THFC

I realize this is off topic but I know many in this forum are interested in the new Audi RS6 - not sure what to believe (especially the pricing!) but interesting nonetheless. As the saying goes, "I'll believe it when I see it."

http://tinyurl.com/yhzlx93

Legalize It: Horchaus federalizing non-U.S. Audis for North America

We're going back and forth on this one. Do we file it under "We'll believe it when we see it" or "Pinch me I'm dreaming"? Either way, we get to sub-tag it, "Thank God for rich friends." That's right y'all, Audi is allowing Horchaus, the Canadian distributor MTM, to federalize some special four-ringers for American consumption. These are the real deal, hopped-up German Audis, straight from the tweaker factory.

As we're sure you all know, Audi keeps a whole bunch of extra spicy models back in Europe. Why? The excuses typically involve some song and dance about Americans not wanting high performance station wagons (as if), though in the case of the RS4 Avant (arguably the most desirable car we can't buy), the U.S. prohibition was because the rear-mounted battery didn't pass DOT certification...

So which cars can we now get via Horchaus? The RS4 Avant, RS4 Convertible, S3, the RS6 sedan and RS6 Avant, Q7 V12 TDI and TT RS. And there's something else to note: Since Euro-tuner MTM is involved in the equation, these cars can be pumped up a bit over stock. One example would be the twin-turbo V10 in the RS6 upped from a paltry 580 horsepower to a more appropriate 735 hp.

That said, Horchaus's pricing announcement is leading us back to the "We'll believe it when we see it" category. Using nothing but a straight Euros-to-dollars conversion rate, the RS6 would cost you about $150,000. However, Horchaus is saying it can be yours for just $107,600. Here's where it gets hinky. Supposedly Horchaus can sell you a R8 V10 5.2 FSI for $98,000, which is mucho less expensive than Audi USA sells them for (the last one we drove cost $172,250). We don't believe this last bit. Still, will us Americanos be able to get two of the hottest wagons in the world? Si senor, si.

Worth the wait

I think I would commit a capital crime to own a new RS6.....

chiromikey

sign me up for the rs6 avant...IMMEDIATELY!

and don't forget the mtm package!!!!!!!!!!!!!

930chas

x100000... Dare to dream. That would be the ultimate year round car.

nanayaw6

OMFG.............wtf 735 hp in an all round car.....what kinda car could you possibly drive after this one

Point2Point

Stock vs. stock, 2010 E63 > RS6. If European magazine road tests are to be believed, the latest RS6 is nose heavy and a stubborn understeering beast. If I really wanted a turbo muscle sedan and I couldn't wait for the new M5 or turbo AMG, I'd rather go for the Panamera Turbo than this Audi.

Dr. G

what he said

chiromikey

as much as I like speed, I would still never expect my station wagon to out handle many other cars. not to mention it looks much better than amg's or m's version!

g.smiley

Drove the avant in Europe, and that thing is out of this world fast, I didnt notice any issue with understeer on public roads. It's everything BUT a track racer I suppose. Cant imagine it with the MTM pack. Holy schitt. Id commit many criminal acts for that beast.

e55,,

just to let you guys know the rs6 is a big let down, i raced one a few months back from a standstill up to 120mph i had 2 car lenghts on him, and from a 40mph roll i had him aswell,
i was amazed and the rs6 owner is my mate and he was gob smacked.

transferred

good response and yup they are damn heavy...still would take one over a panorama but not the new amgs and ms unless i lived in a snowy place...btwthe wagon rs6 get a double thumbs up as chiromikey describes...

-Rob