621bhp Audi RS6 GT - £180k IMSA-Inspired V8 Estate

Is the Audi RS6 GT the ultimate V8 super-wagon? Well, if you’re a fan of trick suspension and garish liveries then it may well be. And with the RS6 GT you do have to have the wrap, though you’ve a choice of two. Your GT will also come with manually adjustable suspension from the excellent RS4 Competition, a 10mm ride height drop, new 22-inch ‘Avus’ alloys, standard ceramic brakes, and a roof spoiler inspired by the 2020 RS6 GTO concept.
What it won’t come with, however, is more power. Under the bonnet, the twin-turbo 4.0-litre V8 delivers exactly the same 621bhp and 590lb ft of torque you get in the regular £130k RS6 Performance.
So is it worth the extra price tag? Let TG’s Ollie Kew be your guide…
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00:00 Intro
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03:40 IMSA GT
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[@TopGear]

Do you think this justifies the price tag?

[@chrisdooley1184]

No not at all especially after hearing you must have the wrap on it. I just feel underwhelmed by a vehicle that used to be so, idk, special. Anyone can get their 22” wheels plastidipped white, new badges are just boring but asking that kind of money for a gain of what, 20HP up from last year?? No thx

[@philbarrett3739]

No.

[@elvis1745]

hell no

[@axioms22]

No

[@danmar007]

Oh, yes!!! It's gorgeous. I think the rare wagons available mostly look great.

[@B4R0N.]

Paying $50k extra for a bodykit, coilovers, stickers and nice wheels sounds like one of the deals of all time. Liked the GTO concept. Wish they'd gone all the way with that instead.

[@MrTelepuzikas]

It's a pre-april fools from Audi 😄🤦

[@Metal05]

Carbon bonnet, carbon bucket seats,

[@spencerleeb]

Looks good but definitely needs some turbofan wheels

[@luciussander8217]

Get the Abt Legacy instead. New Abt turbos, intercoolers, exhaust and tons of carbon. I got an allocation for mine, tango red, due in two months. Way better than Audi's attempt.

It's a lot more than they did with the TTRS final edition.

[@mohnnadmercedes8246]

Dont worry, we can get those for 8k after few years

[@rhannay39]

180K?? They're extracting the urine.

[@henryhealy]

It’s asking a bit much but it’s not as bad as BMW asking for £750k for the 3.0 CSL

[@rhannay39]

@@henryhealy Agreed, but the 3.0 CSL is vastly diffferent. The Audi is what? Suspension changes and a sticker kit. A lot more cynical.

[@imGeistevereint]

its gonna hold its value pretty good compared to "normal" Audis, I reckon

[@bigsmoke5814]

​@@rhannay39 new differentials and new suspension.

[@luciussander8217]

Cheap. The Abt RS6 LE is £244k.

[@rodspodar8500]

Looks like a marketing gimmick to me ,close to $200k for decals and a set of wheels ?

[@umeriqbal8269]

Plenty of mugs out there willing to pay for extra crap. £200k for an estate and over £50k for hatchbacks. And you have to buy 20 normal porsches before they sell you a GT3 RS. 😂😂😂😂

[@luciussander8217]

@@umeriqbal8269 Oh dear. You call us mugs because we have money. Makes me laugh mate. I have Abt RS6 LE coming, £244k. Have a RS6 Performance, will sell when the beast arrives, plus a 718 GT4 RS. Getting jealous yet? I'm 29, have my own business and am doing OK, so don't take the piss out of people for being successful when clearly you're not.

[@umeriqbal8269]

@@luciussander8217 Good for you pal. Do you want another medal? I have failed because i don't have all the material in the world to make my soul happy. 😑

[@jojobotado1463]

Come on even iphone do the same thing

[@cbotten106]

What about the legendary Audi motorsports livery?

[@ALMX5DP]

Yes!!! Love the Avus wheel design and glad it’s made a return here!!

[@oskar6661]

I thought the opposite, lol. I thought "They brought back that ancient wheel and punched it in the gut and painted it white?".

[@mufflejoy]

I agree even if the aero wheels look fantastic - until you have to parallel park on a curb 🙂

[@ggmgoodgamingmichael7706]

Should have been 710hp final edition as a tribute

[@rohanw1989]

Even 650/660bhp

[@marfrandema1884]

AVUS WHEELS ARE BACK!!!!

[@nigel-Rollercam-channel]

Love it! still driving my 1993 Audi V8 4.2L

[@goose4150]

We know what we all want: those Avus wheels❤. And the house in the background...

[@Techinvestor567]

What a beauty. Especially the lights look incredible

[@NH-ud9si]

Reviewer needs to get his facts straight given it’s his job. Torque on this car and the identically engined Performance is 627lb/ft. The discontinued regular RS6 was 590.

[@aaqilhoosen]

It looks beautiful I'd love to own one

[@StaleFiish]

I really like this. The throwback livery to the rally days is amazing.

[@DCHainline]

That RS6 GT is epic

[@cbotten106]

Epic? Moderately interesting diversion, perhaps.

[@ScorpioIsland]

I’m sorry, the ultimate RS6 is the one with a V10 and two turbos. And always will be

[@ALMX5DP]

Those will always be awesome but probably doesn’t hold a candle to these newer ones in terms of performance and dynamics.

[@taidee]

It's a possibility that there are bigger decisions (resulting in not more power for these RS cars) that are taken inside the VW AG to protect the higher cars, right inside Audi, you've got Lambo and then you have Porsche and Porsche has some big control with Remac on the Bugatti, so Audi branded cars probably shouldn't upset their top siblings. With Merc their AMG is the top division (Maybach is luxury) on performance and BMW's M division is also top on performance (Rolls Royce is ultra luxury). So all in all in the VW AG stable there are cars that the AMG and M cars are not in the same playing level with. Not saying that is what's happening just saying RS is not the top in the group, unlike its direct competitors.

[@user-ji7vn1ps8j]

Exaclty why cars like the golf R never got 400bhp like rumoured, because it would then destroy the rs3 which is obviously the top hatchback in that VAG group and why they wont make the rs3 more power when they could easily do that as they use a 2.5 5cyl but then it will beat the rs4 and rs5, a45s AMG has squeezed more power out of their 2l 4cyl engine lol

[@theeric]

I love it! The color scheme is awesome 🖤🏁😎

[@tomek_koszulkimoto_pl]

Love this design 🥰 Rear wing looks really great! 🛫

[@Fester_]

Thanks for that "Insert Name Here" , you didn't make that review awful to watch, great job. The wheels are just right, so 1985. Thanks for making that watchable.

[@Digitalstar3]

The wheels are sick

[@REALISEification]

beautiful spec.

[@warpspeed9877]

Τhe wheels are stunning.

[@SpartanXDA]

Need an rs5 and rs3 gt now 🔥

[@ChasingTenths]

wish they put the IMSA style wheels

[@neilnewman6426]

Looks wise I think that thing looks great even love the wheels

[@elvis1745]

probably the most half assed special edition of any car ever

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

agreed completely hideous looking

[@kevinmukona2606]

Presenter is disappointed 😂

[@user-fr9tk4sw4r]

Why pay extra to modify your Audi to Hyundai?

[@cbotten106]

nah, sometimes they just put stickers and badges on. At least this has some mechanical upgrades.

[@Bigbully88]

Cars starting to look futuristic finally

[@superchargedsteve3411]

Why Audi, why don't you ever add more power to upgraded RS models?? Especially when AMG and M cars have more power to start with?

[@SudSale31]

They’ve headed towards shity electric era I’m finally disapointed about them after seeing rs4 competition, rs5 competition and now with that wanabe ”Gt” BMW/MERCEDES must be laughing so hard, and be totally right about that.

[@usercs_2682]

I’m disappointed, this is basically RS6 perf with upgraded body kit and 50k extra. They should giving it more power

[@AXXeYY]

long live the Wagon😍

[@Motor_Mingle_]

Nice cars

[@steveg.6907]

Wheels are like the old S4 wheels. Timeless design

[@AutoUniverseofficial]

I love this car

[@maudentable]

Daamn... Whats that song playing in the background at whatr's new?

[@SteremyJeele]

The RS competition seats would cost you about 17,000.00 USD if you were to order them on your own, plus the cost of installation. That makes up a good portion of that price jump, in addition to bespoke carbon front panels, which would also not be cheap at all, even on the aftermarket. But anyone buying one of these super limited models knows exactly why they're paying the price - exclusivity and rarity. Out of 660 total offered, I bet maybe 50 of them will see more than 25k miles.

[@SQK1261]

You can use Seasucker suction roof racks for bikes, kayaks, etc.

[@sebastianjo752]

true but a rs6 is the perfect daily/perfomamce daily, they should have kept them

[@atlegangletsoge6165]

I don't think manually adjustable dampers are the way to go. But Christ this has to be the coolest looking Audi. In my eyes, maybe even better than the R8 GT😅. Should've had about 680HP if it wanna compete with the still ongoing M5 Comp or CS😊

[@chriswarwick563]

Does it come in black 😎

[@OliverRivettCarnac]

Thank gosh they didn't do the aero wheels. I am not sure why everyone likes them. These look much better

[@petejr7583]

Manual suspension also on the RS5 Comp car. 2nd Brit reviewer that missed that (RBL); you blokes reading the same brochure? Love those seats! Yes I agree they should have done more unique bits in the interior - maybe some silver (looks white) carbon fiber trim; perhaps red leather or alcantara on the doors? Certainly red seat belts! I kind of like how they did the blue weave CF and blue seat inserts on the Ascari Blue Performance meself. Honestly I’m not a fan of the manual suspension option - silly really, as if you’re really taking this rare and heavy bird for track days (also to chew up or burn up your 9K CCB’s). Wondering if it’s money better spent on some ABT body kit and engine upgrades? As attractive as the thing looks,

[@mathewgarrard3621]

Wow i like that, wish i could drive

[@Remigijus86]

Will be waiting for fenders, new bumper and new rear difusser (OEM or aftermarket). These parts are just perfect. Then mounting on your regular RS6, and you have much more cheaper, sleek and elegant avant. Of course glad that this one is even going be made, but could have been much more. +20hp is a joke.

[@amaljoe367]

Looks 6iiik ! 💥

[@WP0EU]

KW V2 or V3 ?

[@jep1912]

Has Ollie got ricketts?

[@ewan_ou182]

I read a lot of negative comments, which i think can only be made by those individuals who either cannot appreciate why Audi have made it, what it represents, and most probably people who could never afford to purchase one.

[@phatlaz1974]

Where you putting the roof box ?

[@cbotten106]

On another vehicle, apparently.

[@maxmoser412]

Can't use the concepts aero blades on wheels for the street, because laws in most countries prohibit any part of the wheel/tire from protruding beyond the fenders/wheel wells.

[@popsbubbles1242]

It does look good, but as you say where is the 800 horses

[@Adam-gp7co]

Nice but waiting for M5 touring. Rumoured to be 750 bhp

[@williamsongarrett1]

I just want the RS4 and M3 Avant to come to the states! 😭😭😭

[@SamuelCerwinske]

Wheels from an early 2000s S6, and the wing of a MK8 golf r/club sport

[@cbotten106]

All for $180,000! Who says the RS line isn't a value proposition?

[@michaelc.ateoate979]

I wanted to hear it

[@regin2462]

damn such a wonderful looking car and the host did 0 justice to it!

[@chickenclips]

Audi definitely on the good crack when designing this. As a life long RS6 fan I'm deeeeeeeeeply dissapointed in this version. So much so that I feel robbed of my childhood. This is the last production run of a legendary car and you give us something that comes out of a lucky packet. No man Audi... Sis

[@gonncalomariamonteiro4176]

Not having "Aero" wheels is a huge miss. Lets face it, as this is (unfortunately) JUST a "styling homage" to one of Audi's most iconic motorsport machines...and the dish wheels still are one of the most beautiful details on the IMSA GTO, AVUS 22" kinda look that they don't belong there...at all. 180k for a livery, some bits and bobs in carbon and a limited production run does not make much sense, but then again, what do I know ? Hopefully it wont be instantely forgeted like the S1... ...who remembers that ?

[@joshknutson16]

It looks dope

[@user-eh2xk6zu9g]

SUPER-SUPER LOOK🤩 Give me two😛

[@JulyOverland]

Hyundai N division color scheme?

[@Emjackson89]

They haven't done enough to justify £50,000 more than the standard car. No Interior upgrades, no engine upgrades, no roof racks, no bigger or wider body panels. £50,000 for some stickers and white alloys. Seems a bit half assed to me.

[@tomalophicon]

Looks like my boomer neighbours hyundai

[@thecompanioncube4211]

Loooove those white wheels omg... It looks like a hot wheels car in reality

[@farolitohernandez4392]

How much would it cost to convince Audi to build just 6 more?

[@MattDiffey]

Love it. Is it a bit ridiculous? Sure, but it's much cooler than the Urus its owners would have bought instead.

[@VEGITOOO]

IS IT ENOUGH TO BEAT : THE MONSTER 5cs???

[@urs6onfuturas975]

Only watched this to see the GTO. I know it would never had happened but it would have been amazing if Audi had sent the end of the gas RS6 era out with a swan song to the original UrS cars. A stripped down version of the RS6 with a longitudinal 2.5T. Instead we get some stickers, carbon body panels, and Avus remakes.

[@oskar6661]

I used to be a pretty serious Audi fan, but this is definitely a bit underwhelming. I honestly feel like they're too far into their next (awful electric) products to bother doing much to this one.

[@SudSale31]

You mean totally underwhelming It is a shame

[@icestray]

just don't play kerosene

[@torgutm]

There are definitely 60 crazy people on the books so its a canny move by Audi. Coming to a collector's storage unit near you.

[@awesomeingsauce]

No side pipes :(

[@mujeeblone3741]

Music name please at 7:20

[@sebrlt]

Audi has understood one thing : this is the end of big engines, people want limited edition cars to speculate, and they're offering it at big prices because it will be sold easily. But in the end that's just a RS6 with a body kit

[@shazadjhangir9189]

Can’t lie, the day I seen the m3 touring whoop this my heart broke, I’m a die hard Audi fan and still am even after that disappointment, but they definitely need to do something about it.

[@xellent]

on the track or in a drag race? i haven’t seen either of those tests yet but i assume both

[@shazadjhangir9189]

@@xellent check out Carwow by Matt Watson, he drag races them against each other, painful watch so do so at your own risk 😅.

[@jammaschan]

I mean that grille on the M3 just makes it a no go for me.

[@usercs_2682]

They already answered back with RS6/RS7 performance last year, which it done quite well against direct competitors

[@fabulouspoet]

yeah but its a BMW

[@yiannishayabusaofficial]

AWESOME ! ! ! !

[@Scoopdoggydogg]

Why didn't you start it up? 😮

[@musictest9999]

can i has it?

[@blarkdexture8899]

BADASS

[@Pirustae]

Audi shouldn't have borrowed the front of the RS7. They should've left their 6 series unique.

[@jammaschan]

finally someone said it

[@modelcitizen1977]

The M5 Touring will eat this things lunch.

[@jojajo2707]

There is no m5 touring except e60 m5

[@bradleyflower]

​@jojajo2707 there's a new one coming.

[@jojajo2707]

@@bradleyflower yes, but I highly doubt that 2,4t m5 will destroy anything

[@bradleyflower]

@@jojajo2707 it's 790 bhp. It'll walk it. 👍

[@jojajo2707]

@bradleyflower 100% not happening😂 XM Red Label is top tier (by hp). If you would have even little knowledge about bmw, you wouldn't say that. Even BMW top engineer said it already. (Read bimmerpost) New m5 will have around 700hp. The power train will be the same as XM. 550e (inline 6) is already 2,3t. M5 hybrid will be 2,4t+ for sure.

[@kawzx777]

I'm wondering how former gas powered car company sales will look when they turn every vehicle into a 💡....🤔

[@sidneygriffiths5737]

Audi fan boy through and through

[@Lord-hoboco777]

180K For an estate car ? ...Sorry no thank you 😂😂

[@yusufkphotos]

This vs an M5 CS would be an amazing thing to watch on track

[@tobiaslaur3744]

oh boy! anyone remember the time when TopGear was actually driving the cars, instead of talking about nice new wheels and deco gimmicks?

[@rych7852]

Feel free to go away then! 😂😂 This is a pre-launch video as Audi clearly weren't allowing anyone to drive it! As a immature brat, you'd no doubt moan if they didn't talk about it at all probably! And if you'd actually watched TG since the 90s. You'd know this is still a great video!

[@cbotten106]

ah nostalgia

[@kujtimzymeri3358]

Nuclear missile,no more competition.

[@AresWasTaken]

they should send the rs3 off with an imsa inspired kit and more power

[@tonyfastboy]

A bit harsh on the car. Looks the business in that spec.

[@remistachfitness]

Thank you Audi.

[@mrsimo7144]

I'd rather the IMSA in the background, please.

[@joshthemediocre7824]

Audis are so sexy, anything RS. The RS6 estate is about as cool as can be, i'd rather have it than just about anything, but will never own an Audi in my life, im too low class for that. At least i know.

[@gmax876]

The whole thing is really hard on the eyes, the stickers scream heritage but its too heavy to pretend it can do anything except get the grocerries really fast.

[@pyfutura07]

Why did they use these old style wheels

[@Unxvailable-l-_IS_A_NONCE]

Kerosene be like:

[@northseawolf]

As i scrolled I honestly thought this was going to be an article about some new Hyundai N car...

[@pooryaradpoor3156]

Hello thank you.i love Germany.

[@street-club]

When BMW showed m5 CS everyone was happy and mad, they don't even cared about over price with the same 625hp. Why AUDI can't do same? I like it)

[@markopavic9054]

But bmw m5 cs is 70+ kg lighter then normal m5 and +10 HP whilist rs6 gt has same stats like rs6 performance but with higer price.

[@street-club]

@@markopavic9054 both compet and cs has 625hp and 850nm. Yes, cs us lighter. But rs6 gt has other body parts, made of carbon ans aluminium. Other words, rs6 gt is totally the same situation with m5 cs. Bоth were made to earn money.

[@M440iUK]

Reeks of Ken Block, the man was a legend and if that was their aim then do it properly.

[@jambear7862]

Wouldnt it have been cool if they made them In saloon RS6 only..

[@prathamkataria7570]

This is in response to the M3 touring because it's kicking the regular RS6's rear bumper in terms of performance.

[@kiwirar5885]

There's Jeremy's "Not-A-Quattro"