Audi unveils more details about RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance On June 28, Audi unveiled more details about the powerful versions of its RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback. In both the performance models, they have increased the engine power by 30 PS and the torque by 50 Nm compared to the base version. This is achieved through larger turbochargers and an increase in boost pressure from 2.4 to 2.6 bar in the 4.0-liter V8 biturbo...

News  Updated at: 2023/06/30

Continental provides OE fitment tires for Audi RS 6 Avant performance Continental AG (Continental) announced that Audi is factory-fitting RS 6 Avant performance car with its SportContact 7 premium tires with the 22-inch version. The tire offers reduced wet braking distances by 8%. In dry braking, the SportContact 7 improves by 6% and mileage is also extended by 17%. It comes with ContiSilent technology, which reduces the rolling noise. (From a pr...

News  Updated at: 2023/05/09

Audi launches RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance On November 29, Audi announced RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance.From December 8, the RS 6 Avant performance and the RS 7 Sportback performance are available for 135,000 euros each.The potent 4.0-liter V8 biturbo TFSI engine now has an engine power of 463 kW (630 PS) and a maximum torque of 850 Nm, while the base versions offer 441 kW and 800 Nm.Power from the...

News  Updated at: 2022/12/01

Hankook provides OE fitment tire for Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback Hankook announced that it will equip the new Audi RS 6 Avant and Audi RS 7 Sportback with its UHP tyres ex works from the model launch. Both new Audi RS models will be fitted with Hankook's Ventus S1 evo 3 in 275/35 ZR21 (103Y) XL AO or optionally 285/30 ZR22 (101Y) XL AO tyres. To ensure safe driving in the cold season, Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback can also be equipped...

News  Updated at: 2020/11/03

Continental unveils new tire noise reduction technology Continental AG has introduced its new ContiSilent technology that substantially reduces tire noise inside the cabin. A special foam layer is bonded to the inside of the tread area after the actual tire production process. This layer of foam has a strong damping effect on the sound waves caused by the rolling tire, so that no matter what surface the vehicle is driving on, the noise level rea...

News  Updated at: 2013/08/07

di will in future be equipping its A6, A6 Allroad, A7 and RS 6 Quattro models with the ContiSportContact 5 P. In all, five tire sizes have been released for 19- to 21-inch rims. Audi approved the ContiSportContact 5 P in sizes 255/40 R 19, 235/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 21 for the A6, A7 and Audi Quattro RS6. The ContiSportContact 5 is now an approved first-fit tire in sizes 255/45 R 19 and 255/40 R 20 for the Audi A8 and the Audi A6 Allroad. (From a p...

News  Updated at: 2013/07/02

KYB eying increased adoption of shock absorber by German automakers KYB Corporation is aiming to increase application of its products to German automakers as factory-installed genuine parts, as its subsidiary to oversee European operations started operations. KYB Advanced Manufacturing Spain, which went onstream at the end of last year, manufactures shock absorbers for the Audi RS6, Citroen C5 and other makes, in addition to those for the BMW 5-s...

News  Updated at: 2010/09/17

led it on the Audi "RS4" and "RS4 Avant. "The system was originally developed as "X-REAS" by Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., which offers the licensing to KYB Suspensions Europe. The Toyota "4 Runner (Japanese model name: Hilux Surf) and the Audi "RS6" have already used this X-REAS technology, and the"RS4" is the third mass production model to adopt the technology. ...

News  Updated at: 2006/07/13