Performance Review: Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo - [2002]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Audi A6 Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo is the 5 speed / Semi-Auto version and was first brought out in 2002. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2002 Ferrari Enzo 6.0 V12 and the 2002 Pagani Zonda C12 S 7.3.This particular Audi A6 has a 4172cc Twin Turbo Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The A6 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A6's All Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1865 kgs (4111 lbs) this makes the Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 6.2 V8 Convertible or the give or take 50kg.

The Audi A6 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4172cc 40V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 5700 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Twin Turbo V8 throws out 413 lb-ft (559.9 Nm) @ 1950 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 KTM X-Bow GT-XR 2.5 Turbo (429 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 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (262.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A6.

The Audi A6 has a Power to weight ratio of 238.0 bhp per ton and 221.4 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2002 A6 competing with the 2008 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 R230 (262.9 bhp per ton) or the 1992 Dodge Viper SRT/10 8.0L V10 (262.8 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 221.4 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 2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 992 (246.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (246.3 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 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo 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 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A6 and the 2004 Lotus Elise 111R

When talking about the performance of the Audi A6 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.89 secs @ 106.1 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2004 Lotus Elise 111R (12.84 secs), the 2008 Audi Q7 6.0 V12 TDi Quattro (12.85 secs), and the 1996 Maserati Quattroporte 3.2 V8 Biturbo (12.85 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2002 version of the Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2002 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 2002 Audi A6 RS6 Avant 4.2 V8 Twin Turbo 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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