Mansory has long been a name that splits opinion in the tuning scene, with its love for exposed carbon fibre, loud colours and eye-watering power figures often proving too much for some. Every now and then, though, the German tuner delivers something that feels almost measured by its own standards, and its latest take on
The super wagon is still unmistakably a Mansory creation, but this time it stops short of tipping into excess. That alone sets it apart from some of the company’s more controversial builds. Mansory is no stranger to the RS6 platform, having worked on the model several times before, but this latest version pushes the limits further, particularly under the bonnet.
Visually, the RS6 Avant receives a full exterior makeover. The front end features a redesigned apron with additional side blades, complemented by revised fender trim, extended side skirts, carbon fibre mirror caps and a vented bonnet. Around the back, a large rear wing, an added tailgate spoiler and an aggressive diffuser with a centrally mounted brake light give the estate car a far more dramatic stance. Forged alloy wheels fill the arches and complete the package.
The exterior is finished in glossy black, contrasted by forged carbon elements and teal accents that continue inside the cabin. The interior is dominated by a mint-coloured theme that spreads across the seats, door cards, centre console, dashboard, steering wheel, seatbelts, carpets and floor mats. White piping provides some visual balance, while small red details add contrast. Carbon fibre surfaces are everywhere, illuminated Mansory badges brighten the cabin, and a star-style headliner brings a touch of theatre once the sun goes down.
Where this RS6 really makes its statement is in performance. Mansory’s heavily reworked twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 now produces 1,085hp and 1,251 Nm of torque. That represents a huge leap over the standard RS6’s 621hp and 850 Nm, and even eclipses Mansory’s earlier RS6 builds that stopped just shy of the 1,000hp mark.
The gains come courtesy of deeper engine modifications and upgraded turbochargers, putting this estate firmly into hypercar territory in terms of output. Mansory has yet to release official performance figures, but with the standard RS6 already capable of sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in a little over three seconds, any improvements are likely to be noticeable, even if not dramatically quicker on paper.
For once, Mansory has delivered a car that balances its trademark drama with a surprising level of restraint, while still ensuring the RS6 Avant remains one of the most outrageous performance wagons on the road.