AUDI’S new S6 performance car range will be priced from £55,330 when it goes on sale in July.

Available in saloon or Avant estate form (costing £56,500), the S6 is powered by a detuned version of the Lamborghini Gallardo’s 5.2-litre V10 engine. Offering 429bhp, the S6 accelerates from 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds. Top speed is limited to 155mph.