Audi RS Q6 E-Tron Spied Lapping The Nurburgring

Audi continues to work on new electrical autos to increase its EV lineup. There’s a brand new zero-emissions SUV at the moment beneath improvement and anticipated to debut earlier than the tip of the 12 months. At a later date, probably subsequent 12 months, will probably be joined by a efficiency model, not too long ago spied by our photographers on the Nurburgring.

That is, clearly, a closely camouflaged prototype. Nonetheless, you’ll be able to simply see a extra aggressive entrance fascia in comparison with the opposite Q6 E-Tron take a look at automobiles we’ve spied to this point. Upgraded brakes cover behind the black alloys and there are certainly extra indicators that it is a efficiency automobile hidden beneath the camouflage. 

There’s a thriller surrounding the RS model of this automobile relating to the powertrain it should get. There are rumors a few 600-horsepower (447-kilowatt) electrical system, consisting of two electrical motors and a big battery pack. Totally different batteries and powertrain configurations are anticipated for the usual Q6 E-Tron. 

The Q6 E-Tron is at the moment being developed along with the electrical Porsche Macan and we all know each fashions will are available in a number of totally different variations relying on energy and battery capability. There are different rumors suggesting the Q6’s lineup might additionally embody an S model to fit under the fully-fledged RS, however this may’t be confirmed for now. Its cousin from Stuttgart may even obtain a efficiency mannequin and will probably be attention-grabbing to see what the variations between the 2 can be.

The Audi EV will put on a singular design, after all. Beneath the pores and skin, the big SUV will trip on the Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) structure co-developed by Audi and Porsche. At finest, the structure can supply round 310 miles (500 kilometers) of vary. The bottom fashions within the Q6 vary will use a rear-mounted electrical motor. 

The usual Q6 E-Tron is predicted to reach in the direction of the tip of this 12 months or through the first half of 2023. The RS model shouldn’t be delayed, which implies it might arrive just some months later. Within the worst-case situation, the debut could possibly be postponed to early 2024.