You begged, Audi delivered. Now, shut up.
It seems Audi has heard our pleas. Today, the company removed the cover of the RS6 Avant and announced that it is finally coming to the U.S. The RS6 Avant marks 25 years of Audi’s iconic RS brand. It also kicks off a new chapter for the long-running performance wagon’s history.
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Oliver Hoffmann, Managing director of Audi Sport, stated that the Audi RS6 Avant has been a RS icon for 25 years. It is a beloved car with a huge fan base worldwide. “For the first-time, we will also be offering the RS 6 Avant here in North America. This will allow us to enter a new market that has great potential and generate further growth.
The RS6 Avant adapts to the angular edges and outlines of the A6. The RS6’s front fascia is distinctive with its squircular grille, large intake vents on either side and two huge intake vents. The RS6 Avant’s rear is the same. Dual exhaust tips, a black mesh diffuser and silver trim make it stand out from its sibling, the RS6 Avant.
The 4.0-liter hybrid twin-turbocharged V8 produces 591 horsepower (441.1 kilowatts) as well as 590 pound-feet (801 Newton-meters) of torque. This makes the RS6 Avant, before package options, the most powerful version to date. Audi’s electrified power travels through an eight speed Tiptronic transmission to all 4 wheels via a full-time Quattro All-Wheel-Drive system. It takes the RS6 Avant a mere 3.6 seconds to reach speeds of 62 miles an hour (100 km/h). Maximum speed is 155 mph (250 kmh).
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Although it may not seem like much, this is good news for speed freaks. The RS6 Avant can reach 174 mph (280 kmh) with the Dynamic package. The Dynamic Package Plus adds a further boost to the Avant’s top speed, bringing it up to 190 mph (305 kmh). These optional packages not only increase the Avant’s top speeds but also add a central diff mechanically controlled that transfers up to 70% of power to front wheels and 85 percent to rear depending on the need.
The RS6 Avant uses a standard adaptive air suspension for the first time. The RS 6 is 0.8 inches (20 mil) lower at its standard ride height than the A6 Avant. The ride height drops to 0.4 inches (10 m) at 75 mph (120 kmh). The “lift mode” feature raises the ride height to 0.8 inches at low speeds. This is useful for parking garages with steep sides.
Those looking for more “dynamism”, however, can opt for the RS Sports Suspension Plus which adds Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) to their suspension. DRC is an elective set that pairs new steel springs with three-stage adjustable dampers to improve ride quality and reduce roll. The RS 6 Avant is a big girl. It has 20.0 cubic feet (565 liters), and can hold up to 60.0 cubic yards (1,680 liters).
The RS6 Avant uses Audi’s most recent version of the virtual cockpit inside. This includes an MMI touchscreen interface as well as a head-up display. The virtual cockpit now includes RS-specific cues such as a G force meter, temperature status of various components and torque, power boost pressure, lap times and RS graphics. You can also pair it with safety systems such as Adaptive Driving Assistant. Audi RS6 Avant offers six distinct drive modes, including Comfort, Auto Dynamic, Efficiency, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency, as well as configurable RS modes RS1 or RS2. Each mode adjusts throttle pressure, steering input, suspension stiffness, and throttle pressure depending on its setting.
The new Audi RS 6 Avant will go on sale in Germany and other European countries during the first quarter 2020. We are hopeful that it will soon be available in America.