AUDI’S predilection for ridiculously quick (Avant) wagons continues within the simply introduced RS 6 Avant GT particular version which the 4 rings firm says, “is the top of the mannequin collection”. It will likely be out there right here in restricted numbers later this yr (H2).
The Avant RS 6 GT thought bubble goes again to Audi’s apprentice venture RS 6 GTO idea from 2020 when twelve apprentices studying abilities as bodywork and car building mechanics, automotive mechanics, automotive painters, and tooling mechanics labored on the venture for six months with the help of Audi Design.
Inspiration for that venture got here primarily from “legendary” Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO race automotive from means again in 1989 with the consequence displaying in a variety of how.
Audi says the RS 6 Avant GT stands out from different fashions in its vary – the RS 6 Avant and the RS 6 Avant efficiency model because of its accentuated look primarily based on the RS 6 GTO idea.
The hanging entrance finish of the newcomer takes inspiration from that mannequin.
“The particular version is full of unique particulars for each the outside and the inside,” says Audi in a press release.
“Solely 660 items (will likely be out there) worldwide and heritage decals primarily based on the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO assure exclusivity.”
The brand new GT is a showcase of present considering in efficiency components impressed by motor racing such because the pass-through roof edge spoiler, a redefined diffuser and 22-inch wheels in a particular design.
The chassis boasts light-weight adjustable coil-over suspension “distinctive” to the RS 6 Avant GT and a reworked quattro sport differential on the rear axle sharpens the drive really feel.
The inside options high-quality bucket seats, a devoted color mixture and particular person numbering within the centre console as unique accents.
Shifting to the physique we discover a carbon bonnet and entrance guards to save lots of weight and accommodate these massive 22-inch wheels fitted with high-performance tyres.
The attribute Audi single body grille and the air intakes are completed in high-gloss black which makes the automotive seem low and huge. Vertical blades within the entrance apron, a brand new consumption grille, and a powerfully forged entrance splitter built-in into the bumper improve the sharpened look.
That is the primary time Audi Sport GmbH, the outfit chargeable for the GT, will not be solely utilizing a totally redesigned bonnet however can be manufacturing it from carbon-fibre. The one-of-a-kind end makes the redesigned bonnet a “bobby dazzler” because it’s framed within the physique color.
Built-in air shops behind the wheels cut back air stress within the wheel arch and enhance brake cooling whereas the carbon-fibre guards fall into the identical “first time” class because the bonnet.
The mannequin’s aspect profile is highlighted by aspect skirt inserts, exterior mirror covers in shiny carbon and different visible and unique to GT enhancements.
The rear presents with black RS 6 GT lettering, a tailgate specifically tailored to the design with a visually lowered loading edge, a useful diffuser with a vertically centred reflector that makes the automotive seem wider and a particular double wing impressed by motorsport.
The double wing thought was taken virtually precisely from the apprentices’ idea automotive.
That is the primary RS 6 Avant to not have roof rails which had been deleted for a flatter, sportier silhouette.
Clients can possibility “unique” decals in two colors, the primary, together with an Arkona White end, combines the normal colors of Audi Sport, black, gray, and pink. The mannequin badges on the entrance and rear additionally are available these colors.
With this combo’ the wheels are in a high-gloss white. Alternatively, the decals in black and gray tones include the outside color Nardo gray or Mythos black and to match, Audi presents the high-sheen wheels in high-gloss black or matte black.
Extra finessing of the automotive’s look applies consists of the tailgate together with the mannequin lettering.
The wagon is out there in Arkona White, Nardo Grey, Chronos Grey Metallic, Madeira Brown Metallic, and Mythos Black Metallic exterior colors and rolls off the manufacturing line with the RS design package deal plus as customary.
This dictates a black inside enhanced with quite a few accents in a pink and copper color mixture. The RS bucket seats in a leather-Dinamica and the RS 6 GT lettering beneath the headrests additionally function this color scheme. Honeycomb stitching within the centre of the seat “shimmers” in Categorical Pink, whereas the outer seam is completed in copper color.
Efficiency capabilities of the RS 6 Avant GT are spectacular with a 0 to 100 km/h dash despatched in 3.3 seconds and the mannequin is able to accelerating to 200 km/h from a standstill in 11.5 seconds the place permissible.
Prime velocity, once more the place permissible, is 305 km/h, with the entire shebang pulled up by an RS ceramic brake system.
The 4.0 TFSI V8 drives by a everlasting all-wheel drive quattro system and an eight-speed Tiptronic gearbox with optimized shift occasions. It has a locking centre differential that distributes energy to the entrance and rear axle at ratio of 40:60.
If slippage happens, extra drive torque is routinely utilized to the axle with higher traction – as much as 70 per cent can move to the entrance axle and as much as 85 per cent to the rear axle.
“The reworked centre differential improves driving dynamics, ensures noticeably extra exact cornering, and makes for much less understeer on the restrict,” says Audi.
The quattro sport differential on the rear axle has been specifically tuned for the RS 6 Avant GT with a larger concentrate on agility by a rear bias in “dynamic” driving mode.
The adjustable coil-over suspension rides 10mm decrease than the common RS 6 Avant for consolation and dynamic features derived from the next spring price, triple-adjustable dampers and stiffer stabilisers (30 per cent stiffer on the entrance and 80 per cent on the rear) that lower physique roll.
Dynamic Journey Management (DRC) or the RS adaptive air suspension are elective.
The fast wagon rolls on high-performance Continental Sport Contact 7 285/30 R22 tyres which can be stated to supply persistently higher roadholding beneath each dry and moist situations and cut back understeer when cornering at velocity whereas lowering braking distance.
The automotive will not be fully assembled on the manufacturing line in Neckarsulm as after the physique building works and paint store, the 660 items go to Böllinger Höfe for ending … the identical place because the Audi R8, Audi e-tron GT quattro and RS e-tron GT are in-built small-series manufacturing.
European supply of the Audi RS 6 Avant GT will start within the second quarter 2024.
