2002 Audi RS 6 Avant

Number: HLJ69-LA10

Year: 2023 - No. 11

Collection: Matchbox Collectors

Born: 2002, Neckarsulm, Germany

Manufacturer: Audi Sport GmbH

The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range, produced by the high-performance subsidiary company Audi Sport GmbH, for its parent company Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, from 2002 onwards.

The "RS" initials are taken from the German: RennSport – literally translated as "racing sport" and is Audi's ultimate 'top-tier' high-performance trim level, positioned a noticeable step above the "S" model specification level of Audi's regular model range line-up.

The original RS 6 official performance figures for the Avant, consuming the recommended high octane 98 unleaded gas indicate the 0-62 mph in 4.6 seconds, reaching 124.3 mph in 22.8 seconds. Official figures state an electronically limited top speed of 155.3 mph, although most "RS" owners report that the speed limiter is rather liberal on all RS cars, with genuine 'limited' top speeds of 167.8 mph being possible to achieve. Using a lower octane-rated petrol, such as the standard 95 "Premium" unleaded reduce the engine power output and have logical reduction in performance.

For the C5 RS 6 powertrain detail, the engine is an all-aluminum alloy 254.6 cu in twin-turbocharged ('biturbo'), double overhead camshaft, 5 valve per cylinder version of Audi's 4.2-litre 90° V8 petrol engine, developed and manufactured in Germany and the UK by quattro GmbH and Cosworth Technology (now known as MAHLE Powertrain). With the addition of the two turbochargers, the power output of the V8 engine was increased to 444 bhp at 5,700 to 6,400 rpm and generated 428 lb⋅ft of torque. The combination of the 4.2-litre V8, variable inlet valve timing, and twin turbochargers gave the RS 6 an exceptionally wide power band, with peak torque available from 1,950 to 5,600 rpm.