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Originally Posted by AutoBlog

In addition to a hybrid version, Audi is giving its sleek new A6 the full S treatment. Our spy photographers recently snapped this completely undisguised prototype out testing in Germany, leading us to believe that the production car will likely debut in the not-too-distant future. Audi's usual S up-do is fully evident here, with the more aggressive front fascia, side sill extension and four exhaust tips out back all signaling a more sporting sedan.

The new S6 will likely ditch the current car's 5.2-liter V10 mill in favor of a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. Since the S6 will compete with the likes of the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG and BMW M5, expect power output to be somewhere in the 500- to 550-horsepower range.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/08/s...es-in-germany/

I WANT!!!!

[MarkR171]

Like all Audis, it looks good... but I can't help but think of it as "boring."

[Year's_End]

If this is challenging the M5 and E63 then wtf will the RS6 compete against? Will it just be a significantly more expensive, better-performing, f*ck you to MB and BMW?

[henry418]

Originally Posted by MarkR171

Like all Audis, it looks good... but I can't help but think of it as "boring."

+1. Maybe except few models, they all look pretty boring even with their LEDs. Also, the rear end I have to say is horrible..

[Garduna]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

If this is challenging the M5 and E63 then wtf will the RS6 compete against? Will it just be a significantly more expensive, better-performing, f*ck you to MB and BMW?

LOL that's what I was thinking! It's probably gonna be somewhere inbetween the bmw 535-550 and benz e550

[blue2fire]

How can i like the front and hate the back of the same car?

Honestly, bar the exhausts, this is almost the same as the S Line.

[OBI_agent]

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

If this is challenging the M5 and E63 then wtf will the RS6 compete against? Will it just be a significantly more expensive, better-performing, f*ck you to MB and BMW?

Originally Posted by Garduna

LOL that's what I was thinking! It's probably gonna be somewhere inbetween the bmw 535-550 and benz e550

+1000
I was thinking the same thing.
If I have to guess, the S6 engine's output would be somewhere between 430-470hp instead of M5/ E63 AMG's 550hp+.
The S6 would compete with 550i and E550.

[ACZakka325i]

snooze-mobile.

[keanu1]

in these pictures s6 looks bland

[footie]

Originally Posted by GhostRideTheWhip

Honestly, I think this car will challenge the M5 just enough.

Originally Posted by Nikkahtropolis

If this is challenging the M5 and E63 then wtf will the RS6 compete against? Will it just be a significantly more expensive, better-performing, f*ck you to MB and BMW?

Originally Posted by Garduna

LOL that's what I was thinking! It's probably gonna be somewhere inbetween the bmw 535-550 and benz e550

No, regardless of what the AutoBlog article says this will not have 550hp and nor will it truly compete with the M5 and E63amg. What it will do is probably sit ever so slightly above the 550i and e550 in terms of perform as is the case with the S4. Claimed output being suggest from numerous sources is 420hp, sounds kind of light unless the S6 ends up lighter than both the 550i and e550, otherwise this figure will be a bit more than that, I'm guessing 440-450hp.

As for the RS6, well it's too early to discuss such things as yet. Best wait until the M5 gets released before we need talk about what Audi might have give us.

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Originally Posted by footie

No, regardless of what the AutoBlog article says this will not have 550hp and nor will it truly compete with the M5 and E63amg. What it will do is probably sit ever so slightly above the 550i and e550 in terms of perform as is the case with the S4. Claimed output being suggest from numerous sources is 420hp, sounds kind of light unless the S6 ends up lighter than both the 550i and e550, otherwise this figure will be a bit more than that, I'm guessing 440-450hp.

As for the RS6, well it's too early to discuss such things as yet. Best wait until the M5 gets released before we need talk about what Audi might have give us.

I want this as my next car. When will it hit stateside?

[dc5_champ88]

its dirty...it needs a wash ewww

[Robert]

Don't dig the new head lamps. Too many leds, reminds me of a fly.

[MzSpeed]

Originally Posted by blue2fire

How can i like the front and hate the back of the same car?

Honestly, bar the exhausts, this is almost the same as the S Line.

Don't think its supposed to look different. Just like the 550i looks no different from the 535i other than the exhaust. The S-line kit is standard on the S6 and optional on the A6 while BMW makes M-Sport kit optional on the whole 5 series line. The M-Sport looks better than the S-Line based on photos i have seen so far (waiting to see both in person).

Originally Posted by footie

No, regardless of what the AutoBlog article says this will not have 550hp and nor will it truly compete with the M5 and E63amg. What it will do is probably sit ever so slightly above the 550i and e550 in terms of perform as is the case with the S4. Claimed output being suggest from numerous sources is 420hp, sounds kind of light unless the S6 ends up lighter than both the 550i and e550, otherwise this figure will be a bit more than that, I'm guessing 440-450hp.

As for the RS6, well it's too early to discuss such things as yet. Best wait until the M5 gets released before we need talk about what Audi might have give us.

So what Audi might give us is based on what BMW is giving us . That makes them sound like a follower (not saying they are so don't flame)

[TK-421]

BORING

[footie]

Originally Posted by MzSpeed

Don't think its supposed to look different. Just like the 550i looks no different from the 535i other than the exhaust. The S-line kit is standard on the S6 and optional on the A6 while BMW makes M-Sport kit optional on the whole 5 series line. The M-Sport looks better than the S-Line based on photos i have seen so far (waiting to see both in person).

I think both are beautiful looking cars, I've seen the A7 in both trim options and as it's close in appearance to the A6 I can only say that IMO the S-line adds to the whole overall look, much the same is true for the 5er.

Originally Posted by MzSpeed

So what Audi might give us is based on what BMW is giving us . That makes them sound like a follower (not saying they are so don't flame)

Not what I meant, to discuss which is best between the RS6 and M5 without having hard data about either is a bit too soon. Now when you see the final spec of the M5 and know how good or bad it is then is the time to question what Audi need to do.

BTW I am pretty sure the RS6 development is well under way and they probably know better than us what is needed. No need to follow BMW's lead but I am sure they are following the M5 program closely.

[escobar929]

Originally Posted by keanu1

in these pictures s6 looks bland

+1

i love the look of Audi but this one looks kinda plain for an S, it i was an A6 I would say its nice but for an S6 its a lil plain, maybe thats what the RS6 will be for

[stickypaws]

Tone down the designer lighting LED bling.

And fix that HUGE friggin front grill. Looks like Lil Wayne's mouth.

[DASHOCKER]

It looks like a smaller A8. Not a bad looking car though.. All of the mid segment cars have dropped except the Lexus GS

[A4rings]

The c6 rs6 ate the e60m5 and 6.2L mercedes anything (other than sls) and shit it out. (stock for stock, and even more so with simple mods)

Im just really interested in seeing if the new BMW and Merc V8TT's can compete with the audi V10TT

[Year's_End]

Originally Posted by A4rings

The c6 rs6 ate the e60m5 and 6.2L mercedes anything (other than sls) and shit it out. (stock for stock, and even more so with simple mods)

Im just really interested in seeing if the new BMW and Merc V8TT's can compete with the audi V10TT

Derp it also came out two years later. That's what adding two turbos and the resulting gobs of torque will do for you.

[footie]

Originally Posted by A4rings

The c6 rs6 ate the e60m5 and 6.2L mercedes anything (other than sls) and shit it out. (stock for stock, and even more so with simple mods)

Im just really interested in seeing if the new BMW and Merc V8TT's can compete with the audi V10TT

Don't expect the same results from the C7 RS6, the playing field is even now that both the M5 and RS6 will use turbo power and with a hinted at 570+hp for the M5 I doubt Audi will bring anything more than that, if it even brings this much.