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Audi RS6 Avant or Audi R8, Which Is The Fastest?

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDT

Though Audi claims that both the Audi RS6 Avant and Audi R8 are equally fast to 62 mph and 124 mph, we've always been skeptical as to whether or not the Überwagen of our dreams could actually compete. Thankfully, the folks at EVO mag had a version of each to test out. The bottom line? Almost.

Both share a quarter-mile time of 12.7 seconds, but the lighter, 420 HP R8 is faster through 90 mph and the 580 HP RS6 is faster through 150 mph. Not surprisingly, the mid-engined supercar manages to out-brake the much heavier wagon. And what about around the track? EVO took both out to the Bedford Autodrome and determined the RS6 was just 1.4 seconds off of the R8's time of 1:26.5. I guess now we know why the ultimate wagon costs more than $140,000. [EVO via CarScoop]

Audi RS6 Sedan Spied In Germany

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EDT

We've already gotten a look at the twin turbocharged, V10-powered, 580 HP Audi RS6 Avant, but now a camo-free Audi RS6 Sedan has been spied making the rounds in Germany. The new sedan über alles shares a lot of the ultra-Bruce styling present in the wagon version, but also gets revised tail lights and the upturned trunk lid from the RS4. We're wondering what the implications are of an Audi running with the Porsche Panamera when the Porsche boys manage to get their sweaty little hands on a controlling share of VW. [WorldCarFans]

First Promotional Video of 2008 Audi RS6 Avant, It Rocks

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:45:00 EST

We're not sure if this video includes a subliminal ploy by the folks at Audi to show quickly spliced photos of rocks to get us to say that their 2008 RS6 Avant rocks, but we guess it's working on us. Of course, it's just like your average grocery getter (assuming that your average grocery getter is powered by a twin turbocharged V10 TFSI engine good for 580 horsepower). Photos of the slick wagon below. Drool commencing in 3, 2, 1...

[Audi via YouTube]

New Video Of 2008 Audi RS6 Avant And This Time It's On The Road!

Ray Wert — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 09:15:00 EDT

After yesterday's static video shots we were aching for more. But oh boy, now Audi's done it — they've given us some on-road footage of the new Audi RS6 Avant to be unveiled this Tuesday at the Frankurt Auto Show (follow the whole shebang live from now until the last sheet drops on Wednesday right here). That's right, we think we may just have had a wagongasm — even if it only was a minute long. If you're even for a moment wondering why — you've got ample explanation here, here and oh yes, here — or even in the photo gallery below. (Hat tip to RGSEIDL) [via Autoblog.nl]

First Video Of New Audi RS6 Avant Teases Us Before Frankfurt

Ray Wert — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 14:45:00 EDT

Maybe it's the forbidden fruit thing, but even though it's just sitting there and even though we know we won't be getting the new Audi RS6 Avant on these shores, we're still friggin' crushing hard on it — despite the fact we still haven't seen this little super-wagon work it's magic on a roadway. See why here and here — or just look at the pretty pictures below. We can't wait to see this when we get to the Frankfurt Auto Show next week.

Wagon Wars: Which Über-Wagon Would You Rather Drive?

Ray Wert — Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:00:00 EDT

There's been a lot of wacky wagon action going on around us over the past 24 hours. We've seen the pre-Frankfurt Auto Show reveals of both the new 580 HP Audi RS6 Avant and the new 457 HP Mercedes C 63 AMG Estate both shoot by us, showing off some incredible hotness. While we're assuming just on a power comparison alone that the new C63 AMG wagon would easily be schooled by the Audi RS6 Avant, we're wondering what the competition might look like if Mercedes dropped a pretty little 600 HP AMG-customized DTM wagon into the mix. Let's presuppose such a wagon exists — if it did, which über-sports wagon would you prefer to drive? Or maybe you'd just prefer a nice beer wagon?

A Pre-Frankfurt Auto Show Unveiling For The Audi RS6 Avant!

Ray Wert — Tue, 04 Sep 2007 18:42:11 EDT

Because our good friend Zerin hearts us, we've got you some shots of the new Audi RS6 Avant speed wagon well before it's unveiled at the Frankfurt Auto Show. Don't say we didn't pass all 580 hp (maybe even more than 600 according to some sources) of that love right on to ya from the RS6 Avant's V10 Twin Turbo TFSI engine. We're nothing if not sharers of the high horsepower. UPDATE: We've got the official press release with all of the official power numbers here.

[via Dubspeed]