Andreas Preuninger hinted that the familiar 4.0-litre engine is running out of road in its current form.

At the core of the Nebula Next 01 Jet Edition is a bespoke dual solid rocket booster system.

Even if Europe becomes too restrictive, the five-cylinder won’t disappear entirely.

Only one production car has ever gone quicker around the Nordschleife; The Mercedes-AMG One.

Not that long ago, dipping under seven minutes felt like a milestone reserved for hypercars.

All of the components have been developed to either replace factory parts directly or integrate as add-ons, meaning there is no need for cutting or permanent changes to the body.

For the first time in well over a decade, Audi is preparing to offer the RS 6 as both a wagon and a traditional sedan.

In total, there are 18 individual components, all produced using dry carbon construction.

As for the powertrain itself, details remain limited, but indications point to a familiar setup.

The official debut is expected to take place around August to coincide with Monterey Car Week.