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Audi RS6 C8

Headline trim: 4.0 TFSI Performance MHEV — 621 bhp, 0-62 in 3.4s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
621 bhp
0–60
3.4 s
Top speed
190 mph
MPG
19 mpg (US)
Used
$91,000-$171,000

Strengths

  • MHEV efficiency
  • 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 still
  • Wider hips, more aggressive

Weaknesses

  • Heavy
  • Premium pricing
  • No PHEV in UK

Notable tech

  • MLB Evo platform (A6 C8 sibling)
  • 4.0 TFSI biturbo V8 with 48V MHEV
  • Avant body only
  • Quattro Torsen
  • 8-speed Tiptronic
  • Performance edition 621 bhp from 2022
  • GT track-focused special 2024

Common issues

  • MHEV 48V faults
  • Carbon build-up
  • MMI freezes pre-2022
  • Air suspension wear

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across C8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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4.0 TFSI MHEV quattro Avant
BHP591
Torque800 Nm
0–603.6 s
Top190 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
4.0 TFSI Performance MHEV Avant
BHP621
Torque850 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top190 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT
RS6 GT Avant (limited 2024)
BHP621
Torque850 Nm
0–603.4 s
Top190 mph
MPG (US)19 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox8AT