The Audi RS6 Avant Performance is sort of good. The 621-horsepower V8 tremendous wagon has a 0-60 mile-per-hour time of three.3 seconds and room for 5 individuals with baggage. Now Audi is upping the ante with the ultra-quick GT mannequin.

The Avant GT makes use of the identical twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine because the Avant Performance, pushing out 621 horsepower and 625 pound-feet of torque. But with some tweaking, the GT hits 60 mph in 3.2 seconds – one-tenth of a second faster than the usual mannequin. It takes the GT 11.5 seconds to achieve 124 mph – 1.5 seconds faster than the Performance – and the highest velocity is 190 mph.

More than simply straight-line velocity, although, the RS6 GT handles higher due to a 10-millimeter experience top discount through a manually adjustable coilover suspension. The GT additionally will get stiffer stabilizer bars, three-way electronically adjustable dampers, and an up to date differential with extra rear bias, in addition to stickier Continental Sport Contact 7 tires.

Audi designers drew inspiration for the outside design from the legendary Audi 90 Quattro IMSA GTO race automobile. The iconic pink, white, and black Audi racing livery and 22-inch wheels are primarily ripped from 90 Quattro. That look would be the solely possibility for consumers within the US. Other markets could have a alternative of paint choices.

The RS6 Avant GT has a carbon fiber hood for the primary time, with {a partially} or totally uncovered possibility. A brand new fender design opens up the shops behind the entrance wheels for higher airflow whereas GT badges dot the outside.

The inside is draped in black leather-based and Alcantara, with pink quilted stitching on the seats. There are new sport bucket seats with carbon backing, and restricted version badging within the heart console that tells you precisely how uncommon this wagon is. And it will likely be very uncommon.

Audi solely plans to construct 660 examples of the RS6 GT worldwide. Each of those automobiles will probably be partially hand-built, with the carbon hood, fenders, bumper, spoiler, suspension, and exterior wrap finished by designers and engineers in Germany. Only 85 items are coming to the US, and solely 7 to Canada.

There’s no official phrase on pricing but for the US, however if you need one, you higher get in line now.