- The Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Performance editions are getting cooler.
- Audi announced a new Bronze Edition for the RS6 Avant and RS7 Performance trims.
- The new trim will be limited to 125 units for the US only, including 75 RS6 models and 50 RS7 models.
Audi’s super-cool, super-fast, super-expensive RS6 and RS7 just got even better with the addition of a new Bronze Edition. The special edition comes in exclusive black paint matched with matte-gold wheels, and it also boosts top speed.
The Bronze Edition is available on the RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback and is based on the new Performance edition of each car, announced for the 2024 model year. The Bronze Edition is exclusive to the US and only 125 will be made. According to Audi, the production splits out with 75 RS6 Avant Performance models and 50 RS7 Performance models.
The Performance trim bumps the already high-powered 4.0-liter twin-supercharged V-8 to 621 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque thanks to a pair of larger turbos and more boost. Those numbers measure an increase of 30 horsepower and 37 lb-ft over the standard model. According to Audi, the increased figures launch the newer model to 60 mph 0.2 seconds faster than before. The Bronze Edition car also gets a higher top speed limiter of 174 mph, up from 155 mph in the Performance edition.
In addition to the extra top speed, the Bronze Edition car comes in exclusive Sebring Black crystal-effect paint (no other color options), paired with a set of 22-inch matte neodymium gold wheels.
The Bronze Edition also adds a set of standard equipment, including a Bang & Olfusen sound system, black brake calipers, Valcona leather upholstery, suede lining and a gloss carbon package for the exterior. The limited edition package also adds a sports exhaust system with black exhaust tips and swaps the air suspension for Dynamic Ride Control, with three-way adjustable hydraulic dampers and steel springs.
Audi hasn’t released pricing for the Bronze Edition, but with a starting price of $126,895 for the RS6 Avant Performance and $128,895 for the RS7 Sportback Performance, it stands to reason that the limited-run version will be closer to the $140,000 mark. Deliveries for both models are scheduled to begin this fall.
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