Feast your eyes on what the upcoming S6 version will look like. Its Prologue Concept-like design features are further
accentuated by the more aggressive front and rear bumpers. This prototype’s front spoiler is visibly more bulky, whereas the
quad-pipes at the rear give the car away as a high performance model. What’s
missing here is the S-specific razor-blade-like grille, as seen on the S5, and
the faux-aluminum mirror caps.
The new S6 is
about as good as it gets within the all-new A6 range. However, if the more
aggressive bumpers, bigger brakes and quad pipes don’t “do it” for you, rest
assured that in RS6 guise, the car will look even more muscular – it might even
get wider fenders.
We expect the cabin to feature a sporty flat-bottom
steering wheel (S-Line) like in the new 55 TFSI version, an aluminum pedal set,
sportier seats, carbon trim, special menus and various S6 badges. Other than
that, drivers and occupants will get to enjoy the all-digital MMI touch response
system, modern connectivity and driver assistance systems, ambient lighting and
plenty more 2018-worthy goodies.
If you could choose between the twin-turbo 2.9-liter
V6 in the RS4 and RS5 duo, and the 4.0-liter turbocharged V8 from the Porsche
Panamera Turbo, we’re betting you’re going to opt for the latter, especially in
a mid-size saloon such as the Audi A6. Based on the latest rumblings, the
all-new S6 is rumored to get that exact power unit, albeit with around 500 PS instead of the Porsche 550 PS.
Still, the S6 would be considerably
more powerful than both the BMW M550i, as well as the Mercedes-AMG E 53.
However, if Audi decides to stick with 450 PS (like in the RS4/RS5), that would
put the 2019 S6 at a 12 PS disadvantage compared to the M550i. While the
all-new Audi S6 is expected to be unveiled sometime next year, an official
appearance before the end of 2018 cannot be ruled out.
Cr : Carscoops
