Among the few station wagon models that have captured the imagination of
gearheads is the Audi RS6 Avant series, especially in its most recent iteration
built from 2006 to 2010 that used a twin-turbocharged 5.0-liter V10 engine
related to the naturally-aspirated V10 found in the Audi R8 and Lamborghini
Gallardo supercars.
Now, Audi is preparing a new generation of its RS6 Avant based on the station
wagon body style of the latest A6 codenamed C7.
Our spies have taken pictures and even filmed prototypes of the new model
racing around the Nürburgring, but photoshop expert Khalil Bouguerra put his
skills to work to create a set of renderings previewing the production version.
The proposed styling changes over the S6 Avant include the flared wheel
arches housing larger rims, mesh fillings for the grille and lower air vents on
the restyled front bumper, side skirts, and a new rear bumper with a diffuser
and oval exhausts on either side.
Rumor has it that Audi will replace the older model's 571hp (579PS) 5.0-liter
bi-turbo V10 with a tweaked version of the new 4.0-liter TSI that powers Audi's
S6 and S7 (420HP) as well as the S8 (520HP) and the Bentley Continental models
(500HP).
A Paris Motor Show debut for the RS6 Avant is a possibility, in which case
sales will start next spring.
