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Audi RS e-tron GT
Wonderful World of EVs says the RS e-tron GT, Audi's electric grand tourer, produces 912 horsepower in its most potent form, hits 60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and qualifies as the quickest and most powerful production Audi ever made, while the S e-tron GT serves as the entry model at 670 horsepower, a figure that shows where the bar sits in this lineup. CarWeek confirms that with launch control engaged, the RS e-tron GT Performance generates a peak of 912 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque. Tom's Guide reviewed the RS e-tron GT under the headline 'now I know how it feels to be Tony Stark.'
The most powerful production Audi ever
Wonderful World of EVs (opens in a new tab) says the RS e-tron GT, Audi's electric grand tourer, produces 912 horsepower in its most potent form, hits 60 mph in 2.4 seconds, and qualifies as the quickest and most powerful production Audi ever made, while the S e-tron GT serves as the 'entry' model of the two-model e-tron GT lineup at 670 horsepower.
Peak output under launch control
CarWeek (opens in a new tab) says that in standard operation the system produces substantial output, but when launch control is engaged, the RS e-tron GT Performance generates a peak of 912 horsepower and 885 lb-ft of torque.
How it's reviewed
Tom's Guide (opens in a new tab) reviewed the 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT under the headline 'now I know how it feels to be Tony Stark.'
Questions buyers ask
How much horsepower does the Audi RS e-tron GT have?
Wonderful World of EVs (opens in a new tab) and CarWeek (opens in a new tab) both put its peak at 912 hp.
How fast does the RS e-tron GT hit 60 mph?
Wonderful World of EVs (opens in a new tab) says 2.4 seconds.
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The 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 912 horsepower across its high-performance electric sedan body style.
Explore this topic →02Trims and equipmentThe 2027 U.S. lineup has 1 trim.
Explore this topic →03Towing and capabilityThe 2027 RS e-tron GT seats 4 and is a High-performance electric sedan.
Explore this topic →04Safety and ownershipNHTSA recalls, complaints and crash ratings for the 2027 RS e-tron GT.
Explore this topic →Current model year
2027 Audi RS e-tron GT
The RS e-tron GT performance is Audi's most powerful production model, with 912 horsepower on launch control and a carbon roof to lower the center of gravity. For MY2027 it is the only e-tron GT model sold. Audi dropped the entry-level S e-tron GT.
Read specifications, trims, answers and sourcesModel-year archive
3 indexed Audi RS e-tron GT model years.
| Model year | Trims | Open record |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT | 2027 record → | |
| 2026 Audi RS e-tron | 2026 record → | |
| 2025 Audi RS e-tron | 2025 record → |
Background and safety record
What public sources say about the Audi RS e-tron GT.
The Audi RS e-tron GT is built alongside the Audi S e-tron GT, and public records cover the two together. Generation history, the fact box and background are on the Audi S e-tron GT page; the safety record for the Audi RS e-tron GT itself follows.
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.
Year by year
The Audi RS e-tron GT across 3 model years.
| Model year | Combined MPG/MPGe | EPA annual fuel cost | EPA records | NHTSA recalls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT | 84 | $900 | 1 | |
| 2026 Audi RS e-tron | 84 | $900 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Audi RS e-tron | 84 | $900 | 1 | 1 |
Year-to-year changes
What changed in the Audi RS e-tron GT, one model year at a time.
| Step | Added | No longer listed |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 to 2026 | Size classes: Compact Cars | Size classes: Subcompact Cars |
Trim by trim
Every 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT trim side by side.
| Trim | Drive | Engine | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Combined mpg | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| performance | AWD | Dual AC Electric Motors | 912 | – | 5,137 | – | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for the 2027 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.
Specifications by year
Power, weight and towing for every Audi RS e-tron GT model year.
| Model year | Trims | Engines | Horsepower | Curb weight (lb) | Max towing (lb) | Fuel tank (gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 1 | Dual AC Electric Motors | 912 | 5,137 | – | – |
| 2026 | 1 | Dual AC Electric Motors | 912 | 5,137 | – | – |
| 2025 | 1 | Dual AC Electric Motors | 912 | 5,137 | – | – |
Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications for each model year. A range covers every trim KBB lists that year; a dash means KBB lists no figure.
Model-year recall record
Audi RS e-tron GT: which model years carry more or fewer federal safety recalls.
Fewer recalls than this model’s own average
- 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.4).
- 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT : 1 recall on file (average across published years is 4.4).
More recalls than this model’s own average
- 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT : 8 recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system and brakes.
| Model year | Federal recalls on file | Complaints on file | Recalls most commonly affected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | not available | backup camera |
| 2025 | 1 | not available | backup camera |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | electrical system, brakes, backup camera |
| 2023 | 8 | not available | electrical system, brakes, airbags, backup camera |
| 2022 | 7 | not available | electrical system, brakes, airbags, backup camera |
| 2021 | not available | ||
| 2020 | not available | ||
| 2019 | not available | ||
| 2018 | not available | ||
| 2017 | not available | ||
| 2016 | not available | ||
| 2015 | not available |
Method: recall counts and their affected components come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Recalls API, queried by exact make, model and model year. Complaint counts come from the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation: Complaints API, same query pattern. Data pulled 2026-09-04.
Known gap: the NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Audi RS e-tron GT model years 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream, not returning a genuine zero. Those years are marked "not available" above instead of shown as clean; recall counts for those years are unaffected and come from the separate recalls API, which returned data for every year listed.
Check open recalls by VIN for one particular vehicle.
Q01Is there a best year to buy a Audi RS e-tron GT?
Recall count alone can't answer that: it says nothing about a specific vehicle's price, mileage, accident history or maintenance record. What federal data can say: 2026, 2025 carried fewer recalls than this model's own average, while 2023 carried more. See the model-year table on this page for the exact counts and what they cover.
Q02Which Audi RS e-tron GT model years should I watch for recalls?
The 2023 Audi RS e-tron GT has 8 federal recalls on file, most commonly affecting electrical system, brakes, airbags. Always confirm the open/completed status of every campaign for the specific VIN: a recall on this list may already be repaired on the vehicle in front of you.
Q03Which Audi RS e-tron GT model years have the cleanest federal recall record?
The 2026 Audi RS e-tron GT has 1 recall on file; The 2025 Audi RS e-tron GT has 1 recall on file: below this model's own average of 4.4. A shorter list on file as of this page's data pull is not a guarantee against a future recall.
Q04What are common recall-related problems on the Audi RS e-tron GT by model year?
2026: backup camera. 2025: backup camera. 2024: electrical system, brakes, backup camera. 2023: electrical system, brakes, airbags, backup camera. 2022: electrical system, brakes, airbags, backup camera.
Q05Why do some Audi RS e-tron GT model years show "not available" for complaints?
The NHTSA complaints API did not return data for Audi RS e-tron GT model years 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026 when queried for this page: the request itself failed upstream instead of the count genuinely being zero. Recall counts for those years are unaffected; they come from a separate NHTSA endpoint that returned data for every year listed.
Diagnosing one of these symptoms? The recalled systems above map to this site’s own ownership desks: general, evidence-first guidance that applies regardless of whether the specific vehicle in front of you was ever part of a recall campaign: Climate and electrical, Brakes, tires and steering, Buying, records and recalls.
2023 Audi RS e-tron GT owners specifically: see Climate and electrical and Brakes, tires and steering and Buying, records and recalls.
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Frequent questions
Answers with their conditions intact.
Q01How many trims does the 2027 RS e-tron GT come in?
The 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT (high-performance electric sedan) is offered in one trim, RS e-tron GT performance.
Q02What are the 2027 RS e-tron GT trims?
The 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT comes in one trim, RS e-tron GT performance.
Q03What engine or powertrain does the 2027 RS e-tron GT use?
The 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT is built around Dual electric motors, rated at 912 horsepower across its high-performance electric sedan body style.
Q04How much horsepower does the 2027 RS e-tron GT have?
The 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT is rated at 912 horsepower (Dual electric motors).
Q05Is AWD or 4WD available on the 2027 RS e-tron GT?
The 2027 Audi RS e-tron GT is offered with Standard AWD.