Audi A6 C5 4.2 RS6 Sedan
331 kW450 PS444 hp560 Nm1997–2005
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- Power
- 331 kW 450 PS · 444 hp
- Torque
- 560 Nm 413 lb-ft
- Displacement
- 4,200 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Audi A6 C5 4.2 RS6 sedan sits a 4.2-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 331 kW (450 PS) and 560 Nm of torque. The A6 C5 4.2 RS6 has all-wheel drive.
In a A6 C5 line-up of 4 petrol versions, the A6 C5 4.2 RS6 tops the power chart, 201% above the entry 1.8 1.8T (110 kW). On top of that, it is the strongest on torque (560 Nm).
A6 C5 4.2 RS6: measurable strengths
- Most powerful petrol version of the A6 C5: 331 kW (450 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 560 Nm
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,200 cm³ 4.2 l · 256 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 331 kW 450 PS · 444 hp |
| Torque | 560 Nm 413 lb-ft |
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1997–2005 |
| Generation | A6 C5 (1997–2005) |
| New price | from about €28,500 (1997) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €1,500–5,000 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 464 listings |
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