2003 Audi RS6

Description

When you combine the skillful engineering, understated style and formidable performance that Audi RS6s are already known for with a handful of very potent power-adding components, you just know the result will be something special. That certainly describes this 2003 Audi RS6. Its curb appeal is undeniable and, with some skillfully installed components now augmenting its already potent drivetrain, this German sedan offers an experience behind the wheel that would be pretty darned hard to match.

Attentive care, including plenty of shelter over the years, can really stall the aging process on a car and this Audi stands as proof. Its Daytona Gray Pearl paint - this car's original color - is still in great shape, with a consistent shine and no concerning issues to be found. Take a closer look and you'll see that its body trim also presents nicely, showing no dings and the same alignment this car left the assembly line with. Audi RS6 sedans have a sophisticated air to them that can easily make you lose sight that this model also enjoyed plenty of success on the racing circuit, capturing the North American SPEED World Challenge GT Series of auto racing for three consecutive years, including the year this '03 debuted. Tastefully contoured spoilers at both ends give a subtle nod to that racing heritage.

The black leather interior is in overall clean shape, with no stains or tears in the upholstery and showing much less overall wear than you might expect. As you glance around the cabin, you'll see that carbon fiber accents have been added - a distinctive touch that creates a sort of "factory-plus" appearance - and they blend so seamlessly with their surroundings they look like they've been there all along. The same goes for the work that went into installing the manual shift lever on the transmission tunnel. Interior features include air conditioning, heated power seats, cruise control, power windows, door locks and mirrors, sunroof, rear window defogger and an AM/FM/cassette stereo that combines with a CD changer to offer an array of audio options.

The RS6 was already Audi's top tier performance model in stock configuration - its initials literally stand for RennSport, German for "racing sport" - so this is a car that started with some serious performance. Its 4.2 liter bi-turbo V8 started life with 450 horsepower and 415-pound feet of torque, making it one of the fastest unmodified sedans available when it was first released. With methanol injection now added to the equation, the engine's current capabilities are even more impressive. In order to fully take advantage of those capabilities, an Audi S4 series 6-speed manual transmission now stands in place of the original automatic transmission. This car really drives well, and all the modification work was done skillfully - the methanol gauge is neatly tucked away in the glove box with its accompanying tank situated in the trunk, and you'll find another multipurpose gauge perched on one of the air vents. The added short shift kit reduces lever travel and makes for quicker, more precise gear changes. With coilovers at both ends, including adjustables in front, as well as all-wheel drive, this RS6 is an agile, surefooted performer in any driving conditions you might encounter. Its 4-wheel anti-lock power disc brakes feature drilled rotors for excellent heat dissipation and bring this Audi's set of unusually clean 19" wheels to quick, fade resistant stops.

With its unique pairing of Teutonic style and g-force inducing power, this 2003 Audi RS6 is definitely worth checking out. Call today!