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Audi RS5 Cabrio: spy shots
The first spy shots of Audi RS5 Cabrio are finally available. Following a number of rumors predicting the arrival of a convertible version of the RS5 and then Audi’s official confirmation of the project at the end of September, this model has been spotted by photographers nearby the Nürburgring. Up until now the RS5 has been seen in its coupe version only, but this prototype stripped of almost any sort of camouflage can give us a more accurate outlook on how the final product will look like.
The pictured model wears the complete RS5 front, with its bigger front bumper and air intakes, RS5-spec brakes and wider wheel arches. Its back instead is still the one of the S5 as you can tell from the S5 badges, smaller fenders and the typical S-type quad exhaust pipes instead of the definitive 2 oval-shaped cans adopted by the RS5 (probably in an attempt to mislead the most shallow onlookers). Apart from the folding soft-top, the RS5 Cabrio is expected to be almost identical to the its coupe counterparts, meaning it should come with the same 4.2-liter V-8 engine (450hp and 450Nm of torque).
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Audi A5 restyling at Frankfurt
The Audi A5 is one of those cars that we love to lust after and the coupé is a vehicle that especially turns heads. According to AutoBild the entire Audi A5 range of coupé, cabriolet and sportback is to get a restyling to be revealed at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
The A5 headlights will be updated and will be similar to those of the new A6 with LED technology and a more sleek style. The rear will stay mostly the same, with only small touch-ups to the lights. In terms of technical details, the old V8 engine will be replaced with the new 3.0-litre V6 TFSI. No news is available on the Audi RS5 as yet.
Audi RS5 by Senner Tuning
Senner Tuning have produced this Audi RS5 hot tuning version, with the 4.2-litre V8 FSI now producing 500 hp (up 50), and 478 Nm of torque (an increase of 48). These figures have been achieved by updating the RS5 exhaust system and remapping some of the engine electronics. 0-100 km/hr is achieved in 4.2 seconds and top speed now gets to over 300 km/hr.
The suspension system has been modified to include shock springs from Bilstein, adjustable for ten different compression and extension positions. The Audi RS5 also gets new 20-inch wheels (two versions available) with Vredestein Ultrac Sessanta XL tyres at 255/30 at the front and 295/25 at the rear.
Other touches from Senner Tuning include carbon fibre mirror cases, a new radiator grill and polished window frames. More interior options will be availabe in the future including some leather finishes. German pricing, taxes excluded, starts from 132,800 euros.
Video: Audi RS5 vs BMW M3
Apparently there is only one question: is the Audi RS5 faster than the BMW M3? There’s a whole lot of other interesting stuff in this test drive challenge by Autocar as well but we reckon once you’re divided into the Audi camp or the BMW camp etc., that’s where you stay. That and the RS5 has a mighty competitor in the BMW M3, so well known and revered around the world.
What’s really quite funny about this video is despite the two models haring around the Millbrook Hills track, both drivers are calm and concentrated as though they were having a chat to themselves about what these cars can do. Quite different from some of the other hysterics we often see in these kinds of videos.
Audi’s got a slight traction advantage which both drivers, leader and follower, mention. But the BMW is a slick unit and on the fast stuff, there’s not much in it. The video is not ridden with information but gives us enough insight as to what it’s like to drive both these models. See which one you’d like to be behind the wheel of in the video. There is one conclusion beyond doubt but we’ll let you see what that is.
Audi RS5 new pics
Audi has released new pics of the RS5, which is now available in pre-sales with the full commercial launch occurring in June. The RS5 performance version of the Audi A5 Coupé is equipped with a V8 4.2-litre FSI engine with 450 hp, S Tronic seven-speed gearbox and all-wheel drive Quattro technology.
The Audi RS5 has a top speed of 250 km/hr and reaches 100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds. Compared to the standard A5 model, it has oval shaped exhaust outlets, front and rear sports bumpers and honeycomb front grille. The RS5 costs around 81,000 euros. See the new RS5 gallery below.
Audi RS 5 promo video
Here’s another video of the Audi RS 5 coupe, this time complete with funky music and commentary. Audi has produced some not-so-interesting cars over the years, but it would be difficult to deny that the RS 5 is the hot performance version of an already sexy car. Marketing spiel or not, the Audi A5 has ‘persuasive elegance’ and we’d have to agree.
For the record, the Audi RS 5 is equipped with a 4.2-litre FSI V8 engine with 450 hp and 430 Nm of torque. It has a top speed of 250 km/hr and can reach 100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds. Did we say it looks good in red? I mean, I’ll have mine in just about any colour, not to be picky, but the red just exudes speed.
Audi RS5 promo video
Here’s the first Audi RS5 promo video, appearing alongside an original Audi Quattro model which celebrated its 30th birthday at the 2010 Geneva motor show. The video gives us an inside and outside look at the RS5 and we get to hear plenty of the 4.2-litre V8 with its 450 hp. No news is available about whether there will be a manual gearbox option in addition to the dual-clutch S-Tronic currently available. The Audi RS5 is a sexy car, but the original Quattro still has a touch of romance about it.
Audi RS5 new pics and first official video
These new pics of the Audi RS5 show it on the Abu Dhabi track, while the trailer gives us the RS5 in action (what sound!). Rumours are that with the improved chassis we could be looking at a Nurburgring track time of under eight minutes. The differential technology certainly gives the RS5 the edge, with torque distributed on the basis of driving conditions. The RS5 is equipped with a V8, 4.2-litre FSI engine with 450 hp and 430 Nm, and if it’s not sporty enough there are other, more extreme options to meet your fancy, including 20-inch wheels.
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Audi A1 and RS5 live at Geneva motor show
Four models from Audi: the Audi A1, Audi RS5 and the two prototypes A8 hybrid and A1 E-Tron, have been presented at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. You can see all the new models in these live pics from the Audi stand at Geneva, with the A1 and RS5 appearing in dealerships in the next few months.
The Audi A8 hybrid is a classic hybrid model with combined electric and fuel power with a total of 245 hp. 34 hp come from the electric component while the 2.0-litre TSI supplies 211 hp. The A1 E-Tron on the other hand, is a range extending model that uses a fuel engine as a generator to the electric part. No impressive performance figures are to be seen here, just amazingly low fuel consumption and CO2 emissions - the former measures just 1.9-litres of petrol for every 100 km. At the show, Audi is also celebrating 30 years of its Quattro all-wheel drive technology.
Audi live pics from 2010 Geneva: A1 and RS5
Audi RS5 official pics: Geneva show preview
Here are the official pics of the Audi RS5, whose debut will take place at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Audi has released the photos after a brochure leaked the first RS5 pics. The vehicle will be equipped with a V8, 4.2-litre FSI engine with 450 hp and 430 Nm of torque. Top speed is 250 km/hr, although an option is available to set the limit at 280 km/hr, and the car can reach 100 km/hr in 4.6 seconds.
The RS5 looks like an exciting coupe-sedan model, with other touches providing more sports driving. The S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission is combined with Audi’s famous Quattro all-wheel-drive, and overall weight is 1,725 kg for 10.8 litres of fuel consumption every 100 km.
The RS5 has a new central differential which distributes the 430 Nm of torque in a 40:60 ratio, with more torque going to the front wheels in normal conditions (70 percent), or in slippery conditions the rear wheels take 85 percent of torque. A rear sports differential is available on request, while the wheel base has been lowered by 20mm. The Audi RS5 comes equipped with 19-inch wheels (20-inch option available), and has front disc brakes of 365mm and 380mm rear brakes.
The RS5 can be distinguished by its retractable spoiler at the rear which pops up at 120 km/hr, and front bumper with large air intakes. The interior has carbonfibre and aluminium finishes. The RS5 will be available from spring at a price of about 77,700 euros.
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Audi RS5 leaked pics
A brochure for the Audi RS5 has leaked official pics of the model prior to its 2010 Geneva Motor Show presentation. The Audi RS5 is the extreme sports version of the A5 coupé, put together by the Quattro GmbH division. While we get a good look at all the pics, the leaked brochure has nothing on technical specs, although the RS5 is most likely equipped with the 4.2-litre V8 with 480 hp. It should also have the new eight-speed tiptronic transmission, which has debuted on the new Audi A8.
While the RS5 is very similar to the rest of the A5 range, it has a front bumper with large air intakes, honeycomb front grill, chrome rear vision mirrors and a larger wheel base similar to the Audi Quattro. The Quattro was the forerunner to this RS5 and originally appeared at the Geneva show 30 years ago.
The new Audi RS5 has 19-inch alloy wheels, LED rear lights and retractable rear spoiler. The RS5 will be lighter than the S5, thanks to the use of carbonfibre and aluminium, and should have very impressive performance figures. A future RS5 cabriolet might also be in the pipeline.
Audi RS5 retractable wing
The Audi RS5 is doing its last laps of the Nurburgring as the super-coupè prepares for its debut before the year’s end (most likely at the Frankfurt show), testing the V8 at 450 hp.
The lastest spy shots show additional details on the RS5, with a possible retractable rear spoiler that sticks out from the camouflage. Other elements are large wheels and a generous braking system.
The spoiler looks similar to that of the R8 supercar and could have a similar dash button to control whether the spoiler sits up or down. Whether it will be part of a series model, or an option, it looks like competition for the BMW M3 is heating up. A video after the jump.
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