Price Range: $77,000 and up
Description: With 450 horsepower, a redline beyond 8,000 rpm and Quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD) the RS5 might just be the highest-performing Audi with a back seat. Combining track-proven technologies and development from Audi’s Renn Sport division along with the sophisticated luxury the brand is known for; the RS5 seeks to deliver comfortable travels and motorsport readiness for even the most discerning enthusiast.
A two-door, four-seat coupe, RS5 also packs a surprisingly spacious interior and road-trip ready trunk. On the road, larger wheels, extended side-sills, deeper bumpers with enlarged vents, and massive dual-exhaust outlets set the RS5 apart.
Drivetrain: the 2013 Audi RS5 comes powered just one way: by a high-strung, up-tuned version of Audi’s sweet 4.2L V8 which makes 450 horsepower in this application. FSI technology bumps output and fuel efficiency, and visiting the stratospheric 8,000-plus rpm redline sees the powerplant emit a purely exotic howl.
All models get Quattro AWD for enhanced agility, traction and confidence on every surface, and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. Fully automatic shifting is available, and Launch Control function is programmed into the gearbox for maximum acceleration from a standstill.
Consider it if: you’re interested in supercar performance with an eye for all-season, all-weather use, and road-trip readiness. The 2013 Audi RS5 might be tuned for the track, but it’s more than happy to cruise comfortably with a pair of adults or two on board. A drive-mode selector allows suspension, transmission, throttle and steering to be calibrated into more comfort-oriented settings when touring is the order of the day. A few button clicks recalibrates the RS5 for track use when desired.
Skip it if: you have a propensity towards collecting speeding tickets, or if you want a manual transmission since there isn’t one available on the North American model.
Other Notes: Feature content includes premium audio systems, full multimedia connectivity, Bluetooth, navigation, a full driver computer, carbon-fibre trim and plenty more. A Titanium Package includes numerous cosmetic upgrades including body-coloured mirror caps, carbon accents and unique wheels to dial up exclusivity. A sports exhaust system can be specified as well, if drivers wish to make more noise.
Don’t Miss: the 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox shifts. At full throttle, requesting an upshift form the right-side shift paddle results in a loud bark from the exhaust, an instant ramp-down of engine rpm for the next gear, and a delay-free continuation of acceleration -- all in mere milliseconds. This gearbox shifts, literally, in a blink.
A speed deployable rear spoiler adds unique stylistic flare and downforce when activated.
Available Audi Ceramic Brakes can be specified to put an innovative ceramic composite brake rotor and high-performance calipers to work for unbeatable durability, fade resistance and looks.
Torque Vectoring control, enabled by the new self-locking centre differential and sport rear differential, dynamically sends more power to the outer rear wheel in a corner to help “push” the 2013 Audi RS5’s nose into the bend for even more precise handling.
Description: With 450 horsepower, a redline beyond 8,000 rpm and Quattro All-Wheel Drive (AWD) the RS5 might just be the highest-performing Audi with a back seat. Combining track-proven technologies and development from Audi’s Renn Sport division along with the sophisticated luxury the brand is known for; the RS5 seeks to deliver comfortable travels and motorsport readiness for even the most discerning enthusiast.
A two-door, four-seat coupe, RS5 also packs a surprisingly spacious interior and road-trip ready trunk. On the road, larger wheels, extended side-sills, deeper bumpers with enlarged vents, and massive dual-exhaust outlets set the RS5 apart.
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Drivetrain: the 2013 Audi RS5 comes powered just one way: by a high-strung, up-tuned version of Audi’s sweet 4.2L V8 which makes 450 horsepower in this application. FSI technology bumps output and fuel efficiency, and visiting the stratospheric 8,000-plus rpm redline sees the powerplant emit a purely exotic howl.
All models get Quattro AWD for enhanced agility, traction and confidence on every surface, and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission with paddle shifters. Fully automatic shifting is available, and Launch Control function is programmed into the gearbox for maximum acceleration from a standstill.
Consider it if: you’re interested in supercar performance with an eye for all-season, all-weather use, and road-trip readiness. The 2013 Audi RS5 might be tuned for the track, but it’s more than happy to cruise comfortably with a pair of adults or two on board. A drive-mode selector allows suspension, transmission, throttle and steering to be calibrated into more comfort-oriented settings when touring is the order of the day. A few button clicks recalibrates the RS5 for track use when desired.
Skip it if: you have a propensity towards collecting speeding tickets, or if you want a manual transmission since there isn’t one available on the North American model.
Other Notes: Feature content includes premium audio systems, full multimedia connectivity, Bluetooth, navigation, a full driver computer, carbon-fibre trim and plenty more. A Titanium Package includes numerous cosmetic upgrades including body-coloured mirror caps, carbon accents and unique wheels to dial up exclusivity. A sports exhaust system can be specified as well, if drivers wish to make more noise.
Don’t Miss: the 7-speed S-Tronic gearbox shifts. At full throttle, requesting an upshift form the right-side shift paddle results in a loud bark from the exhaust, an instant ramp-down of engine rpm for the next gear, and a delay-free continuation of acceleration -- all in mere milliseconds. This gearbox shifts, literally, in a blink.
A speed deployable rear spoiler adds unique stylistic flare and downforce when activated.
Available Audi Ceramic Brakes can be specified to put an innovative ceramic composite brake rotor and high-performance calipers to work for unbeatable durability, fade resistance and looks.
Torque Vectoring control, enabled by the new self-locking centre differential and sport rear differential, dynamically sends more power to the outer rear wheel in a corner to help “push” the 2013 Audi RS5’s nose into the bend for even more precise handling.
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