Technical Data – Audi RS 6

Programme for Germany – Status: March 2002

Model	Audi RS 6
Engine / electrics
Type of engine	V8 spark-ignition engine, five-valve technology, biturbo, two light-alloy cylinder heads both with double overhead camshafts (DOHC), inlet camshaft adjustment, three inlet valves, two sodium-cooled exhaust valves
Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder	roller cam followers with hydraulic compensation / 5
Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression	4172 / 84.5 X 93.0 / 9.3: 1
Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm	331 / 5700-6400 (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)
Max. torque in Nm / at rpm	560 / 1950-5500 (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)
Engine management	Fully electronic sequential multipoint injection with air-mass measurement, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, camshaft adjustment, cylinder-bank selective exhaust-gas temperature control, coordinated torque control
Exhaust emission control	Two air-gap-insulated tubular manifolds, two underbonnet primary catalytic converters, two underfloor main converters, cylinder-bank selective lambda control with two heated oxygen sensors
Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah	150 / 520 / 110
Drive / transmission
Type of drive	Permanent quattro^Ò four-wheel drive, automatic locking Torsen centre differential, Electronic Differential Lock EDL on all driven wheels using brake application principle
Clutch	Hydrodynamic torque converter with slip-controlled converter lock-up clutch
Gearbox type	5-speed tiptronic
Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear	3.571 / 2.200
Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear	1.505 / 1.000
Gear ratio in 5th gear / 6th gear	0.804
Reverse gear / final drive ratio	4.095 / 3.197
Running gear / steering / brakes
Front suspension	Independent four-link front suspension with virtual steering axis, anti-roll bar: single-tube shock absorbers and coil springs, radius link with hydraulically damping mountings
Rear suspension	Double-wishbone rear suspension, anti-roll bar
Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102)	Maintenance-free rack-and-pinion steering with power assistance / 16.2 / 11.4
Brake system, front/rear	Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, Anti-lock Braking System ABS, ESP, brake servo, Electronic Brake-force Distribution EBD, ventilated brake discs at front and rear, front: eight-piston high-performance brakes
Wheels / tyres	8.5 J x 18 alloy wheels in 9-spoke design / 255/40 R18
Performance / consumption / acoustics
Maximum speed in km/h	250 (governed)
Acceleration 0-100 / 0-200 km/h in sec	4.9 / 17.6
Fuel grade	Unleaded Super Plus, 98 RON (95 RON with slight reduction in performance)
Fuel consumption: urban/extra urban/overall, l/100 km	21.8 / 10.4 / 14.6
CO2 mass emission, g/100 km	350
Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)	89 / 74
Servicing / warranty (Germany)
Oil change every ... km / inspection every ... km	According to service indicator and additionally at 30,000 and 60,000 km
Vehicle / paint / rust penetration warranty	1 year with unlimited mileage / 3 years / 12 years
Insurance classification in Germany	39 (fully comprehensive) / 40 (part comprehensive) / 23 (third party)
Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg / gross weight limit in kg	1840 / 2380
Axle load limit at front / rear in kg	1255 / 1160
Roof load limit in kg	100
Capacities
Cooling system capacity (incl. heating) in l	11
Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l	9
Fuel tank capacity in l	82
Body / dimensions
Body type	Fully galvanised, unitary steel body, crumple zones at front and rear
Number of doors / seats	4 doors with additional side protection / 5
Drag coefficient cD / frontal area A in m^2	0.34 / 2.2
Length (L103) / width excl. mirrors (W103) / height (H100),mm	4582 / 1850 / 1387...1426
Wheelbase (L101) / track at front/rear (W101/W102), mm	2759 / 1578 / 1587
Height of loading lip in mm (H195)	560
Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block method (V210)	424