The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range manufactured by Audi Sport GmbH, a subsidiary of Audi AG under the Volkswagen Group. Production of the RS 6 began in 2002 and continues to the present day. The first and second versions of the RS 6 were available in both Avant (wagon) and saloon (sedan) body styles, while the third and fourth generations are exclusively offered as the Avant model.
The designation "RS" stands for RennSport, which translates to "racing sport" in German. It signifies Audi's top-tier high-performance trim level, positioned above the "S" model specification in the Audi lineup. Like other Audi RS models, the RS 6