Audi RS5 Thread (Spy pics & info)

[chanmanx2k]

Im sure this video has been covered but was wondering if you guys saw this. YouTube - CES 2010 Google Earth on Audi A5 Cabrio
I hope this will make it to the RS5. If not, Im going to wait until it is. Im a techy.

[mave]

engine data rs5:
Torque: 430Nm between 4000 - 6000 U/min; Power: 331KW by 8250 U/min

[ACE]

Originally Posted by Kowalski

I hope they make an RS5 Sportback.

Me too, 'cos I will buy one. I am guessing that is why we keep hearing there will be no B8 RS4.

[NarutoRamen]

Originally Posted by mave

engine data rs5:
Torque: 430Nm between 4000 - 6000 U/min; Power: 331KW by 8250 U/min

YES!!! Good man Mave finally come through.

[Sayyaaf]

Thats like 450 hp, umm ..

[martinbo]

So now it's pretty clear that, if Mave is a good source; Naturally Aspirated it is.

And, interestingly, it's got less torque than the S4. Nowwww... where've we seen that before?

[Mockenrue]

I know this subject has been discussed to death ever since, but I had this info from a reliable source back last April (see post #273) but no one seemed to take any notice!

[martinbo]

Originally Posted by Mockenrue

I know this subject has been discussed to death ever since, but I had this info from a reliable source back last April (see post #273) but no one seemed to take any notice!

And I promise Mockenrue, I had every reason to, and did, believe you at the time.

We're just getting more and more confirmation that's all.

[Audi69]

So I take it what ever engine is destined for the RS5 will eventually go into the R8 Facelift in due course?? 450hp sounds about right

[Mockenrue]

I think it's safe to assume that, yes - another reason why it's NA. Some people are saying September (Paris) for the V8 R8.

[ACE]

Originally Posted by Mockenrue

I had this info from a reliable source back last April (see post #273) but no one seemed to take any notice!

Your info doesn't agree with Mave, torque 460Nm vs 430Nm and the power figure has been available since May 2008 from a source that has proved to be extremely reliable. Audi’s 2008 – 2010 Product Plan Leaked? - Carscoop

Interestingly (coincidentally?) Merc , BMW and Audi are all going to have a naturally aspirated performance V8 with ~450hp; C63, M3 GTS and RS5. Also, going by torque and capacity figures I would say that 430Nm is more likely than 460Nm for the RS5 given it's 4.2l capacity (M3 GTS 4.4l 440Nm, C63 6.2l 600Nm)

[Mockenrue]

Originally Posted by ACE

Your info doesn't agree with Mave, torque 460Nm vs 430Nm and the power figure has been available since May 2008 from a source that has proved to be extremely reliable. Audi’s 2008 – 2010 Product Plan Leaked? - Carscoop

Indeed, however what I was getting at was that in light of what we now know, the information I received at the time regarding a high-revving NA V8 was the most accurate. Back then, most were touting V10 and FI V8s as being the most likely choices.

Anyway, I'm now being told 440Nm so it could be academic anyway!

[Just_me]

Found info from a swedish board. He seen the new RS5 when he visited Audi Munchen to study the new A8.
According to him: 4.2 liters engine with 450hp, 0-100km/h about 4.6 seconds. Wide fenders like RS6 and a rear spoiler like the one on R8 and TT-RS.
He saw one in white and two pictures of a red RS5.

Quote:
Kom precis hem från München där jag varit på utbildning av nya A8. Vi fick se RS5an men bara på en så kallad produktshow, den ser sjukt potent ut. RS6 breddning på skärmar liten R8 vinge på bakluckan som fälls upp vid högre hastigheter. Bilen ser bara jäkligt brutal ut... Ska bli intressant att se hur den är att köra.

Den vi fick se live var vit. Sedan såg vi några bilder dan efter på 2 st röda bilar.
Dom har inte riktigt fått till 0-100 tiden. Enligt siffror vi fick se så var det 4,6sek. 4,2 litern 450hk.

[Merc1]

This car is just taking too damn long to be shown. If it ain't at Geneva then when?

M

[NarutoRamen]

Originally Posted by Merc1

If it ain't at Geneva then when?

M

By the time the next A5 is a out.

[smith]

If they will not show it in Geneva, I definitely give up.
There are still good cars on the market.
How the owner of expensive sports car feels himself ,when he buys a car but next year see new model and shape of the same model.

[Mockenrue]

It will be at Geneva, but in the meantime I think we can expect some pictures over the next couple of weeks.

[smith]

So, it seems, presentation in Geneva,production in Juni,sales in sept/oct,...

Am I right?

[Audi69]

Ofcourse it will be at Geneva. Why do you think the A1 had an online debut so close to Geneva?

RS5 has been late IMO principally becasue of time needed to develop new 3.0T (in Cabrio but not in Coupe) and develop new RS5 engine that also don't forget will probably go in the R8 facelift. Timing is important. In addition you never know the RS5 might get the new plastic composite material to make it lighter. Audi showcased this and stated that it was still in development but this might have been just to generate some publicity. Unlikely I guess and will probably be used when engine is downsize for next generation but you never know.

[Turboholic]

So, here it is Looks sooo awesome!



recom

[ree]

It's official now:

http://www.germancarforum.com/a5-s5-...-audi-rs5.html (Official: Audi RS5)

Thread closed.