Fans were delighted when Audi finally announced plans to bring the RS6 Avant stateside, but there’s always room for improvement and ABT Sportsline is taking a stab at it with their RS6+ Limited Edition. Designed to combine striking visuals with performance enhancements, the RS6+ Limited Edition features a carbon fiber reinforced plastic body kit that is finished in a glossy clearcoat. It includes a sporty front lip, small flics, and vertical blades for the intakes.
They’re joined by carbon fiber reinforced
plastic mirror caps, side skirt extensions, and a rear valance. Buyers will
also find a rear spoiler, special fender badges, and an ABT exhaust system with
new mufflers as well as quad 4-inch (102 mm) matte black stainless steel tips.
Last but not least, the model rides on 22-inch ABT High Performance HR wheels. The
company didn’t release interior pictures but said the cabin will be outfitted
with an assortment of carbon fiber components including the shifter, shift
paddles, and dashboard side covers. Buyers will also find “1 of 25” door sill
plates and special RS6+ floor mats.
Performance changes are minor, but the
RS6+ Limited Edition comes with new anti-roll bars that “ensure significantly
reduced body roll and lean tendency.” However, customers can opt for the ABT
Power S performance upgrade that enables the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 to develop
690 hp and 878 Nm of torque.
That’s a significant upgrade over the
standard model, which is rated at 591 hp and 799
Nm of torque. There’s no word on how much the extra power improves
acceleration, but the stock RS6 can hit 96 km/h in 3.5 seconds before
hitting a top speed of up to 305 km/h. Pricing remains elusive, but
production will be limited to 25 units and the model will be offered in the
United States and Canada.
