Limited ‘equipment packages’ edition Audi RS6

Audi has recently announced two new limited-edition packages for the RS 6 – the RS 6 plus Sport and the RS 6 plus Audi exclusive. Restricted to a run 500 units, each unit of the RS 6 opted with either of these two packages will wear a numbered badge inside, emphasizing their exclusiveness.

No official pictures of this variant has been released (pictures you see here are of the standard variant), and neither did Audi indicate the proportion of sedan and Avant variants to be made available. The official press release from Audi did publish prices of these equipment packages though, with the Sport package available for €3,250 and the Audi exclusive package going for €8,310, which would mean that these packages are simply add-ons to be specified when you order your “run-of-the-mill” RS 6.

Both packages bring a Carbon design package for the engine bay, 20″ 5-spoke alloys, and a sports suspension. Crucially however, unlike the standard RS 6, these special edition models are de-restricted, capable of reaching a V-max of 303kph. The Sport version features leather-covered instrument-panel hood and centre console, wherease the Audi exclusive package gets a custom paint job in addition to special coloured interior trim.

Propulsion remains unchanged, with the magnificent 5.0-litre FSI V10 continuing to see service up front. Featuring dry-sump lubrication, the twin-turbo engine is rated to produce 580hp @ 6,250 – 6,700rpm and 650Nm @ 1,500 – 6,250rpm. From rest, the century mark can be reached in a mere 4.5 seconds, with the double ton coming precisely 10 seconds later.

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Pictures: Audi press release.