The Audi RS6 e-tron, Audi’s upcoming electric powerhouse, has been caught on camera while undergoing tests around the famous Nürburgring track. These sightings offer a clearer glimpse of what’s to come, hinting at an exciting future for Audi’s high-performance lineup.
Familiar Features and Fresh Design
This new model shares some design cues with its upcoming sibling, the RS Q6 e-tron, including front fender vents and a similar bumper.
Despite the camouflage, the RS6 e-tron appears nearly ready for production, showcasing an expressive front fascia with a wide lower intake and distinctive vertical air curtains.
The Audi RS6 e-tron is turning heads with its cool features like split headlights and a fresh front design. Because it runs on electricity, it doesn’t need as much cooling as older models with big V8 engines.
The front of the car is all covered up, but it still has openings at the bottom for things like radiators. It also has wider sides, bulging fenders with vents, and a small spoiler at the front, making it look super tough. At the back, there’s a cool diffuser and a small spoiler on the trunk too.
Even though what we’re seeing now might change a bit for the final version, the RS6 e-tron already looks like a real powerhouse.
What to Expect Inside?
Although spy shots haven’t revealed much about the interior, speculation points towards a tech-rich cabin akin to the Q6 e-tron.
This could include an expansive digital instrument cluster, a large infotainment system, and a range of RS-specific features like sport seats and carbon fiber trim.
Expected Powertrain
When it comes to the Audi RS6 e-tron’s powertrain, the details are a bit mysterious for now. But here’s what we do know: it’s built on the PPE platform, the same one used for the Audi Q6 e-tron and the Porsche Macan Electric.
Now, looking at those models might give us some clues about what to expect. Take the SQ6 e-tron, for example. It’s got two motors that power all four wheels, cranking out a hefty 510 horsepower. That means it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in about 4.2 seconds and hit a top speed of 143 mph.
Then there’s the Macan Turbo Electric, which is even more impressive. With up to 630 horsepower and a whopping 833 lb-ft of torque, it’s a real speed demon. It can go from 0 to 60 in just 3.1 seconds and reach a top speed of 161 mph.
Now, rumors have been swirling that the RS6 e-tron might outdo these numbers. But we’ll have to wait until the standard model is unveiled this summer to know for sure.
