AUDI R8 V RS E-TRON GT V RS3 V RS6 V RSQ8 V RS5: DRAG RACE

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This video pits six high-performance Audi RS models against each other in a series of drag and rolling races to determine the ultimate RS. The lineup includes the R8 V10 Performance, RS e-tron GT, RS6, RSQ8, RS5, and the new RS3. The RS e-tron GT, despite its weight, proved dominant in standing starts due to its electric torque, achieving the quickest quarter-mile time of 11.1 seconds. The RS6 followed closely at 11.3 seconds. A surprising performance came from the RSQ8, which consistently outperformed the RS6 and even the R8 in rolling races, despite sharing the same powertrain, a fact that left the reviewer bewildered. The R8 V10 Performance struggled with launches, bogging down repeatedly. In brake tests, the RS e-tron GT stopped shortest, with the RSQ8 outperforming the R8 and RS6, leading to accusations of cheating from the RS6 driver. Ultimately, the RS e-tron GT emerged as the winner in standing starts, while the RSQ8 showcased unexpected prowess in rolling acceleration.