702 Horsepower Audi RS6 R Station Wagon

Station wagons typically get a bad wrap. A popular option for hauling families back in the 70's, they were replaced with minivans in the 80's and SUV's in the 90's. The first image that pops into most people's heads when they think of a station wagon is a wood panel hippie-mobile.

Ok, so the Dodge Magnum changed that perspective a little bit. However, it will soon join it's brethren in the boneyard when it is discontinued next year.

Wagons are still the rage in Europe, however. With ten dollar a gallon gas most folks can't afford to drive a large vehicle. And for those with a little more money to burn? Enter the Audi RS6.

Devoid of giant spoilers and junky body cladding. The RS6 in normal clothing is an autobahn burner in it's own right. Sporting a twin turbo V-10 spouting out 580hp and 480lb-ft of torque, it's quite capable from the factory.

However, if you want to have the distinct pleasure of gobbling up supercars with a few passengers in tow, MGM has just the package for you. Engineers on the RS6 R project first looked to tweak V-10's computer element. After a remapping of the stock ECU system, MTM's initial step towards creating the ultimate grocery-getter produced 656 horsepower and a staggering 578 lb-ft of torque. A little too much perhaps for grandma to handle.

MTM wasn't satisfied yet, however, with an output that exceeds the Lamborghini LP640. They proceeded by adding a free-flowing stainless steel exhaust, ECU reflash and a reworked air intake system to the package. The end result is a ridiculous 702 horsepower capable of propelling the car to 100 km/h in a claimed 3.9 seconds. MTM can set up the car to easily hit 192 mph.

Keeping the power in check up front are available 15.9-inch six-piston grooved brakes sitting behind 21-inch forged Bimoto wheels. Exterior additions are conservative. They include a carbon fiber front splitter and rear diffuser and a more aggressive stance thanks to adjustable coilovers not only lowers the car, but also increases traction significantly.

The MTM RS6 R package with engine, suspension, and body mods can be had for a cool $24,000 on top of the purchase price of a donor RS6. The looks on that Ferrari owner's face when you blow his doors off in a station wagon : priceless.