Interesting Facts About the Audi RS6 C5
The Audi RS6 C5 debuted as the first generation of the RS6 line in 2002 and remained in production until September 2004. It marked Audi's early 2000s push for higher performance in its upper‑mid‑range models.
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Launch and Production Span
The C5 RS6 was introduced in 2002 (Top Gear) and its production run lasted from July 2002 to September 2004 (Supercar Nostalgia). This makes the C5 a short‑lived but iconic first generation.
Limited Production Numbers
During its two‑year run, Audi built a total of 8,081 RS6 C5 units, with roughly 1,200 of those exported to North America (Supercar Nostalgia). About 10 % of the total production was destined for the overseas market.
Early Power‑Boost Initiative
Audi gave the first‑generation RS6 a product enhancement in 2001 (20 years, four generations) as part of its strategy to add more power to the model’s upper‑mid‑range offering.
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