Audi by no means bought the third-generation S6 Avant within the U.S., which led some individuals to construct their very own. A type of S6 Avant clones is now up on the market on Vehicles & Bids.
This wagon is a 2006 Audi A6 Avant with the powertrain from a 2008 Audi S6 sedan, in line with the itemizing. Recall that each fashions have been bought within the U.S. when new; we simply did not get the S6 in Avant wagon kind. Whereas the S6 Avant did not launch till the 2007 mannequin yr, this automobile remains to be listed on the market as a 2006 mannequin as a result of that is how the donor A6 Avant was registered.
Which means the wagon now has a 5.2-liter V-10 just like the one used within the Audi R8 and Lamborghini Huracan supercars. Coupled to a 6-speed computerized transmission, it produces 435 hp and 389 lb-ft of torque on this utility. Audi’s acquainted quattro all-wheel-drive system is tuned for a 40/60 entrance/rear bias on this case as effectively.
2007 Audi S6 Avant clone (photograph by way of Vehicles & Bids)
The modifications do not cease with the powertrain swap. A tweaked exhaust system lacks catalytic converters and features a Maserati-sourced resonator, in addition to Milltek mufflers. Stopping energy is supplied by Brembo entrance brake rotors from a 2008 Audi A8, with 2008 Audi A6 Sport Package deal rear brakes.
This automobile’s builder additionally tried to duplicate the looks of a inventory S6 Avant, including an S6 entrance bumper, LED daytime working lights, and polished mirror caps, in addition to the proper European-spec tailgate. Rocker panels have been sourced from an Audi RS 6 of the identical technology, whereas the 20-inch wheels are from an Audi S5. The Avant was additionally repainted in Sepang Blue—a manufacturing facility coloration.
The inside has the entire requisite S6 bits, together with an S6 instrument cluster, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and Recaro seats, in addition to door sills with the S6 badge. Aluminum pedals and carbon-fiber trim are included as effectively.
2007 Audi S6 Avant clone (photograph by way of Vehicles & Bids)
The odometer at the moment exhibits 109,000 miles, however as a result of the inventory A6 instrument cluster was eliminated, this automobile is listed as “true mileage unknown.” The vendor claims the S6 engine and drivetrain had roughly 101,000 miles when the swap was carried out. We additionally drove this very automobile in 2018 and, other than wood brake-pedal really feel, it appeared fairly stable.
This S6 Avant clone will doubtless show to be a less expensive option to efficiency wagon nirvana than a brand new Audi RS 6 Avant. The latter is accessible at U.S. Audi sellers, however with a $117,595 base value (together with vacation spot) and with out that particular V-10 engine.
