Audi RS 6 First generation (C5/4B)
Audi RS 6 (First generation (C5/4B)) was built from 2002 to 2004, as a 5-door Avant (estate/wagon),; 4-door saloon/sedan. Powertrain: Petrol: 4.2 V8 biturbo. Size: 4,852 x 1,850 mm (L x W). Weight: Saloon: 1840 kg,; Avant: 1865 kg.
Composed from the specifications below, so it states nothing the specs do not. Photograph: The Car Spy, CC BY 2.0 (Wikimedia Commons), from this generation's own encyclopedia entry.
Overview
Official performance figures for the Avant, whilst consuming the recommended high octane 98 RON "Super Plus" unleaded petrol indicate the 0-100 km/h dash would be completed in 4.6 seconds (s), reaching 200 km/h in 17.8 seconds (17.6 s for the saloon). Official figures state an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h, although most "RS" owners report that the speed limiter is rather liberal on all RS cars, with genuine 'limited' top speeds of 270 km/h being possible to achieve. Using a lower octane-rated petrol, such as the standard 95 RON "Premium" unleaded will reduce the engine power output, and have logical reduction in performance.
C5 powertrain
For the C5 RS 6 powertrain detail, the engine is an all-aluminium alloy 4172 cc twin-turbocharged ('biturbo'), double overhead camshaft, 5 valve per cylinder version of Audi's 4.2-litre 90° V8 petrol engine (parts code prefix: 077, identification code: BCY), developed and manufactured in Germany and the UK by quattro GmbH and Cosworth Technology (now known as MAHLE Powertrain). With the addition of the two turbochargers (one per cylinder bank), the power output of the V8 engine increased to 331 kW at 5,700 to 6,400 rpm, and 560 Nm of torque. The combination of the 4.
C5 suspension and steering
Utilising the same fully independent four-link front suspension, and double wishbone rear, as its related A6 and S6, the RS 6 was lowered by 20 mm, with a 30% stiffer spring rate, and 40% increased compression damping. The RS6 also served as the debut model for Audi's "Dynamic Ride Control" (DRC) system. The DRC system is mainly mechanical, and uses a pump to provide additional pressure to individual dampers (shock absorbers) during cornering, acceleration or braking; to counteract rolling and pitching.
Source: the English Wikipedia article on this model, CC BY-SA 4.0. Text may be shortened; read the full article for the complete text.
Not yet sourced for this model. Used prices swing with year, mileage, grade and country, so we publish a market range only when it comes with a named source and a date, and never an estimate. For a live figure, use the landed-cost tool with the price on the auction sheet.
Against the other wagon models in this database (42 with this body type). Computed from the dimensions in the specifications, so it changes as the database grows.
- 109 mm above the median of 4,743 mm, and longer than 67% of the 30 other wagon models in this database.
- 92 mm above the median of 1,758 mm, and wider than 59% of the 32 other wagon models in this database.
- about the same as the median of 2,780 mm, and shorter than 55% of the 33 other wagon models in this database.
Who it suits
- Families, groups and shuttle work: the people-carrier body is built around seating and access.
- Executive and chauffeur use: the saloon body prioritises rear-seat comfort and a quiet cabin.
Check before you buy
- Ask for service records: turbocharged engines are sensitive to oil changes and cool-down habits.
- Inspect for corrosion at sills, floor, subframes and suspension mounts, and replace perishable rubber (hoses, bushes, boots) at import.
- Read the auction sheet grade and notes, and verify the odometer against service and inspection records. How to read an auction sheet
- Run a history check (accidents, flood, mileage) before you bid. History check guide
- Import age rules: this generation already qualifies in Canada, United Kingdom. Confirm the rule for your exact vehicle with customs before buying. Landed-cost calculator
General guidance for this type of vehicle, worked out from its body, powertrain and age. It is not a finding about this particular model; use an inspection and the auction sheet for the car you are actually buying.
Worked out from this generation's production years and each country's age rule. Rules also depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
Other generations of the RS 6
- Second generation (C6/4F) · 2007-2011
- Third generation (C7/4G) · 2013-2018
- Fourth generation (C8/5G) · 2019-2025
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Can I import a Audi RS 6 (First generation (C5/4B)) from Japan?
By production year alone, Audi RS 6 (First generation (C5/4B)) is inside the age window for Canada, United Kingdom. The earliest examples become eligible later in: United States (2027); Australia (2027). Rules depend on vehicle type and the month of manufacture, so confirm with customs before you buy.
What powers the Audi RS 6 (First generation (C5/4B))?
Per its encyclopedia infobox, engine: Petrol: 4.2 V8 biturbo.
How big is the Audi RS 6 (First generation (C5/4B))?
4,852 mm long and 1,850 mm wide, on a 2,759 mm wheelbase (5-door Avant (estate/wagon),; 4-door saloon/sedan). For container loading, use the container packer.
Answered from this page's own data, not from outside claims. See the sources below.
- en.wikipedia.org (retrieved 2026-10-19)
Confidence: single-source (Wikipedia infobox). Specifications differ by market, trim and model year; the auction sheet or the vehicle's registration document is the final word on a particular car.
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