Audi has presented the current RS6 back in 2019, and hence it’s time for the four-ring brand’s powerful estate to go under the knife and receive a mid-cycle facelift.
Our spy photographers snapped a first prototype on the German Autobahn as well as the Nürburgring race circuit. And if it wasn’t for the swirly camouflage covering the front and rear ends, it might have flown under the radar, because the changes are very discreet for the most part.
One thing that catches attention is the grille, which appears to be a hair smaller. If that’s the case, then Audi cares that most people aren’t necessarily fond of oversized grilles. Nonetheless, it could be some camo trickery, because it wouldn’t make much sense to reshape the grille of the facelifted iteration, and we’re tempted to go with this option.
Flanking it are the new headlamps that still sport the same integrated DRL signature. The front bumper was also tweaked, and so was the rear one, which is a bit more aggressive than before. Look under it, and you will see the car’s breath, fat oval exhaust pipes as has always been with RS models. If it’s one thing that doesn’t seem to have changed here yet, that’s the taillight signature, though the vinyl stickers might be doing their job.
We might expect a few changes when it comes to the interior, such as new software for the infotainment system and perhaps new upholstery options. Unchanged will be the 600-hp V8 under the bonnet (or the optional 630-hp “Performance” variant) with a top-speed of up to 305 km/h.
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Speaking of the unveiling date, the facelifted standard A6 might premiere in the second half of this year in the Sedan and Avant body styles, followed by the Allroad and S6. The RS6 snapped here will be the last one to be unveiled – likely in early or mid-2024 – and it will still be reserved for the estate.
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