- The Audi RS6 Avant and RS7 Performance editions just got even cooler.
- Audi announced a new Bronze Edition for the Performance trim of the RS6 Avant and RS7.
- The new trim will be limited to 125 units for the U.S. only, including 75 RS6 models and 50 RS7 models.
Audi’s ultra-cool, ultra-fast, and ultra-expensive RS6 and RS7 just got even cooler with the addition of a new Bronze Edition. The special edition comes finished in an exclusive black paint that’s matched with matte-gold wheels, and it also raises the top speed.
The Bronze Edition is available on both the RS6 Avant and RS7 Sportback and is based on the new Performance edition of each car, which were announced for the 2024 model year. The Bronze Edition is exclusive to the U.S. and only 125 will be made. According to Audi, the production breakdown comes out with 75 RS6 Avant Performance models and 50 RS7 Performance models.
The Performance trim turns up the already powerful twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 to a monstrous 621 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque thanks to a larger pair of turbos and more boost. Those figures measure out to increases of 30 horsepower and 37 lb-ft compared to the standard model. According to Audi, the increased figures launch the newer models to 60 mph 0.2 second quicker than before. The Bronze Edition cars also earn a higher top-speed limiter of 174 mph, up from 155 mph in the Performance edition.
In addition to the extra top-end speed, the Bronze Edition cars come in an exclusive Sebring Black crystal-effect paint (there are no other color options), paired with a set of 22-inch matte neodymium gold wheels.
The Bronze Edition also adds a suite of standard equipment, including a Bang & Olfusen sound system, black brake calipers, Valcona leather upholstery, a suede headliner, and a gloss carbon package for the exterior. The limited-edition package also adds a sport exhaust system with black exhaust tips and swaps the air suspension for Dynamic Ride Control, with three-way adjustable hydraulic dampers and steel springs.
Audi hasn’t released pricing for the Bronze Edition, but with starting prices of $126,895 for the RS6 Avant Performance and $128,895 for the RS7 Sportback Performance, it follows that the limited-run version will be closer to the $140,000 mark. Deliveries for both models are scheduled to begin this fall.
Associate News Editor
Jack Fitzgerald’s love for cars stems from his as yet unshakable addiction to Formula 1.
After a brief stint as a detailer for a local dealership group in college, he knew he needed a more permanent way to drive all the new cars he couldn’t afford and decided to pursue a career in auto writing. By hounding his college professors at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, he was able to travel Wisconsin seeking out stories in the auto world before landing his dream job at Car and Driver. His new goal is to delay the inevitable demise of his 2010 Volkswagen Golf.
