2023 Audi RS6 Avant Performance Carbon Vorsprung

The 2023 RS6 Avant in Performance Carbon Vorsprung specification is Audi Sport's flagship estate at full stretch. The 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 is uprated to 621 bhp and 850 lb-ft of torque, sent to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic. That is enough for a 0-62 mph time of 3.4 seconds and a top speed of 174 mph, which makes it one of the quickest family estates on sale.

This 73-plate car is finished in Mythos Black with a grey RS Design Pack Plus interior and carbon twill inlays. It also has the RS steel brakes with red gloss calipers, a deliberate choice over the carbon-ceramic option. Vorsprung equipment includes heated front and rear seats, four-zone climate control, and a surround-view camera system working with the park assist pack and front and rear sensors.

It has covered 42,888 miles, which is typical use for a car of this age and leaves plenty of life in a drivetrain that is well proven. The RS6 Performance is a rare combination of supercar-level pace and genuine load-carrying ability, and this example is specified in a restrained, understated way.