How much power does the APR Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 RS6 add?

APR measured 47 horsepower and 38 lb-ft at the wheels when the Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 RS6 and RS7 was added to its RS6 running APR Stage 1 software on 93 octane. The gain comes from halving the pressure drop through larger airbox outlets and turbo inlets.

Will the APR RS6 intake fit a 2023 or newer car?

Yes, current production does. APR updated the system for newer model years; units built before August 23, 2024 were designed to fit directly only up to model year 2022, and APR offers conversion parts to update an older system for a later car.

Can the APR RS6 and RS7 intake be used with bigger turbochargers?

Yes. The cast aluminum turbo inlets use adapter rings with ideal entry profiles, and APR offers adapters for turbochargers with inlet ports up to 29 percent larger than stock. That lets the intake keep supporting more airflow as the build grows.

Is the APR RS6 intake filter reusable?

Yes. The filter uses low-restriction pleated cotton gauze that can be washed and reused. APR states that it flows 8 percent more than the factory filter without giving up air quality, so it keeps protecting the twin-turbo V8 while helping the airflow gains.

Does the APR RS7 intake change the engine sound?

Yes. The carbon fiber and aluminum system adds a more noticeable induction note to the 4.0 TFSI, especially as the turbochargers spool. APR describes it as a pleasant addition rather than an intrusive one, so it suits a car that is also driven every day.

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APR Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 Audi RS6 and RS7

APR’s Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 Audi RS6 and RS7 rethinks every part of the 4.0 TFSI EA825 induction that limits flow, from the filter to the turbocharger inlets. The carbon fiber airbox has outlets 52 percent larger than stock, cast aluminum turbo inlets are 93 percent larger, and the result is half the pressure drop of the factory system. On APR’s Stage 1 (93 octane) RS6 it added 47 horsepower and 38 lb-ft at the wheels, along with sharper throttle response. It is the intake for an RS6 or RS7 owner who is already tuned and wants the next real step, or who plans bigger turbochargers later.

Design and Performance

APR analyzed and modified the airbox, filter, couplers and turbo inlets in turn. The cotton gauze filter flows 8 percent more than stock without sacrificing filtration, smooth high-flow couplers join the airbox to the inlets, and adapter rings with ideal entry profiles let the aluminum inlets accept turbochargers with up to 29 percent larger inlet ports. Overall, the APR system flows within 19 percent of the theoretical maximum of the factory turbo inlet port, against 37 percent short for the factory intake.

Features

Smooth high-flow turbocharger inlet couplers
Washable, reusable pleated cotton gauze filter
Adapter rings for turbochargers with up to 29 percent larger inlets
Enhanced induction sound

Specifications

Measured gain: +47 whp and +38 lb-ft at the wheels on APR Stage 1 (93 octane)
Pressure drop: 50 percent lower than the factory intake
Filter flow: 8 percent more than stock
Airbox outlets: 52 percent larger than stock
Turbo inlets: 93 percent larger than stock

Applications

Audi RS6 Avant: C8 | 2021-present | 4.0L V8 TFSI twin-turbo
Audi RS7 Sportback: C8 | 2021-present | 4.0L V8 TFSI twin-turbo

Notes

The power figures were measured by APR on its Stage 1 (93 octane) RS6, added on top of that calibration
APR updated the Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 RS6 and RS7 for newer model years; systems built before August 23, 2024 fit cars up to model year 2022 directly, and APR supplies conversion parts for later cars

Frequently Asked Questions

How much power does the APR Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 RS6 add? APR measured 47 horsepower and 38 lb-ft at the wheels when the Carbon Fiber Intake for C8 RS6 and RS7 was added to its RS6 running APR Stage 1 software on 93 octane. The gain comes from halving the pressure drop through larger airbox outlets and turbo inlets.
Will the APR RS6 intake fit a 2023 or newer car? Yes, current production does. APR updated the system for newer model years; units built before August 23, 2024 were designed to fit directly only up to model year 2022, and APR offers conversion parts to update an older system for a later car.
Can the APR RS6 and RS7 intake be used with bigger turbochargers? Yes. The cast aluminum turbo inlets use adapter rings with ideal entry profiles, and APR offers adapters for turbochargers with inlet ports up to 29 percent larger than stock. That lets the intake keep supporting more airflow as the build grows.
Is the APR RS6 intake filter reusable? Yes. The filter uses low-restriction pleated cotton gauze that can be washed and reused. APR states that it flows 8 percent more than the factory filter without giving up air quality, so it keeps protecting the twin-turbo V8 while helping the airflow gains.
Does the APR RS7 intake change the engine sound? Yes. The carbon fiber and aluminum system adds a more noticeable induction note to the 4.0 TFSI, especially as the turbochargers spool. APR describes it as a pleasant addition rather than an intrusive one, so it suits a car that is also driven every day.

About APR Tuning

APR was founded in 1997 and develops performance hardware, software and calibrations for Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda and Porsche vehicles, from intakes, intercoolers and turbocharger systems to exhausts, brakes and suspension. It designs and manufactures from an 80,000 square foot headquarters in Opelika, Alabama, which it shares with Dinan as part of Holley Performance Brands, and delivers its software worldwide through a 24-hour automated system run from the same site.

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