One supply mentioned: “It’s unlikely to achieve the RS E-Tron GT (Audi Sport’s strongest mannequin, at 912 hp), however there will likely be a stable improve over the S6 e-tron as a part of the excellence measures.”

Like another efficiency Eve’s, such because the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Audi may also give the RS6 e-tron a trick gearbox and pump sound within the cabin to extend the driving force’s involvement.

It’s also alleged that Audi Sport engineers develop a progressive torque curve.

The EV will use the identical 94.8kWh (helpful) battery because the A6 e-tron, however given its efficiency positioning, it’s not anticipated to achieve the identical vary as the usual salon (463 miles) or Avant Property (437 miles).

Each the electrical and combustion engine RS6s will likely be visually extra aggressive than their customary stabled, with a extra angular design, wider arches and on the again, a deep distributor and bigger roof-mounted spoiler.

For the PHEV, bigger air consumption and centrally positioned oval tail pipes are added. In the meantime, the EV will develop to 4900 mm lengthy, to match its Phev V8 brother.

Regardless of the acceptance of light-weight supplies comparable to aluminum and composites, the additional hybrid {hardware} will add mass, which may give the brand new Phev RS6 past the 2090 kg of its predecessor. The electrical RS6 e-tron, in the meantime, has been set to the 2500 kg mark.