Performance Review: Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi A6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 is the 6 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.This particular Audi A6 has a 4991cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 10 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V10's includes the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10

The A6 shares its Petrol V10 engine configuration with the likes of the 2019 Lamborghini Huracan EVO 5.2 V10 and the 2017 Lamborghini Huracan Performante 5.2 V10. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A6's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 2025 kgs (4464 lbs) this makes the Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi A6 shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp)

In terms of power the 4991cc 40V V10 engine produces 572 bhp (426 kW) @ 6250 rpm similar to the 2022 Mercedes AMG One 1.6 V6 Turbo Hybrid (566 bhp) or the 2021 Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo (563 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V10 throws out 479 lb-ft (649.4 Nm) @ 1500 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 6.2 V8 Petrol Hybrid C8 (470 lb-ft) or the 2023 BMW 3 Series M3 CS 3.0 Twin Turbo G80 (479 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi A6 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo 991 (307.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A6.

The Audi A6 has a Power to weight ratio of 282.4 bhp per ton and 236.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 A6 competing with the 2013 Porsche 911 Turbo 991 (307.1 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Bentley Continental Supersports 6.0 W12 Bi Turbo (307.0 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi A6 generating around 236.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (261.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire 7.0 V8 (261.2 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A6 and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996

When talking about the performance of the Audi A6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.16 secs @ 112.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996 (12.11 secs), the 1974 Maserati Bora 4.9 V8 (12.11 secs), and the 2013 Jaguar F Type S 3.0 V6 (12.11 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 A6 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Audi A6 RS6 5.0 TFSI V10 then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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