This Used Audi RS5 Is An N/A V8 Hero For £26k
I still think Audi’s old 4.2-litre V8 is one of the best engines ever made. I’m talking about the more highly strung version with its 8250rpm redline and 400bhp+ output - the one found under the bonnets of the old entry-level R8 and various RS models.
It’s sadly no longer with us, with the first-generation RS5 being the last Audi to use it. It’s now been replaced by a new 2.9-litre V6-powered model putting out the same power and even more torque, and while it’s stupidly quick, we’ll still miss the old V8 version. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of the 444bhp beasts available in the classifieds.
Take this one as an example. It has a reasonable 39,881 miles on the clock, and is up for £25,975 - a fraction of its original sticker price.
With a 0-62mph time of 4.9 seconds it’s a whole second off the pace of the new car, would you believe, but you’re unlikely to give a damn about performance figures when you’re cranking that 4.2-litre V8 past 8000rpm.
It might not be as sharp as an E92 BMW M3, but it’s still a thoroughly enticing package, and thanks to the predictable presence of Quattro all-wheel drive, you’ll be able to enjoy that 444bhp output however crap the weather is.
Tempted?
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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Black panthaa in a month” i saw a audi car throttle and bought that exact one”
Hello im from the future
Damn! I can’t drive, not in the UK, and I am broke. Although…
https://www.carthrottle.com/post/7-rapid-cars-that-the-new-audi-rs5-can-beat-to-62mph/
get the S5 V8 - my dad got one for 5k and tuned it up to 400 hp
Hi. Can anyone comment on the fuel consumption please. Average tank range thats not as per Audi figures.
Go for a C63 AMG coupe instead, they’re similarly priced, and are far more fun to drive. Plus the exhaust note is great.
The RS5 is faster, but lacks driver involvement and isn’t as enjoyable an experience. Plus it doesn’t look great in red, Blue/Greys do it for this car IMO.
Pretty sure you cannot find a low mileage 2011 W204 for 26k
Jeez. 2013 RS5 is still above 75000 pounds in Norway.
Well in finland 2012 audi s5 with 86 000km is 58 000€
Black panthaa will probs buy this one as well
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