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About the Audi RS6
Last updated Dec 18, 2024Audi Australia has detailed the pricing and specification of the 2024 RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance ahead of their imminent arrival in Australian showrooms.
Both of these new RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance models will replace the existing RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback.
The RS6 Avant Performance is priced from $241,500 before on-roads, whereas the RS7 Sportback priced form $248,500 before on-roads. These are both $9300 more expensive than the non-Performance models.
Both models are still powered by a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine, but it has been boosted to produce 463kW of power and 850Nm of torque – up 22kW and 50Nm over the regular versions.
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2024 Audi RS6 Price
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 4.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | $251,000 |
*excl. on-roads
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2024 Audi RS6 Dimensions
1460mm
1951mm
4995mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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With the second row of seats upright, the RS6 Avant has 565 litres of boot capacity, which expands to 1680 litres with them folded. Audi doesn’t quote boot capacity figures for the RS7 Sportback.
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2024 Audi RS6 Safety Rating
The 2024 Audi RS6 and RS7 Performance both come standard with the following safety equipment:
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Junction assist
- Rear AEB
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Exit warning system
- Lane keep assist
- Driver monitoring
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Traffic jam assist
- Parking assistant
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Tyre pressure monitoring
2024 Audi RS6 Fuel Economy
Audi hasn’t detailed the claimed fuel economy for the RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance, though the regular versions used a claimed combined 11.7 and 11.6 litres per 100km, respectively.
Both models come with cylinder deactivation, as well as a 48V mild-hybrid system. The latter allows the engine stop-start system to switch off the engine at speeds up to 22km/h.
Both models require a minimum of 98 RON premium unleaded petrol.
| Audi RS6 | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0L, 8 sp automatic Premium Unleaded 4x4 5d Station Wagon | Premium Unleaded | 11.6 L/100km |
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Audi claims to have been able to increase the engine outputs by upping the boost pressure from 2.4 to 2.6 bar.
The company also claims both of these models can do the 0-100km/h sprint in 3.4 seconds, which is 0.2 seconds faster than the regular versions.
Both models have reduced insulation between the engine and cabin, as well at the rear of the vehicle, which means the sound from the sport exhaust system will travel more easily into the cabin. It also reduces weight.
The Audi RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance retain the same level of specification as the regular models, though they adopt a special wheel and tyre package.
The Audi RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance are both powered by a 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 engine with a 48V mild-hybrid system producing 463kW of power and 850Nm of torque. This is up 22kW and 50Nm over the regular versions.
There are 22-inch gloss silver and black metallic alloy wheels that are 5kg lighter than the 22-inch aluminium wheels from the regular RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback.
These wheels are wrapped in specially developed Continental Sport Contact 7 285/30 tyres. They are claimed to help reduce the 100-0km/h braking distance by two metres.
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2024 Audi RS6 Warranty
The Audi RS6 Avant Performance and RS7 Sportback Performance are both covered by a five-year warranty. Owners also receive five years of complimentary roadside assistance.
Audi is offering five-year service plans for both models, which both currently cost $5380 for both the regular models.
The company also allows customers to purchase an additional two-year package to extend their warranty, servicing and roadside assistance.
New vehicle owners can purchase two-year programs back-to-back at the time of purchase, or at a later date up to eight years old. This allows new vehicle owners to extend their warranty for up to nine years.
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Audi RS6 FAQs
The cheapest Audi RS6 is the AVANT 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV that starts from $229,000.
The most expensive Audi RS6 is the AVANT GT that starts from $365,600.
The best towing capacity of a Audi RS6 is 2100 kg offered by the following variants: AVANT 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV and AVANT GT.
The largest Audi RS6 is the AVANT 4.0 TFSI QUATTRO MHEV which measures 1951mm wide, 4995mm in length and sits 1497mm tall.
The most powerful Audi RS6 is the AVANT GT which has 463kW of power from its 4.0L TWIN TURBO DIR F/INJ engine.
The Audi RS6 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Audi RS6 is the AVANT GT which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Audi RS6 may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Premium Unleaded-Electric Hybrid.