Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback get an extra dose of ‘Performance’

KUALA LUMPUR: Audi has introduced Performance versions of two of its models, the RS 6 Avant and the RS 7 Sportback. The end result will make the two already hot cars even hotter & better!

For those who aren’t aware, the Audi ‘Performance’ model is a version of the RS trim making them sharper, more aggressive, and more powerful. All of this is true for the RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback Performance models.

Let us now discuss the merits of Audi’s latest ‘Performance’ models in detail -

Powertrain

Audi has given a makeover to the existing 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, making it more powerful than before. The mill now gets enhanced boost pressure along with larger turbochargers. The resulting output reads 630 hp (+30hp) and 850 Nm (+50 Nm).

Transmission

The ‘Performance’ versions benefit from a re-tuned transmission unit. The 8-speed automatic gearbox now offers faster shifts and a noticeable personality change between drive modes. The car also gets a lighter and more compact center-locking differential.

In addition, both the RS 6 and RS 7 can now send as much as 70% torque to the front wheels and 85% to the rear wheels. This helps improve handling and reduce understeer.

Performance

The above-mentioned configuration allows the cars to complete the century sprint in just 3.4 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds quicker than before.

Features (exterior & interior)

• Matte gray exterior trims as standard
• Matte carbon or black optics package
• Chrome or black Audi Rings
• Chrome or black model badging
• Blue accents on the inside
• Extra Dinamica microfibre
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with new blinking shift indicator mode
• ‘RS performance’ logo projection on the ground via front door puddle lamps

Weight reduction

The performance versions of the RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback showcase weight reduction (around 8kg). All thanks to the reduced installation in the rear profile, interior, and engine compartment.

The optional and exclusive 22-inch 5 Y-spoke wheels help reduce an extra 20 kg weight and also look quite badass compared to the standard 22-inch options.

Packages

The Performance versions from Audi also come standard with RS Dynamic Package that includes -

• A rear-wheel steering system with RS-specific software
• A Quattro sport differential on the rear axle
• Top speed to 280 kmph

Also available is an RS Dynamic Package Plus option that offers a carbon ceramic brake system (reducing weight by 34 kg) and increases the top speed to 305 kmph.

Availability

Currently limited to the European market, the Performance models of the RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback will arrive in the US market by next year.

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