German luxurious model Audi is within the ultimate levels of designing the first-ever RS6 efficiency sedan in all-electric e-tron guise, and it’ll reportedly have very broad wheel arches, a low stance, and “totally different” efficiency in comparison with the upcoming A6 e-tron.

Talking with TopGear throughout the reveal of the German marque’s Activesphere idea, Audi’s chief designer, Marc Lichte, stated that the all-new electrical RS6 e-tron might be made alongside an inside combustion engine variant, which is but to be retired, and that it is going to be related in design with the A6 e-tron idea proven in 2021, however with a a lot wider monitor and superior efficiency.

The upcoming all-electric Audi A6 might be primarily based on the model’s Premium Platform Electrical (PPE) structure and might be powered by a 100-kWh battery pack, which ought to lead to a most estimated vary of round 435 miles. The sporty RS6 will sit on the identical platform, however aside from that, its specs are nonetheless a thriller and we’ll have to attend and see what the German nameplate has in retailer for efficiency seekers.

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“RS is all concerning the mixture between efficiency and performance,” Lichte stated for TopGear. “I like the RS6 as a result of I can put bikes inside, skis, so many issues. That’s why I adore it. And for me, stance. It’s at all times the broad monitor.”

Talking concerning the 2021 A6 e-tron idea, the chief designer stated that it represents “90 p.c” of the ultimate manufacturing automotive, however, as he factors out, “that is the slim physique.”

“And this was very engaging I’d say. Very broad, and really sporty. So the [RS6 e-tron] may have undoubtedly a special physique, which means totally different monitor, totally different wheel diameter,” added Marc Lichte.

As for these 1,000 managers that went loopy when seeing the pictures of the upcoming all-electric RS6, together with the A6 e-tron, the Q6 e-tron, and different future fashions, he stated the next: “I offered these to 1,000 managers of our group in Berlin. They usually went loopy once they noticed the pictures and the fashions on the stage.”

Audi will solely launch all-electric fashions onto the worldwide market from 2026 and can regularly section out manufacturing of its combustion fashions by 2033, so creating an all-electric RS6 is smart, each for the model and its loyal clients.