Audi RS6 Avant

The Audi RS 6 Avant GT is a high-octane, luxury sports wagon boasting dramatic design and cutting-edge engineering, married to exemplary craftsmanship. With its bold design, advanced engineering, and precision handling, the Audi RS 6 Avant GT embodies true luxury performance. 

This limited edition pays homage to the heritage with unique colors and liveries while being handcrafted at Böllinger Höfe-the carbon-neutral facility responsible for the R8 and e-tron GT-in a joining of power and luxury with environmental commitment. Offered in a limited run of 660 units around the world, this highly exclusive model is the ultimate combination of brutal performance and exclusive design.

Powered by a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, the RS 6 Avant GT kicks out 630 horsepower and 850 Nm of torque. It was announced as the most powerful prodigy of the RS 6 lineup, able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. 

Price

The RS 6 Avant GT starts at $200,195, with options to customize the vehicle's aesthetics and suspension for those desiring a more personalized experience.

Variants

There's only one version of the Audi RS 6 Avant GT, with some unique design elements from outside the rest of the RS 6 family and only 660 units produced globally. 

Color options

Several color variants are available for customers that provide the RS 6 Avant GT with its striking appearance such as Arkona White with Audi Sport decals, Nardo Grey with matching black decals, Mythos Black with matching gray decals.

Other colors include Chronos Grey Metallic and Madeira Brown Metallic. Concluding, each of the color options comes complete with matching details such as high-sheen black or white wheels and aims to reinforce its bespoke styling.

Engine and transmission

Under its bonnet rests a twin-scroll turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 beast, developing 630 PS and 850 Nm of torque. A combination of the above with an 8-speed Tiptronic transmission and Audi's legendary quattro all-wheel drive, performance-tuned center differential enables dynamic power distribution of 40:60 front-to-rear, up to 70% front and 85% rear for enhanced control and agility. 

Precise handling and a shorter braking distance with high-performance tires mean the RS 6 avant GT combines driving dynamics in a new dimension, Continental "Sport Contact 7".

Features

• Interior Design

  Inside, it boasts lush Dinamica microfiber in deep black, stitched with copper and red accents on RS bucket seats with red honeycomb accents. Copper accents are sparingly used in the dashboard, door armrests, and center console to really give the vehicle a heftier premium feel.
  
  

• Exterior Design

  The GT-specific carbon-fiber bonnet, broad fenders, and distinctive roof edge spoiler give the RS 6 Avant a powerful appearance, while the RS front splitter in silver, the vertical air intakes, and blacked-out Audi rings in the Singleframe grille create a powerful visual statement on the road.
  
  

• Comfort and Convenience

  RS 6 Avant GT has a large cabin inside that can seat as many as five adults in comfort, while the practical interior boasts a 10.25-inch infotainment display, a premium sound system, and seamless integration of both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for making any journey entertaining and keeping one connected.
  
  

• Suspension and Braking
  

  The adjustable coilover suspension drops the ride height 10 mm, improving aero and handling in the process; the optional RS sport suspension with Dynamic Ride Control adds adaptability. 
  
  High-performance carbon-ceramic brakes ensure rock-steady stopping power to round out the safety and control elements of this true high-speed cruiser. 
  
  

• Safety and Technology

  Audi fits the RS 6 Avant GT with adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and lane departure warning to make it congestion-friendly. Complete visibility is assured with a 360-degree camera system and parking sensors, while electronic stability and traction controls provide top-of-the-line road handling. 
  
  A solid airbag system boasts frontal, side, and rear protection for an ultra-secure drive.

Fuel efficiency

From its performance engine, the RS 6 Avant GT has quite decent fuel economy for its class. On average consumption in mixed driving conditions of 12.7 L/100 km, it would achieve some 570-610 km on a full 73-liter tank.

Best value for money

The RS 6 Avant GT comes as one single and very well-equipped model, which features all premium features as standard. Those customers who want more can select one of several suspension packages or add the RS design package plus for an even more customized appearance. 

Thanks to its exceptional performance and fashion cues from its heritage, this limited model should be of particular interest to collectors and enthusiasts.

Alternatives

The Audi RS 6 Avant GT competes with the BMW M5, Mercedes-AMG E63 S, and Porsche Panamera.