Audi RS6 User manual

Pricing and Specification Guide
Valid from May 2009

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This guide has been designed to help you tailor and
price your RS 6 quickly and logically. At the back of
this guide, you will also find information on CO2
emissions-based vehicle excise duty and the other
services offered by Audi, including Finance and
Insurance. If you wish, you can also go to audi.co.uk
and configure your RS 6 online.
From the website, you can also access the Audi
Channel player and see your potential new car in
action on the following programmes:
Drive ime
www.audi.co.uk/RS6drivetime
Alternatively, you can tune into the Audi Channel
at any time on Sky Guide No. 884 to see a whole
range of programmes about Audi and our
motorsport achievements.
A User’s Guide Table of con en Page number
Introduction
The new RS 6 Saloon and Avan
Engines 6
quattro®7
odel details and prices
Standard equipment 8
Transmission 10
Colour and upholstery
Paint finishes 12
Upholstery options and colour and trim guide 14
Inlays 16
Options
Wheels and tyres 18
Audio and communication 19
Seats 20
Safety and security 20
Interior equipment 22
Exterior equipment 23
Audi exclusive
Audi exclusive options 24
Technical details
Technical data 30
Dimensions 32
Additional information 34

It doesn’t get much better than the RS 6. For a start, this is the single most powerful
model ever to be produced by Audi. Not simply because it features a massive V10 TFSI
engine which accelerates from 0 to 62mph in 4.6 seconds, but because it’s capable of
moving even the most laid-back of motorists to complete and utter awe.
Its predecessor certainly did. Launched by Audi over 4 years ago, the first-generation
RS 6 was so revered for its incredible performance potential that it created a cult all of
its own. It’s no surprise, then, that this updated 580PS 5.0-litre TFSI model has already
brought automotive enthusiasts to their knees. The perfect position from which to
admire a supremely sporty set of 20” alloy wheels, glinting braking system and
enlarged front air-intakes.
Allow us to introduce you to the superlative of Vorsprung durch Technik – the Audi RS 6.
The new RS 6
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The power plant. The heart of the RS 6. This ten-cylinder engine
generates impressive torque of up to 650 Nm all the way from
1,500 to 6,250 rpm. The enhanced 6-speed tiptronic gearbox with
shortened shift times adds dynamism to your drive, reacting to
your every impulse in just fractions of a second.
A twin-turbocharged 10-cylinder 580PS TFSI engine. The words
alone are enough to set the adrenaline coursing through your
veins. So just imagine the thrill when you find yourself pinned
back into your Satin Nappa leather Sports seat by the sheer
force of 650 Nm of torque – accelerating the RS 6 from a standing
start to 62mph in just 4.6 seconds.
Not so long ago, that kind of power was unimaginable. Until
TFSI®came onto the scene, that is. This unique Audi technology,
which injects fuel directly and precisely into the engine’s
combustion chambers, was originally developed for Le ans to
deliver increased power and torque as well as enhanced fuel
efficiency. It’s seen Audi win the world-famous 24-hour endurance
race year after year after year, leaving the competition trailing far
behind. And it does exactly the same in the Audi RS 6.
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Permanen all-wheel-drive
It’s the technology that has given Audi the edge on the racetrack ever
since it was first introduced over 25 years ago – a technology that
delivers ultimate control whilst enhancing the sporty characteristics
which make the RS 6 so thrilling to drive. It’s called quattro®
permanent all-wheel-drive. The principle is simple: in the same way
that four brakes ensure better deceleration, four permanently-driven
wheels deliver better acceleration and road-holding, pushing or
pulling the car as needed, for a driving experience that’s both
dynamic and safe. In the RS 6, asymmetric-dynamic torque
distribution continuously distributes drive power between the front
and rear axles depending on weather conditions, road surface and
gradient, which increases flexibility for an enhanced, sportier drive.

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The equipment for the Audi RS 6 builds upon the standard equipment for the Audi S6. The typical characteristics of the
Audi RS models emphasise the exclusive, dynamic and sporty character of the Audi RS 6. It is unmistakable.
All RS 6 models have he following i ems of s andard equipmen :
Wheels, yres and suspension
20 x 9.5J ‘5-segment-spoke’ design alloy wheels with
275/35 R20 tyres
Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) Sports suspension system
with 3-level control
High-performance braking system
RS-specific quattro®Sports chassis
Tyre obility System
Safe y and securi y
Audi Parking System Plus with front and rear sensors
Cruise control
Electromechanical parking brake
Front and rear ISOFIX child-seat preparation with front
passenger airbag de-activation switch
Front and rear side airbags with Sideguard curtain airbags
Light and rain sensor for automatic activation of lights and
windscreen wipers
Tyre Pressure onitoring System
Sea s
Electric lumbar support for both front seats
Front and rear seat heating
RS-specific front Sports seats, electrically adjustable,
driver’s side with memory
Silk Nappa leather with contrast stitching and RS embossing
Through-load facility
Audio and Communica ion
6-disc CD-changer – compatible with .mp3 and .wma files
Audi usic Interface (A I)
Bluetooth mobile phone connection
BOSE®surround sound
DAB digital Radio
Hard disk-based Satellite Navigation system with T C
functionality and 3D mapping
I 3G ulti edia Interface with 7” high-resolution
screen, please see page 19 for further information
In erior equipmen
Auto-dimming rear view mirror
Carbon inlays
Colour Driver’s Information System (DIS)
Front and rear floor mats
Headlining in black cloth
Instrument surround in high-gloss Piano Black finish
Interior lighting package
RS flat-bottom multi-function steering wheel with
aluminium-look gearshift paddles
Luggage compartment net (Avant models only)
Ex erior equipmen
Adaptive light including Xenon headlights, LED
daytime running lights, headlight washer system and
automatic range-adjustment
Auto-dimming, heated, folding door mirrors with
memory function
Automatically-actuated electric tailgate
Coming-home and leaving-home lighting function,
selectable through I
att-finish aluminium wing-mirror housings, roof rails,
(Avant only) window trims and grille
Paint finish in metallic or pearl-effect
Rear lights featuring LED technology
Twin oval exhausts

Recommended On-The-Road (OTR) retail prices include: delivery charge, half a tank of fuel, number plates at £565.00 (inc. VAT) and
Road Fund Licence (which may vary depending on model/transmission. See page 34 for details) and first registration fee at £55.00.
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
RS 6 S andard model prices
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Engine Power Transmission Basic RRP
Recommended
OTR
5.0 TFSI 580PS 6-speed tiptronic®£65,273.91 £75,065.00 £76,090.00
Avan
odel details and prices
To al RRP inc.
VAT
Engine Power Transmission Basic RRP
Recommended
OTR
5.0 TFSI 580PS 6-speed tiptronic®£63,939.13 £73,530.00 £74,555.00
Saloon
To al RRP inc.
VAT
RS 6 model prices

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Transmission
t ptron c®
The 6-speed tiptronic®transmission system is a form of automatic transmission,
standard on all Audi RS 6 models. The technology incorporates DSP – or the Dynamic
Shift Programme – which aligns and converts the engine’s high power and torque into
both sporty performance and operating convenience, with crisp, fast gear changes,
reduced weight and optimised gear-shifting.
In the ‘D’ (Drive) and ‘S’ (Sport) programmes, the advanced electronics used in
tiptronic®respond efficiently to every driver input, helping to prevent unwanted
gear-changes. The driver can override automatic mode by moving the gear lever
into a tiptronic®shift-gate, enabling spontaneous gear-changing for a sportier
driving style.

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Paint finishes
Standard colours
All the above colour swatches are matched as accurately as possible to the actual paint colours used. However, due to print
processes, Audi UK cannot guarantee that colours shown are 100% accurate.
Monza silver, metallic U7
Sepang blue, pearl effect E9
Monterey green, pearl effect 3R
Phantom black, pearl effect L8 Misano red, pearl effect 9
Daytona grey, pearl effect 6Y Mugello blue, pearl effect 5W

Colour and upholstery
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Silk appa leather, Black
with Silver stitching QH
RS 6 upholstery
Sports seats (RS 6 embossed)
Silk appa leather, Silver
with Black stitching SB
Leather/Alcantara, Black QH
Valcona leather, Metallic black
with Jet grey stitching QH
Options are subject to availability and may extend delivery.
– = ot available •= Available S= Standard
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
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QH Black Black Black Black •••
SB Pearl s lver Black Black Black •––
Colour and trim guide
Standard seats – Inter or tr m colours
Order code Upholstery Carpet Dashboard Headl n ng
To help you choose the right interior for your Audi RS 6, please use the guide below which shows the carpet, dashboard and headlining colours that have been
matched to your chosen upholstery. ( ote that the door inserts will match the colour and material of the seat centre section).
Valcona leather
N5M
Leather/Alcantara
N7S
S lk Nappa leather
N0Q
Total RRP
Bas c RRP nc.
VAT
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Image shows optional bucket seats in Valcona leather, Metallic black with Jet grey stitching

RS 6
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5MB Carbon SNo charge No charge
5TG Matt-brushed aluminium •No charge No charge
5TL iano finish black •No charge No charge
5MR Fine grain myrtle nutmeg •No charge No charge
Inlays
Total RR
Basic RR inc.
VAT
Options are subject to availability and may extend delivery.
– = Not available •= Available S= Standard
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
Order code

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Wheels and tyres
19 x 9J ‘10-spoke’ design alloy wheels
Total RR
Basic RR inc.
VAT
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20 x 9.5J ‘7-arm double-spoke’ design alloy wheels
CW3
HX7 19 x 9J ‘10-spoke’ design alloy wheels with 255/40 R19 tyres •No charge No charge
PQ1 20 x 9.5J ‘7-arm double-spoke’ design alloy wheels with 275/35 R20 tyres •No charge No charge
Performance
Order code
PQQ Top speed restricted to 174mph (280km/h) including carbon design package for engine bay •£1,147.83 £1,320.00
PC5 Ceramic brakes – high-performance brake system with carbon-fibre reinforced, vented and perforated ceramic brake discs. Brake
callipers in ‘Anthracite’ with ‘Audi ceramic’ logo on front (only in combination with 20" wheels) •£5,317.39 £6,115.00
RS 6
Options are subject to availability and may extend delivery.
•= Available
Carbon design package for engine bay
Order code

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Options
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
9ZW Bluetooth mobile phone connection, operated via the MMI system and integrated telephone voice-control system, roof-mounted
aerial for optimal reception. Please note that your mobile phone must have a SIM-Access profile facility for full functionality SNo charge No charge
PT4
Bluetooth mobile phone connection with privacy handset. As bluetooth mobile phone connection with additional cordless
privacy handset. The handset allows passengers to make private phone calls, provides remote control of the telephone
functions, as well as convenient SMS text-message function. The handset is charged from a docking station, integrated into
the front centre armrest (included)
•£256.52 £295.00
9ZF
GSM mobile-telephone preparation, with hands-free and speech dialogue system for main functions, located in front centre
armrest. Bluetooth interface and roof-mounted aerial are included for optimum reception (a phone adaptor is required at extra cost.
Please consult your Audi Centre for details) •No charge No charge
PNG
MMI 3G, 3rd Generation of MMI including 2 FM tuners, high resolution (800x400) 7" colour TFT display, 2 SD card readers, DVD-
player, 40GB hard drive, 10GB of which can be used to store up to 4,000 songs. HDD Navigation functionality includes advanced
speech recognition, 3D and topographical mapping display and advanced 3D building display SNo charge No charge
QU1 TV reception, analogue and digital, for reception of ‘free-to-air’ TV channels. Picture display only possible when the vehicle is
stationary. Sound reception at all times •£682.61 £785.00
Audio and communication
Order code Total RRBasic RR inc.
VAT
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Seats
8T4
Audi adaptive cruise control. Automatic distance regulation, using radar sensors to maintain required distance by braking
and accelerating. Four programmes (distance 1 to distance 4) set via steering column controls of the cruise control system •£934.78 £1,075.00
7X8
Audi parking system advanced, aids car parking by indicating the distance to obstacles in front of and behind the car – providing
an image of the area behind the vehicle on the MMI display. Includes guiding lines. Measured by ultrasonic sensors and
camera integrated discreetly in the boot handle
•£317.39 £365.00
7Y1
Audi side assist. Aids the driver when changing lane. Informs the driver via a visual warning signal in the door mirror if there is
a vehicle in the driver's blind spot
•£382.61 £440.00
4X3
Deletion of rear side airbags
•No charge No charge
8N7
High beam assistant, automatically switches between headlamp dipped and high beams
•£95.65 £110.00
Options are subject to availability and may extend delivery.
•= Available
RRP – Recommended Retail Price.
PS5
6C1
Bucket seats with manual seat adjustment. Electric width adjustment of base and backrest side bolsters and lumbar support.
Without front side airbags. Only in combination with Valcona leather (memory function is deleted with this option)
•£1,691.30 £1,945.00
Safety and security
Order code
Total RR
Basic RR inc.
VAT
RS 6
Order code

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