to the RS 6, The C4 Audi RS4 Leaked!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="62319"] Like many fans of vintage 5-cylinder Audis, we were ecstatic to see Porsche AG and Audi Tradition produce a video for the Porsche YouTube channel telling a bit of the story of the Audi RS2. Anything RS2-related is always interesting, but when the producers of the short injected a few design drawings into the piece they triggered our jaws hitting the floor. You see, the designs in question weren't exactly of the RS2. That's one hell of an ...
27 Apr 2021

Audi Announces Model Year 2022 Audi Sport Updates

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60330"] source: Audi of America All-new RS design packages enhance performance attributes and underline sporty sophistication Dynamic Ride Control now available as an option on RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models Race inspired flat-bottom steering wheel now standard for RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models Audi of America today announced updates for its Audi Sport lineup for the 2022 model year, including the addition of a number of requested features customers a...
Tue, Apr 27 , 2021 Bill
19 Feb 2021

Find of the Day: 2003 MTM Audi RS 6

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="58526"] words: Bill, photos: Cars & Bids What happens if you take a limited exported super sedan and then send it to the power house MTM? You get this 2003 RS 6 sedan. And what if I told you it only has 27,400 miles? Here's the ad: Highlights THIS... is a 2003 Audi RS6, finished in Ebony Pearl Effect with a Silver leather interior. The attached AutoCheck history report starts in 2004 and lists no accidents or mileage discrepancies in this ...
Fri, Feb 19 , 2021 Bill
7 Feb 2021

Petrol vs. Electric Drag Race: Audi RS 6 vs. Tesla Model 3 Performance

While the rivalry may not be age-old, petrol vs. electric is one that has taken the front seat with authority these last few years. Given we're less than 48 hours out from the launch of the new Audi e-tron GT, we've stumbled across this video to remind us that Audi's current product offering also sports some of the best internal combustion cars on the market as well. With the immediate torque of an electric motor and no need for anything like spooling up a turbocharger, electric cars like ...
13 Jan 2021

Win Another Audi RS 6 Avant? Yes, but We’re Not Affiliated.

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="57188"] It's a moment that sort of feels like seeing someone else at the prom wearing the same dress. Yes, we've found another RS 6 Avant Sweepstakes. No, it's not ours. Even still, we bet our readers will want to know about it. As you may recall, Audi Club is giving away an Audi exclusive RS 6 Avant in the color of your choice later this summer (MORE DETAILS AND ENTER HERE). We're pretty excited about that. It's the most expensive car we've ev...
13 Nov 2020

Audi RS 6 Avant PA Tribute concept: An Homage to a Sibling Partnership

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="55281"] If there is a silver lining in the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that car manufacturers left without international auto shows and press launches at which to launch new models have become more and more creative about staying in the news cycle by releasing things you likely wouldn't have seen them do in the past. It seems just this week we have a host of concepts new and old alike revealed to get the gears in your head turning. Given ...
27 Oct 2020

Find of the Day: 18k-Mile 2003 Audi RS 6 Sedan

[gallery columns="1" link="none" size="full" ids="54485"] words: Bill, photos: Bring-A-Trailer Last week we featured a 17k-mile 2008 Audi RS 4 Sedan as our Find of the Day and that was listed for $74,900. This week, we were pointed to its older, bigger brother - a 2003 Audi RS 6 sedan...with 18,000 miles. Where are all these low mileage RS cars hiding? This one is hiding on Bring A Trailer and here's the ad: This 2003 Audi RS6 is one of just 1,435 imported to the United States for the model yea...
Tue, Oct 27 , 2020 Bill
21 Oct 2020

Readers’ Choice for Best New Design Features: Audi Victorious in Five Out of Ten Categories

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54351"] source: Audi AG A1 citycarver, A3, A5, RS 6 and Q3 Sportback honored with “Autonis” Award Audi models impress in readers’ choice voting with some 16,000 participants Head of Design Marc Lichte: “At Audi, design is the number 1 reason for buying.” Audi won half the trophies awarded today at the “Autonis” Awards ceremony. In the readers’ choice by auto motor and sport, the premium brand took home the...
Wed, Oct 21 , 2020 Bill
8 Oct 2020

2021 Audi RS 6 Avant – ABT exhaust system, power upgrade and wheels available now

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53919"] source: ABT America The Audi RS 6 Avant has finally arrived in North America. Now, with the help from ABT Sportsline, the worlds largest tuner of vehicles from Audi and VW, owners can further enhance power, sound and aesthetics of this legendary high-performance station wagon. By utilizing the sophisticated ABT Engine Control unit (AEC) the output of the 4.0-liter V8 increases from 591 HP / 590 lb-ft of torque to approximately 690 HP and ...
Thu, Oct 08 , 2020 Bill
3 Sep 2020

Audi Club exclusive: 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant ‘RS Tribute edition’ Photos

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="51619"] words: Bill, photos: Audi Club North America Audi of America announced the arrival of the Audi RS 6 Avant RS Tribute edition yesterday so we can now release our photos of the Nogaro Blue beauty. Our photos aren't set in a studio like the RS 6 Avant in the press release but does it really matter where you see an RS 6 Avant especially an RS Tribute edition? Enjoy the shots below and cheers to Audi and those who will have one in their posses...
Thu, Sep 03 , 2020 Bill
2 Sep 2020

2021 Audi RS 6 Avant ‘RS Tribute edition’ – on Sale Now – Celebrates Iconic RS2 Avant

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="51498"] source: Audi of America Limited to 25 units, the Tribute edition features unique trim details paying homage to original 1994 RS2 Avant Powerful RS 6 Avant – Tribute edition is capable of 591 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque 2021 Audi RS 6 Avant and RS Tribute edition both on sale now The highly-anticipated RS 6 Avant is now on sale, and to celebrate the arrival of the high-performance wagon on U.S. shores, Audi of America announces ...
Wed, Sep 02 , 2020 Bill
4 Aug 2020

Choice Gear: RS Grill Masks

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50146"] words: Bill, photo: Audi Club North America These days, wearing masks is the norm so why not wear a grill on your grill? Audi Club's TeePublic store has some new designs including these: the RS 5 grill, R8 grill, and RS 6 Avant grill. As usual with TeePublic, you can get this design on a t-shirt, phone cover, mug, etc. When TeePublic offered masks several months ago, they were pleated. These new masks are not. They measure 7" wide and 4...
Tue, Aug 04 , 2020 Bill
13 May 2020

Find of the Day: 2003 Daytona Grey Audi RS 6

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47298"] words: Bill, photos: Speedärt Motorsports With the start of our weekly Find of the Day video episodes, I thought it would hard for me to find an Audi that I can just use for the website but I didn't have to worry; there are so many great ones out. Take this Daytona Grey RS 6 at Speedärt Motorsports in Miami for example. While searching for my three picks for this week's episode, I ran across this and knew I couldn't wait until Friday......
Wed, May 13 , 2020 Bill
14 Apr 2020

U.S. Spec Audi RS 6 Avant Spied in Orlando

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45832"] It's about that time that an Audi RS 6 Avant would be showing up in the U.S. market. With early order holders having placed their orders and the car on sale in Germany, it was only a matter of time. Nevertheless, we're in the midst of a global pandemic and most American states are on lock down for all but the most essential services. Well... maybe not Florida, and that's where Facebook user Rickey Singh spotted this particular car. [embed...
7 Feb 2020

Jon Olsson’s New Audi RS 6 Avant Revealed

Pro skier and Gumball Rally-ist Jon Olsson has a long history with the Audi brand. His extreme car builds, including several RS 6 Avant in the past, tend to get the Swede plenty of attention both on the web including social media, and also in person wherever he and his activities take him. What you see here is his latest creation, based on the all-new RS 6 Avant. We'd been aware Jon was moving on a new RS 6 build for a little while now. He'd teased it on the web, as had his livery designer...