Faster Audi RS competition models now on sale in SA

Audi has announced local pricing for its new RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback Performance models. 

The Audi RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback that produce 441kW and 800Nm are being replaced by these more muscular models. They have arrived in SA with their 4.0l V8 biturbo engines upgraded with larger turbochargers to produce 463kW and 850Nm, a 22kW and 50Nm increase over the outgoing models.

The Audi drive select has six profiles: efficiency, comfort, auto, dynamic and two customisable RS-specific RS1 and RS2 modes. Performance models sprint from 0 to 100km/h in 3.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the previous RS 6 and RS 7 versions. Top speed is 250km/h but an optional RS Dynamic Package with all-wheel steering and an increased maximum speed to 280km/h is available.

Further highlights of the new juggernauts are an eight-speed tiptronic transmission with faster shifting times, and reduced insulation between the engine compartment and the interior for a more aural experience.

Standard equipment includes 22-inch matt titanium grey, diamond turned wheels, which are 5kg five lighter, with a design that aids brake cooling and performance. The cars also benefit from a mechanical centre differential and quattro system with more rear wheel-bias at ratio of 40:60. The system can automatically apportion up to 70% of the torque to the front axle, and up to 85% to the rear axle depending on traction needs.

In the interior, the RS design packages in grey and red have been expanded to include the colour blue as contrast stitching on the steering wheel rim, floor mats, the side of the centre console, and the selector lever cuff. The seat belts of the leather-clad sport seats are full-surface ocean blue, too. 

The displays of the standard 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit plus offer new features including a blinking shift indicator in manual transmission mode, which changes the rpm display from green to yellow to red and new traffic light icons.

The new models are available in a total of 16 exterior colours, including metallic and matt Ascari Blue and matt Dew Silver as new additions.

The exterior mirrors, front spoiler, front side flaps, side sill inserts, roof rails and trim on the side windows and rear diffuser are in matt grey, while a matt carbon/black styling package is also an option. Customers can opt for the Audi rings in chrome or black.

The new RS Performance models come standard with a one year/unlimited kilometre warranty and a five-year/100,000km maintenance plan.

Pricing

Audi RS 6 Avant performance — R2,332,700

Audi RS 7 Sportback performance: R2,444,500