Cheyenne | 1995 Audi S6 Avant 2.2L Turbo

Jason’s take on this 1995 Audi S6 Avant.

This is the car that built Audi’s performance reputation in the 90s. The 2.2-liter five-cylinder turbo is the heart of it — an engine with so much character that Audi guys still talk about it thirty years later. It’s got that distinctive warble, it pulls hard once the turbo spools, and it’s paired with Quattro all-wheel drive, which means this wagon puts power down in any weather. It’s practical — it’s a wagon, you can actually use it — but it’s also quick enough to make modern sports sedans nervous. The S6 Avant is one of those cars that real enthusiasts recognize immediately. It’s subtle, it’s rare, and it’s cooler than whatever you’re driving right now.