Audi Bringing Its A-Game To The 2019 LA Auto Show With Sporty Models Galore

Audi will unveil its second fully electric production model, the e-tron Sportback, at the 2019 LA Auto Show later this week.

The e-tron Sportback will join a new suite of RS models in Southern California, such as the all-new RS6 and RS7, as well as the first-ever RS Q8, the latter also making its world debut. Other fast Audis present in LA include the 2020 S6, S7 and S8 models.

But that’s not all. Visitors will also be treated to the 2019 RS5 Panther Edition, making its public debut as a limited edition model – only 100 units will be made available, of which 75 are Sportbacks and 25 are Coupes.

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The RS5 Panther edition features an Audi Exclusive Panther Black crystal effect paint and 20-inch 5-twin-spoke bi-color wheels, as seen on the RS4 Avant offered in Europe. Meanwhile, its RS interior design with black Alcantara elements, fine Nappa leather with crescendo red stitching and black seat belts with a red edge, makes for a U.S. first.

The RS5 Panther edition will arrive in dealerships in December with an MSRP of $88,000.

Aside from the e-tron Sportback, the RS Q8 is Audi’s other major reveal in LA, featuring an eight-cylinder twin turbocharged engine, quattro all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering. The RS Q8 recently became the fastest production SUV to lap the Nurburgring with an official time of 7 minutes and 42.2 seconds.

Audi e-tron Sportback prototype

As for the RS6 Avant, it already made its U.S. debut last week at a Cars & Coffee event in Malibu, California. Customer orders will begin at a later date.

Which fast Audi model are you most excited to see in LA this week?

European models shown