2016 Audi RS6 and RS7 Debut New Performance Spec: +45HP and +45MPH = 190MPH vMax!

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Audi RS 7 Sportback performance
Quickest and fastest Audi’s of all time? Certainly among four-door models!

The just-revealed top spec for the already-mighty RS6 and RS7 focuses under the hood, so delivers its S-Model-smacking performance upgrades in fairly subtle fashion. Certainly when static, the RS6 and RS7 performance (low-case P in Performance is on purpose by Audi) just looks like a loaded existing model. One featuring the largest forged alloys available, matte silver detailing and quattro 3D script in the front bumper.

Detail, Colour: Misano Red
Detail,
Colour: Misano Red
Versus even the RS6 Plus from before, however, the V8TT in the new ‘performance’ trims is mighty impressive. Power leaps up to 605-ponies from the original 560, while new wave-pattern brake discs are offered for the first time as a cheaper alternative to the also-available full carbon-ceramic stoppers. A reprogrammed transmission and torque curve for the insatiable 4.0-liter V8 engine helps to achieve the performance models’ signature stunt — the 62-mph sprint!  Pace is now a dizzying 3.7-seconds to the benchmark sprint, while the quarter mile passes in just 12.1-seconds, a big 1.4-second improvement over the current RS siblings.
This new launch zoom was needed: Mercedes-AMG’s new 4Matic as standard on the E63 and others is exceptionally effective. Where traction issues once slammed the door on AMG hammers at aroun 4.0-seconds to 60-mph, the latest rear-biased AMG AWD system is now down to the mid-3’s — and still getting quicker model by model. Audi takes its launch prowess quite seriously, obviously, so the Performance RS models are a direct rebuttal to this rising AMG competition.
The final treat for these autobahn UFOs? A new Dynamic option group that lifts the stock speed limiter from a very prude 155-mph to a stout 189.5-mph.  This will make the RS6 Avant performance and RS7 Sportback performance models some of the fastest German production vehicles of all time.
The RS6 Avant performance and RS7 performance hit showrooms and first buyers next month in Germany, with no word yet on their availability outside the home market. Pricing is about 120k in Euros before the many options — including new Ascari blue paintwork outside and custom, honeycomb-stitched racing seats inside. All in, do not expect much change from $150k for these ultimate Audi barnstormers.
Pretty sweet.  But one final thought.  Is this as hardcore and extreme as any RS6 might ever be?  At least without help on the aftermarket?
Perhaps!
Fans of facebook.com/carrevsdaily  might say otherwise!  Check out this chop-top, widebody RS6 we rendered in photoshop a few months ago….!   =]
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2016 Audi RS7 Sportback performance

10/22/15
Ingolstadt
Audi MediaCenter

Plus performance: the new Audi RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance

  • 4.0 TFSI now with 445 kW (605 hp) and up to 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft)
  • Like a supercar: from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.7 seconds
  • New model designation hones brand’s sporty profile

 

Even more performance coupled with outstanding efficiency – that is what is behind the new “performance” model designation at Audi. The Audi RS 6 Avant performance* and Audi RS 7 Sportback performance* further hone the brand’s sporty profile. Their 4.0 TFSI engine with 445 kW (605 hp) and up to 750 Nm (553.2 lb ft) of torque push acceleration (3.7 seconds) nearly to levels usually reserved for supercars. Fuel consumption remains unchanged at 9.6 and 9.5 liters per 100 kilometers (24.5 and 24.8 US mpg), respectively, corresponding to 223 and 221 g CO2 per km (358.9 and 355.7 g/mi). These are best-in-segment figures.

The new Audi RS 6 Avant performance and the new Audi RS 7 Sportback performance offer more power output than ever before. The 4.0 TFSI now produces 445 kW (605 hp) and maximum torque of 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft). A particular highlight of the engine is an overboost function allowing the driver to temporarily draw on up to 750 Nm (553.2 lb-ft). The two RS high-performance models sprint like supercars from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in just 3.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.2 seconds over the respective base RS model. They need just 12.1 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 200 km/h (124.3 mph), 1.4 seconds less than the base RS models. With the optional dynamic package, top speed can be increased from 250 to 280 and 305 km/h (155 to 174 and 189.5 mph), respectively. Despite the output boost of 33 kW (45 hp), the sonorous V8 biturbo power unit consumes just 9.6 and 9.5 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (24.5 and 24.8 US mpg), respectively, corresponding to 223 and 221 g CO2(358.9 and 355.7 g/mi).

2016 Audi RS6 Avant performance

These top figures for power and efficiency are made possible by the technological expertise of Audi and quattro GmbH. Engineering skills and long years of experience with RS high-performance models went into further optimizing the 4.0 TFSI, from the specific engine management system with increased rpm and boost pressure to the Audi cylinder on demand (COD) system, which only activates four of the eight cylinders when under part load.

The standard eight-speed tiptronic has been designed for extreme sportiness in both the new RS 6 Avant performance and the new RS 7 Sportback performance. The driver can choose between the modes D and S or change gears manually either by tapping the selector lever or by using the shift paddles on the RS multifunction sport leather steering wheel. In manual mode, a shift indicator in the driver information system or optional head-up display indicates the rev limit.

quattro permanent all-wheel drive delivers the power to the road and flexibly distributes torque as needed via the center differential. In the standard configuration, 40 percent flows to the front axle and 60 percent to the rear axle. The wheel-selective torque control intervenes as necessary. Audi also equips the quattro drivetrain with an optional sport differential on the rear axle with active torque distribution between the inside and outside wheel.

With its dynamic setup, the standard RS adaptive air suspension lowers the body of the RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance by 20 millimeters (0.8 in). The integrated damping control varies as a function of the road conditions, driving style and the mode chosen in Audi drive select. Audi offers the tauter RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) as an alternative. An additional option is dynamic steering with a continuously variable steering ratio.

The driver can adjust the function of key components using Audi drive select, including the steering, engine and sound management, the tiptronic and the optional sport differential. New in the performance models: Similar to the new Audi R8 high-performance sports car, the driver can switch between the modes auto, comfort, dynamic and individual without taking his or her eyes off the road using a special button on the RS multifunction sport leather steering wheel.

The new RS performance models come standard with exclusive 21‑inch cast aluminum wheels shod with size 285/30 tires on the RS 6 Avant performance and 275/30 tires on the RS 7 Sportback performance. The four internally ventilated brake disks have a weight-saving wave design; as an option, Audi offers carbon fiber-ceramic disks. Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) has a Sport mode and can be deactivated if need be.

Striking design details reinforce the preeminent position of the two new RS performance models. These include the sportily designed bumpers with large air inlets up front and the heavily profiled diffuser insert at the rear, the gloss black honeycomb grille typical of the RS models and the flared side sills. The RS performance-specific exterior is distinguished by a quattro logo on the air inlet duct and add-on parts in matt titanium look. Audi offers the new exclusive paint finish Ascari blue, metallic as an option.

The sportily elegant interior of the RS 6 Avant performance and RS 7 Sportback performance comes standard with RS sport seats with pronounced side bolsters and integrated head restraints. Audi offers the seats in the color combination black and blue with the optional RS performance design package. This includes new seat upholstery in an Alcantara/leather combination with a honeycomb pattern and matching contrasting stitching on the armrests, control elements and floor mats. Rounding out this interior combination are knee pads in Alcantara and carbon twill blue inlays. This sophisticated and exclusive carbon material is interwoven with a blue thread. The dial instruments feature black faces, white dials and red needles.

The new Audi RS 6 Avant performance costs 117,000 euros in Germany; the new Audi RS 7 Sportback performance 121,700 euros. The two new models will be available at dealers beginning in November.