Pics: Audi RS5 unmasked!

[Erik]

http://www.automotorsport.se/news/19397/audi-rs5-avslöjad--helt-omaskerad/

From AMS

http://www.automotorsport.se/bigpix/2009/Audi_RS5_Spy_03_big.jpg

[Lmg]

Another mule with S5 body and RS5's front bumper.

I wonder what they're testing now.

[The Pretender]

facelift (bumper) S5. ;)

[RXBG]

facelift (bumper) S5. ;)

how anticlimactic. like being forced to pull out when you're actually experiencing retrograde ejaculation.

[Benman]

how anticlimactic. like being forced to pull out when you're actually experiencing retrograde ejaculation.

Never been forced. Unless you're a paid professional actor. ;)

Ben:addict:

[The Pretender]

With the change to the 3.0TFSI Supercharged engine the S5 is rumoured to get this new bumper.

[HKS786]

With the change to the 3.0TFSI Supercharged engine the S5 is rumoured to get this new bumper.

I do like the bumper, but I think it is more suited to the RS5. Also, why does the prototype have the RS grille?

Another point is why did Audi not bring the bumper changes with the convertible which has just been released with the 3.0TFSi engine?

Oh yeah and if the S5 is getting this bumper, what is the RS5 getting ?:D I dont believe any of this anyway. I believe that prototype IS the new RS5

[EUROTEK//RS6]

fenders suck....:nana:

[Lmg]

fenders suck....:nana:

Do not worry!

Taking in consideration other spyshots, the RS5 will have boxed fenders, just like the RS6.

[The Pretender]

Do not worry!

Taking in consideration other spyshots, the RS5 will have boxed fenders, just like the RS6.
Not boxed, RS4 style.

[HKS786]

Not boxed, RS4 style.

Really? I prefer RS4 style :D

[The Pretender]

The fuel cap will be very different compare to the other A5/S5's.

[Andyuk911]

Also see here

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/spyshots/242482/audi_rs5.html

[The RS6]

LOL?!

Powered by a 450bhp 4.2-litre twin-turbo V8...?

C5 RS6 engine? :D

[The Pretender]

Also see here

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/spyshots/242482/audi_rs5.html

A lot of BS in that.
Facelift (bumper) S5 3.0TFSI Supercharged IMHO.

[The Pretender]

Autocar have this.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/243515

Nothing RS5 about that car.
No RS5 Brakes, No RS5 fuel cap, No RS5 fenders, No RS5 Exhaust tips.
Most likely a S5 3.0TFSI with facelift front bumper for more air to the fluid intercoolers.

[Andyuk911]

Do you know which engine they will use, the Audi UK MD would only say I would be happy ....:vhmmm:

[The Pretender]

Do you know which engine they will use, the Audi UK MD would only say I would be happy ....:vhmmm:

Upgraded RS4 engine is the word, High Performance 3.0TFSI Supercharged is what i'm hoping for.
No interest in a prehistoric V8 FSI.

[crespo]

it also has the old-style mickey mouse mirrors on, not the new leaner ones.

[Georgious86]

I think...maybe just because I'm Really fan of Audi brand but 450 bhp is too less :vgrumpy: how many NM who know????

[Ruergard]

I think...maybe just because I'm Really fan of Audi brand but 450 bhp is too less :vgrumpy: how many NM who know????

I think we're looking at about 460?

[The Pretender]

450 is in all systems.

[youry]

the question is not waht is said but wut what is in reality... if it has realyy the 450hp thanb it ill be a greta car.... all that will depend on what they modified from the RS4 V8 engine... the big issue was gettign cold air in...

I've heard from two sources I qualify being serious that the air inlet is now goign to be two 70mm of diameter vs. one og 90mm... that I think will make a big difference to be honest and get what the engine needs in terms of its air... but still to get 450hp in reality somethign more needs to be don to the engine mecanically (valvetronic maybe ?).

so I say if it really has the 450hp while RS4 V8 has more typically 370-380hp then its a big change and the car will be greta in my view. any ay I will still buy it.. but cross my fingers I will see a differences from the RS4 V8....

[RXBG]

like i said. they better have increased the torque or decreased the weight becasue that chassis weighs practically the same as the RS4's. no amount of DSGing will make a difference.

....or else they had better have found another way to turn the laws of physics on their head. that car will not be much faster than the RS4.

[The Pretender]

No it will not match up to the R8 V8 and TT RS.
It will be a fat heavy boat.

[Georgious86]

Anyone knows the weight of RS5, Torque???maximum RPM??general engine characteristics,Bi turbo or no?

[The Pretender]

anyone knows the weight of rs5, torque???maximum rpm??general engine characteristics,bi turbo or no?

1700+ ± 440, ± 8250, n/a.

[The RS6]

Weight - about the same as the S5, 450Hp, 460Nm, alot of RPM - more than B7 RS4, no turbo, no supercharger...this is info from KresoF1, check his posts...he was right about many models till now so he's probably the one to trust on the RS5 too.

I hope those 450Hp will be AT THE WHEELS...

[Georgious86]

Wow! Good Job for Audi :mech:
4.2 N/A no turbos for V8, now i hope bmw m3 fans won't accuse Audi any more in weakness of N/A Engine
Audi Forever!!!:R8kiss:

[Ruergard]

I hope those 450Hp will be AT THE WHEELS...

I wouldn't count on that...

I'm hoping for a lot of revs, 8250 is yesterdays news. More...!

[Lmg]

I wouldn't count on that...

I'm hoping for a lot of revs, 8250 is yesterdays news. More...!

I'm expecting about 8700 rpms, just like the V10 FSI.

[The Pretender]

Most N/A Audi engines don't match up to the power they should have.
Most RS4 engine's show a power even as low as 380 and max 400.

[Mr Balsen]

problem of RS4 engine is not the size of the air intake but the temperature under the hood. Properly cooled, the engine is much stronger. And sorry to say it but the sound of the engine is very good to me...

Unfortunately we are sitting in the middle of a battle at Ingolstadt between Turbo and No-Turbo...

Frederic

[Mr Balsen]

but if the RS5 has V8 without turbo, S4 has V6 with kompressor and next RS4 has twin turbo V8, it is getting very confusing...

Frederic

[The Pretender]

problem of RS4 engine is not the size of the air intake but the temperature under the hood. Properly cooled, the engine is much stronger. And sorry to say it but the sound of the engine is very good to me...

Unfortunately we are sitting in the middle of a battle at Ingolstadt between Turbo and No-Turbo...

Frederic
I hope the no-turbo loose, turbo's are the future.
Without a turbo you would not reach future emission standards.

[Mr Balsen]

I agree with you.

I hope the current RS4 B8 prototype running with the V8 4.0l Twin turbo arround Ingolstadt win at the end....

[Leadfoot]

problem of RS4 engine is not the size of the air intake but the temperature under the hood. Properly cooled, the engine is much stronger. And sorry to say it but the sound of the engine is very good to me...

Unfortunately we are sitting in the middle of a battle at Ingolstadt between Turbo and No-Turbo...

Frederic

The turbo, supercharge, which ever one is most suitable will win. N/A is dead in the water, every brand is making the swap over from N/A and I doubt Audi will not follow, especially as they probably the king when it comes to producing the best turbo engines.

I would lay any amount of money that if the RS5 had been delayed another 6-9 months it wouldn't have had a N/A engine.

[The Pretender]

I agree with you.

I hope the current RS4 B8 prototype running with the V8 4.0l Twin turbo arround Ingolstadt win at the end....
Yes, that's the V8 Bi-turbo with overhead (between V) turbo's.
We will see that engine in the next Gen S8, Audi R8 and a lot more sporty Audi's.

[Leadfoot]

Yes, that's the V8 Bi-turbo with overhead (between V) turbo's.
We will see that engine in the next Gen S8, Audi R8 and a lot more sporty Audi's.

This I believe is the same design that BMW have used in their X5M and X6M. In both those two cars the feedback is mighty impressive, with near zero lag and mountains of trust.

Still don't see why a supercharger system like the one used in the S4 wouldn't have worked a treat.

[The Pretender]

This I believe is the same design that BMW have used in their X5M and X6M. In both those two cars the feedback is mighty impressive, with near zero lag and mountains of trust.

Still don't see why a supercharger system like the one used in the S4 wouldn't have worked a treat.

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/detroit-2008-bmw-4-4l-v8-twin-turbo

[Leadfoot]

Heaven knows how this thing could possibly be as light as a supercharged version.

http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/BMW/BMW-X5-M-2010-Engine-Image-19-800.jpg

At least Audi will be able to include a beautiful bit of CF to complete the look. :hihi:

[Andyuk911]

Looks like that BMW engine is Direct Injection, so at least it will carbon up and slow down at the same rate as an Audi FSI .....

[S6V10Avant]

A NA RS 5 is tracigally prehistoric. I will never buy one. better to wait for next RS4 or go for another brand.

[The Pretender]

I know tuners that run 3.0TFSI Supercharger engine's under development with close to 500 hp. (tuned the hole nine yards)