When we tested the Audi RS 6 Avant we did not hesitate to call it the “king of family members” due to its outstanding qualities. After all, it is a car that works almost for everything, for the comfort that it can offer on a day-to-day basis and for the level of sportiness that it achieves on the track. While the rumors about a greater electrification in its next generation continue, the stellar appearance makes its appearance Audi RS 6 Avant Performance. It is a top-of-the-range version that gains power and improves the performance of the acclaimed family car.
Although it was not necessary, the brand with the four rings wanted to demonstrate the potential of this specimen. to engine V8 4.0 TFSI A series of modifications have been made to get an extra point of power. The main thing is that the boost pressure increases from 2.4 to 2.6 bar and thanks to it you reach the 630 hp and 850 Nm of torque. They are 30 CV and 50 Nm more than what it had and that also affects its benefits. Now accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.4 secondswhich represents an improvement of two tenths.
top speed it can reach 305 km/h with optional RS Dynamic plus package. With the RS Dynamic that comes as standard, it stays at 280 km/h and also adds dynamic four-wheel steering or the quattro sports differential on the rear axle. It must be said that the eight-speed tiptronic transmission is maintained and that mechanical center differential that can deliver up to 70% of the torque to the front axle and 85% to the rear if necessary. A peculiarity of the Audi RS 6 Avant Performance is that reduces 8 kg in insulation material and it stays at 2,090 kg.
also that you have 22-inch wheels as standard, offering some forged optionally. They help reduce unsprung weight by 20 kg and are shod with Continental Sport Contact 7 tyres. RS brakes with ceramic discs 440 mm in diameter at the front axle and 370 mm at the rear, which also reduce unsprung masses (-34 kg) while increasing performance. It maintains the Audi drive select driving modes that allow the user to choose between Efficiency, Comfort, Auto, Dynamic and the customizable RS1 and RS2.
The Audi RS 6 Avant Performance is offered in 16 body colors, being three of them exclusive for this version: metallic Ascari blue or with a matt effect and matt Rocío silver. The exterior is spiced up by RS elements in matt titanium gray, although carbon fiber trim can also be chosen. Inside there are also new design packages and some details stand out such as the Alcantara steering wheel, the Valcona leather-trimmed sports seats or the LED projectors that illuminate the “RS performance” message when the doors are opened.
Prices for the Spanish market have already been announced and reservations will open the first week of December. The Audi RS 6 Avant Performance part of 168,000 euros and the first deliveries are scheduled for mid-March next year 2023.