Luckily, like the RS 7, the RS 6 also came
with optional ceramic brakes, which are expensive but mandatory if you plan on doing this sort of driving.
The optional ceramic brakes solve all of these problems.
We're yet to try
the optional ceramic brakes on a circuit.
The wheels and tyres are bigger and lighter, there's adaptive sports suspension and
optional ceramic brakes, SVR logos, a new steering wheel and a quilted leather interior.
The optional ceramic brake discs measure 16.1 inches in front, 15.4 in the rear.
Other go - faster goodies include a carbon fiber roof, adaptive suspension and
optional ceramic brakes.
The optional ceramic brake system (PCCB) now comes entirely from the 911 Turbo, and so it includes larger brake discs (front: 410 mm x 36 mm, rear: 390 mm x 32 mm) and larger brake callipers to match.
Linings are available for steel discs and for
the optional ceramic brakes.
On S models you can choose
an optional ceramic brake system distinguished by red or black painted calipers.
As well as
the optional ceramic brakes there will be plenty of performance - enhancing upgrades that include magnetic dampers, a louder exhaust, and a pair of sport seats that cut the kerb weight a further 7 kg.
On the track, though, even with its four wheel drive system and
optional ceramic brakes and 20 inch wheels, it falls short compared to Aston Martin's natural agility.
The optional ceramic brakes stop the 1,686 kilos convincingly, and thanks to the active torque distribution, the Alfa slides wonderfully agile into corners.