ABT is working on
yet another crazy Audi RS6, dubbed the RS6-E and reportedly delivering up to
1000 HP. The German tuning company has teased the vehicle with a very brief
Facebook clip. Unfortunately, it doesn’t actually show the car, but rather
simply reveals its name. However, the name alone could reveal some information.
More specifically,
the presence of ‘E’ in the badge suggests that the vehicle will have some kind
of electrification. Audi doesn’t have an electrified variant of the RS6, so if
it’s indeed a hybrid, the technology will be sourced from elsewhere.
As you probably
know, ABT competes in Formula E alongside Audi Sport and Schaeffler. This gives
the company access to the advanced electric powertrains used in the open-wheeled
racing series.In fact, Schaeffler created an all-electric Audi RS3 just a few
months ago using the powertrain of a Formula E car.
Alternatively, the
company may decide to retain the estate’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine and
outfit it with electric turbochargers or a 48V mild-hybrid system. Whatever the
case may be, with 1,000 HP the car will be ferociously quick.
