In Dubai, capital of the UAE, Audi revealed it’s latest specialized model, the RS 6, set to enter the Middle Eastern market in January of 2009 at the 2008 Sharjah Motor Show. The RS 6, based on the successful Audi A6, is tailored specially for the conditions and roads of the Middle East and features a V10 engine with direct injection and twin turbochargers pumping out 580 horsepower and 650Nm of torque, making it the most powerful series-produced sedan in the world. For all of it’s power, the RS 6 is still a car that can take you places in comfort, incorporating the luxurious features of the large executive model series from Audi.

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When Audi released the RS4 in February 2005 nobody expected it to be a true competitor to BMW’s benchmark M3 coupe, but with the benefit of quattro all-wheel-drive, a boost in power, and better weight distribution, the performance sedan managed to upset its rivals. Audi has decided, however, to not produce a RS4 sedan this time around, and instead concentrate on the RS5 coupe, which is expected to debut in February next year in time for the 2009 Geneva Auto Show.

These latest spy photos show the RS5 being put through its paces on the Nurburgring, the legendary circuit that has become popular of late among carmakers for its demanding surface and use as a testing and proving grounds. The new wheels and reworked front air dam indicate the car is nearing final specification, including a prototype of the final engine that will power the car.

Previous spy shots revealed Audi has been testing the new car in Death Valley, USA. It is expected to get a new front-end treatment compared to the rest of the A5 lineup. Like the RS4, expect the final production RS5 to be fitted with large fenders and an aggressive rear-end as well.

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Audi made a sudden move with the introduction of the 2009 RS6 Audi. Specific technical details and information have been handed over to the media, which eagerly learned about the new upcoming supercar.

Initially details and pictures were to be released at the Paris Motor Show, however spy photographers have caught a glimpse of the car, which might have caused the early release.

With numbers that make the RS6 overpower the M5, this car has a lot going for it. Powered by a twin-turbo 5 liter v10, it has gobs of power. Due to it’s direct injection technology and the 2 turbos, it rips up the pavement with 580hp and 479lb. ft. of torque.

For optimum oiling, Audi went with a dry-sump system, which is also found on high end limited production cars such as the ZL-1 Corvette.

It’s optioned from the factory with an automatic transmission, which has cut shift times by half compared to other models. Shifting is achieved by either paddles on the steering wheel, or moving the shifter as a manual.

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