Although Audi of America has not yet confirmed it, the stunning new RS5 coupe that debuted at the Geneva auto show in March will indeed be imported to the United States, and even though it probably won’t arrive until late 2011, we’ve already driven it. The last RS models to come here, as you may recall, were the RS4 sedan and cabriolet that were discontinued some time ago. The current drought of U.S.-bound RS models has been long, but the RS5’s U.S. arrival will be the beginning of a new era where we will see a steadier infusion of RS models. Why the delay for the RS5? The A5/S5 coupe on which it’s based, although still stunning, is due for a mid-cycle face-lift next year, so it makes sense for Audi to import the RS5 at the same time as that freshened model.
Like all fast two-door Audis, the RS5 is genetically connected, albeit loosely, to the 1980s Coupe Quattro. To underline this link to Audi’s glorious rally-winning past, the RS5 sports squared-off fenders and triangular sill extensions. Specific RS styling elements include a new grille, enlarged air intakes, restyled front and rear bumpers, plenty of aluminum trim, two large oval tailpipes, a front splitter, a rear diffuser, and a wing that extends at 75 mph and retracts at 50 mph.
Inside, power-operated sport seats are trimmed in Alcantara and leather. The RS instruments wear different graphics; the onboard computer includes an oil-temperature gauge and a lap timer; the pedals are made of drilled aluminum; and supple leather, shiny carbon fiber, and piano black panelwork please the eye and help justify the premium price, likely about $75,000 or $80,000 in the States.
| Chassis | |
| Wheels | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Drivetrain | |
| Layout | seven-speed S tronic comprises two subunits and integrates two multi-plate clutches |
| Engine | |
| Type: | High-revving, normally aspirated V8 |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Bore X Stroke | 84.5 millimeters (3.33 in) X 92.8 millimeters (3.65 in) |
| Engine & Transmission | |
| Displacement cu in (cc): | 4,163 cc |
| Power bhp (kW) at RPM: | 331 kW (450 hp) at 8,250 rpm |
| Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: | 317.15 lb-ft |
| Exterior | |
| Tires F-R | 265/35-series tires |
| Length | 4,649 millimeters |
| Width | 1,860 millimeters |
| Height | 1,366 millimeters |
| Performance | |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | |
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