With the new A6 launch we can't wait for the RS6 models still to come. Here is a hopeful rendering of what may be on it's way.
The style for the next RS6 model is difficult to say, but based on the last few RS models released, this is what "Design EDL" came up with. Gone is the V10 engine from before. With fuel efficiency in mind, it is rumored that the RS6 will get a turbocharged eight-cylinder V-blown. Horsepower should be close to 600 if not over. The current RS6 has 560 horsepower from a 5.0 liter V10. It will be interesting to see what Audi gives the new RS6, until then enjoy the photo.

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Audi is rolling out a new solar program for its fledgling fleet of eTron electric vehicles. The German manufacturer is planning to expand the solar panel system at its facility in Ingolstadt so that the electric vehicle's batteries may be charged using clean, renewable energy from the sun. Audi says that by the end of the year, it hopes to cover some 80,730 square feet of the plant's roof with new photovoltaic panels. By the end of the project, Audi says it will have nearly 205,000 square feet of its German manufacturing facility's roof covered with the solar cells. The company says that the new installation alone should produce enough electricity to power 180 homes.

Audi plans to only use about one third of the electricity produced by its solar system directly at the plant, with the juice going to both charge the company's eTron vehicles and assist in the manufacture of other products. The rest of the energy will likely be fed back into the surrounding power grid.

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With 620-horsepower on tap from the twin-tubo'd boxer engine for a 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint time of just 3.5 seconds and top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), we'd argue Porsche's 911 GT2 RS is lighting quick. However, German tuning house Wimmer RS has a mind of its own when it comes to performance even if we're talking about a sports car that will be produced in a limited run of just 500 units.

The tuner's upgrades are concentrated on the 911 GT2 RS' 3.6-liter six-cylinder boxer which benefits from a remapped engine controller, optimized turbochargers, a sport air-filter, new air-intake and a valve-controlled sport exhaust system along with sport catalysts.

These modifications bump output from 620 to 703-horsepower, while peak torque rises from 700Nm to an even more impressive 810Nm or 597.5 pound-feet. According to Wimmer RS, the powered-up 911 GT2 RS can now complete the sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 3.3 seconds and pass the 200 km/h mark after just 9.5 seconds (stock model: 9.8 seconds), while continuing up to a top speed of 356 km/h or 221.2 mph.

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The next Porsche 911 has been caught testing with its moveable rear wing in the extended position. The chance to peek at the next evolution of Porsche’s iconic rear-engine sports car is always a special moment. Despite countless improvements and variations since it debuted back in 1963, the 911 has remained absolutely cutting edge while still upholding a direct link to its forebears.

Of course, when talking about a new 911, it sometimes helps to have a magnifying glass handy to spot the subtle differences. Don’t be fooled by the air intakes on the rear fenders of this prototype, as they’re clever fakes. The head and taillights look to be slightly different than before, while the front fascia features more aggressive intakes and a pair of small foglights.

Another noticeable difference between old and new 911s can be found in the retractable rear wing of this prototype, which was caught testing on a canyon road. The wing is larger than before and the surface area now includes part of the rear fenders. This should improve cooling and provide for greater aerodynamic downforce at speed.

According to our sources, extra oxygen will be pumped to a 3.4-liter engine in the base Carrera. The Carrera S is due to receive a 3.8-liter flat-6 that could make as much as 400 bhp. That would be a noticeable improvement from the 385 bhp presently offered in the 2011 Carrera S.

Weight savings have also been high on the list of priorities for Porsche’s skilled engineering team. Aluminum body panels should help shave off some pesky pounds—though we’d hardly call the 3075-lb. curb weight of the base Carrera excessive. The wheelbase is reportedly 4 in. longer than the current version’s. It remains to be seen whether these extra inches translate to a noticeable improvement in rear seat comfort (never a strong suit in the cozy confines of the 911).

Gearboxes offered will be the 7-speed dual-clutch PDK and, it’s rumored, a 7-speed manual transmission. Perhaps this is so shift-for-yourself owners don’t feel ignored by the Stuttgart-based automaker?



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