The 2003 RS6 is an important vehicle to Audi for the sedan market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the RS6 which include Base. The four-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Audi. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.

Performance

The restyled RS6 Base is equipped with a Volkswagen 4.2-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 40 valves. The engine is paired with a Volkswagen 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Audi.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The RS6 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Fuel is handled for the RS6 is a Bosch ME-7 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 21.70 gallons.

RS6 Base Statistics

The RS6 is 191.30 inches long, 78.40 inches wide, and 56.10 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.60 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the RS6 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $82,700, with an invoice cost of $74,239. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 RS6 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sedan car.

The vehicle is available in Avus Silver Pearl Effect, Daytona Gray Pearl, Ebony Pearl Effect, Goodwood Green Pearl Effect, Misano Red Pearl Effect, and Mugello Blue Pearl.

In Summary

The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Audi RS6. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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