There have been persistent rumors of some new Audi announcements at next weeks Frankfurt Car Show for some time now

It now looks like one of the announcements was to have been  the new Audi RS6 - information has been leaked about the new audiRS6 model.

The new RS6 will be powered by a twin-turbo version of the S6’s 5.2-litre V10, which now develops 572bhp at 6,250rpm.

There’s 480lb ft of torque available from as low down as 1,500rpm, helping to shove the RS6 (in Avant guise) to 62mph in 4.6 seconds and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155mph.

Transmission is a six-speed Tiptronic auto gearbox, while Dynamic Ride Control and ESP ensure that all four driven wheels stay on the road.

A bulked-up Torsen diff divides torque with a 40:60 front/rear split, while huge ventilated all-disc brakes take care of stopping duties. Ceramics are a extra cost option.

It’s the tried-and-tested RS approach in the visuals department - nothing too extravagant but plenty of subtle pointers.
Wider wheel arches house 19-inch spokes - although 20s are available if you want them - while at the front there’s a meatier bumper and LED running lights.

The rear gets a full-width diffuser and a pair of chromed oval tailpipes, but all-in-all there’s not too much to indicate the power lurking within.