2024 Audi RS e-tron GT RS e-tron GT (856 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Audi introduced the RS e-tron GT, a more potent version of its S sibling. This four-door grand tourer could shame supercars and even some hypercars and, thanks to its electric motors, could do all of these silently.

Audi relentlessly charged ahead to dominate the competition by sharing its platform with the Porsche Taycan and benefitting from the experience of Mate Rimac, who created the Nevera electric hypercar. Neither of its traditional contenders, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, had such a high-performance EV in their lineups. The four-ring brand introduced the e-tron GT at the beginning of 2021 and updated it in 2024. Unlike that model, the new lineup was available exclusively with all-wheel drive systems since the automaker considered that the huge power figures and torque would shred the rear tires instantly if the skinny pedal was pressed to the floor. Furthermore, Audi had a long history with its high-performance quattro all-wheel drive vehicles that spanned over four decades to the early ‘80s.

At the front, the refreshed 2024 RS e-tron GT it looked almost identical to its less-powered sibling, the S version. But still, a keen eye for detail could notice the different lower bumper. It was still flanked by matrix-LED headlights and sported an angular-shaped trim on the upper side of the massive reversed singleframe grille, but the lower side scoops were new. They were broader and covered by a hexagonal mesh and emphasized by L-shaped shiny-black trims. While some of the piano-black decorations were available as a package for the S version, on the RS, these were standard.

From its profile, the 2024 RS e-tron GT kept its original shape of a four-door vehicle with a sloped back. At first sight, it looked like a hatchback, but the trunk’s lid didn’t open with the rear window, so it was a true four-door sedan—but with a sportier stance. The muscular look of the fenders was emphasized by creased lines extended over the doors. At the same time, behind the front wheel arches, the automaker placed exhaust vents that released the air trapped in the wheel wells to decrease lift forces. Furthermore, the side sills were designed to reduce the ground effect. Finally, at the back, the car sported refreshed LED taillights created to make the car look wider.

Inside, the 2024 Audi RS e-tron GT boasted a mix of luxury and sportiness. Unlike the S-version, which was more of a tourer, the RS was better prepared for track days. That’s why it featured high-bolstered sports seats with integrated headrests and RS badges on the seatbacks. Furthermore, the automaker installed a unique vegan upholstery for the car, while many other parts and pieces were made from recycled materials. In the back, the bench seat was profiled for two, albeit there were three headrests. The one seated in the middle had to deal with the center console’s ending, which limited knee room.

Audi introduced a new tri-motor setup for the e-tron GT range, and the RS version was right in the middle. In total, the vehicle sent 845 PS (833 hp) to both axles. At the front, the total torque of the motors was 305 Nm (225 lb-ft), while the rear axle pushed with an additional 590 Nm (435 lb-ft). The entire system was fed by a 105 kWh battery pack, ensuring a respectable range of 378 miles (609 km). Besides the RS e-tron GT, the automaker also provided customers with an even more impressive version named RS e-tron GT performance, which could accelerate from naught to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in 2.5 seconds.