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 can 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 under apply to each the RS 6 and RS 7.
Audi begins the makeover with the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 beneath the hood. It will get bigger turbochargers and a rise in increase stress, 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 lowered by 0.2 second, getting it down to only 3.4 seconds.
Audi’s 8-speed computerized transmission is re-tuned for sooner shifting occasions 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 also be mentioned 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 if you happen to go for the newly obtainable (and unique to Efficiency) 22-inch 5-Y spoke design wheels. The brand new wheels characteristic a design aimed to help brake cooling, and becoming them chops 44 kilos of unsprung weight versus the common vehicles’ 22-inch wheel possibility. Assuming you do go for the light-weight wheels, Audi matches 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 immediate responses. Nonetheless, there is no such thing as a point out of modifications made to the suspension or stability management programs for the Efficiency.
As you would possibly count on, the RS Dynamic Bundle is fitted normal to the Efficiency fashions. This contains the rear-wheel steering system, the next high pace of 180 mph and the Quattro sport differential on the rear axle. The RS Dynamic Bundle Plus continues to be non-obligatory, which additional raises the highest pace 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 may spec shiny black trim or carbon fiber trim if you happen to 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 delicate, because it doesn’t scream the particular mannequin identify in lots of locations in any respect. Probably the most outstanding show is weirdly within the entrance door puddle lamp projector lights that say “RS efficiency” on the bottom at night time.
Audi confirmed to us that the Efficiency fashions of the RS 6 Avant and RS 7 Sportback will each make their option to the U.S. subsequent 12 months, however a spokesperson mentioned we’ll want to attend for market-specific pricing and specs. European pricing is alleged to begin at €135,000.
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