2008 Audi RS6 Avant (C6)

Description

Monstrous family wagon boasting twin turbo 5.0 V10 developing 571bhp with all-wheel drive showing just 82,742 miles; lowered on adjustable BC suspension

Supplied new by Aberdeen Audi in October 2008 this monstrous C6 Generation of RS6 comes in desirable Avant (estate) form, and is finished in Blue, and rides on 20inch five-segment spoke alloy wheels finished in black shod with decent Michelin Pilot Sport tyres.

Under the bonnet, we find an epic 5.0 40-valve DOHC V10 FSI engine with variable valve timing and a brace of turbos which develops a colossal 571Bhp and whopping 650NM of torque which made it Audi’s most powerful car ever at launch, and considerably more powerful than either of its rivals from BMW and Mercedes (M5 and E63) and required some seven radiators to keep everything cool.

Power was typically sent to all-four wheels via Audi’s legendary Haldex system and Torsen T3 ATB (automatic torque biasing) differential with 40:60 split (it can send up to 100% to the rear and 80% to the front if needed) via six-speed ZF 6HP28A automatic/tiptronic transmission permitting a 0-60mph time of just 4.6 seconds for the Avant and a top speed (de-restricted) of 170mph.

Inside, we find the usual, super Audi quality with light grey leather interior featuring RS6 embossed Sports seats with memory and electric adjustment in the front, heated front and rear seats, carbon fibre trim, Audi’s MMI infotainment system with BOSE sound system, cruise control, electric windows, electric mirrors, parking sensors, on-board computer, multi-zone climate control with AC, engine start/stop buttons, multi-function steering wheel, paddles for Tiptronic gear change and automatic Xenon lights.

The car shows 82,742 miles and looks well, starting promptly and feeling immensely powerful as we were treated to a short blast down the road in it.  The car looks to be lowered with BR Racing adjustable suspension, adjustment C-spanner included and we are told it has also been re-mapped – it did feel exceptionally fast, but they are in standard guise too.

The history file includes the V5C recording seven former keepers to the current along with the owner’s pack, manuals, 1 old MOT, a purchase receipt, and duplicate service book revealing six stamps and three hand-written entries including the last in December 2019 at 74,630 miles for an oil and filter.  The last stamped service looks to have been in November 2016 b7 Stansted Audi at 44,342 miles.

The book pack, V5c and some bills were unfortunately in our vendor’s Range Rover which was recently stolen, the owner’s pack found on the side of the road, wet and returned by a helpful individual who spotted it, as a result there has been some water damage to the manuals and some other docs including what looks like a dyno sheet following the remap and as such are illegible.  The service book has suffered limited water damage but is largely legible.

The vendor tells us he recently spend £4,000 on a reconditioned gearbox but cannot find the paperwork to support this. The current MOT is valid until March 2024 recording no advisories and looks ready to enjoy and thrill with that mega engine.

Bidders please note, the RS6 was recorded Category S in January 2020.  That aside, it looks most tempting at the guide price given similar cars not recorded make late teens to early twenties.

For more information contact - will.daniels@brightwells.com