Audi’s S6 takes the tried and true formula of taking a normal, commuter-grade vehicle and adding a dose of excitement with extra power. Nearing its 30th birthday, Audi’s S6 is sticking to the original formula of turning the perfectly serviceable A6 into a highway-eating hot rod. While this S6 eschews the previous generation’s V8 and replaces it with a 2.9-liter TFSI V6. This turbocharged six-cylinder sends 444 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque through an eight-speed automatic before it travels to all four wheels.

On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the 2023 Audi S6 to put it through its paces. Wren takes you on a guided tour of the Audi S6 and highlights some of his favorite and least favorite features. Later, Wren takes you along for a live drive review. Expanding on his thoughts, Wren is joined by Autoweek’s Patrick Carone to chat about the Audi. The pair discuss Wren’s experience with the 2.9-liter V6, the Audi S6’s driving dynamics, and more. Closing the show, the pair breakdown what makes the S6 special.