2018 Audi RS5 Coupe Overview – 450HP – 0 To 62mph 3.9 Seconds – Video
The new Audi RS 5 Coupé is the first Audi Sport model in the new RS design idiom. The car’s all-new 2.9 TFSI biturbo engine produces 331 kW (450 hp) and delivers 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of torque. Standard quattro drive distributes the power to all four wheels.
Engine
all-new 2.9 TFSI bi-turbo with 331 kW (450 hp)
600 Nm torque (442.5 lb-ft), +170 Nm (125.4 lb-ft) compared with the predecessor model
from 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds, -0.6 seconds compared with the predecessor model
maximum speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph), optionally 280 km/h (174.0 mph)
sporty, direct responsiveness thanks to both turbochargers being positioned within the inside V
enhanced efficiency: 17 percent less consumption (in comparison with the predecessor model), among other things due to the B-cycle combustion process with central direct injection
distinctive RS sound with emotive growl of the V6 TFSI
Drivetrain
eight-speed tiptronic specially tuned for sporty, dynamic driving
quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential as standard
electronic Stabilization Control with three modes and wheel-selective torque control
sport differential optional
Chassis
five-link construction at the front and rear axles
RS sport suspension with sportier setup and more direct handling as standard
optional RS sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride Control (DRC)
new electromechanical power steering, optional dynamic steering
dynamic handling system Audi drive select as standard
optional high-performance ceramic brake system with perforated 400 mm (15.7 in)disks at the front