GENEVA: The all-new Audi RS 5 Coupé makes its world debut at the 87th annual Geneva Motor Show this week, delivering phenomenal pace from its brand new V6 biturbo TFSI, a lighter overall weight and a healthy hike in torque.
“The new Audi RS 5 Coupé is the gran turismo among the RS models from Audi Sport,” said Stephan Winkelmann, CEO of Audi Sport.
The RS 5 Coupé is also the first car to bear the new Audi RS design idiom that will be introduced to the Audi Sport range.
The designers drew inspiration for the RS 5 Coupé from the distinctive racing details of the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO.
Massive air inlets with the honeycomb structure typical of RS models characterise the front end of the new Audi RS 5 Coupé.
The Singleframe radiator grille is much wider and flatter than in the base model.
The RS 5 Coupé rolls as standard on 19-inch wheels, with 20-inch wheels available as an option.
With a length of 4,723 millimetres, the new Audi RS 5 Coupé is 74 millimetres longer than the previous model.
Packing a mighty punch, the car’s all-new 2.9 TFSI biturbo engine produces 450PS and delivers 600 Nm of torque, with a charismatic soundtrack that is reminiscent of the V6 TFSI housed in the original B5 RS 4.
It produces 450PS and peak torque of 600 Nm – up 170 Nm from the previous model – is available across a wide band from 1,900 to 5,000 rpm.
The top model in the A5 family sprints from 0 to 62mph in 3.9 seconds.
Two turbochargers are positioned centrally between the cylinder banks of the 2.9 TFSI unit.
According to the NEDC, the V6 biturbo is capable of a fuel efficiency gain of 17 percent over the previous model.
Another factor in the greater fuel efficiency of the new RS 5 Coupé is its significantly lower weight.
It tips the scales at 1,655 kilograms, 60 kilograms less than before.
The biturbo’s power flows through a eight-speed tiptronic to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive.
The drive forces are distributed asymmetrically to the axles (40:60) to guarantee dynamic handling with optimal traction and the greatest possible safety. Audi Sport also offers a rear sport differential.
Audi Sport also offers the RS sport suspension with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC), ceramic brakes and dynamic steering with RS-specific tuning.
The Audi smartphone interface uses Apple Car Play and Android Auto to make selected apps available in a separate MMI menu.
The touchpad in the centre console is used to zoom, scroll and enter characters.
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