Audi's styling as of late has become very bold, garnering new fans from around the world. The new A5/S5 is arguably the best looking coupe on the road in its price range, so there has been great anticipation for the RS 5 and what Audi would finally come out with. They have finally released the official photos with seductive styling but a hefty price tag. Priced at around 77,000 Euros, equating to well over $100,000 USD, did Audi miss the mark completely? Or will exclusivity find its way to the RS 5 moniker, targeting only the affluent looking for a daily substitute to their Ferrari or Bentley. Full German translated release after the jump with more photos.
"For more than 15 years, the RS model designation is
regarded as the spearhead of Ingolstadt, technical model program. With
the new Audi RS 5 this tradition, as is
expected in the relatively new coupé segment between the A4 and A6 model series will be
continued. Audi promises the usual PR-Preisungen tremendous power and
classic elegance combined with exceptional efficiency. In fact, the
engineers of the shares subscribed by Walter da 'Silva coupe has a 4.2
liter, eight cylinder high-revving FSI implanted engine that generates
450 hp at 8.250/min whole performance and provides maximum torque from
4000 to 6000 trips. Almost like a racing engine, the Audi, which will
draw closely related with the V10 engine to the front of the R8. Costly
modifications to the intake and exhaust systems and the use of
adjustable camshafts and tumble flaps in the intake manifold be held
responsible on the part of the art for the extra performance. Audi puts
the average fuel consumption to 10.8 liters.
With the standard
sprint least 1725 kilogram, the Audi RS 5-speed 100-mark after cracking
4.6 seconds, top speed is electronically limited 250 km / h. Opens on
request - and against the corresponding surcharge - the Audi sports
coupe even up to 280 km / h. Power is transmitted via the seven-speed
dual-clutch gearbox S Tronic "that enables fully automatic or manual
shifting via Lenkradwippen. As in the standard segment, meanwhile, also
has the Audi RS 5 over the quick start program "launch control" that
emits at maximum acceleration from a standstill to full strength with
minimal tire slippage. A real novelty appears to the engineers,
meanwhile succeeded to the differential means of all-wheel drive to be: The so-called
crown-differential distributes as needed up to 70 percent of the force
on the front axle and up to 85 percent to the rear axle. Optionally, it
is still on the rear axle differential integrating a sport, to improve
stability and grip at the limit further.
Compared with the Audi A4, the suspension has been
lowered by 20 millimeters. Springs, dampers, electrical kinematics and
stabilizers have also been adapted to the new, sportier requirements.
Behind the 19 - or 20-inch wheels, which will be offered the Audi RS 5,
can be either the standard vented disc brakes, or using an optional
carbon-ceramic versions. Depending on use, the driver can use the
driving dynamics system Audi drive select, "the circuit, the dynamic
steering and the sport differential voting according to his needs.
Visible
difference between the Audi RS 5 of its smaller brethren A5 and S5 by
enlarged air intakes, a charcoal-colored grille, new bumpers, oval
tailpipes, a lot of details in a matte aluminum-look and flared fenders
with sharply drawn top edge, beginning at the first Audi quattro should
remember that debuted 30 years ago at the Geneva show. On the highway,
the new model also can be at its rear spoiler, which exits at 120 kph to
identify. In the interior, depending on the taste or sport bucket seats
to choose from. The cockpit is largely in black and lined with leather
and Alcantara, optionally you can have controls and mats, but also
relate with suede. The inlays are made of carbon fiber. Stainless steel
mesh or piano are, however, order the same way. The base price for the
Audi RS 5 stands at 77,700 euros. The deliveries will begin in the
spring."
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