Audi’s Gorgeous New RS6 Avant ‘Tribute’ Edition Pay Homages To The Original RS2 Avant

The new Audi RS6 Avant finally goes on sale in the U.S. market, with the carmaker celebrating the occasion by offering the special “RS Tribute Edition” at the same time.

The new special edition of the 2021 Audi RS6 Avant is a loving tribute to the original RS2 Avant that was introduced back in 1994. You better hurry though as only 25 units will be offered in total.

Audi’s super wagon features unique styling elements inside and outside, including a Nogaro Blue exterior paint combined with black accents on the front grille, rear diffuser, side blades, and black roof rails.

In addition, the new Audi RS6 Tribute Edition rides on 22-inch silver alloy wheels shod in summer tires while the brake calipers are finished in red.

The interior of the special Audi RS6 Avant comes with exclusive Valcona S sport seats and Denim Blue stitching everywhere, together with carbon inlays for the dashboard, a perforated steering wheel and RS floor mats.

The power output of the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 remains unchanged, at 591 HP and 590 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. 0-60 mph (96 km/h) comes in just 3.5 seconds while top speed can be optionally raised to 190 mph (305 km/h). Each Tribute Edition will feature the sport exhaust as standard, just to let that V8 make its presence more clear.

The new Audi RS6 Tribute Edition also comes with the Driver Assistance Package and the Executive Package as standard. The former includes Audi’s adaptive cruise control while the latter adds things like heated rear seats, a head-up display, power soft-closing doors, and the Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System.

The original Audi RS2 Avant was introduced in 1994, essentially creating the high-performance wagon segment. It was also the first model to wear the RS badge, with Porsche responsible for the engineering and assembly. Power came from a 2.2-liter five-cylinder turbo engine that produced 311 HP (315 PS). 0-62 mph (100 km/h) came in 4.8 seconds.

If you want to own one of the just 25 Audi RS6 Tribute Editions, you’ll need at least $136,800. The standard 2021 Audi RS6 Avant is priced from $109,995, with both models currently on sale.