The Audi RS6 GT Avant C8 is a factory-tuned performance wagon, limited to just 660 units globally, paying homage to Audi’s high-performance legacy. While it has caught the attention of car enthusiasts across Europe, sightings have been particularly frequent in countries like France, Poland, Germany, the UK, Italy, Switzerland, Spain, and the Netherlands. One of these models, spotted in London with its striking factory wrap, has certainly turned heads. This edition stands out for its combination of aesthetic innovations and technical upgrades, making it a bold statement on European roads.
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A Heritage-Inspired Design
This exclusive model takes visual cues from the iconic Audi 90 IMSA GTO, featuring striking details:
• Revamped Front End: A flatter, blacked-out Singleframe grille, vertical blades, and a reworked air intake enhance its aggressive look.
• Carbon Fiber Innovations: The hood, featuring two exposed carbon stripes, pairs with carbon fenders designed to reduce wheel arch pressure.
• Refined Aerodynamics: A roof devoid of rails streamlines its silhouette, while a twin-wing roof spoiler and a flatter rear diffuser improve performance and aesthetics.
• Distinctive Wheels: 22-inch forged wheels with six spokes, available in white for the Arkona White model with the heritage wrap or black for other colors.
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Standard Color Palette and Audi Exclusive Options
The RS6 GT comes in five factory colors:
• Arkona White with heritage wrap
• Nardo Gray
• Mythos Black Metallic
• Chronos Gray Metallic
• Madeira Brown Metallic
Intriguingly, sightings of a red RS6 GT - spotted once in Hockenheim and twice at the Nürburgring - hint at additional customization options through Audi Exclusive, where buyers could personalize their cars further, making an already rare model even more unique.
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Racing-Inspired Interior
Audi balances sportiness with practicality in the RS6 GT’s interior:
• RS Bucket Seats: Enhanced with diamond-quilted red stitching and embossed GT logos.
• Dinamica Microfiber: Covering dashboards, door panels, and other surfaces, accented with red and copper stitching.
• Red Safety Belts and Serial Numbering: Each model features a distinct production number, emphasizing exclusivity.
Performance: Thrills on Every Level
At its core, the RS6 GT houses a 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine producing 630 PS and 850 Nm of torque. While this matches the RS6 Performance, the GT’s 15 kg weight reduction sharpens its dynamics. Key specifications include:
• 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds (an improvement over the RS 6 Performance’s 3.4 seconds).
• Top speed of 305 km/h.
The model also boasts optimized gear shift times, a bespoke manually adjustable coilover suspension, and carbon-ceramic brakes, ensuring unparalleled handling and stopping power.
Crafted with Precision
Each RS6 GT is meticulously assembled at Audi’s Böllinger Höfe facility, the same site that produced the R8 and e-tron GT. Special manufacturing techniques and premium materials contribute to its €219,355 price - about €85,000 more than the RS6 Performance.
Beyond the Concept
Although the RS6 GT is less extreme than the Audi GTO Concept it draws inspiration from, it remains a standout vehicle. It retains rear practicality and incorporates subtle innovations like carbon detailing and reimagined aerodynamics. However, some fans lament the absence of side exhausts from the concept model, replaced by traditional oval pipes due to regulatory requirements.
The Audi RS6 GT Avant is a remarkable blend of heritage, exclusivity, and cutting-edge engineering - a true celebration of Audi’s motorsport legacy wrapped in a practical yet exhilarating package.
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