Audi RS6 C7
✅ Complete · 2022

Audi
RS6 C7

Wrecked Audi RS6 C7 Avant — bought from auction and rebuilt in 24 hours for the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Multiple mechanical issues nearly stopped the project.

24 Hours
Rebuild Time
SEMA 2023
Destination
560 hp
Power
The Build Story

Mat bought a wrecked Audi RS6 C7 Avant from auction with front driver's-side damage but a running engine. The car already had aftermarket modifications including a Motec exhaust and K&N air filter. He challenged himself to rebuild it in 24 hours and ship it to the 2023 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

The rebuild was plagued by setbacks: a faulty starter motor that required multiple secondhand replacements, a gear cable that left the car stuck in park (fixed with parts from a breaker's yard), and coolant leaks from improperly positioned hose clips. Before shipping to the US, Audi technicians identified a critical safety issue — the turbo oil strainer was too thin and prone to clogging, which could cause engine failure. Mat replaced it himself to avoid delaying the SEMA timeline.

Playlist

▶ Full Audi RS6 C7 rebuild playlist on YouTube.



▶ Watch on YouTube
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Build Finances
Purchase PriceTBD
Parts & RepairsTBD
Total InvestedTBD