Audi RS6 Avant Performance

At just 4,447 miles on a 2024 74-plate, this RS6 Avant Performance has barely been run in. Audi Sport's Performance upgrade lifts output from the standard car's 591bhp to 621bhp from the 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8, with 850 lb-ft of torque deployed through the quattro AWD system — enough to reach 62mph in 3.4 seconds and press on to a 174mph top speed. Finished in Carbon Black, it takes the understated route aesthetically, though the options list quickly dispels any notion of a base-spec car.

The factory choices are well-judged. Red Gloss RS Steel brake calipers provide a flash of colour beneath the 22-inch 5 Y-Spoke alloys in Matt Titanium Grey, while the Gloss Carbon Styling Pack adds exterior carbon accents that work well against the dark paint. Inside, Carbon Twill inlays are paired with Deluxe 4-Zone Climate Control, heated front seats, and a panoramic sunroof. Surround View Cameras and Park Assist Plus round out a specification that covers most bases without becoming excessive.

The C8 RS6 Avant Performance is Audi Sport operating at the top of its game — a 174mph estate that genuinely embarrasses dedicated sports cars on a motorway ramp while accommodating a full load of luggage. With mileage this low, the next owner effectively gets a nearly-new car at a notable discount to list.