Audi RS6 Avant (2008/08)

SOLD

In the mid 90s, a joint task force of Audi and Porsche engineers came together to create the Audi RS2; the world’s first high performance estate car.  Based on an Audi 80 Avant, the chassis and engine were heavily re-engineered including Porsche suspension and brake components as well as larger turbo, intercooler, injectors and modified camshaft. The resulting car pioneered a new age of automotive design with customers no longer having to compromise between performance and practicality.

At the Frankfurt motorshow in September 2007, Audi revealed the second generation of their flagship RS car, the C6 RS6 Avant. In many ways the spiritual successor to the RS2, the C6 RS6 built upon the incredible success of the previous generation. Not only was the latest version of Audi’s famous Dynamic Ride Control system utilised but the engineers in Ingolstadt were also able to shoehorn a Lamborghini derived 5 litre twin turbo V10 under the bonnet.

The result was a car capable of a physics defying combination of power, practicality and agility.

 
 
 
 

SPECIFICATION

Colour: Monza Silver

Interior: Black Leather

Year: 2008

Mileage: 40,000

Engine: 5.0 Twin Turbo V10

Transmission: 6-Speed Tiptronic

Body Style: Estate

Fuel: Petrol

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INVESTMENT THESIS

We are thrilled to offer for sale this incredible Audi C6 RS6 Avant. First registered in May 2008, our beautiful Monza Silver example with Black Nappa leather interior has covered just 40,000 miles from new with full Audi service history and 2 owners (VW+1 private). On top of the very comprehensive options list fitted as standard to these cars this example also benefits from QU1 – TV reception and 7X8 Audi parking system advance additions.

With the introduction of the C6 RS6 in 2007, Audi made the very bold decision to showcase the synergies from the VW group acquisition of Lamborghini by utilising the same 5 Litre V10 from the Gallardo to create its fastest production car to date. Not stopping there, they fitted twin turbochargers to the V10 creating a scintillating but more importantly very usable and robust power train. In typical Audi fashion they also made sure to focus on befitting the RS6 with the necessary chassis and handling traits to make the 2 tonne wagon have the agility to match its outright performance.

The end result was nothing short of a masterpiece. A car capable of hitting 200mph with 3 kids, dog and kitchen sink in the back.

Sadly, owing to regulatory changes this will most likely be the last time we ever witnessed such a large capacity engine utilised in a performance road car. That said, it does make the C6 RS6 a fabulously interesting investment proposition. You only have to look at recent Audi RS2 valuations to see that this is likely to be the next back catalogue RS to skyrocket in price.

As always condition is key for a car that has so many moving mechanical and electrical parts. Not only has this car been maintained at an exemplary standard with Audi main dealers but it also benefits from £2,500 in new discs and pads recently installed to the car.

Whether this gets tucked away in a collection or has another 40,000 miles effortlessly added to the clock, these C6 RS6 Avant’s are truly impressive pieces of kit even against their modern day counterparts.

 

 
 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

  • Sports Suspension Plus (DRC)

  • TV Reception

  • Advanced Parking System with Rear Camera

  • Front and Rear Heated Seats

  • Privacy Glass

  • Satellite Navigation

  • Air Conditioning

 
 
 

TECHNICAL FEATURES

PERFORMANCE

Engine Size: 4991 cc

Top Speed: 155 mph

0-62mph: 4.6 sec

Power: 572 bhp

DIMENSIONS

Height: 1460 mm

Length: 4928 mm

Width: 1889 mm

EMISSIONS & MPG

CO2: 333 g/km

Combined: 20.2 mpg