A few months have passed since spy photographers caught up with the Audi RS6 e-tron, but it’s been spotted again and this time it’s wearing digital side mirrors.
Set to make the car even more aerodynamic, the ‘mirrors’ feature a camera that is mounted on a long arm. They presumably display a live video feed on door-mounted screens like in the Q8 e-tron. Regardless, the virtual side mirrors won’t be offered in every market and they’ll likely be an optional extra as they cost €1,650 ($1,800) on the crossover.
Putting the mirrors aside, the car features split lighting units and a fully enclosed grille that is covered by camouflage. They’re joined by vertical air curtains and a sizable lower intake, which sports a honeycomb mesh insert as well as a large sensor pod.
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Moving further back, there are stylish wheels and a high-performance braking system with red calipers. The model also has soft curves, minimalist door handles, and an upward sweeping belt line. The prototype also appears to have charging ports on both sides.
The rear end is pretty tame for a possible RS variant, but that’s to be expected in the EV era. That being said, the model sports a sizable diffuser and slender taillights.
Audi hasn’t said much about the model as of late, but the A6 e-tron family will ride on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture and the concept was equipped with a dual motor all-wheel drive system that produced a combined output of 469 hp (350 kW / 476 PS) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. The concept also had a roughly 100 kWh battery pack, which delivered a WLTP range of more than 435 miles (700 km).
At the time, Audi confirmed there would be multiple production variants including “basic versions optimized for minimum consumption and maximum range.” They will have a rear-mounted electric motor, which will enable them to hit 62 mph (100 km/h) in less than seven seconds. The company also suggested high-performance variants, like the RS6 e-tron, would be able to rocket from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in less than four seconds.
