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5.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Audi RS6 Base (2009) price & specs
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Overview
The 2009 Audi RS6 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 1st February 2009 classified as a C6. The Audi RS6 is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $271,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi RS6 is powered by a 5.0L 10-cylinder engine that has 426 kW of power (at 6250 rpm) and 650 Nm of torque (at 1500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Audi claims the RS6 Base uses 14.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 333g of CO2. It has a 80L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 571km per full tank
The Audi RS6 measures 1460mm (57.5 inches) in height, 4928mm (194.0 inches) in length, 1889mm (74.4 inches) in width with a 2846mm (112.0 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 2075kg (4574.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The RS6 Base comes standard with 275/35 R20 front tyres and 275/35 R20 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
205.3 - 210.37 kW/t
75.88 kW/t
212.54 kW/t
Boot Space
546 - 565 litres
495 litres
690 litres
Fuel Efficiency
13.9 - 14 L/100km
5.6 L/100km
14.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
571 km
473 km
1,067 km
Price
$263,500 - $271,900
$74,500
$281,660
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
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Dimensions
4,928 mm
1,889 mm
1,460 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,928 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,889 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,846 mm |
| Load Capacity | 580 mm |
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Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 6.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 3.0
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 333
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 84.5
Engine (cc): 4991
Compression Ratio: 10.5
Engine Configuration: V
Engine (L): 5.0
Number of Cylinders: 10
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 89.0
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 21.1
Main Capacity (L): 80
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 17.6
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 571
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 355
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 7.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 14.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 20
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 17
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 9.7
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 10.3
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 27
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 23
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 4.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 20.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 14
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 12
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 14.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 4.6
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 579
Maximum Power (kW): 426
Maximum Torque (Nm): 650
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6250
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1500
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Centre
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Multi-Link
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Type: Extra Load
Front Wheels Tire Width: 275
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 102
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Extra Load
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 275
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 20
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 20
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 9.5
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Platform Code: Pl46
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 58.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 1660
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 20.0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 565
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 63.5
Front Track (mm): 1614
Overall Height (in): 57.5
Overall Height (mm): 1460
Overall Length (in): 194.0
Overall Length (mm): 4928
Overall Width (in): 74.4
Overall Width (mm): 1889
Rear Track (in): 64.4
Rear Track (mm): 1637
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 40.0
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 12200
Wheelbase (in): 112.0
Wheelbase (mm): 2846
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.6
Front Headroom (mm): 1030
Rear Headroom (in): 38.5
Rear Headroom (mm): 978
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.1
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1450
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 55.9
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1421
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Directional Headlights: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Pearl
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Remote
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Manual
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Chrome
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2655
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 5853
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2075
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 4575
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 6
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: CD
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
MP3 Devices Connection: yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Bose
Number of Speakers: 13
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Front TV: yes
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Wheel Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Boot/Cargo
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Carbon Fibre
Doors: Carbon Fibre
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Carbon Fibre
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Heated: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 6
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
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