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With the Audi RS 6 Avant and Audi RS 6 Avant performance Audi Sport GmbH is starting a new chapter in the history of the high-performance Avant. It blends immense power output with practical all-round characteristics like no other. The fact that the RS 6 Avant combines greater power with increased efficiency makes it a perfect companion for any purpose, 365 days a year.

Program for Germany, Status: 10/08/2024 1/2 Audi RS 6 Avant performance Engine / electrics Engine type V8 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, overhead camshafts, hydraulic valve-play compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 / 9.7 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 463 (630) / 6000 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 850 (626.9) / 2300 - 4500 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e Max. electrical output at 12V in kW 3 On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 On-board voltage 2 in volts 48 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential Type of rear axle differential Standard Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 4.714 / 3.143 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 2.106 / 1.667 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 1.285 / 1.000 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.839 / 0.667 Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 -3.317 / 3.204 / - Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 275 / 35 ZR 21 Wheels (basic) Cast aluminum 10.5 J x 21 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 15.8 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.1 (39.7) Brake system ESC/ABS/EBD, brake booster, hydraulic brake assist; Front: aluminum fixed calipers; Rear: floating calipers with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 420 (16.5) / 370 (14.6) Performance / fuel Top speed in km/h (mph) 280 (174.0) (governed) Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) 3.4 Fuel type / octane value

The limited-edition Audi RS 6 Avant GT represents the pinnacle of its model series. With its exclusive exterior and interior details, the special edition model pays homage to the legendary Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO racing car from 1989. The RS 6 Avant GT in Nardo Grey appears in the impressive surroundings of the United States West Coast. With typical Audi performance thanks to quattro all-wheel drive, a five-cylinder engine, and sensational appearance, the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO conquered the racetracks of North America at the end of the 1980s. Today, the victorious vehicle inspires the new top model of another icon from Audi’s portfolio: the Audi RS 6 Avant GT. New photos show the special model, limited to 660 cars, against the backdrop of San Francisco, Los Angeles, and the unmistakable nature of the surrounding landscape. As the second-largest car market in the world, the USA is an important growth market for Audi. The company wants to strengthen its brand in North America and sees the region as one of three pillars worldwide. Ten new market launches will follow by 2026 as part of this strategy. Now in its fourth generation, the Audi RS 6 Avant enjoys cult status in the USA.

Carbon hood and fenders as well as 22-inch wheels in a distinctive design ensure high recognizability Adjustable coilover suspension, high-performance tires, and optimized quattro sport differential enhance the driving dynamics Only 660 units worldwide and heritage decals based on the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO guarantee exclusivity The new Audi RS 6 Avant GT is the pinnacle of the model series. The special edition is packed with exclusive details for both the exterior and the interior. An impressive pass-through roof edge spoiler, redefined diffuser, and 22-inch wheels in a distinctive design underscore its top position in the model series. The interior features high-quality bucket seats, a fresh color combination, and individual numbering in the center console as exclusive accents. Lightweight adjustable coilover suspension unique to the RS 6 Avant GT and a reworked quattro sport differential on the rear axle sharpen the driving experience. The twin-turbocharged eight-cylinder engine in a V-layout has an output of 463 kW (630 PS) and delivers 850 Nm of torque from 2,300 to 4,500 rpm. Delivery of the Audi RS 6 Avant GT will begin in the second quarter 2024, the price starts at 219,585 euro.

More powerful and faster than any RS 6 to date, the new Audi RS 6 Avant performance is bursting with extras that sharpen the models’ appearance and make for a more emotive driving experience. The potent 4.0-liter V8 biturbo TFSI engine now has an engine power of 463 kW (630 PS) and a maximum torque of 850 Nm. At Audi, “performance” means more power. Larger turbochargers and an increase in boost pressure from 2.4 to 2.6 bar in the 4.0-liter V8 biturbo TFSI engine of the RS 6 Avant performance allow an increase of 30 PS in engine power and 50 Nm more torque compared to the base version. This means total power rises from 441 kW (600 PS) to 463 kW (630 PS) and maximum torque rises from 800 to 850 Nm (590 to 627 lb-ft). The performance model sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62.1 mph) in 3.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the RS 6 base version. Less is sometimes more: Reduced insulation between the engine compartment, the interior, and the rear of the vehicle ensures the RS 6 Avant performance will thrill customers with an exciting, next-level sound experience – the reduction also makes the car eight kilograms (17.6 lbs) lighter.

Audi RS 6 Avant (until 2025) 25 years of RS, 25 years of high-performance station wagons from Audi: With the new Audi RS 6 Audi Sport is ushering in a new chapter in the history of the high-performance Avant. Even more power combined with increased efficiency thanks to mild hybrid system turn the RS 6 Avant into the perfect companion for any purpose.

Program for Germany, Status: 06/13/2024 1/2 Audi RS 6 Avant TFSI Engine / electrics Engine type V8 engine Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder Roller cam follower, overhead camshafts, hydraulic valve-play compensation / 2/2 inlet/exhaust valves per cylinder Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression 3996 / 86.0 x 86.0 / 9.7 Max. power output in kW (PS) / at rpm 441 (600) / 6000 - 6250 Max. torque in Nm (lb-ft) / at rpm 800 (590.0) / 2050 - 4500 Mixture preparation Direct injection, lambda control, knock control, turbocharger, intercooler Exhaust emission control Catalytic converter, oxygen sensor, gasoline particulate filter Emission standard Euro 6e On-board voltage 1 in volts 12 On-board voltage 2 in volts 48 Drivetrain / transmission Drive type quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential Type of rear axle differential Standard Clutch Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch Transmission type 8-speed tiptronic Transmission ratio in 1st/2nd gear 4.714 / 3.143 Transmission ratio in 3rd/4th gear 2.106 / 1.667 Transmission ratio in 5th/6th gear 1.285 / 1.000 Transmission ratio in 7th/8th gear 0.839 / 0.667 Reverse gear ratio / final drive ratio 1-2 / 2-3 -3.317 / 3.204 / - Suspension / steering / brakes Type and design of front-axle suspension 5-link front axle Type and design of rear-axle suspension 5-link rear axle Tires (basic) 275 / 35 R 21 Wheels (basic) Cast aluminum 10.5 J x 21 Steering Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance Steering ratio 15.9 Turning circle in m (ft) 12.1 (39.7) Brake system ESC/ABS/EBD, brake booster, hydraulic brake assist; Front: aluminum fixed calipers; Rear: floating calipers with integrated electronic parking brake Brake disk diameter front / rear in mm (in) 420 (16.5) / 370 (14.6) Performance / fuel Top speed in km/h (mph) 250 (155.3) (governed) Acceleration, 0-100 km/h (0-62.1 mph) 3.6 Fuel type / octane value / fuel standard Gasoline / 98 / DIN EN

Stephan Reil, long-time Head of Research & Development at quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH), remembers 20 years of the Audi RS 6 “At the time, nobody imagined that much power in a station wagon because there just wasn’t anything like it” “With the current generation C8, the RS 6 has grown into a worldwide success story” From the first generation RS 6 to the current one: Stephan Reil was there from the start and had a lot of influence on the development of the high-performance Audi. A graduate engineer, he became Division Head for Vehicle Customization at quattro GmbH (now Audi Sport GmbH) in 1996. In 1998, he took over as Head of Vehicle Development for all of the company’s complete vehicles and since 2020 he has been in charge of technical development for AUDI AG at the Neckarsulm site. On the twentieth anniversary of the first generation RS 6, the C5, Reil looks back on the challenges in development and technical refinement and remembers defining events. Mr. Reil, when did development start on the C5 (2002-2004), the first generation RS 6? The Audi RS program originally started in the mid-range.