Audi RS-6 Performance

With the world evermore eco-conscious, big and noisy engines are becoming a rare thing. However, while the rest of Audi’s performance models have had their engines downsized or switched to diesel, the RS6 has so far carried on untouched.

In fact, late 2022 saw the RS6 Avant updated. Rather than tone things down, the RS6 Avant got a Performance badge that increased power from the already ballistic 600hp, as well as some styling tweaks and improved standard kit.

Yes, it still has that sledgehammer V8 engine beneath its bonnet – now with 630hp, a 30hp increase on before – that will propel five people and their luggage to 62mph in 3.4 seconds and on to 155mph. Which is lucky, because its main competition – the Mercedes E63 S Estate and BMW M5 – have thumping V8 engines too.

So, much like the commuter who pops into Starbucks for a daily cup of tea while all around them order skinny this and mocha that, the RS6 Avant and its competition are an ode to all that’s good about the past.