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Thursday, May 11, 2017

Eagerly-anticipated new Audi RS 5 Coupé

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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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