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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

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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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After a quiet period, more spy shots today show us the much-awaited Audi RS5, appearing around the traps of the Nurburgring. Although the car has been talked about since the debut of the A5 in 2007, it is unknown which engine will appear under the Rennsport version of the lovely Audi coupé.

Talk has centred on the 4.2 litre V8 TFSI already installed on the RS4, which should develop a power increase up to 450 hp. Taking a look at the photo though, two large exhaust outlets emerge, which are the same as those of the RS6. The front single frame also presents dimensions similar to the RS6 sedan and Avant.

The RS5 could therefore be equipped with the twin turbo 5.0 litre V10 at 580 hp, the same used on the Rennsport A6. The guys from WorldCarFans also say the sound of the engine was impressive. Other features of this new Audi would be a quattro all-wheel drive and the R tronic, seven-speed transmission.

A fast six-speed transmission would also be available with 20-inch alloy wheels. The RS5 is expected to make its appearance in July, though we expect an official presentation at the Frankfurt motor show in September. Sales could start this year.

Source | WorldCarFans (Thanks to Demonracing for the tip)

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When your competitor is the BMW M3 and it’s so close to your factory that you can smell burning rubber, taking to battle requires something close to perfection. Especially when your adversary is truly a legend with intrinsic technology and a name that hangs in the history of motoring.

And so Audi, with the current interest surrounding its brand, is preparing itself with the lovely A5, adding the letters “RS” and reflecting the masterpieces that have recently emerged from the German company, such as the RS4, the R8 or the V10 RS6.

The challenge to the M3 is far more explicit now, with both V8 high revs, coupès and twin-clutch shift, but the true revolution is in the traction with BMW choosing rear wheel, and Audi splashing out into all-wheel drive.

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