Official Audi RS6 Avant 'performance' edition - 605ps

[kmpowell]

The Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback are now available in a stronger “performance” version.

Audi is infusing more power into its V8 4.0 TFSI engine which is now rated at 605 PS (445 kW) and 700 Nm (516 lb-ft) or a temporary 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) when the overboost function is activated. The extra punch enables both models to complete the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) task in 3.7 seconds which is 0.2s less than before. Even more impressive is the 0-124 mph (0-200 km/h) performance that now takes 12.1 seconds, so it’s down by 1.4 seconds compared to the regular RS6 and RS7 models.

The RS duo can be equipped with an optional dynamic package which will bump the top speed limiter from the standard 155 mph (250 km/h) to 174 mph (280 km/h) and if you want more, Audi is more than willing to increase it further to 189.5 mph (305 km/h).

Audi and its quattro division managed to extract 45 PS (33 kW) more power from the TFSI 4.0-liter V8 by applying a new engine management system with higher rpm and boost pressure. The engine continues to feature the cylinder on demand (COD) system, so whenever the car is under part load it will run on just four of the cylinders to save fuel. Speaking of which, the RS6 Avant consumes 9.6 liters / 100 km (24.5 mpg US) whereas the RS7 Sportback needs 9.5 liters / 100 km (24.8 mpg US).

Aside from packing more punch, the cars now come with a revised version of the 8-speed tiptronic in charge of sending all those ponies to the quattro permanent AWD system that normally sends 40% of the power to the front wheels and 60% at the back, but the distribution will change depending on a number of variables like grip and speed. As standard, the cars have a center differential but can be optionally equipped with a sport differential on the rear axle with active torque distribution between the inside and outside wheel.

There’s also an adaptive air suspension lowering both the RS6 and RS7 by 20 mm while at an additional cost you can order the dynamic steering system benefiting from a continuously variable steering ratio. The cars ride on bespoke 21-inch alloys wrapped around in 285/30 tires on the RS6 and 275/30 rubbers for the RS7 and are backed by four ventilated disc brakes or optional carbon fiber ceramic discs.

In terms of styling, not much has really changed but we do mention the sportier front bumper with bigger air inlets along with a glossy black honeycomb grille while the back hosts a more aggressive diffuser. Other novelties include an optional Ascari Blue exclusive and some interior cabin tweaks like RS sport seats, Alcantara/leather upholstery with honeycomb pattern, carbon trim and a new look for the instrument dials that now have black faces, white dials and red needles.

As for pricing, the Audi RS6 Avant performance begins at €117,000 in Germany where the RS7 Sportback performance starts at €121,700, with both models slated to hit dealerships next month.

Source: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11510221003 ... ith-605-ps

[Zeebuilder]

[W8PMC]

Was just reading the same on PH. Now that should be quite some weapon.

http://www.pistonheads.com/news/ph-germ ... ched/33144

[Paulm]

interesting, wonder what UK pricing will be. Mine does not get built until 7th Dec.

[kmpowell]

interesting, wonder what UK pricing will be. Mine does not get built until 7th Dec.

Taken from the UK press release:

"Available to order in the UK from November 2015, and scheduled for first deliveries here February 2016, the RS 6 Avant performance will be priced at £86,000 OTR and the RS 7 Sportback performance at £91,600 OTR."

A new peak is about to be reached in the Audi RS range as RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback ‘performance’ models join their existing and already formidable counterparts and ramp power up to a colossal 605PS and torque to up to 750Nm. Despite doing even greater justice to the RS badge by translating their 45PS and 50Nm output advantages into a supercar-challenging sprint time of just 3.7 seconds, the new RS performance models retain the same best-in-class fuel economy and efficiency figures as their ‘standard’ equivalents.

Available to order in the UK from November, and scheduled for first deliveries here next February, the RS 6 Avant performance will be priced at £86,000 OTR and the RS 7 Sportback performance at £91,600 OTR. The 4.0-litre TFSI engine at the heart of both bolsters its 605PS output with a 700Nm torque peak which can be temporarily increased by the driver to 750Nm by way of an overboost function.

The two RS high-performance models sprint from 0 to 62mph in just 3.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.2 seconds over the respective standard RS model, and need just 12.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 124mph, giving them a 1.4-second advantage. In each case the governed 155mph top speed can be increased as an option to 174mph, or 189mph if the dynamic package plus is specified.

Despite the 45PS output boost, the sonorous V8 biturbo power unit returns up to 29.4mpg in the RS 6 Avant performance and 29.7mpg in the RS 7 Sportback performance, corresponding to 223 and 221 g/km of CO2.

Engineering expertise gathered by Audi and quattro GmbH over many years of RS model development has been invested in the upgraded 4.0 TFSI, from the specific engine management system with increased rpm and boost pressure to the Audi cylinder on demand (COD) system, which only activates four of the eight cylinders when under part load.

The standard eight-speed tiptronic transmission has been designed to maximise the potential of the even more extreme engine in both the new RS 6 Avant performance and the new RS 7 Sportback performance. The driver can choose between the modes D and S or change gears manually either by tapping the selector lever or by using the shift paddles on the RS multifunction sport leather steering wheel. In manual mode, a shift indicator in the driver information system or optional head-up display indicates the rev limit.

quattro with sport differential

quattro permanent all-wheel drive delivers the power to the road and flexibly distributes torque as needed via the centre differential. In the standard configuration, 40 per cent flows to the front axle and 60 per cent to the rear. The wheel-selective torque control intervenes as necessary. A sport differential acting on the rear axle is also standard, and enables active torque distribution between the inside and outside wheel.

With its dynamic set-up, the standard RS adaptive air suspension lowers the body of the RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance by 20 millimetres. The integrated damping control varies as a function of the road conditions, driving style and the mode chosen in Audi drive select. As an alternative, the tauter RS sports suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) is also available, and both set-ups can be complemented by optional dynamic steering with a continuously variable steering ratio.

The driver can modulate the function of key components using Audi drive select, including the steering, engine and sound management, the tiptronic transmission and the sport differential. The RS performance models, like the all-new R8 sports car, make the Audi drive select configuration process even quicker and easier by enabling the driver to switch between the auto, comfort, dynamic and individual modes without taking eyes off the road using a special button on the RS multifunction sport leather steering wheel.

In both RS performance models, 21 inch cast aluminium wheels channel the exceptional output with the help of 285/30 tyres in the RS 6 Avant performance and 275/30 tyres in the RS 7 Sportback performance. The four internally ventilated brake discs have a weight-saving wave design, and can be replaced by carbon fibre-ceramic discs as an option.

Striking design details reinforce the preeminent position of the two new RS performance models. These include the accentuated bumpers with large air inlets up front and the heavily profiled diffuser insert at the rear, the gloss black honeycomb grille typical of the RS models and the flared side sills.

The RS performance-specific exterior is distinguished by a quattro logo on the air inlet duct and matt titanium-look detailing. RS super sports seats with pronounced side bolsters and integrated head restraints are standard, and are upholstered in a black and blue Alcantara and leather combination with a honeycomb pattern and matching stitching on the armrests which also extends to the control elements and floor mats. The knee pads are also finished in Alcantara and the inlays in carbon with blue thread. This sophisticated and exclusive carbon material is interwoven with a blue thread

[MartayMcFly]

interesting, wonder what UK pricing will be. Mine does not get built until 7th Dec.

Taken from the UK press release:

"Available to order in the UK from November 2015, and scheduled for first deliveries here February 2016, the RS 6 Avant performance will be priced at £86,000 OTR and the RS 7 Sportback performance at £91,600 OTR."

Mine isn't getting built until January 10th... wonder if they'll be able to do a deal on the upgrade.

[LittleDevil]

Audi have that info in their system for some time about, 445kW engine

[anth8910]

Have a deposit down but only since last week, no build date yet so I might have a look into this

[Zeebuilder]

Those wheels are awesome! !

[Brooner]

So a proper RS6 Plus then nice

[Leo-RS]

£79k RS6
£86k RS6 (P)

Although most will configure the 21's making the RS6 £81k so the price differential isn't huge for the performance edition.

[anth8910]

But will the discounts be as good?

[doodlebug]

But will the discounts be as good?

Depends on volume. You'd expect not, and I suspect there will have been a few sold in advance.

[anth8910]

But will the discounts be as good?

Depends on volume. You'd expect not, and I suspect there will have been a few sold in advance.

I'm gonna try anyway

[HYFR]

But will the discounts be as good?

Depends on volume. You'd expect not, and I suspect there will have been a few sold in advance.

high margin product

VWG need all the profits they can get given recent events

if they can push the volume, they will