What: Audi RS 6 Avant Legacy edition
Era: Audi modern era
Model Family: RS 6
Market / Zone(s): Brazil
Model Years: 2024
Production Span:
Number Produced: 15 (Brazil)
Model / Generation Code(s): type 4K
Chassis / Matrix: C8 / MLB Evo
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Body Style(s): Avant (station wagon)
Drivetrain Configuration: longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive
Engine(s): 4.0-liter, 3,996 cc EA825 V8 Biturbo
Power: 463 kW, 630 PS at 6,000 rpm
Torque: 850 Nm, 626.9 lb-ft from 2,300 to 4,500 rpm
Transmission(s): 8-speed (ZF 8HP95) Tiptronic, hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch
All-Wheel Drive Type: quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential, standard rear axle differential
Steering: Electromechanical progressive steering with speed-dependent power assistance
Steering Ratio: 15.8
Front Brake Diameter: 420 mm, 16.5 inches
Rear Brake Diameter: 370 mm, 14.6 inches
Wheelbase: 2,929 mm (115.3 in)
Length: 4,995 mm (196.7 in)
Width: 1,951 mm (76.8 in) body, 2,120 mm (83.5 in) with mirrors
Height: 1,460 mm (57.5 in)
Curb Weight: 2,150 kg (4,740 lbs)
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration (0-100 km/h , 0-62 mph): 3.4 seconds
Top Speed: 280 km/h, 174 mph (governed)
OTHER DETAILS
Predecessor: RS 6 Avant (C7, type 4G)
Successor: N/A
Platform Mates: Audi A6, Audi S6
Concept Cars: RS 6 GTO
Assembly Location(s): Audi AG Neckarsulm
Designer(s): Stephan Fahr-Becker
Motorsport Homologations:
WHEEL / TIRE DETAILS
Wheel Size(s): 10.5J x 21 standard, 10.5J x 22 optional
Tire Size(s): 275 35 R 21 standard, 285 30 ZR 22 optional
Bolt Pattern: 5×112
Offset: +19mm for 22-inch wheel
SUMMARY
The Audi RS 6 Avant Legacy is a high-performance, limited-edition version of the Audi RS 6 Avant produced exclusively for the Brazilian market in 2024 by Audi do Brasil. Limited to 15 individually numbered units, the Legacy edition was developed in collaboration with Audi Sport GmbH to celebrate 30 years of Audi in Brazil. Each car features unique design, trim, and performance details not available in any other market, making it one of the rarest Audi RS models ever built.
OVERVIEW
Unveiled on March 22, 2024, in São Paulo, the RS 6 Avant Legacy forms part of Audi’s “30 Years in Brazil” celebration series. Based on the RS 6 Avant performance, the Legacy edition enhances that model’s specification with exclusive materials, colors, and design elements. It also receives bespoke dynamic adjustments and equipment revisions that reduce total weight and sharpen its handling characteristics.
According to Renato Celiberti, Head of Sales at Audi do Brasil, the car “is the result of a partnership with the Audi Sport team in celebration of Audi’s 30th anniversary in Brazil. We achieved what seemed impossible: to make one of the most iconic and legendary models in our history even more exclusive.”
Each unit features a laser-engraved “Audi 30 Years” logo on the rear window and an individual serial number (1–15) signifying its exclusivity.
DESIGN & EXTERIOR DETAILS
The RS 6 Avant Legacy is distinguished by several exclusive exterior and performance-oriented styling features:
- Body color: Audi Exclusive Ascari Blue Matte, a color reserved solely for the Brazilian Legacy edition.
- Exterior package: Matte carbon fiber detailing on mirror caps, side skirts, front splitter, diffuser, and grille frame (exclusive to this edition).
- Wheels: 22-inch forged bronze-finish wheels with Continental Sport Contact 7 performance tires.
- Brakes: Black RS brake calipers with ventilated discs.
- Special markings: “Audi 30 Years” laser engraving and “RS 6 Legacy” rear glass identification.
The combination of matte blue paint and bronze accents evokes Audi Sport’s competition heritage while symbolizing Brazil’s exclusive role in the model’s story.
INTERIOR & TRIM
The cabin of the RS 6 Avant Legacy features an Audi exclusive interior specification developed specifically for this limited edition. Key details include:
- Color scheme: Two-tone black and gray leather upholstery with bespoke finishes not found in Audi’s global exclusive catalog.
- Contrast stitching: Bronze seams throughout the cabin, including the seats, steering wheel, dashboard top, and door panels.
- Seatbelts: Custom grey seatbelts (unique to Legacy).
- Embroidered logos: Bronze RS emblems on the seatbacks.
- Floor mats: Custom RS carpets with bronze contrast stitching.
- Numbered identification: Each vehicle features an engraved serial number (1–15) visible inside the cabin and on the rear window.
This interior theme aligns with the exterior’s bronze and matte carbon palette, creating a unified and exclusive aesthetic.
POWERTRAIN & PERFORMANCE
The RS 6 Avant Legacy is powered by the 4.0-liter TFSI twin-turbocharged V8 engine, paired with an eight-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Engine performance was optimized through Audi Sport calibration updates, larger turbochargers, and increased boost pressure.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4.0-liter V8 TFSI biturbo |
| Power | 630 hp (469 kW) @ 6,000–6,250 rpm |
| Torque | 850 Nm (627 lb-ft) @ 2,050–4,500 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Tiptronic automatic |
| Drivetrain | quattro permanent all-wheel drive |
| 0–100 km/h | 3.4 seconds |
| 0–200 km/h | 11.7 seconds |
| Top speed | 280 km/h |
| Weight reduction | -8 kg (forged wheels and component optimization) |
The quattro system employs a planetary gear center differential with a 40:60 torque split (front:rear), capable of transferring up to 70% of torque to the front or 85% to the rear depending on traction conditions.
The Legacy edition also features dynamic rear-wheel steering, allowing up to 5° of movement for improved agility and stability, adaptive air suspension, a quattro sport differential, and enhanced exhaust tuning for a deeper and more expressive sound.
A 48-volt mild-hybrid system improves efficiency, enabling coasting with the engine off between 55–160 km/h and recapturing up to 12 kW during deceleration.
DIMENSIONS & PRACTICALITY
Despite its supercar-level performance, the RS 6 Avant Legacy retains full station wagon practicality.
| Dimension | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Length | 4,995 mm |
| Width | 2,110 mm |
| Height | 1,487 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,930 mm |
| Trunk capacity | 565 liters |
| Fuel tank | 73 liters |
The model’s layout continues to offer space for five occupants and generous luggage capacity, reinforcing its dual identity as both a high-performance machine and a family vehicle.
ONBOARD TECHNOLOGY
The RS 6 Avant Legacy includes the latest in Audi’s digital architecture:
- Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus with RS-specific graphics and performance data (G-forces, torque, tire pressure, and lap timing).
- 10.1-inch MMI touch display for infotainment and settings.
- 8.6-inch lower touchscreen for climate and comfort controls.
- Head-up display with RS performance indicators.
- Full Matrix LED Laser headlights, 360º camera system, panoramic sunroof, and advanced acoustic insulation.
PRICE & AVAILABILITY
The RS 6 Avant Legacy was priced at R$ 1,364,990.00, including a three-year factory warranty. Deliveries of the 15 units began in mid-2024 through select Audi dealerships in Brazil.
LEGACY & SIGNIFICANCE
The RS 6 Avant Legacy stands as a symbol of Audi’s three decades in Brazil and reflects the close relationship between Audi Sport and Audi do Brasil. With its combination of exclusivity, bespoke design, and enhanced engineering, the model bridges Audi’s motorsport DNA with the passions of Brazil’s performance-car culture.
As a collector’s model, it joins the brand’s line of region-specific RS creations — and, in the spirit of the “O Legado do S” tribute to Ayrton Senna — reinforces Audi’s continued celebration of Brazilian motorsport excellence and national pride.
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