Audi RS 6 Avant Efficiency and RS 7 Sportback Efficiency fashions revealed

An additional dose of Efficiency (with a capital P) is coming to the Audi RS 6 Avant and Audi RS 7 Sportback. That’s proper, Audi simply revealed “Efficiency” variations of every mannequin that may make each already-hot vehicles even hotter.

In case you’re in want of a reminder, an Audi “Efficiency” mannequin is a model of an RS mannequin that’s much more aggressive, highly effective and sharper. The entire modifications we’ll describe beneath apply to each the RS 6 and RS 7.

Audi begins the makeover with the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 below the hood. It will get bigger turbochargers and a rise in increase strain, leading to an additional 30 horsepower and 37 pound-feet of torque. The brand new totals for each fashions are 621 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque. This matches the Mercedes-AMG E 63 S Wagon in torque, and bests it in horsepower. The 0-62 mph time is decreased by 0.2 second, getting it down to simply 3.4 seconds.

Audi’s 8-speed automated transmission is re-tuned for sooner shifting instances and a extra noticeable unfold in habits between drive modes. A brand new center-locking differential is used that’s each lighter and extra compact — Audi says it could distribute as much as 85% of drive torque to the rear axle. The brand new differential can be stated to enhance dealing with with “extra exact cornering” and “much less understeering on the dealing with limits.”

Weight discount efforts are minimal however nonetheless current. Audi says it’s eliminated insulation within the engine compartment, inside and within the rear of the car to reinforce the in-cabin sound. This reduces weight by 17.6 kilos. The place you’ll actually see weight chopped off the brand new Audi Efficiency fashions is for those who go for the newly out there (and unique to Efficiency) 22-inch 5-Y spoke design wheels. The brand new wheels function a design aimed to help brake cooling, and becoming them chops 44 kilos of unsprung weight versus the common vehicles’ 22-inch wheel choice. Assuming you do go for the light-weight wheels, Audi suits them with new, sticker rubber within the type of Continental Sport Contact 7 285/30/22 tires. Audi says these tires lead to braking distances from 62-0 mph which are as much as 6.5 toes shorter than the usual tires.

As for up to date software program, Audi says that fine-tuning of the engine software program permits for tighter load modifications in “dynamic” mode for extra instantaneous responses. Nonetheless, there isn’t any point out of modifications made to the suspension or stability management methods for the Efficiency.

As you may count on, the RS Dynamic Bundle is fitted customary to the Efficiency fashions. This consists of the rear-wheel steering system, a better high velocity of 180 mph and the Quattro sport differential on the rear axle. The RS Dynamic Bundle Plus remains to be non-compulsory, which additional raises the highest velocity to 190 mph and swaps the metal brakes for a carbon ceramic brake bundle, dropping one other 75 kilos.

On the looks entrance, the Efficiency fashions get matte grey exterior trim throughout. Nonetheless, you possibly can spec shiny black trim or carbon fiber trim for those who so select. Inside, you’ll discover all types of blue accents. Mercato Blue is used for inside stitching all through the cabin and extra Dinamica microfiber (Alcantara) is used than on the common RS fashions. The “Efficiency” branding may be very refined, because it doesn’t scream the particular mannequin identify in lots of locations in any respect. Essentially the most outstanding show is weirdly within the entrance door puddle lamp projector lights that say “RS efficiency” on the bottom at night time.

We’ve requested Audi about availability of the RS 6 Avant Efficiency and RS 7 Efficiency making their solution to the U.S. and can replace this story after we obtain phrase. European pricing is alleged to start out at €‎135,000.

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