On March 3, FAW Audi launched its RS flagship models. The Audi RS 6 Avant GT costs 1.9066 million yuan. The Audi RS Q8 45th Anniversary Edition is priced at 1.7248 million yuan. Next, we will highlight key features of these two RS flagship models. Audi RS 6 Avant GT.
The Audi RS 6 Avant GT features a 4.0T V8 twin-turbo engine. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds. The new car has a global limit of 660 units, with 66 allocated for China. It draws inspiration from the legendary 1989 Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO and the 2020 RS 6 GTO concept. Compared to the standard RS6, it sports a more aggressive performance package and body paint. It offers high-gloss black or matte black wheels. The integrated grille, four-ring badge, and model designation at the rear come in black as standard. The fenders, side skirts, and exterior mirrors use carbon fiber materials.
Audi RS 6 Avant GT redesigned the hood. The new lines are sharper and more aggressive. It also uses carbon fiber. This choice further reduces the front weight.
The side view of the car maintains the design style of the current RS6. In detail, the new model features more exaggerated side skirts.
The 22-inch wheels make the car look lower. The integrated air intake behind the wheel hub reduces pressure in the wheel arch. This feature cools the brakes and improves braking and aerodynamic performance.
The tailgate undergoes special adjustments. This enhances the three-dimensional lines at the rear. The left side of the car features a black “RS 6 GT” badge. This highlights its unique model identity. Notably, the Audi RS 6 Avant GT is the first model in the RS 6 Avant series to remove the roof rack. This change creates a flatter, sportier profile.
The Audi RS 6 Avant GT features Audi’s signature three-screen design. The three screens create a strong sense of technology when illuminated. The interior showcases custom red and copper accents. You can find these accents on the steering wheel stitching, the sides of the center console, the center armrest, the door armrests, and the floor mats labeled “RS 6 GT.” Additionally, the passenger side of the center console displays a red limited edition number, indicating the exclusivity of the 660 units.
The new RS6 series flagship features a high-quality material design. It covers the door handles, center armrest, dashboard, and door panels with black Dinamica microfiber. The sporty seats and red seatbelts enhance the interior’s athletic atmosphere.
The new car features a 4.0T V8 twin-turbo engine paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission. The engine delivers 463 kW of power and 850 Nm of torque. Compared to the standard RS6 Avant, it gains 22 kW and 50 Nm. The transmission also improves shift times. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.3 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the standard RS6 Avant. It reaches 0 to 200 km/h in 11.5 seconds, with a top speed of 305 km/h. The Audi RS 6 Avant GT retains the quattro all-wheel-drive system and uses the latest locking center differential. It distributes engine power to the front and rear axles in a 40:60 ratio. If slipping occurs, it automatically applies more torque to the axle with better traction. Up to 70% of the torque can go to the front axle, and up to 85% can go to the rear axle.
The suspension system lowers the Audi RS 6 Avant’s body height by 10 millimeters compared to the base model. It features higher spring stiffness, three-way adjustable dampers, and stiffer stabilizers. These improvements effectively reduce body roll and enhance driving enjoyment. Customers can also order the RS sport suspension plus with dynamic driving control or the RS adaptive air suspension. Audi RS Q8 45th Anniversary Edition.
The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition draws inspiration from the legendary Audi quattro rally champion. It showcases an innate sporty gene. This model perfectly blends Coupe elegance with flagship SUV functionality. The single-frame octagonal honeycomb grille pairs with a new bumper, creating a stronger sporty vibe. The newly designed high-gloss black, two-dimensional Audi four-ring logo stands out.
The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition features a special 45th anniversary emblem. It showcases a legendary black metallic paint, a carbon fiber style package, carbon fiber mirrors, and black Audi rings. These elements highlight the car’s sleek black style. The rear window decoration displays “45 years of quattro,” emphasizing its unique limited identity. The carbon fiber style package enhances the vehicle’s lightweight and performance. It also reinforces the car’s track-ready edge, showcasing RS’s high-performance DNA and the owner’s distinct taste. Additionally, the Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition includes a high-gloss black exterior package. The blacked-out grille and window frames create a deep contrast, while the legendary black paint enhances the car’s visual unity and dynamic stance.
The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition features new lighting design. It debuts high-definition matrix LED headlights with laser high beams and digital OLED taillights. The high-definition matrix LED headlights offer higher resolution. They provide precise lighting control. The laser headlights activate automatically at speeds over 70 km/h. Their maximum illumination range nearly doubles that of the matrix LED headlights, reaching up to 600 meters. This ensures safe night driving. The digital OLED taillights come with five light signatures. They deliver outstanding visibility day and night. They also support a proximity indication feature. This feature activates when other vehicles or people approach within two meters, enhancing safety at night. Additionally, Audi Sport introduces new 23-inch matte black Y-shaped wheels paired with Pirelli P Zero high-performance tires.
The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition offers two interior styles. The luxury style features diamond silver Wagner leather with white marble stitching. The sport style uses black jade gray and diamond silver Wagner leather with bright red stitching. Each exclusive interior color is limited to 10 units.
The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition features Wagner premium leather upholstery. It includes a black leather steering wheel with colored stitching. This design highlights luxury craftsmanship and enhances driving comfort. The interior boasts Wagner leather sports seats, embossed with the RS logo. The seats also feature a honeycomb stitching pattern.
The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition features a Bang & Olufsen luxury 3D sound system. It includes 23 speakers with acoustic prisms. The total power reaches 1920 watts. Active noise cancellation and multiple soundproofing measures enhance the experience.
Compared to the Audi RS Q8, the Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition features exclusive tuning. Its engine produces 40 more horsepower and 50 Nm more torque. The RS family’s specially tuned 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the Audi RS Q8. It reaches a top speed of 250 km/h. With 48V mild hybrid technology, the WLTC combined fuel consumption stands at 12.44 L/100 km. The Audi RS Q8 quattro 45th Anniversary Edition uses the latest generation of quattro all-wheel drive with a torque-locking central differential. It defaults to a 40:60 front-to-rear torque distribution. In intense driving scenarios like tracks, snow, or mountain roads, it can automatically adjust the front and rear torque distribution from 70:30 to 15:85 with zero delay, ensuring optimal grip. The model also features an industry-leading sport differential lock. It actively distributes up to 1800 Nm of torque between the rear wheels, offering quicker responses and smoother handling.