The only family member with a V8
The sporty top model is now as the only remaining member of the A5 family was on an eight-cylinder. Accordingly, bursting with energy enters the Audi RS 5 Coupe in appearance: with huge air intakes front, wider fenders, 19 or 20 inch wheels, a rear diffuser and two large powerful tail pipes left and right. Shortly after the facelift of the rest of the series now, the RS model has received the updated face. Thus, the upper corners of the radiator grille are bevelled now. Wedge-shaped headlights with distinctive LED daytime running lights can clasp the RS 5 three more aggressive look. At the rear, the revised version is identified by slightly different LED taillights.
High-revving 4.2-liter engine
Going with the accelerator pedal gently to the two-door car, the RS 5 can be quite good control over the asphalt. While waiting at the traffic light only a faint rumble can be heard. If it's green, you can easily complete all the other drivers behind them - with little fanfare. The real thing it's only when you fully on the accelerator occurs. The 4.2-liter gasoline engine off hisses, roars, the sound even more impressive from the exhaust system. At the same time attracts nearly 1.8 tons of Audi's huge. The V8 runs very high vacuum, first at 8,250 trips the maximum power is 450 hp. Between 4,000 and 6,300 rpm the maximum torque of 430 Newton meters is propped on the crankshaft. Quick as a flash and automatically switches the dual clutch transmission S tronic in the next seven gears. Anyone who wants to can do it via shift paddles on the steering wheel by hand.
Quattro drive as standard
Of its main competitors BMW M3 and Mercedes C63 AMG is lifted from the Audi RS 5, not only by a higher starting price of 5,000 euros. He offers the only person a standard four-wheel drive. In the latest stage of the quattro system with a self-locking center differential crown gear is provided, which variably distributes the torque between the axles. Up to 70 percent of the forces to the front, flowing up to 85 percent to the rear. The wheel-torque control system ensures that decelerates at a dynamic pace inside wheel before it spins. Thanks to these measures, the powerhouse stuck with the four rings in corners formally on the asphalt. Another advantage of the Audi is in comparison to BMW and Mercedes by far the lowest fuel consumption: 10.5 liters (RS 5) compared with 11.2 liters (M3 DKG) and 12.0 liters (C63 AMG). In practice, the supposedly frugal RS swallowed five on average, but still a good 15 liters. At least every 400 km is therefore a must-see at the pump on the program to the 61-liter tank refill.
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Inside can open the Audi RS 5 Coupe few desires: comfortable sports seats with Alcantara - / leather upholstery, a handy sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals chic and elegant inlays either carbon, brushed aluminum or black piano lacquer. Here and there an RS logo adorned the cockpit. As with the A5-series siblings are? S new controls for climate control and heated seats and a modified user interface for the optional MMI navigation system. Instead of eight are here now only six fixed buttons. Only the space in the rear of the RS 5 coupe is improved and suitable only for long-distance passengers diminutive. But for anyone who cares, is relief in sight: In the autumn of 2012 is the Audi RS 4 Avant combined version to the market, driven by the same 450-hp engine. Outdoor enthusiasts can look forward to 2013, the RS5 Cabrio.
Conclusion:
The Audi RS 5 is a real sports car with excellent everyday practicality. Engine, transmission and chassis can be both relaxed cruising as well as to brute boards. The 450-horsepower sucker impressed by his enormous power and glorious V8 sound, driving performance are nothing to be desired. With its standard all-wheel drive gives the Audi RS 5 compared with the competition also a unique feature. The few weaknesses are likely to be neglected for most of the customers being: purchase expensive, high consumption and cramped rear.
