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Thursday, May 11, 2017
Eagerly-anticipated new Audi RS 5 Coupé
Virtualcockpitanda hostof innovations resultinanimpressive high-performance, high-technology drive
PRECISION shares equal
billing with power in the all-
new Audi RS 5 Coupé.
And this is particularly true of
UK-bound examples, which
benefit from an enhanced
specification, bringing the pin-
sharp clarity of the Audi Virtual
Cockpit and the optimal
handling adjustability delivered
by the Audi sport differential as
standard.
The new high-performance,
high-technology coupé, with its
advanced new 450PS V6 biturbo
TFSI, becomes available in the
UK later this month priced from
£62,900, and will touch down
here later in the summer.
With 600nm (442.5lb-ft) of
torque, the new 2.9-litre V6
holds a 170nm advantage over
its naturally-aspirated predeces-
sor, and delivers it to the tune of
a charismatic soundtrack
reminiscent of the V6 TFSI
powering the original B5 RS 4.
The top model in the A5 family
sprints from 0 to 62mph in just
3.9 seconds and, with the
optional dynamic package,
reaches a top speed of 174mph.
Two turbochargers positioned
centrally between the cylinder
banks guarantee exceptional
response throughout the rev
range, and combustion
technology employing the B-
cycle process with central direct
injection ushers in a new level
of efficiency for an RS model.
The V6 biturbo is capable of up
to 32.5mpg combined, corre-
sponding to 197g of CO2 per km
– an efficiency gain of 17 per
cent over the previous model.
The biturbo’s copious power is
deftly managed by the eight-
speed tiptronic transmission
with optimised shift times and
by the reworked five-link front
and new five-link rear RS-
specific suspension, supported
by quattro permanent all-wheel
drive.
The centre differential-based
system distributes drive forces
in a 40:60 front-to-rear ratio
favouring dynamic handling
with optimal traction, and in
UK specification models is
augmented by the quattro sport
differential, which also
apportions torque between the
rear wheels to promote even
greater handling adjustability.
For the most committed drivers
Audi Sport also offers optional
RS sport suspension with
dynamic ride control (DRC),
ceramic brakes and dynamic
steering with RS-specific
tuning.
Pronounced air intakes, gaping
oval exhaust tailpipes, quattro
blisters complementing
widened wheel arches and a
honeycomb design for the single
frame grille are among the
features that render the A5 body
fit to bear the RS badge.
The standard LED headlamps,
with their dynamic scrolling
indicators, can also be upgraded
to Matrix LED units capable of
intelligently diverting their
high beam around oncoming
and leading traffic for
maximum illumination.
Defining features also abound
in the upscale and lavishly
appointed interior.
When the start button is
pressed, the exceptionally sharp
and richly-detailed graphics of
the RS-specific, fully digital
virtual cockpit come to life.
This standard feature of UK RS
5 models features a
customisable display
incorporating screens providing
information on tyre pressure,
torque and g-forces.
The list of driver assistants that
feature as standard also
includes the side assist
blindspot monitoring system,
hill hold assist and drive select
adaptive dynamics system
offering fine-tuning of engine
response, transmission shift
points and steering weighting.
On the infotainment front, the
RS 5 Coupé comes equipped as
standard with the Audi smart-
phone interface bringing Apple
Carplay and Android Auto on
board, and with MMI navigation
plus with MMI touch, which
now also includes LTE internet
connectivity as part of the Audi
connect package.
Thanks to the embedded Audi
connect SIM, the flat rate data
package for the connect
services, including Europe-wide
roaming, is free of charge for
three years.
Further high-end technologies,
including a head-up display and
as many as 30 driver assistance
systems are available to help the
RS 5 remove layers of stress and
leave drivers free to immerse
themselves as fully as possible
in the performance.
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