RennSport fans rejoice. You may soon have another high-performance Audi option for sale at your local dealer. Spy photographers continue to gather evidence of a new super-sporty sedan. Audi seems eager to add an M5 four-door fighter to its ranks, which means we could soon see the return of the RS6 in super sedan guise.
Spy photos of the upcoming four-door show that Audi is almost ready to bring the RS6 sedan back to the market. The drive recently saw an example in action. The prototype in question bears the familiar signs of RS6 styling, from the wheels to the oval exhaust pipes.
Yes, it’s a shame that Audi is killing the beautiful RS7. The Performance version delivered enormous power and speed in an almost shockingly balanced manner. I hope a new RS6 sedan can do the same.
There is really no reason to believe this wouldn’t be the case. After all, Audi has steadily refined and improved the RS6 Avant. The mega car remains a favorite among enthusiasts. The pressure from the current M5 Touring, the future Mercedes-AMG E63 and even the recently departed Panamera Sport Turismo forced Audi to continually upgrade its own supercar.
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All this acquired knowledge means we can expect an RS6 sedan that is ready to battle for high-performance executive shuttle supremacy. In fact, rumors are swirling that horsepower figures north of 700 are being discussed.
What is the plan to develop that power? We suspect Audi will pair its twin-turbocharged V8s with some electric assistance. If this means a plug-in hybrid RS6, then so be it. In fact, this could be a way for Audi to meet fuel economy targets while delivering crushing performance.
The extra weight and complexity shouldn’t be too much of a problem. An RS6, in sedan or station wagon form, has never been a lightweight sports car. These are luxury freight trains that can cover long distances in a short time. And the cars do this in refined comfort. A potential PHEV RS6 doesn’t change that mission. In fact, such a powertrain setup lends itself to better performance around town.
I just hope that the inclusion of an RS6 sedan into the mix doesn’t affect Audi’s decision to continue offering a station wagon in the United States. The BMW M5 Touring has proven to be a strong seller in the segment. Mercedes continues to prepare its upcoming E63 successor. Porsche still offers a station wagon version of its Taycan. Audi must stay in the fight and keep hope alive for all of us long-roof enthusiasts.
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