The chancel cars with a big bike beneath and ok, exterior sleep is classic examples are the b, m, w, m 3. 00 and 5. 00 and audio are as to and are a 6 and there have been plenty of other comic his following suit with sport sedans. And performance estates over the years and ongoing rivalry developed as the 2 big brands by 4 position. The r s. 6 avant became the quintessential sleeper, but was to become of the good old performance estate and its monstrous engine output as the electric era dorms, a species facing extinction. Ah, the a 6 avant each run is audio vision of how the electric estate of the future might look. We can only speculate whether theyll be in addition that deserves to spot the r s badge to but before the future hit the road, lets take a look back at the history of vast estate and sleeping. B, m, w found it. Its m for Motorsports Division in 1972 followed a decade later by audi with the quatro b m. W introduced its 1st sleeper in 1992. The m 5 touring was the fastest Station Wagon on the planet at the time. The 34 models summit up, a sumptuous 340 horse power from its 3. 8 liter engine. But with Production Limited to under a 1000 units, the estate versions of b. M. Ws 3 and 5 series were a nonstarter, already responded in 1994 with the iris to advance which attained legendary status as a portion thanks to its performance and practical value. The fastest and most powerful production audi at the time was built by portia and packed a 2. 2 liter 5 cylinder engine, delivering 315 horsepower. It was the predecessor of the r s for additions unleashed in 1999 and started muscling in on the m 5 turings territory. The arias to avant cost the equivalent of almost 50000. 00 euros back then. And is one of the pioneers of the performance estate segment. Can be on sports, car performance and Station Wagon might not seem compatible, but the audi brand is firmly established in the estate segments are threatened. Amazon. Wed already made a big statement with the hugely successful ours to closing this. If the altar was super poor close. While the m. W has had High Performance sedans in its range since the m 3 in 1985. It was initially only built as a sedan and convertible. The copay edition followed later, the em 3 touring and other body variance were available as concept editions. But b, m, w, so precious few takers in the segment. It wasnt until 2022, that the munich base comic had the idea of offering an estate version of the new m 3 as well, while others are uttering in the end of the Combustion Engine b, m, w boldly, and bail to performance estate, generating 510 horse power from a 3 lisa in line 6 unit, and officially going from 0 to 100 in 3. 6 seconds from florida upon b, m w has a long tradition of motor sports and is a dynamic companys career. And bob looked once said something that could be our motto to this day, accompanies like a human being absorbed, as long as it goes in for sports is fit are well trained and full of performance. And that definitely holds true for b, m. W from those post to show a fair route. So launched in 1985, the m 5 notch back sedan is now in its 6th generation with a certain extra trunk capacity added only lace at this. Looking for a taste of motor sports in an estate where cater to buy the n 5 turing built between 272010. It was a huge 507. 00 horsepower, 5 liter v. 10 engine with a top speed of 307 kilometers per hour, but with barely over a 1000 units sold in 3 years, the touring was soon discontinued ah, already had already entered the performance estate frey in 1994 with the are is to advance it was followed in 2002 by their response to the developments with the m 5, the full 150 horsepower arrest 6 avant. Unlike b m, w already made an avid commitment to Station Wagons. Where else before we just put our 1st vehicle of yours for on the market in 1999 will work better. And as we wanted to expand our portfolio largest, the obvious next move was to go into the mid range see segment, and bring out an artist 6 of 2000 to bring the 1st generation of the r as 6 was powered by audis most powerful engine to date its 4. 2 liter v 8 engine built by british motor sports specialist cars with mobilizes 450 horsepower and 560 new to meet is up torque walter. We wanted to go a big step up with the r s in terms of output and torque, and that meant a v 8 by turbo would be total real. The ari 6 was a bona fide sleeper with only subtle changes on the front. Why the wheel arches and side skirts as well as modified front and rear aprons, and the honeycomb mesh. The oval shaped deal tailpipes had remained to this day. The 1st generation of the r 6 was available as an estate or sudan. Production for the 2 versions totaled, 8081. 00 units. Ah, well the design is originally intended to equip the car with an output of 500. 00 horsepower that eventually proved 50 too many for the transmission to cope with. A very big rama at 1st. We exceeded customers expectations. Well, it was a bit crazy for that time in the photo, but it was a fantastic statement member with nobody expecting a car with over 450 horsepower. Customers loved it the lot. So it was a 2 year production cycle for the 1st model was fairly short and then people were looking forward to the next generation where we wanted to continue the Success Story if we could i push, im what i the 2nd generation of the r a 6 was built between 282010. The model was powered by my sheet, but heavy 5 liter v. 10 engine. The imperious, 580 horsepower propelled the 2 ton Station Wagon from 0 to 100 in 4. 6 seconds. Making the car only a 10th of a 2nd quicker than its predecessor, the c 5 customers could pay extra to push the top speed up to 280. 00. Shortly before the end of its production cycle. A plus addition, limited to 500. 00 units was produced. It was identical in construction, but was now able to crack 300 kilometers per hour. The 10 cylinder engine was available at the time in a range of models in various configurations. By o d audi featured 3 different g, 10 engines at the time of the 6 hadnt aspirated version with forage and 50 horsepower. Fyodor from fish pers been past the lamborghini golardo and audi. R a do oh, had a high ref concept version as well. Going up to 8400 our piano with dry sump lubrication. Again, with an aspirated options, rogo hold on and the 3rd one became the engine for the r 6 a by turbo with dry sands. B, 2 with 580 horse power, the most powerful audi ever back then, the audio bought the entry price for this powerful avant was just over 110000 heroes. Visually, the 2nd generation, likewise, had an understated appearance. Behind the 20 inch rims were enormous perforated and floating break disks, measuring 390 millimeters wide on the front axle production of this model amounted to 4674 units with estates, accounting for 83 percent. Ah, that seemed at once the 2nd generation of the r as 6 the c 6 was at the end of its life cycle. Obviously we wondered how the story would continue with the c several acre mama. The viper b gets been phase even further given the growing importance of carbon emissions. If we wanted the new car to be far more economical than the c 6 proven her. Thus via me, des moines, outdoor boyd response im of. And as we decided when a downsizing concept, we shifted down from a v 10 by turbo to a v 8 vote. Same b to obo of i not fall off. We integrated cylinder deactivation, which turns off 4 cylinders during lo load condition. You plug in law school that enabled us to lower fuel consumption by around 30 percent during moderate driving compared to the preceding model for both. All ribs will also circles of asian gig reporting on more than 2013. So the arrival of the 3rd generation of the iris, 6 of us with a v 8, harnessing 560 horses from the fully to capacity. For the 1st time, the new model pack less power than the outgoing version. Then again, the extra beef in the performance edition translated into 605. 00 horsepower raman all with as usual towards the end of the life cycle. We looked at where we could still do with the see 7. 00 and decided to turn plus into performance and on and she, we opted for a different strategy, humphrey and in future when you similar components with other models, as seen with the r s q 3, and im with in the, at a school that i performance in this year, both highly on the r 6 and red is a performance models. On the one hand, that means more output else up from 5, a trans 60 to 605 horsepower, figure 6 on the 20th, and using an over boost function. We also manage to up the torque to 750 newton meters. Despite the smaller engine and lower capacity, the r is 6 is faster than the previous model. It takes just 3. 7 seconds for the dash to 100. 00. Top speed is electronically limited to 305 kilometers per hour. Or the new c 7 generation sold almost 25000 units. Now the estate was most definitely a hit with its fans. It was the 1st time the r e a 6 was available exclusively in this body style variant. Its now history, but filling the void it left was the arrest. 7, fos back. Would certainly follow the Vehicle Dynamics front. We added a further highlight. In addition to the torque vectoring, we now also have rear axle steering for extra agility. The dogs language. You recall code tools and the far smaller turning circle means it also helps with parking parking in front of him because of daughter side note. The current generation of the r s 6 launched in 2019 was without doubt the most exciting sporty estate of all time. In visual terms, the sol Common Elements with the a 6 with the roof, the front doors and the tailgate. All the other body parts were brand new. Looks wise. This model made the most conspicuous departure from its entry level sister version. And if there was ever a car, absolutely geared to performance, this one was it with a body full centimeters wider on each side in order to ensure a sufficient room for the gigantic, optional 22 inch rims with the mild hybrid system on board. The c h mighty for lisa b, a generates 600 horses. Acceleration and top speed are about the same as its predecessors. But weighing in a 2. 15 tons. Its also the heaviest r s 6 ever built. You dont notice the increase in weight from the mild hybrid components, the rear axle steering and she a be provided by the engine. Also make it more agile than its ancestors and made it quite popular to birth the, the production increase with this c 7 generation for any additional markets we target at your school meant that we gave a real listen to those market yesterday and listen to customers to the walk and humble, so i didnt list leg line and we try to iron out all these little issues with the c 7 most things like that. Whether you feel the aluminum shift paddles while at the wheel of a medium size header, the m m. I now features a proper r as 6 model instead of an a 6 fix more pena. Im 4 so we carefully refine the engine. So the torque is available earlier and faster. We improved an issue of importance to customers, is designed and this is the widest, are a 6 of all, almost 8 centimeters wider than the wheels, or even bigger up to 22. 00 inches. Label mindful rocha numbers. Something you dont find among the competition. Muslim convicted of nuisance animal to cities, added one fick Setting Point for all are is 6 models. The trunk . The current version can fit in between 565. And 1600 ac leeches of gear. If thats not enough, this the optional extra of a trailer hitch, a feature around the quarter of customers, one for more variability and cargo space well, b m w has made a name for itself in the sport saline segment already has made the foster state market its own in the course of its 4 generations. The r is 6 avant has become the embodiment of this boat. He estates. Either way, this story is said to continue for at least another generation. Here we hadnt come. The next generation of course, will be offering customers in our essex, but they couldnt, among people, couldnt. You can see how the cars have evolved over time. You bought the fight advocate. Hm. Theres a growing degree of hybridization with smith and their to customers will have something to look forward to your, of your part of, of, of the future. Good porn good. Following the era of souped up fossil fuel cargo carriers, the day is coming for electric estates. An r s edition of the each on a 6 avant concept is my case to appear. But whether it becomes as legendary as the r s models of the c 5 to c h innovations remains to be seen. If you want more red, check out our youtube channel. If you want regular features about new cars and car culture and about mobility around the world, read can make you very happy vintage classics and future tech or just some of the exciting content waiting for you. Subscribe to us at youtube slash dw read. And youll always be up to speed that way that way i did that. Where did i have to bestow physics and then just so you know our traditional when mozilla band you lose everything that when the job is i live on the mouth. 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