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Audi RS 6: generations and engines

The Audi RS 6 has been built since 2002 in 6 generations, with 7 engine versions in our catalog (sedan, station wagon). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Audi RS 6 Enlarge
Production years2002–present
Generations6
Engine versions7
Power450–605 hp
Body stylesSedan, Station wagon
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Audi RS 6 generations

  1. 2002–2006

    Audi RS 6 (4B,C5)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 450 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2002–2006

    Audi RS 6 Avant (4B,C5)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 450 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2008–2010

    Audi RS 6 (4F,C6)

    • Sedan
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 580 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2008–2010

    Audi RS 6 Avant (4F,C6)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 580 hp

    Engines below
  5. 2013–2018

    Audi RS 6 Avant (C7)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 560–605 hp

    Engines below
  6. 2019–present

    Audi RS 6 Avant (C8)

    • Station wagon
    • Gasoline

    1 engine version 600 hp

    Generation specs
Specs

Audi RS 6 engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Audi RS 6 (4B,C5)2002–2006 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.2 BiTurbo V8 (450 hp) quattro Tiptronic2002–2006Gasoline450 hp (331 kW)413 lb-ft (560 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi RS 6 Avant (4B,C5)2002–2006 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.2 BiTurbo V8 (450 hp) quattro Tiptronic2002–2006Gasoline450 hp (331 kW)413 lb-ft (560 Nm)4.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi RS 6 (4F,C6)2008–2010 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
5.0 TFSI V10 (580 hp) quattro Tiptronic2008–2010Gasoline580 hp (427 kW)479 lb-ft (650 Nm)4.5 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi RS 6 Avant (4F,C6)2008–2010 · 1 engine version
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
5.0 TFSI V10 (580 hp) quattro Tiptronic2008–2010Gasoline580 hp (427 kW)479 lb-ft (650 Nm)4.6 s155 mph (250 km/h)
Audi RS 6 Avant (C7)2013–2018 · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.0 TFSI (560 hp) quattro Tiptronic2013–2018Gasoline560 hp (412 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)3.9 s155 mph (250 km/h)
4.0 TFSI V8 performance (605 hp) quattro Tiptronic2015–2018Gasoline605 hp (445 kW)516 lb-ft (700 Nm)3.7 s155 mph (250 km/h)
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