Audi has unveiled new “performance” versions of the RS 6 Avant and RS 7, which bumps the power from the 4.0L engine to 605 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque.
Audi has unveiled new “performance” versions of the RS 6 Avant and RS 7, which bumps the power from the 4.0L engine to 605 horsepower and 516 lb-ft. of torque. If you want more power, an overboost function will temporarily boost the available torque up to 553 lb-ft.
The added power gives the two RS models a 0-62 mph time of 3.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.2 seconds over the base RS models. The RS 6 Avant and RS 7 with the performance upgrade will also reach 124 mph in a quick 12.1 seconds and with the optional dynamic package, the top speed can be increased to 190 mph.
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The new RS performance models also get some styling differences with more aggressive bumpers, 21-inch wheels and flared side sills. The performance models are also available in a unique Ascari blue.
In Germany the pricing for the RS 6 Avant performance starts at 117,000 euros and the RS 7 performance starts at 121,700 euros.
Source: Audi
