Description
The New Audi RS 6 Avant GT
> 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
Neckarsulm/Ingolstadt - 02/06/2024. 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 219,355 euro.
The idea of the Audi RS 6 Avant GT goes back to the apprentice project RS 6 GTO concept from 2020. Most of the inspiration are from the legendary Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO race car from 1989. The result shows the range of ways in which young talents can contribute to the company even during their apprenticeship.
AN UNPARALLELED APPEARANCE
The new Audi RS 6 Avant GT stands out from other models in its range, the RS 6 Avant and the RS 6 Avant Performance Version, thanks to its even more impressive appearance based on the RS 6 GTO concept. The striking front end takes obvious inspiration from the RS 6 GTO concept.
- RS Design Package Plus
- High-Gloss Black Singleframe and the Air Intakes
- Vertical Blades in the Front Apron
- New Intake Grille
- Front Splitter Integrated Into the Bumper
- Fully Redesigned Carbon Fiber Hood
- Carbon Fiber Fenders
- Glossy Carbon Exterior Mirror Cover
- Black "RS 6 GT" Lettering
- Double Wing inspired by Motorsport
- 22-inch 6-Spoked Wheels in High-Gloss Black or Matte Black
- High-Performance Continental “Sport Contact 7” 285/30 R22
RS 6 Avant GT exclusive decals option:-
- Arkona White finish, combines the traditional colors of Audi Sport, black, gray, and red. The model badges at the front and rear also come in these colors. The wheels always come in high-gloss white for this option.
- Nardo grey or Mythos black comes with black and gray tones.
Exterior Colors:-
- Arkona White
- Nardo Gray
- Chronos Gray Metallic
- Madeira Brown Metallic
- Mythos Black Metallic.
Interior:-
- Black accents color combination of red and copper stitching
- Floor mats with “RS 6 GT” lettering
- New RS bucket seats in a Dinamica leather
- “RS 6 GT” lettering right below the headrests
- Honeycomb stitching in the center of the seat shimmers in Express Red
- Copper stitching on the outer seams of the bucket seat
- Dinamica Black Microfiber (Armrest, Dashboard, Center Console, Door Waist Rails
- Dinamica Deep Black Microfiber Decorative Inlays (available in an open-pore carbon twill structure)
- Full Crimson Color Seat Belts
- Car’s serial number in the limited run of 660 models at center console..
NEXT LEVEL PERFORMANCE
The new RS 6 Avant GT has a power output of 463 kW (630 PS) and a maximum torque figure of 850 Nm. That is an increase of 22 kW (30 PS) and 50 Nm compared with the RS 6 Avant base model. The spearhead of the series sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds, 0.3 seconds faster than the RS 6 Avant. The RS 6 Avant GT accelerates to 200 km/h from a standstill in just 11.5 seconds, 0.5 seconds faster than the RS 6 Avant. The standard top speed is 305 km/h (190 mph), negative acceleration is handled by the standard RS ceramic brake system.
The power of the 4.0 TFSI is applied to the permanent all-wheel drive quattro via the standard eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox with optimized shift times. Like the RS 6 Avant performance, the RS 6 Avant GT uses the latest version of the locking center differential. Particularly light and compact, it distributes engine power to the front and rear axle at ratio of 40:60. If slippage occurs, more drive torque is automatically applied to the axle with better traction – up to 70 percent can flow to the front axle and up to 85 percent to the rear axle. The reworked center differential improves driving dynamics, ensures noticeably more precise cornering, and makes for less understeer at the limit.
To further distinguish the special edition from other RS models, the quattro sport differential on the rear axle has been specially tuned for the RS 6 Avant GT. The new parameters focus on greater agility and rear bias in “dynamic” driving mode. Customers benefit from sporty, neutral, and highly precise handling. For the first time, and only for the RS 6 Avant GT, adjustable coilover suspension comes as standard. It lowers the ride height by ten millimeters compared to the RS 6 Avant and offers a perfect combination of dynamics and comfort. A higher spring rate, triple-adjustable dampers, and stiffer stabilizers (30 percent stiffer at the front and 80 percent at the rear) ensure less body roll, which once again significantly increases the fun factor. The necessary tools and instructions for making individual adjustments are also on board. Customers can alternatively order the RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) or the RS adaptive air suspension.
MANUFACTURING OF THE HIGHEST GRADE
One thing that is different about the new RS 6 Avant GT is that, unlike the regular RS 6 Avant, it is not entirely assembled on the production line in Neckarsulm. After the body construction works and painting shop, the 660 models go to Böllinger Höfe, where the Audi R8, Audi e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT are built in small-series production. Located near Audi’s production site in Neckarsulm, this highly flexible facility is unique within the Group and thus offers the best conditions for finishing the Audi RS 6 Avant GT there. Final assembly is carried out by seven experienced employees at three assembly stations set up especially for this exclusive special edition. Each individual vehicle spends a whole day there. All GT-specific features are fitted by hand to each of the only 660 RS 6 Avant GT models produced worldwide. This includes the hood, the fenders, the rocker panels, the double wing, the front and rear aprons, and the adjustable coilover suspension.
Production at Böllinger Höfe is net carbon neutral. To achieve this, Audi uses green electricity and heat from renewable sources – an important milestone both for the brand and the Neckarsulm site. CO2 emissions Audi cannot yet avoid by means of renewable energy sources are offset using carbon credits from certified environmental projects. The company is thus making a significant contribution to Mission:Zero – the premium manufacturer’s environmental program for fully sustainable production.
SOURCE: AUDI MEDIACENTER
