The Mighty New Audi RS5 Will Hit 62mph In A Supercar-Baiting 3.9 Seconds

Turbocharging is yielding ever-bigger gains and the RS5's numbers are impressive, but this car is more than just a speed monkey
The Mighty New Audi RS5 Will Hit 62mph In A Supercar-Baiting 3.9 Seconds

The Audi RS 5 as landed, and it’s more significant than you’d think. The styling, a pretty big departure from what went before, sets the bar for the whole next generation of Audi products. Less Germanic and with a few more curves going on, it’s a bit of a looker.

A new 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 is the spec sheet highlight, cranking out 444bhp at upwards of 6000rpm and a beefy 443lb ft all the way from 1900rpm to 5000rpm. It’s going to be rapid in pretty much any gear. Audi also reckons that it sounds a lot like the original blown V6 in the B5 RS 4. Cool.

The Mighty New Audi RS5 Will Hit 62mph In A Supercar-Baiting 3.9 Seconds

It uses a clever new variable-stroke technology that shortens the compression stroke relative to the power stroke, increasing efficiency via witchcraft and/or optimistic marketing. It also nicks the ‘hot vee’ layout pioneered by the Mercedes F1 car in 2014, where the turbos are located inside the two banks of cylinders.

The top speed can be limited to either 155mph or 174mph, and on the way there it can hit 62mph half a second quicker than the old RS5, at a frankly amazing 3.9 seconds.

But despite the extra performance, fuel economy is up to an official 32.5mpg and emissions are down to 197g/km, helped by a weight loss of up to 60kg depending on final spec. It’s 74mm longer than before, though, and will most likely need the 20-inch wheel options to balance its proportions out. Meagre 19s are standard beneath the arches, which have been flared by an extra 15mm.

The Mighty New Audi RS5 Will Hit 62mph In A Supercar-Baiting 3.9 Seconds

Of course, it’s quattro-only, and as far as we can tell it’s never going to have a manual gearbox option. An eight-speed Tiptronic is your lot. The car will be rammed with technology, though, like optional Matrix LED headlights that can maintain main beam (allegedly) without dazzling anyone.

As you’d expect, there are options for Internet connectivity, a WiFi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, there’s a multi-function touchpad and buyers can spec the Virtual Cockpit from the TT.

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Comments

that1jzguy

Probably the best tailgating car you can buy right now…

03/07/2017 - 17:19 |
100 | 8
Anonymous

But is there vtec?

I didn’t think so

03/07/2017 - 17:19 |
38 | 14
Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

There will definately be variable valve timing.

03/07/2017 - 21:49 |
2 | 2
Grant Garner

Beautiful

03/07/2017 - 17:20 |
6 | 6
SirJamjaxIsGoingAgain-PeaceOutChaps

Annnddddd like any RS model it will take over a year to hit UK roads (most likely)

03/07/2017 - 17:25 |
16 | 4
Akashneel

Nice rims. And its a two-door too.

03/07/2017 - 17:25 |
8 | 6
StuttgartMadness

I would guess more like 3.5… MFR numbers are usually slower than reality, the last one would do it in 3.7 seconds.

03/07/2017 - 17:46 |
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The Nige

This guy wants his wheels back!

03/07/2017 - 17:47 |
290 | 0
JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

In reply to by The Nige

Oi! What’s this theft

03/07/2017 - 17:57 |
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Anonymous

Another naturally aspirated, high revving V8 bites the dust… But if it does actually sound like the original RS4, then I’m ok with that

03/07/2017 - 17:55 |
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JenstheGTIfreak (pizza)

Why do i not believe Audi saying it’ll sound like the old one….I am afraid it’ll sound like a wet fart

03/07/2017 - 17:58 |
10 | 2

Hey now, some wet farts sound pretty good!

03/07/2017 - 18:17 |
10 | 4

It sounds awesome

03/08/2017 - 12:15 |
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BMWfan

Well, the M4 does that with RWD…

03/07/2017 - 18:12 |
40 | 4
Tomislav Celić

In reply to by BMWfan

And a manual

03/07/2017 - 19:05 |
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Joshua Lue

In reply to by BMWfan

No surprises there then 😏

03/08/2017 - 12:25 |
0 | 0