Audi RS6 III (C7/4G) photos

2013 — 2018 · wagon
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specifications
553–597
hp
3.7 s
best 0–100

About this generation

Moving exclusively to the Avant body, the third-generation Audi RS6 featured a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing up to 605 hp in Performance trim.

Arriving in 2013, the Audi RS6 C7 generation downsized to a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine featuring Cylinder on Demand technology. Despite having lower displacement than its V10 predecessor, the lighter and more responsive V8 generated 560 hp and 700 Nm of torque, with the 2015 RS6 Performance variant reaching 605 hp. Coupled with an eight-speed ZF Tiptronic transmission and crown-gear quattro AWD, 0-100 km/h sprints dropped to a supercar-rivalling 3.7 seconds.

Offered solely as an Avant wagon, the C7 featured a dramatically sculpted widebody design with flared arches and aggressive aero detailing. Standard adaptive air suspension provided refined cruising comfort, while optional Dynamic Ride Control offered track-focused composure. The C7 RS6 Avant solidified its reputation as the ultimate single-car garage solution, combining immense cargo space with devastating real-world performance.

Specifications

3
4979 mm196.0 in
Length
1936 mm76.2 in
Width
1461 mm57.5 in
Height
2915 mm114.8 in
Wheelbase
565 l20.0 cu ft
Trunk
Petrol
4.0 TFSI quattro
553hp(412 kW)
4.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 3.9 s
2013–2014
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3993 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
CRDB
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2010 kg (4431 lb)
Fuel tank
65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.8 l/100 km (24 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
229 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 5
4.0 TFSI quattro
553hp(412 kW)
4.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 3.9 s
2014–2018
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3993 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
CWUC
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
223 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 6
performance 4.0 TFSI quattro
597hp(445 kW)
4.0 l 8-speed automatic AWD 0–100 3.7 s
2015–2018
Torque
700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h (155 mph)
Displacement
3993 cc
Cylinders
8
Engine
CWUB
Aspiration
twin-turbo
Curb weight
2025 kg (4464 lb)
Fuel tank
65 l (17.2 gal US)
Fuel consumption
9.6 l/100 km (25 mpg US) NEDC
CO₂
223 g/km (NEDC)
Emissions standard
Euro 6

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