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Audi RS 6 Avant
Car and Driver says the special-edition RS6 Avant GT wagon, which takes inspiration from the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO race car and sits almost half an inch lower than the standard RS6 Avant, shares the same 4.0-liter V8 as the RS6 Avant Performance, making 621 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque. It calls the 2026 RS6 Avant Performance a do-it-all hauler and notes the 2021 RS6 Avant got to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds despite making only 591 horsepower, less than the current car. In Car and Driver's 0-150-0-mph speed test, the low, blacked-out RS6 wagon's brakes, despite some of the biggest front rotors in the test, delivered a so-so stop from 150 mph in 622 feet.
The RS6 Avant GT special edition
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the special-edition RS6 Avant GT wagon takes inspiration from the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO race car, sits almost half an inch lower than the standard RS6 Avant, and shares the same 4.0-liter V8 as the RS6 Avant Performance, making 621 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque.
A do-it-all hauler
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) calls the 2026 Audi RS6 Avant Performance a do-it-all hauler, and in testing it against the 2021 Audi RS6 Avant, notes the older car got to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds despite making only 591 horsepower, less than the current model. MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) calls the Audi RS6 Avant Performance a two-car solution that happens to be one car.
Braking performance
Car and Driver's 0-150-0-mph speed test (opens in a new tab) says the low-riding, blacked-out RS6 Avant is easy to overlook as a station wagon, but that its brakes, despite boasting some of the biggest front rotors in the test, delivered a so-so stop from 150 mph in 622 feet.
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Audi RS6 Avant GT have?
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says 621 hp and 627 lb-ft, the same as the RS6 Avant Performance.
How fast does the Audi RS6 Avant stop from 150 mph?
Car and Driver's speed test (opens in a new tab) recorded 622 feet, a so-so result despite big front rotors.
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The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 621 horsepower across its performance wagon body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2026 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2026 RS 6 Avant seats 5 and is a Performance wagon.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2026 RS 6 Avant.
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2026 Audi RS 6 Avant
The RS 6 Avant returns to the U.S. as a single Performance trim: a 621-horsepower twin-turbo V8 with standard quattro AWD, 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
1 indexed Audi RS 6 Avant model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant | 2026 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Audi RS 6 Avant.
The Audi RS 6 is a high-performance variant of the Audi A6 range, produced by the high-performance subsidiary company Audi Sport GmbH, for its parent company Audi AG, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group, from 2002 onwards. The first and second versions of the RS 6 were offered in both Avant and saloon forms. The third and fourth generations are only offered as an Avant.
Source: Audi RS 6 (Wikipedia); safety and recall figures from NHTSA.
Audi RS 6 Avant at a glance
- Production
- 2002–2004 , 2008–2010 , 2013–2018 , 2019–2025
- Assembly
- Germany: Neckarsulm
- Class
- Executive car (E)
- Layout
- Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (quattro)
- Platform
- MLBevo series
- Transmission
- Tiptronic automatic
- Related models
- Audi A6, Audi S6
Recent recalls (1 campaign across the latest model years)
- December 2025, Back Over Prevention: Sensing System: Camera. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2019-2026 vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may prevent the rearview camera image from displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply… Consequence: A rearview image that does not display reduces the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA for the 2024 Audi RS 6 Avant, most often about electrical system (1), engine (1).
Trim by trim
Every 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avant performance | AWD | 4.0-liter V8 (Twin Turbo) | 621 | 627 | 4,982 | – | 16 | $133,295 |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2026 model year; base price is KBB's national base price where its list carries the trim by the same name. A dash means KBB lists no figure.
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Frequent questions
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Q01How many trims does the 2026 RS 6 Avant come in?
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant (performance wagon) is offered in one trim, RS 6 Avant Performance.
Q02What are the 2026 RS 6 Avant trims?
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant comes in one trim, RS 6 Avant Performance.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2026 RS 6 Avant use?
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant is built around 4.0L twin-turbo V8, rated at 621 horsepower across its performance wagon body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2026 RS 6 Avant have?
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant is rated at 621 horsepower (4.0L twin-turbo V8).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2026 RS 6 Avant?
The 2026 Audi RS 6 Avant is offered with Standard AWD (quattro).