The Audi RS e-tron GT Performance has finally touched down in South Africa, arriving as the most powerful and most expensive model in the German brand’s local line-up…
- RS e-tron GT Performance hits Mzansi
- Arrives as Audi’s most powerful model
- Starting price of just over R4.9-million
Nearly two years after its reveal, the fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT Performance has officially arrived in South Africa, billed as the Ingolstadt-based brand’s most powerful production model yet.
Priced from R4 906 100, the RS e-tron GT Performance also debuts as the most expensive model in the automaker’s current local range. As a reminder, its predecessor (which didn’t wear the “Performance” badge and had lower system outputs) was priced at R3 527 400.
While that earlier model made 440 kW, the latest RS e-tron GT Performance generates 550 kW, a figure that increases to 680 kW when launch-control mode is activated. That’s enough to see the 4-door saloon complete the 0-100 kph sprint in a claimed 2.9 seconds (or a mere 2.5 seconds when using launch control). Top speed is electronically governed to 250 kph.
Audi lists a total system torque figure of 1 027 Nm. The 105 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (with a 97 kWh net capacity) offers a claimed range of “between 533 and 592 km”. Audi says the 800-volt electrical architecture supports DC charging at up to 320 kW “under ideal conditions”.
The Performance-badged model is fitted with adaptive air suspension as standard, while 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels frame ceramic brakes featuring gloss-red calipers. Audi SA offers a trio of exterior styling packages for this fully electric model (along with several other options): the Black Styling package (R12 500), Gloss Carbon package (R98 000) and Matte Carbon Camouflage package (R98 000).
What does the Audi RS e-tron GT Performance cost in SA?
| DERIVATIVE | PRICE |
| Audi RS e-tron GT Performance | R4 906 100 |
The price above includes a 1-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, an 8-year/160 000 km high-voltage battery warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What is the starting price of the new Audi RS e-tron GT Performance in South Africa, and how does it compare to its predecessor?
A: The new fully electric Audi RS e-tron GT Performance starts at R4 906 100, making it the most expensive model in Audi’s current local line-up. This represents a price increase of nearly R1.4-million over its predecessor, which was priced at R3 527 400.
Q: What are the performance specifications, acceleration times and driving range of Audi’s most powerful production model?
A: As Audi’s most powerful production model yet, the RS e-tron GT Performance generates a baseline 550 kW and a massive 1 027 Nm of torque. When launch-control mode is activated, power surges to 680 kW, dropping the 0-100 kph sprint time from 2.9 seconds to just 2.5 seconds, before hitting an electronically governed top speed of 250 kph. Equipped with a 105 kWh lithium-ion battery pack (97 kWh net), it offers a claimed driving range of between 533 km and 592 km.
Q: What standard features and optional styling packages are available, and what warranties are included?
A: The high-performance saloon comes standard with adaptive air suspension and 21-inch Audi Sport alloy wheels paired with ceramic brakes and gloss-red calipers. Buyers can customise the exterior with packages like the Black Styling package (R12 500), Gloss Carbon package (R98 000) or the Matte Carbon Camouflage package (R98 000). The purchase price includes a 1-year/unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, an 8-year/160 000 km high-voltage battery warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km maintenance plan.
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