The RS6 has a newly developed V10 twin turbo petrol engine with FSI direct injection engine. It offers a displacement of 4991cc pumping out a humongous 580bhp and 650Nm of torque with a flat curve from 1500rpm to 6250rpm. The engine is mated to a six-speed new generation tiptronic responsive automatic transmission. Designed for performance driving, it transfers the enormous power and torque to a Quattro drive line. The new sports suspension called DRC (Dynamic Ride Control) adjusts the shock absorbers in milliseconds. The sports suspension has three different settings for ride and performance. It has a four link setup for the front suspension and independent wheel, trapezoidal-linked rear suspension and ventilated disc rotors front and rear with six piston calipers. The power is put on the road trough 255/40 R20 tyres. The interiors of the RS6 have all the luxuries that one could ask for like silk nappa seats which offer excellent support for the under thighs as well as side support for the back and the G-forces that are exerted while going around corners. All the switches are perfectly positioned within easy reach and are well integrated into the console and clearly angled towards the driver. This car has been designed with the driver’s comfort in mind.
I selected the first gear in sport mode and the tiptronic gearbox and started exiting the pit lane. As I floored the accelerator, the RS6 unleashed all of its 580bhp and 650Nm of torque. I could feel the ESP making sure that the car did not get out of shape or loose its composure. The car had me pinned to the seat with its acceleration. Driving this car around the circuit was a totally different ball game compared to the R8. The big Avant proved that it is no slouch when it comes to straight line performance as she nudged past the 200km/h marker on the straight. However, you had to be gentle with her while going around corners. The essence of going fast with the RS6 is not to push her but be smooth and flowing through the corners. She really rewards you with a lot of fun when you drive her with precision and smoothness. The ESP did not kick in and you could go around the race rack at a good rate of knots. Driving these cars on the race track is very deceptive. At no time were we below the 80km/h mark even on the slowest corners. Plus, I was well in excess of 160km/h on the fast corners. Gong at 200-220km/h on the track felt like a routine 100-120km/h on normal roads. It was a great experience taking part in the Audi Sports Car Experience and I will remember it for a long time to come. The RS6 and R8 are two phenomenal cars that Audi have designed and built for road use which you can take to the race track and have a ball with. More photos:
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