That is the Audi RS Eight that would have been
A manufacturing Audi RS Eight has by no means come to market, however Audi Sport got here mighty near constructing one.
Photographs revealed to Fb from the Audi Discussion board in Neckarsulm, Germany, present the one RS Eight ever constructed. The automotive got here out of hiding for Audi’s 25-year celebration of the RS badge and is at present on show as a part of a historic exhibition on the Audi Discussion board. Together with the chance to ogle over the photographs, we realized a number of particulars concerning the automotive.
Prototype Audi RS Eight
In keeping with the Fb put up, Audi constructed the only RS Eight in 2013. It is based mostly on a third-generation A8, which exited manufacturing in 2017. Though quick on particulars, the prototype additionally options superior security measures that “supplied the premise” for future expertise. Audi did not share what engine lurks beneath the hood, but it surely apparently makes 520 horsepower. That places it shy of the RS 7, which debuted in 2013 with 553 hp from its twin-turbo four.Zero-liter V-Eight. Nonetheless, 520 hp from a big luxurious sedan is quite a bit.
The RS Eight appears to be like the half with a extra aggressive fascia, massive wheels, and a yellow-orange distinction shade on the brake calipers and all through the inside.
Prototype Audi RS Eight
Though an RS Eight would not look like on Audi’s radar any longer, the RS badge is alive and properly. In the present day, the RS vary consists of the TT RS roadster, RS 5 coupe and Sportback, and RS three within the U.S. A brand new RS 7 is due quickly as properly. In Europe, consumers even have the selection of TT RS coupe, RS three Sportback, RS four Avant. and RS 6 Avant. The latter of the RS automobiles might come to the U.S. as Audi beforehand informed Motor Authority an inner resolution was coming quickly.
We will forgive the German luxurious model for not constructing an RS Eight so long as the RS 6 Avant makes its solution to U.S. shores.