2021 Audi RS6 Avant – 591 HP Twin-Turbo V8, Performance Wagon

Having seen years of success in the European market, the high-performance Audi RS6 Avant became available in the U.S. as one of the most highly anticipated cars on the market. The Avant wears Audi RS-specific bodywork and is powered by a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that drives all four wheels through Audi’s Quattro AWD system. This 2021 example comes finished in Nardo Gray over black upholstery and includes the Black Optics Package, carbon fiber interior trim, and more. Modified with aftermarket wheels, an MTM Stage 1 ECU tune, and an Eventuri carbon fiber air intake, this RS6 delivers enhanced performance.

Vehicle Highlights

• 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, The Legendary Performance Wagon Arrives in the U.S.
• 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 producing 591 HP and 590 lb.-ft torque (stock)
• Enhanced with MTM Stage 1 ECU Tune and Eventuri Carbon Intake for increased power
• Nardo Gray (LY7C) with Black Optics Package and aggressive aftermarket wheels
• The ultimate combination of supercar speed and family-hauling practicality

Exterior & Aggressive Styling

• Signature Audi Nardo Gray paint, synonymous with RS performance
• RS-specific wide-body design with flared fenders, aggressive front fascia, and rear diffuser
• Black Optics Package: black grille, mirrors, window trim, roof rails, and bumper accents
• Matrix-design LED headlights with Audi laser light and high beam assist
• Aftermarket Vossen HF-5 gloss black wheels with like-new Continental tires
• Wheel spacers and Integrated Engineering lowering links for an optimized stance

Interior & Luxury

• Black leather upholstery with honeycomb-patterned seat inserts
• Carbon fiber interior trim and aluminum inlays
• Heated and ventilated front sport seats with RS embossing
• Perforated, flat-bottom RS steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Panoramic sunroof and power-operated rear liftgate
• WeatherTech all-weather floor mats for added protection

Technology & Infotainment

• Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System with 16 speakers
• Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus with RS-specific displays and shift lights
• Dual touchscreen MMI Navigation with touch response and Audi Connect
• 4-zone automatic climate control
• Practical wagon utility: ~30 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats

Performance Powertrain

• Twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter TFSI V8 engine with mild-hybrid system (MHEV)
• Stock output: 591 horsepower and 590 lb.-ft of torque
• Performance Upgrades: MTM Stage 1 ECU Tune and Eventuri Carbon Fiber Air Intake
• 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with lightning-fast shifts
• Quattro all-wheel drive with sport differential and torque vectoring
• Car and Driver tested 0-60 MPH: 3.1 seconds (stock)

Chassis & Dynamics

• RS adaptive air suspension with ride height adjustment
• RS sport exhaust system with adjustable valve control
• RS-specific steering with dynamic ratio and feedback
• RS Drive Select with customizable modes (Comfort, Auto, Dynamic, RS1, RS2)
• Steering wheel-mounted “RS Mode” buttons for instant performance settings
• Ceramic brakes were available but this example features high-performance steel brakes with black calipers

RS6 Avant Legacy

• Fulfilled a long-held dream of U.S. enthusiasts for the ultimate performance wagon
• Hailed as the Swiss Army knife of performance cars—capable of any task
• Set a new benchmark for blending supercar performance with everyday usability
• A modern icon that celebrates the “sleeper” wagon in its most extreme form