2023 Audi RS6 Carbon Black

The RS6 Carbon Black edition in Nardo Grey is one of the more purposeful configurations of Audi's flagship performance estate. Nardo Grey works particularly well against the Carbon Black package's extensive dark treatment — carbon fibre front splitter, bumper inserts, side skirts and rear diffuser sit alongside gloss black roof rails, mirror caps and exhaust tips, creating a cohesive, aggressive appearance without contrasting flourishes. The 22-inch diamond-finished alloys provide the only visual relief from the otherwise all-black exterior theme.

Mechanically, this is the C8 RS6 Avant's 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 with 48V mild-hybrid assistance — 592 bhp and 590 lb-ft delivered through an eight-speed automatic to all four wheels via Quattro. All-wheel steering is a standout addition to the specification, genuinely improving low-speed agility and high-speed composure in a way that distinguishes it from a standard RS6 on the road.

At 7,000 miles on a 2023 plate, this car is effectively unused. The specification is thorough beyond the Carbon Black package itself: Audi Laser LED matrix headlights, Bang & Olufsen surround sound, four-zone climate control, heated and ventilated front seats with memory, a carbon fibre interior package, and Alcantara-trimmed steering wheel and gear selector all feature. A comprehensively equipped example at £99,950.