580 bhp for the new Audi RS6 sedan

It was about time that Audi released the sedan version for their top of the line mid size sedan and estate line. After the RS6 Avant broke the mold with ridiculous power for an estate, easily defeating the direct competitors like BMW M5 or the Mercedes E63 AMG, the Audi RS6 Sedan version will arrive with a 5 litre V10 engine, fitted with twin-turbochargers, capable of delivering 580 bhp and a peak torque of 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft).

The six-speed tiptronic automatic gearbox is designed to let drivers change the gears themselves via the shift lever or the paddles fitted on the steering wheel and gets the power to Audi’s proprietary AWD Quattro system. Performance specs are pretty amazing, the car going from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and up to a electronicaly limited speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Tehnological improvements include a reworked suspension, Audi’s proprietary Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), which, combined with the sports plus suspension offers three damper settings from which you can choose, sport, dynamic and comfort.

For the power it is capable of delivering, the RS6 Sedan doesn’t really show it. The only things that give away the horse power under the bonnet are the big wheel arches, under which 19-inch or optional 20-inch wheels can be put, and in the back the two big oval tail pipes. Other exterior elements which stand out are the revamped bumper fitted with the new grille, the deep side skirts and the spoiler integrated into the trunk lid. On the inside, you’ll find the optional racing bucket seats or the standard sculptured sport seats, the leather RS steering wheel and the high quality Bose sound system.

The RS6 Sedan is set to be launched in mid-October, at a starting price of €105,550 and whoever wants a ridiculously powerfull mid-size sedan should start saving up.

Click here to read the full press release and check out more photos after the jump.
Photo Gallery: Audi RS6 Sedan