SA Audi launches flagshipRS e-tron GT Performance

 Germanluxury carmaker Audi has launched the all-new RS e-tron GT Per­formance in South Africa, marking the arrival l o f the brand’s most pow­erful produc­tion vehicle and its first fully electric RS perfor­mance model.

Described as the ultimate expression of Audi Sport’s engineering expertise, the flagship Gran Turismo has been developed to deliver exception­al performance while maintain­ing the preci­sion, control and every­day usability expected of an Audi.

T h e R S e-tron GT Per­formance is availa­ble in a single derivative, priced from R4 906 100. The price includes a five-year/100 000km Audi Freeway maintenance and ser­vice plan, an eight-year/160 000km high-voltage battery warranty, and access to Audi Financial Services.

Powered by dual electric motors on the front and rear axles, the vehicle produces up to 550kW, increasing to 680kW in Launch Control mode. The all-wheel-drive system enables it to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 2.5 seconds with Launch Control activated, while top speed is electronically limited to 250km/h.

Energy comes from a 105kWh battery with a driving range of 533 to 592km. The battery s u p p o r t s 320kW DC fast charging, allowing a 10-80 per cent recharge in approximately 18 minutes.

Adaptive

The flag­ship mod­e l comes standard with adap­tive air sus­pension, Audi Drive Select and an exclusive RS Per­formance mode that optimises the power­train, suspen­sion and aer­odynamics. A Push-to-Pass function tem­porarily boosts output by 70kW for up to 10 seconds.

Inside, the RS e-tron GT Performance features Sport Seats Pro, a digital Audi virtual cockpit, head-up display, Bang & Olufsen 3D Premium Sound System and premium leather finishes.

Safety and convenience technolo­gies include Matrix LED headlights, Surround View Cameras, Lane De­parture Warning, Side Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Assist, tyre pressure monitoring and Remote Park Assist Plus, which allows the vehicle to park itself without the driver inside.