The Audi RS5 will debut at Geneva 2010

[The Pretender]

Info i have say: the RS5 almost certain will debut on the Essen motorshow. (28 November-6 December)
I don't care because the RS5 have not my interest.
But a lot of you have.

http://www.ioffer.com/img/item/102/020/737/o_aOtJa89frqQut2z.jpg

[youry]

do ne honest that makes much more sense than in USA where car would not be sold right away anyway... i am going then on friday 27th on the preview day.... I can't miss this...

[Lmg]

Nice!

Only one month and half more of waiting!

[crespo]

Dear Jarod,

We know you hate it. Please quit whining about the car.

Thank you!

everyone

:p

[Erik]

I may very well be wrong, but I was under the impression that Audi / quattro GmbH wouldn't be present this year?

[Ruergard]

I think as Erik that I saw that somewhere, but I really hope that's the wrong info and we'll see the car.

The wait has been to long now!

[Erik]

Seems I am wrong :D EDIT - See below


Info is from 2008
http://www.essen-motorshow.de/index.php?action=exhibitorcompany&kdnr=0001118740&lang=en&content=600000000

Quattro GmbH
Hall 3.0 Booth 127

[Qisha]

Seems I am wrong :D

http://www.essen-motorshow.de/index.php?action=exhibitorcompany&kdnr=0001118740&lang=en&content=600000000

Quattro GmbH
Hall 3.0 Booth 127

"This is the Exhibitor List of ESSEN MOTORSHOW 2008.
The Exhibitor List of ESSEN MOTORSHOW 2009 will be available later." :0:

[Erik]

"This is the Exhibitor List of ESSEN MOTORSHOW 2008.
The Exhibitor List of ESSEN MOTORSHOW 2009 will be available later." :0:

Yes, I JUST realised this. :w:

Sorry for the disinformation. :blush:

[Ruergard]

Seems I am wrong :D EDIT - See below

http://www.essen-motorshow.de/index.php?action=exhibitorcompany&kdnr=0001118740&lang=en&content=600000000

Quattro GmbH
Hall 3.0 Booth 127

And that's a good thing for once Erik. ;)

Now we can count the days...

[artur777]

My gut feeling that Essen is the place for RS5 to be introduced
Let us see it - I really hope it will blast out the main competitors

[Lmg]

Let us see it - I really hope it will blast out the main competitors

Taking Qisha's enthusiam in consideration, i'm sure it will!:incar:

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

are you sure you want to know if- or not it is going to be @Essen? :vhmmm:

Qisha

[AndyBG]

I think..., YES !!! :D

[inF]

EVET !
Ops, yes :D

[Leadfoot]

Dear Friends,

are you sure you want to know if- or not it is going to be @Essen? :vhmmm:

Qisha

Qisha,

Why not put them out of their misery and just tell them.

[MihokS5]

Dear Friends,

are you sure you want to know if- or not it is going to be @Essen? :vhmmm:

Qisha

I'm getting conflicting info that this car will debut at Geneva and not Essen. Which is right Qisha!?

[Lmg]

I'm getting conflicting info that this car will debut at Geneva and not Essen. Which is right Qisha!?

Come to think of it, wasn't the debut of the new A8 scheduled for more or less the same time?

So, there's a chance that the RS5 won't be presented in Essen, because Audi probably wouldn't want two major releases overlap themselves.

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

@Erik: you got to rename the thread to:

"The Audi RS5 will debut at Geneva 2010".

Sorry...

Qisha

[Lmg]

Dear Friends,

@Erik: you got to rename the thread to:

"The Audi RS5 will debut at Geneva 2010".

Sorry...

Qisha

Hmm, a bit disappointing, but understandable nonetheless.

[artur777]

Geneva 2010 - will it take it place in the spring 2010?

[Leadfoot]

Geneva 2010 - will it take it place in the spring 2010?

That's roughly when I was told it would be launch for sale so I reckon you will see the car being placed on sale at the show or very shortly afterwards.

[artur777]

Leadfoot, thanks!
Waiting for RS5 to come...
Though I am sure it's the last RS N/A model...
Th trend is to go for S/C, TT engines...

[RS6Driver]

Info i have say: the RS5 almost certain will debut on the Essen motorshow. (28 November-6 December)
I don't care because the RS5 have not my interest.
But a lot of you have.


Wrong again...

:eye:

[RXBG]

geneva- as i'd expected!

[artur777]

Wrong again...

:eye:

Why did you decide to notice that he had been wrong?
Many people were wrong ...

[KresoF1]

Dear Friends,

@Erik: you got to rename the thread to:

"The Audi RS5 will debut at Geneva 2010".

Sorry...

Qisha

Original plan then... Start of production May 2010.

[Leadfoot]

Original plan then... Start of production May 2010.

That works in with the Spring release that I was told. Though Audi do at time slip on dates, they have in the past.

[Skaala]

can anyone confirm? or has the engine been confirmed already? Is this some german insurrance thing?

http://212.121.135.124/frames1/inhalt_frameset_02_data/komplexe_suche_out.php?referer=%2Ftypklassen%2Find ex_b.html&table=typ_2010&hersteller=7&typ=RS5&power=.&ccm=.&kh_mode=%3F&call=1&kh_value=10&tk_mode=%3F&tk_value=10&vk_mode=%3F&vk_value=10

[RXBG]

god. i hope they increased the torque and/or lowered the weight in that car.

[RS5_Power]

Another confirmation from myself because i talked with a friend from a dealer and it is an 4.2 HDZ with 8500+ rpm, maybe 8700 like R8 V10 or more (this info wasn't present) and 4.5s to 0-100km/h, DSG 7 Speed, Quattro + Torque Vectoring and big nasty tyres like 265-275 ZR. I would love to have this car. By the way we need to concentrate driving this high revving engine technology because in the near future sadly we will drive vacuum cleaners with not so high rpm and not so loud engine sound and exaust...
Did anybody thought that Audi is at another level vs BMW M3? For example the new M3 GTS has 4.4L and 450HP but Audi RS5 has 450HP from only 4.2L, which one has the better HP/L ration?Yes it's an Audi...
In the future Audi will eclipse BMW even on engines and the RS you know better that are way more performant cars than an M. RS6, TT-RS and near the corner is the new RS5 Coupe...
And I found out that the new RS4 will have 3.0 Supercharged engine plus a turbocharger so will be like the VW TSI only much powerfull and better.
If S4 has closer to 440HP not 333HP on paper (333HP on the wheels) than again imagine what an RS4 will do...

[S6V10Avant]

Yes it is better to wait for the RS4 with 3.0 TFSI. The RS5 with NA will be a dinosaur..

[The Pretender]

Even a R8 with 3.0TFSI Supercharged engine will be a better car then the old R8 4.2 V8.

[QuattroFun]

Well, just as an example, I think the E63 vs RS6 vs Panamera Turbo test posted in the RS6 section again goes to show that the best engine solution should be evaluated in each case as part of the overall package - compare overall set-up, cubic metres, fuel consumption and 0-200 kmh and dynamic performance. Who is pre-historic in that test? E63 NA V8? Well, I think not...

[artur777]

rs5 will be a sport classic with hign-rev na motor
many bmw m5/m6/m3 fans will turn to RS5 after BMW releases M with Twin-Turbo

[S6V10Avant]

NA engines will be a think of the past in the not too distant future. Future turbo engines will be compact, responsive, dynamic, powerful as well as relatively fuel efficient. A small and efficient engine will also let you reduce weight, thus providing better road holding and dynamics. Audi used to lead the way with its turbo engines in the 80s and 90s, but for some strange reason got blinded by the unsophistication of high displacement NA engines. Now BMW seems to lead Audi.. why wait until BMW launches turbo engines (they already have)? Be a leader Audi (!) and live up to the slogan of vursprung dur technik by launhing the RS5 with 3.0 TFSI..

..Mercedes AMG cars, are nothing but dragsters..

[RXBG]

RS5 DEBUT at Essen next week? or is it still Geneva?

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi-rs5/ke2628.html

[crespo]

enquiring minds want to know!

[MihokS5]

RS5 DEBUT at Essen next week? or is it still Geneva?

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/audi-rs5/ke2628.html

I'm almost positive it's Geneva

[artur777]

Geneve of course

[youry]

has anybody thought of the following.

the A5 is goign to be facelifted right and that ratehr sooner than later

if RS5 is relaesed as expetc in Geneva will it get the facelifted version at least ?

[artur777]

it may of course

[RXBG]

just got a little whisper from a trusted source. RS5 in geneva and A7 in Paris. no word yet on the ultimate R8 GT version though. just thought i'd share.

geneva is first week of march. 10 weeks to go.

[LittleDevil]

July 2010 Launch of the Audi RS5 Coupe and Audi TT (PA).

http://www.audi.de/de_partner/p_32832/de/autohaus/veranstaltungen.html (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.audi.de/de_partner/p_32832/de/autohaus/veranstaltungen.html&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.si&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhh2bWV43PkgPS5pdeKdjWzh1W3qpQ)

There is also info for A8, R8 Spider, A1, A7 and A8 LWB.

[andreadebi]

July 2010 Launch of the Audi RS5 Coupe and Audi TT (PA).

http://www.audi.de/de_partner/p_32832/de/autohaus/veranstaltungen.html (http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?hl=sl&ie=UTF-8&sl=de&tl=en&u=http://www.audi.de/de_partner/p_32832/de/autohaus/veranstaltungen.html&prev=_t&rurl=translate.google.si&twu=1&usg=ALkJrhh2bWV43PkgPS5pdeKdjWzh1W3qpQ)

There is also info for A8, R8 Spider, A1, A7 and A8 LWB.

I can't find the info..

[KresoF1]

I can't find the info..

Try again...

http://www.audi.de/de_partner/p_32832/de/autohaus/veranstaltungen.html

[RXBG]

that info seems to be for the production or on sale date, not debuts right?

what is the TT (PA)? facelift?

[KresoF1]

Yes, TT facelift.

RS5 official intro is Geneva 2010. July 2010 is RS5 presentation at dealers in Germany.

[andreadebi]

Try again...

http://www.audi.de/de_partner/p_32832/de/autohaus/veranstaltungen.html

now I saw the info-list,on the google translation didn't appear,thanks!

[artur777]

Yes, TT facelift.

RS5 official intro is Geneva 2010. July 2010 is RS5 presentation at dealers in Germany.

KresoF1, what do you think rgrd price positioning of new RS5?
a lot of competitors in the market, the price should not be very high

[Fehli]

I think around € 77.000 with manual shift?!

[RXBG]

in the US the price will have to be about 65K to compete with the M3 and the denied-yet-expected C-class coupe AMG version.

[crespo]

65k is wishful thinking. It'll be pushing 75-80. Audi likes premium pricing.

[RXBG]

65k is wishful thinking. It'll be pushing 75-80. Audi likes premium pricing.

in the US- i doubt it. they brought the S4 price down commensurately.

[andreadebi]

*on sunday a rs5 was spotted in testing @ nardò
*redline starts @ 8.500rpm
*was unveiled only at the rear,20" wheels,big brakes and large hips

[The Pretender]

*on sunday a rs5 was spotted in testing @ nardò
*redline starts @ 8.500rpm
*was unveiled only at the rear,20" wheels,big brakes and large hips

No pics. ?

[andreadebi]

No pics. ?

it's impossible to enter @ Nardò.the only way to make pics is to fly with an elicopeter...this info was given by a factory test-driver

[crespo]

Anything on the sound?

[Ruergard]

Interesting info if true, especially like the redline info.

[andreadebi]

Interesting info if true, especially like the redline info.

yes,he said that it's NA engine as we already knew

[grambler]

It's really a pity that it's an NA engine. I'd loved to see a 4.2l V8 Bi-Turbo or something like this in the car.
However I will still check out and evaluate the car as a potential replacement for my RS6 in a few years, I really love the look of the A5.

[S6V10Avant]

A 4.2 NA sucks big time.. For me it will mean considering a Panamera Turbo er new 911 Turbo. Or wait for S7/RS7.

[grambler]

I'd go for the Maserati Quattroporte GTS if i was about to buy a brandnew sedan. Not that fast but way more classy than a Porsche.

And just listen to that noise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRdxH9yfWI0&feature=related

[RXBG]

A 4.2 NA sucks big time.. For me it will mean considering a Panamera Turbo er new 911 Turbo. Or wait for S7/RS7.

mighty varied group of cars there.

why not an R8? sounds like you need a back seat, though.

[artur777]

A 4.2 NA sucks big time.. For me it will mean considering a Panamera Turbo er new 911 Turbo. Or wait for S7/RS7.

its a pity
but i have to agree

[chewym]

I'd go for the Maserati Quattroporte GTS if i was about to buy a brandnew sedan. Not that fast but way more classy than a Porsche.

And just listen to that noise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRdxH9yfWI0&feature=related

It sounds the way it does because it's NA. Half the time people complain about a lack of power and the other half the time because the engine is too quiet.

[youry]

All over the press the A1 is confirmed to be shown at Geneva 2010.

but still no official communication onthe RS5 presentation.

Does that mean it is again postponed...

[Erik]

Nah, saving the best for last! March is still a long way!

[PeterJohn]

In case someone is watching, a supercharged/turbocharged L5 would give me a stiffy.

[Qisha]

FYI:

http://www.motorstv.com/car/touring/superstars-championship/06012010/superstars-grid-numbers-on-the-rise-2010

[AndyBG]

RS 5 will be racing in 2010...?

[crespo]

*drool*

getting tired of waiting for news on this car.

[artur777]

FYI:

http://www.motorstv.com/car/touring/superstars-championship/06012010/superstars-grid-numbers-on-the-rise-2010

nice one info:race:
what is the expected ring time for RS5?
will it come out of 8 mins?

[RXBG]

i predict 7:50. RS4 did it in 7:57 no?

[artur777]

RS4 was 8-09 on standard tires and suspension settings
on special tires and suspension settings it was 7-59 or 8-00.
may be I am not right with it - I dont remember in full

[Lmg]

7:58 was the time achieved with Audi pilot Frank Stippler at the RS4's wheel.

8:09 was the time achieved in Auto Motor und Sport test.

I predict that the RS5 will achieve a time of 7:58 in AMS supertest and 7:48 with Frank Stippler driving it.

[RXBG]

i expect the new upgraded R8 V8 engine will net a 3-5 second faster ring time than the RS5 ;)

[youry]

In theory RS5 is presented in 42 days (march 4th), in practive nothign is still confirmed.... this not look good...

[Lmg]

In theory RS5 is presented in 42 days (march 4th), in practive nothign is still confirmed.... this not look good...

There's still time.

The debut of the C6 A6 was also in a Geneva Show in March, but the first official photos and info were only released in the middle of February.

I suspect that it will be also the case with the RS5.

[biker14]

My dealer actually phoned me ( after a few phone calls to him to get any kind of info on the car...) to confirm to me that the car will be available in June/ July, so I think it has to be Geneva for that. No info on specs yet tough :vhmmm:

[RXBG]

rumors:

updated S5/RS5 for MY 2011, seriously updated TT range for MY 2011, and new A1 for MY 2011. that's a lot of cars to introduce in Geneva +/- New York shows

[biker14]

Nothing new I guess, but...

http://ow.ly/15cr4

and

http://www.gtspirit.com/2010/02/05/geneva-2010-audi-rs5-updated-rs6-v10/

[The Pretender]

I predict that the RS5 will achieve a time of 7:58 in AMS supertest and 7:48 with Frank Stippler driving it.
Not a chance IMHO, it will be to heavy.

[KresoF1]

Qisha,

RS5 press intro-this week or not? I have more then few info the share when embargo is over...

[darkop]

:vgrumpy: Cmooon guys!!!!!

[MihokS5]

:vgrumpy: Cmooon guys!!!!!

Seriously though...spill it!

[Qisha]

Qisha,

RS5 press intro-this week or not? I have more then few info the share when embargo is over...

Dear KresoF1,

concealment ends in calender week 8.

Qisha

[The RS6]

So, next week we'll see the RS5?

[KresoF1]

Dear KresoF1,

concealment ends in calender week 8.

Qisha

Huh... That means that press intro will be between 22nd and 26th February-ten more days at least...

[MihokS5]

Dear KresoF1,

concealment ends in calender week 8.

Qisha

Qisha,
I know you cant tell us yet, but can you give us a clue as to what color Audi will debut the RS5 in?

I'm assuming Sepang Blue or Red...

[youry]

It might be in suzuka white ! Which would be boring i think

[AndyBG]

Qisha,
I know you cant tell us yet, but can you give us a clue as to what color Audi will debut the RS5 in?

I'm assuming Sepang Blue or Red...

Blue or red, it is must IMHO

[SAF]

Qisha,
I know you cant tell us yet, but can you give us a clue as to what color Audi will debut the RS5 in?

I'm assuming Sepang Blue or Red...

Back to basics. Silver.

[KresoF1]

Qisha,
I know you cant tell us yet, but can you give us a clue as to what color Audi will debut the RS5 in?

I'm assuming Sepang Blue or Red...

First car sawn around Neckarsulm without any cover is in Daytona Grey with Rotor design titanium wheels...

[LittleDevil]

Great, hope someone took some pics :)

[Erik]

I am translating eye witness news here:

"Just got home from Münich where I have seen the new A8.

We had a look at the RS5, it looks very potent. RS6 style wheel arches and a small R8 wing at the back. It look really brutal! No one was allowed to take pictures, guards made sure no one did anything 'illegal'"


Can't wait to see the real thing. Not to mention drive the beast!

[MihokS5]

I am translating eye witness news here:

"Just got home from Münich where I have seen the new A8.

We had a look at the RS5, it looks very potent. RS6 style wheel arches and a small R8 wing at the back. It look really brutal! No one was allowed to take pictures, guards made sure no one did anything 'illegal'"


Can't wait to see the real thing. Not to mention drive the beast!

Did they say what color?????

[RXBG]

i'm sure audi will have one or two examples there.

[Ruergard]

Did they say what color?????

No info about that yet.

[MihokS5]

No info about that yet.

Yea I know, but Erik had posted a quote from an eyewitness who saw the car and I was wondering if it was a matte black proto or a finished version

[SAF]

I like the sound of "small rear wing".

[Ruergard]

Yea I know, but Erik had posted a quote from an eyewitness who saw the car and I was wondering if it was a matte black proto or a finished version

That's the comment I replied on. Maybe I didn't express myself clear enough. :D

[MihokS5]

This anticpation is killing me! I can't wait to see the official release!

[Ruergard]

New reports, the guy says the car they saw was white. They also saw pictures of two red cars.

0-100 km/h in 4.6, 4.2l 450hp.

Info taken from another community.

[Qisha]

Qisha,
I know you cant tell us yet, but can you give us a clue as to what color Audi will debut the RS5 in?

I'm assuming Sepang Blue or Red...

Dear Tommy@Rival,

light and bright colors suit the RS5 best, they also help to bring out the lines and details. You can assume a traditional RS color for the debut.

Qisha

[Ritchy]

4,6 s 0/100......only 0,2 sec less compared to the RS4 ?

Let's wait for the 0-200 time, i hope under 15 sec. If not, buy buy Audi, until the expected RS3 in 2012-2013 with the TT RS engine, that's correct ?

That will be a 2/3 years waiting....with a C63 upgraded to 525HP.

[KresoF1]

Dear Tommy@Rival,

light and bright colors suit the RS5 best, they also help to bring out the lines and details. You can assume a traditional RS color for the debut.

Qisha

Monza Silver or Suzuka Grey are natural choice for RS5 IMO.

Daytona Grey also if you want something little bit more incognito...

[MihokS5]

Dear Tommy@Rival,

light and bright colors suit the RS5 best, they also help to bring out the lines and details. You can assume a traditional RS color for the debut.

Qisha

Thanks Qisha! Bring on the blue...

[SAF]

mmm, Avus silver.

[The Pretender]

The RS5 will get a double air intake on the 4.2 FSI engine.

[RXBG]

sounds like this puppy will be relying on weight loss or torque or a combination of both to make it significantly faster than the RS4.

i also heard from a little bird that it'll come the states.

[AndyBG]

It will hit US shores, that is for sure! It will be last high performance N/A car from Audi... It will be very sweet ride! Anybody considering it schould go for it!

[iconcls]

i also heard from a little bird that it'll come the states.

Don't bother.

[andreadebi]

for the 2010 italian Superstar Series audi sport italia will race three rs4 and one rs5!

[Ruergard]

Can't they just bring it on... :revs:

[QuattroFun]

Well, the wait is not that long anymore. I fully expect the car to be brilliant and best in class overall. However, it will definately not be usefully lighter than the S5 and I am worried about the suspension configuration - no fickle DRC anymore please!

[The Pretender]

Intel say the RS5 will not have box flares like the RS6.
My info say that they will be more RS4 style.

[MihokS5]

Intel say the RS5 will not have box flares like the RS6.
My info say that they will be more RS4 style.

That makes more sense considering the "wavy" should line on the S5. The bubble flares would suit this car better than the box flares

[youry]

Well one says rs6 style arches, the other one sayd rs4 style and another says a mix of them ! For sure its one of the three options !!!!

[wankeldude]

It will hit US shores, that is for sure! It will be last high performance N/A car from Audi... It will be very sweet ride! Anybody considering it schould go for it!

I'm not holding my breath. My info says no RS5 and no TT-RS in the USA

[darkop]

Qisha, Kreso,
''week 8, end of silence'' already in full swing... no words of you yet?!
how long should we wait?
c'mon - spill the beens...
:confused:

[KresoF1]

Qisha, Kreso,
''week 8, end of silence'' already in full swing... no words of you yet?!
how long should we wait?
c'mon - spill the beens...
:confused:

According to my calendar we are in week 7. Week 8 starts 22nd February...

[artur777]

Give us some hints rgrd 0-200 time, KresoF1.
I need to know that its faster than M3 and C63

[KresoF1]

Give us some hints rgrd 0-200 time, KresoF1.
I need to know that its faster than M3 and C63

According to offical data RS5 is fater in 0-200km/h then M3 and slower then C63 Performance Package.

[andreadebi]

According to offical data RS5 is fater in 0-200km/h then M3 and slower then C63 Performance Package.

the new Performance package with 487hp or the previous 457hp power?

[KresoF1]

the new Performance package with 487hp or the previous 457hp power?

New one with 487hp.

[KresoF1]

Official presentation is 02nd March.

Price in Germany starts at around €80K with Mwst.

[Fehli]

In Germany really so expensive around EUR 80.000???

I think EUR 77.000, or?

[itisme]

In Germany really so expensive around EUR 80.000???

I think EUR 77.000, or?

that ain't a very huge difference... nothing that counts, i'd say...

[Lmg]

Official presentation is 02nd March.

Price in Germany starts at around €80K with Mwst.

One week and half more...

I can't wait!

[artur777]

At this price the car will not be competitive and the sales wont be very high. In my countru it will cost in retail 105k euro with all the taxes, that mean 25% more than m3 dct, equally to GTR, 15% cheaper than M6 and 30% cheaper than 911 Carrera 4S PDK...

RS5 is a very nice and complete package, but i hardly see a lot of customers for it...

[mccobr]

Just took a look at what the UK price might be for the RS5 based on KresoF1's €80k start price in Germany and how other performance Audis are priced comparatively. I think £58-£60k for this car is about right in the UK given the M3 is £52k. Of course this is a very rough estimation of UK pricing but a straight £-€ exchange is not how they are priced.

€ in Germany £ in UK Conversion

RS6 € 108,400 £ 74,555 69%
TTRS € 55,800 £ 42,985 77%
R8 V8 € 109,100 £ 82,555 76%
R8 V10 € 144,400 £ 103,265 72%
R8 Spyder € 151,800 £ 111,955 74%

73% Average
73% Weighted Av.


RS5 € 80,000 £ 58,679 Average
£ 61,627 Max
£ 55,022 Min

[The Pretender]

Apparently the RS5 will be DSG/S-tronic only.

[Fehli]

I think EUR 76.500 with the DSG/S-Tronic in Germany, not more!

The M3 cost around EUR 68.000 or?

[Andyuk911]

Just took a look at what the UK price might be for the RS5 based on KresoF1's €80k start price in Germany and how other performance Audis are priced comparatively. I think £58-£60k for this car is about right in the UK given the M3 is £52k. Of course this is a very rough estimation of UK pricing but a straight £-€ exchange is not how they are priced.

€ in Germany £ in UK Conversion

RS6 € 108,400 £ 74,555 69%
TTRS € 55,800 £ 42,985 77%
R8 V8 € 109,100 £ 82,555 76%
R8 V10 € 144,400 £ 103,265 72%
R8 Spyder € 151,800 £ 111,955 74%

73% Average
73% Weighted Av.


RS5 € 80,000 £ 58,679 Average
£ 61,627 Max
£ 55,022 Min


Good post, very interesting

[Sims]

Good post, very interesting


agreed - helps me work out how much to start saving...

[Z07]

http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr197/Deliz18/Audi_RS5.jpg

[Sims]

In Germany really so expensive around EUR 80.000???

I think EUR 77.000, or?

That was rather accurate. :0:

[Sims]

Just took a look at what the UK price might be for the RS5 based on KresoF1's €80k start price in Germany and how other performance Audis are priced comparatively. I think £58-£60k for this car is about right in the UK given the M3 is £52k. Of course this is a very rough estimation of UK pricing but a straight £-€ exchange is not how they are priced.

€ in Germany £ in UK Conversion

RS6 € 108,400 £ 74,555 69%
TTRS € 55,800 £ 42,985 77%
R8 V8 € 109,100 £ 82,555 76%
R8 V10 € 144,400 £ 103,265 72%
R8 Spyder € 151,800 £ 111,955 74%

73% Average
73% Weighted Av.


RS5 € 80,000 £ 58,679 Average
£ 61,627 Max
£ 55,022 Min


Perfect £58,500

[mccobr]

Perfect £58,500

Thanks! Well not quite, £179 out...:)

[Sims]

Thanks! Well not quite, £179 out...:)

Good enough as is the diff working on this one at 0:46 at Pflanzgarten


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyQYg_euZrA

[KresoF1]

http://log.autogespot.com/03-2010/geneve/audirs5/1.jpg
http://log.autogespot.com/03-2010/geneve/audirs5/3.jpg
http://log.autogespot.com/03-2010/geneve/audirs5/6.jpg
http://log.autogespot.com/03-2010/geneve/audirs5/7.jpg

[MihokS5]

Thanks Kreso. I'm not happy with the fact that the car is red with polished wheels for the debut. I figured they would show a different color than the press photos...

[Sims]

Thanks Kreso. I'm not happy with the fact that the car is red with polished wheels for the debut. I figured they would show a different color than the press photos...

I am sure (hope!) there will be other better colours to show off the car, the polished wheels really let it down.

[MihokS5]

I am sure (hope!) there will be other better colours to show off the car, the polished wheels really let it down.

Yea I'm suprised they chose that combo. They should have presented the Red one with the Black Optics package, and then another RS color on a standard trim version-

[Sims]

Thanks Kreso. I'm not happy with the fact that the car is red with polished wheels for the debut. I figured they would show a different color than the press photos...


Any Blue would look nice on this car..IMO

[MihokS5]

Any Blue would look nice on this car..IMO

Sepang Blue is gonna be fantastic on this car

Qisha or Kreso-do you know if they will have more than one RS5 at Geneva??

[LittleDevil]

Here are all pics:


http://www.shrani.si/f/1r/4r/2pz0wWDy/1.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/m/4n/4VFbG7qX/2.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/2r/vy/4snWpoPO/3.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/1N/11e/1h9E7b3a/4.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/f/Tc/3jUXK0s3/5.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/2d/5y/4s5rdqJg/6.jpg

http://www.shrani.si/f/3/5f/2huLVbWE/7.jpg

[Erik]

Chromed wheels = FAIL

But the colors and white balance on those pictures seem very artificial.

[biker14]

Yep, chromed wheels are a bit too much bling for me.

By the way, does someone knows if the mirrors can be in the colour of the body and not chromed? Never owned an RS car, I guess this must be an easy question for you guys :)

[darkop]

:hahahehe: Chromed wheels! I guess it's coming to the US...

[KresoF1]

Yep, chromed wheels are a bit too much bling for me.

By the way, does someone knows if the mirrors can be in the colour of the body and not chromed? Never owned an RS car, I guess this must be an easy question for you guys :)

Exterior side mirrors can be ordered in exterior color. For example that is how I will order it: Black Exterior package, exterior side mirrors in exterior color and Sport exhaust(standard with Black exhaust tips).

[LittleDevil]

And exterior color will be? :)

[Mockenrue]

Oh God, not chrome wheels AGAIN! :doh: I was at Geneva in 2007 for the A5 launch and they look awful. That RS5 looks superb otherwise though.

I like the A1 in the background painted in original 'A1' Evolution rally quattro livery. :hahahehe:

[KresoF1]

And exterior color will be? :)

Either Monza Silver Metallic from standard RS5 offer or Graphite Grey Metallic from Q7 range as Audi Exclusive color(order via 9996 code).

[Bobbersmill]

The wheels are like the s5 in that the offset looks wrong for the car. They need bringing out a bit. Is this how the final version will stand?

[Ruergard]

Chrome wheels is a big no no... :(

Otherwise the car looks just, stunning!

[Lmg]

Sepang Blue is gonna be fantastic on this car

Agreed! I'm also interested in seeing the car in other colours.

And, like everyone else, I don't like the chromed wheels, but the more I look at the RS5, the more beautiful it seems to me! :jlol:

Sporty, agressive and elegant at the same time. :love2:

[KresoF1]

http://www.asphalte.ch/news/wp-content/gallery/audi-rs5/jad12276.jpg

[The RS6]

For all the blue-loving boys, here's a 5-second PShop :)

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1568/71989853.jpg

[Ritchy]

Who was in charge of choising the configuration ?

:doh:

Hope there's another one, more conventional....i have to dream until delivery !

[LittleDevil]

Another one, the same source as KresoF1's one.

http://www.shrani.si/f/45/vG/1mMG8Gn2/jad12273.jpg

[ChicagoAudi]

The red seems to hide the fender blisters. Hopefully, other colors are more favorable to the shape of the RS5. Still waiting to hear how the new crown gear center differential is an improvement over the Torsen system currently used by Audi.

[biker14]

Exterior side mirrors can be ordered in exterior color. For example that is how I will order it: Black Exterior package, exterior side mirrors in exterior color and Sport exhaust(standard with Black exhaust tips).

Thanks for the reply Kreso!

When do you think a full list of the extras will be available? I'm putting some pressure on my local dealer to get some more information but everytime I talk with him I have a feeling he knows less about this car then me...

[Andyuk911]

Butt ugly wheels .. grrr

[KresoF1]

Official RS5 performance data

0-100km/h: 4.6s

0-200km/h:15.5s

252g/km CO2

[Lmg]

Official RS5 performance data

0-100km/h: 4.6s

0-200km/h:15.5s

252g/km CO2

Thanks, KresoF1!

So, based in offcial 0-100 Km/h claims, the RS5 is 0.2 sec faster than the manual M3 (4,6), makes the same time as the M3 with DCT and it's 0.1 sec slower than the C63 AMG.

And it emits considerably less CO2 than the others (295 for the manual M3 [285 with DCT]; 315 for the C63 AMG).

[Lmg]

A few more pictures:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/23101024626613612x408.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/geneva011.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/geneva010.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/Geneva018.jpg

[RXBG]

i hope it hits that official 0-200 time. still a bummer for audi b/c i expect merc to put in the C63 the new 5.5 turbo motor, then its good bye.

[LittleDevil]

From other forum:



http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/4346/dsc00259ou.jpg

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/3099/dsc00257tm.jpg

http://img718.imageshack.us/img718/3826/dsc00260s.jpg

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7333/dsc002552.jpg

http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1656/dsc00264f.jpg

[LittleDevil]

And for all who understand german language.

https://www.audi-mediaservices.com/publish/ms/content/en/public/webvideo/2010/03/02/justin_timberlake.standard.gid-oeffentlichkeit.html

[KresoF1]

The best RS5 Geneva pics so far:

http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/geneva-2010-audi-rs5/

[MihokS5]

Great find Kreso!

[Lmg]

Thanks for that, KresoF1! :)

[iconcls]

I have said the S5 is hands down the best looking civilian coupé on the road, period, the RS 5 handily eclipses the S5 in this department.

(Note: I am placing my fingers on the computer screen to cover up the gross miscalculation in rim choice)

[KresoF1]

German price list:

http://www.darkhouse.de/temp/Preisliste_Audi_RS5.pdf

Be very fast-limited download!

[Lmg]

German price list:

http://www.darkhouse.de/temp/Preisliste_Audi_RS5.pdf

Be very fast-limited download!

Thanks, KresoF1!

Here's also a short video of the RS5 in Geneva:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlODVGqkIrA&feature=player_embedded

[LittleDevil]

Another one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSaaJZVFNIw

[xpl0sive]

what was audi thinking with those wheels? they belong on a camaro not an audi!

[youry]

something weird in the chassi number of this RS5. it mentione its made at Ingoldstadt (letter A in the chassis number). Normally the RS cars are made in Neckarsulm. Who can explain that ?

[SAF]

I'd take the wheels over that color red any day. Especially if they were a titanium grey. As pictured, the two together look hidious IMO.

[Qisha]

something weird in the chassi number of this RS5. it mentione its made at Ingoldstadt (letter A in the chassis number). Normally the RS cars are made in Neckarsulm. Who can explain that ?

Dear youry,

as you know, the A5 range has the longitudinal layout. At them moment Neckarsulm does only build transverse chassis cars + the R8. Therefore the RS 5 production starts at Ingolstadt. However the Neckarsulm factory plant will be modified during this summer ~CW30 to longitudinal layout build. After that the RS 5 could prospectively also be build at Neckarsulm.

Qisha

[Erik]

According to the press release in the UK

Dynamic Ride Control

The system consists of four single-tube shock absorbers, two central valves and connecting lines, and compensates for any undue body roll.

There are three settings:
Comfort
Dynamic
Sport

[Qisha]

According to the press release in the UK

Dynamic Ride Control

The system consists of four single-tube shock absorbers, two central valves and connecting lines, and compensates for any undue body roll.

There are three settings:
Comfort
Dynamic
Sport

Dear Erik,

DRC will go into production from CW18 on and will be integrated within Audi Drive Select. Most of the market introduction volume will be produced without it.

Qisha

[artur777]

Qisha,

this DRC - is it the same as on RS6 or with some improvements?

[Andyuk911]

I think the term 'DRC' is being used in two ways.

1. To describe 3 settings.
2. As in our old friend on the RS4 and RS6 ... the one that leaks.

Qisha, which does it have, normal setup OR the DRC with crossed linked valves ?

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

the DRC ist similar to the one within the RS 6 (C6), also three damping values. New is the integration within Audi drive select.

DRC function in short terms:

each damper is connected to its diagonal counterpart through a central valve. The cetral valve provides additional damping force whenever a damper is compressed.

Qisha

[Mockenrue]

Dear youry,

as you know, the A5 range has the longitudinal layout. At them moment Neckarsulm does only build transverse chassis cars + the R8. Therefore the RS 5 production starts at Ingolstadt. However the Neckarsulm factory plant will be modified during this summer ~CW30 to longitudinal layout build. After that the RS 5 could prospectively also be build at Neckarsulm.

Qisha

Hi Qisha

Are you sure about this? When I visited both factories in 2005 they were building A6s and A8s at Neckarsulm. :vhmmm:

[Qisha]

Hi Qisha

Are you sure about this? When I visited both factories in 2005 they were building A6s and A8s at Neckarsulm. :vhmmm:

Dear Mockenrue,

yes- the A6 (4F) and A8 (4E) both build within "old" line. The new A8 (4H) has the longitudinal layout (like A4, A5, Q5), as well as the upcoming A6, A7. To be more specific about what Audi cars are build at Neckarsulm: A6 Sedan, A6 Avant, A6 allroad quattro, S6 Sedan, S6 Avant, RS 6 Sedan, RS 6 Avant, R8. Exception: final assembly of A5 Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, Q7 V12 TDi.

Not to be mistaken by the MQP layout (Golf, A3 etc.) Sorry if i did not make myself clear.

Qisha

[roadrunner]

What Quisha ment as well, I think, is the planned and as it seems, comming in calender week 30 , Produktions-Drehscheibe (="turning table")

These adaptations to the Neckarsulm plant will allow Audi to build any (except A8) modell on the new LMP to be build either in Ingolstadt and or in Neckarsulm = much more flexibility in production distribution due to demand.

Today the A4, A5, Q5 can only be built in IN, whereas A6 derivates can only be built in Neckarsulm. A8 will very probalby remain Neckarsulm exclusivem due to Aluminum expertise and lines there.

Hope that helps

:cheers:

[QuattroFun]

Dear Erik,

DRC will go into production from CW18 on and will be integrated within Audi Drive Select. Most of the market introduction volume will be produced without it.

Qisha

So in other words I could order my car without DRC then if I am concerned about its durability or will DRC be the only solution available after CW18? What is the character of the non-DRC set-up in terms dynamic/comfort trade-off - close to S-Line A5? Is the RS5 DRC primarily developed for comfort or dynamic abilities vs. conventional SS? How much weight does the conventional SS save over DRC?

[Sims]

So in other words I could order my car without DRC then if I am concerned about its durability or will DRC be the only solution available after CW18? What is the character of the non-DRC set-up in terms dynamic/comfort trade-off - close to S-Line A5? Is the RS5 DRC primarily developed for comfort or dynamic abilities vs. conventional SS? How much weight does the conventional SS save over DRC?

Thanks for asking that question. :)

[KresoF1]

So in other words I could order my car without DRC then if I am concerned about its durability or will DRC be the only solution available after CW18? What is the character of the non-DRC set-up in terms dynamic/comfort trade-off - close to S-Line A5? Is the RS5 DRC primarily developed for comfort or dynamic abilities vs. conventional SS? How much weight does the conventional SS save over DRC?

OK-this is an excellent question!

1. RS5 is standard with(in German language only-sorry): RS 5 Sportfahrwerk
mit dynamisch abgestimmter Feder-Dämpfer-Kombination und angepasster Elastokinematik;
Fünfl enker-Leichtbau-Vorderachse mit virtueller Lenkachse, inklusive Domstrebe; Trapezlenker-
Hinterachse mit Einzelradaufhängung; Rohrstabilisator vorn und hinten; Zweirohr-Gasdruckdämpfer
und Schraubenfeder, Zuganschlagfeder; Achsträger hinten elastisch gelagert, vorn
fest mit der Karosserie verschraubt. This is standard Sport Suspension. According to my source RS5 is faster on all tracks with it. It is also few kg's at least lighter then DRC which will be an option. Price of DRC option will be at least 2000€ in Germany. DRC option is developed with everday driving more in mind then spirited driving on curvy road or track. Of course, this is IMHO.

To cut a long story short-for sporty driver standard RS5 Sport Suspension. For DRC fans-DRC.

[Lmg]

OK-this is an excellent question!

1. RS5 is standard with(in German language only-sorry): RS 5 Sportfahrwerk
mit dynamisch abgestimmter Feder-Dämpfer-Kombination und angepasster Elastokinematik;
Fünfl enker-Leichtbau-Vorderachse mit virtueller Lenkachse, inklusive Domstrebe; Trapezlenker-
Hinterachse mit Einzelradaufhängung; Rohrstabilisator vorn und hinten; Zweirohr-Gasdruckdämpfer
und Schraubenfeder, Zuganschlagfeder; Achsträger hinten elastisch gelagert, vorn
fest mit der Karosserie verschraubt. This is standard Sport Suspension. According to my source RS5 is faster on all tracks with it. It is also few kg's at least lighter then DRC which will be an option. Price of DRC option will be at least 2000€ in Germany. DRC option is developed with everday driving more in mind then spirited driving on curvy road or track. Of course, this is IMHO.

To cut a long story short-for sporty driver standard RS5 Sport Suspension. For DRC fans-DRC.

Thanks for the info, KresoF1!

[LittleDevil]

@Qisha: It is possible that black RS5 was already spotted on UK roads

[KresoF1]

I have all RS5 order codes for EU market. RS5 model code is 8T3RXY for example.

If someone need specific code just ask.

[KresoF1]

BTW, interesting thing about RS5 engine is that compression ratio is 12,3

On R8 4.2 it is 12,5

[youry]

I'd liek to know the belgian one for sure.. thanks kresoF1

[KresoF1]

I'd liek to know the belgian one for sure.. thanks kresoF1

EU model code is the same for all Europe.

[youry]

Ok thanks

[LittleDevil]

@KresoF1: What is order code for sealt like on brochure car? Recaro seats black + red?

Does anyone have info which parts of recaror seats can se ordered in different colours?

Best Regards

[Lmg]

@KresoF1: What is order code for sealt like on brochure car? Recaro seats black + red?

Does anyone have info which parts of recaror seats can se ordered in different colours?

Best Regards

I've seen different configurations. Here are some of them:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/DSC09269-vi.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/DSC09365-vi.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee239/Dark_and_Divine/004.jpg

[youry]

@KresoF1: What is order code for sealt like on brochure car? Recaro seats black + red?

Does anyone have info which parts of recaror seats can se ordered in different colours?

Best Regards

you need to take the audi exclusive option pacl valcona1. you then select the leather colors how you want them. and which part in what color is up to you as well as stiching.

[KresoF1]

@KresoF1: What is order code for sealt like on brochure car? Recaro seats black + red?

Does anyone have info which parts of recaror seats can se ordered in different colours?

Best Regards

You need to order PS5(RS5 Schalensitze vorn) code and add PYB/S3G(S3G is quattro Gmbh individual work code) code. Then you need to specify leather/stitching color with you dealer. That specification MUST be in written form-if possible in German language.

My advice is against bicolor seats like on the picture since you will get bicolor only on front seats. Also beware that standard steering wheel and gearlever stitching is felsgrau.

For example if you specify Black leather with Karmin Red seat inserts and all Karmin Red stithcing for PYB package you will still NEED to order YRB(Bedienelemente Audi Exclusive) to get steering wheel and gearlever in Black leather with Karmin Red stitching. JUST-in that case steering wheel will be in Black Valcona leather(smooth one)-NOT in Perforated leather which is standard!!

Complicated, isn't it?

[LittleDevil]

Yes it is complicated. I will need some more help when I will order the car.

Kreso, Qisha, when it will be possible to see first demo cars/cars in different colour?

[Ritchy]

That's almost done. I should order the car tomorrow.

Really, all my congratulations to Audi, able to sell me a car which is almost a disapointment in everything. Wrong engine (why should it be impressive compared to my tuned RS4?), wrong gearbox (that's personnal, due to the +/- selector, and i hope it's going to be different compared to what i've tested on a TT-S, i mean a real full manual set, without an automatic shift change at maxi revs, etc....), wrong power (500HP expected), wrong torque (should i mention something on that point?), wrong price (i reach 102.000 euros with the extras) and of course wrong wheel steering....

But this car, hopefully for Audi, is so sexy.....and no GT-R, BMW or AMG able to make my mind change.

Of course i am happy. Just wanted to make react Qisha for the future scheduled RS. And tell me there's something magic driving this RS5....even if mine will never go on a track.

Delivery not before july. Black/black leather. Only point i'm not sure about: dynamic steering (all my apologies if it's not the right name). I'm afraid of an none natural "feeling".

[youry]

wonder how can you order the car as its not even in the configurator in germany yet... maybe it will be tomorrow though. your dealer might have the information.

my begian dealer told me that it is expetced that it will be orderable this week indeed all european countries in the same time which I am surprised with to be honest...

[Ritchy]

Orders of RS5 are possible in France since mid-march. I've got erything, full catalogue - price - week of production. I call you tomorrow or send you that per email.

[youry]

Orders of RS5 are possible in France since mid-march. I've got erything, full catalogue - price - week of production. I call you tomorrow or send you that per email.

I've got catalogue, prices are specific by country so not usefull for me the french ones. whcih ar downloadeabel on french web site. liek always belgian importer will be most liekly last to react. so not that much surprised. I wonder when Audi will import themselves as D'ieternen guys are useless and give much less service than audi themselves. I am convinced that D'ieteren still owns a part of the brussel factory (they owend th plant before when they were making the VW Cox), so this must be the reason why audi is afraid of letting them go...

happy you are able to order. I'd be honest if I had to order tomorow I still would not know for sure the outside color, but have a very good idea and will be audi exclusive and very special... a color from the group by the way most likely -not lamborghini since that is not possible)

[LittleDevil]

@Ritchy: What about exterior colour?

Kind Regards

[youry]

he mentioned it in his message above. black with black interior

[LittleDevil]

He wrote ''Black/black leather.'' I thought that it means leather in one colour.

Which black? Phantomschwarz Perleffekt or Pantherschwarz Kristalleffekt*

[Ritchy]

One more day to be done. Just waiting for some answers from the responsible of the RS5 product in France.

- That concerns the dynamic steering. I only want to know if without this extra, i can change settings of the steering (servotronic standart).

- Also, my dealer told me that as i only want the wheel steering and the shift selector in nappa leather (sorry for my english - but the same leather as the S5, without the specific "holes" of RS models), i maybe don't need to go for an audi exclusive extra, and get it for free.

- Last thing, informations about an extra called something like "door armrest and rear elements in leather of the color of the seats". And i don't understand what it's about.

Otherwise, my configuration will be:

- Phantomschwarz Perleffekt (i do again hesitate with the daytona grey....)
- black full leather interior with same seats // S5, elec. with memory.
- black roof
- sunroof
- B&O
- 20' aluminium color
- quattro sport diff
- black sport exhaust
- GPS 3D MMI advanced
- Phone
- 220v plug at the rear
- Iphone interface
- isofix installation
- elec sun protector at the rear

and few more things....

In France, the RS5 price starts at 86350 euros, but the standart is high-equipped: front-rear radar, audi hill assist, automatic lights setting, cruise control, GPS, etc.....

[QuattroFun]

One more day to be done. Just waiting for some answers from the responsible of the RS5 product in France.

- That concerns the dynamic steering. I only want to know if without this extra, i can change settings of the steering (servotronic standart).

- Also, my dealer told me that as i only want the wheel steering and the shift selector in nappa leather (sorry for my english - but the same leather as the S5, without the specific "holes" of RS models), i maybe don't need to go for an audi exclusive extra, and get it for free.

- Last thing, informations about an extra called something like "door armrest and rear elements in leather of the color of the seats". And i don't understand what it's about.

Otherwise, my configuration will be:

- Phantomschwarz Perleffekt (i do again hesitate with the daytona grey....)
- black full leather interior with same seats // S5, elec. with memory.
- black roof
- sunroof
- B&O
- 20' aluminium color
- quattro sport diff
- black sport exhaust
- GPS 3D MMI advanced
- Phone
- 220v plug at the rear
- Iphone interface
- isofix installation
- elec sun protector at the rear

and few more things....

In France, the RS5 price starts at 86350 euros, but the standart is high-equipped: front-rear radar, audi hill assist, automatic lights setting, cruise control, GPS, etc.....

Nice config - the only thing which I personally would not care for that much is the sunroof since on the A5 range it does not open properly. The door armrest in leather is a standard A5 extra, which gives more classy door leather at a very reasonable price/a must have IMO.

[youry]

In belgium the RS5 can be ordered as of April 9th.

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

sad to say but final decision about flat bottom steering wheel says no go. :rolleyes:

Configurator launch as well as orderability have been delayed to german debut at AMI. (8th April)

Qisha

[Blutwurst]

Dear Friends,

sad to say but final decision about flat bottom steering wheel says no go. :rolleyes:

Configurator launch as well as orderability have been delayed to german debut at AMI. (8th April)

Qisha


Do you know what the reasoning was?

[youry]

some audi guys shoule change jobs in my view... this does nto maek sense at all... but we will have to live with it...

What is AMI by the way ?

[The Pretender]

some audi guys shoule change jobs in my view... this does nto maek sense at all... but we will have to live with it...

What is AMI by the way ?

"Auto Mobil International" Leipzig, Germany.

[Blutwurst]

some audi guys shoule change jobs in my view... this does nto maek sense at all... but we will have to live with it...

What is AMI by the way ?

I assume it is because the RS5 is coming to the States and they did not want to have to crash a car just for the steering wheel
But I wanted to hear it from the horse's mouth, Quisha?
(I am not implying that Quisha has any relation to the Equus family, it is just a saying)

[KresoF1]

Reason for delay is not introduction for USA market(at least a year away BTW). Something else is the reason-some part of equipment that will be optional on most and standard item on some markets...

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

you might like this... enjoy. :hihi:

Qisha


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBX-9DpGXqg

[Lmg]

Thanks for the video, Qisha! :)

It was nice to see the RS5 in action in such lovely scenery! :D

[Erik]

Qisha, winner of posting the winning video of today :)

http://www.rs6.com/content.php/21-Audi-RS5-test-drive

Many thanks!

[LittleDevil]

Qisha: Do you mybe have some other pics for us in different colours (white, black, grey...)?

It look like that here is one black RS and it doesn't look like matte black.

http://www.shrani.si/t/3h/SB/4uRhhsGx/untitled11.jpg (http://www.shrani.si/?3h/SB/4uRhhsGx/untitled11.jpg)

[andreasm]

The German RS5 brochure is online at:
http://www.audi.de/etc/medialib/ngw/product/pdf/kataloge.Par.0061.File.pdf/100315_rs5.pdf

[andreasm]

Promo Clip from Audi TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkiDEx6HMqA

[Fab]

Come on Audi bring the RS5 on the car configurator and pics in various colors.

Fedup with this red one everywhere !

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

Press event will take place next week at the Ascari Race Resort in Marbella Spain.

First written Tests are scheduled for early may, videos middle of may. :)

Qisha

PS: configurator and orderability have been delayed till april 15th. :rolleyes:

[Sims]

Qisha, thanks for the update

[youry]

my gosh i am goign to become nuts waiting.

is this the for all europen countries (in my case belgium) too.

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

Edmunds first drive:

http://www.insideline.com/audi/rs5/2011/2011-audi-rs5-first-drive.html

Qisha

[Sims]

Thanks Qisha

This is odd:

"Like the RS4 before it, the RS5 is fitted with Audi's excellent Drive Select system, which allows you to tailor the characteristics of the car's steering, throttle, gearbox, suspension and even the torque split between the front and rear wheels."

[Lmg]

Autocar's first drive:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Audi-RS5/248747/

[Erik]

How strange is it that an american publication gets the first drive? (I'm only jealous)


That is IF they drove it, or just made it up?

[RXBG]

I never read Edmunds seriously. Reviewers have no street cred and focus on minivans and camrys.

[Sims]

How strange is it that an american publication gets the first drive? (I'm only jealous)


That is IF they drove it, or just made it up?

Text is similar to the Autocar review, so a lot copied and pasted from the Press pack? Surely all the journo's drove it last week?

[MihokS5]

We seriously need to see some new pics and colors of this car. I too am tired of seeing the red one...

[Sims]

We seriously need to see some new pics and colors of this car. I too am tired of seeing the red one...

I agree, I do wonder if it is deliberate strategy to wow us later...

[QuattroFun]

Autocar's first drive:

http://www.autocar.co.uk/CarReviews/FirstDrives/Audi-RS5/248747/

Very promising - it seems that the RS5 is moving forward the game started by the RS4

[mccobr]

Looks good in blue. Was beginning to think they only had red paint...

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1006_2011_audi_rs5/index.html

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/32989392+w750+st0/1006_36+2011_audi_rS5+front_three_quarter_view.jpg

[Fab]

Very promising - it seems that the RS5 is moving forward the game started by the RS4 Agree It looks very promising although these (pre)reviews are not the best. Nice to read that in manuel mode there is no auto down/up shifting.

As you say I need this car to move forward what the RS4 B7 started with better absolute perfs. Once this will be on real and reliable test drives my order will go through immediately.

[Ritchy]

Oh thanks so much.....i guess any one here will order its car in red.

Really nice in blue ! For sure Youry's color choice.

[Lmg]

It looks great in blue! :love:

[Fab]

Oh thanks so much.....i guess any one here will order its car in red.

Really nice in blue ! For sure Youry's color choice. Very nice indeed. lots of pics, Stunning. Wheel arches are are much more visible and wide with this color interesting...

By the way any pics available from AMI ?

[mccobr]

Very nice indeed. lots of pics, Stunning.

By the way any pics available from AMI ?

AMI - Red again..

http://service.leipziger-messe.de/fotoservice/ami/pr_ami10_00319.jpg

[Fab]

AMI - Red again..

http://service.leipziger-messe.de/fotoservice/ami/pr_ami10_00319.jpg red, red, red.... well at least nice pic and no fancy wheels...

Thanks

[SAF]

Looks good in blue. Was beginning to think they only had red paint...

http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews/driven/1006_2011_audi_rs5/index.html



Wow, that "car" photographer Tom Salt needs to concentrate on the car and not on trying to be an artist - clouds, logs, trees, pavement, etc take up over 50% of the photo images. Show me some good in focus shots of the car, not this nonsense.

http://image.automobilemag.com/f/32989305+w750+st0/1006_13+2011_audi_rS5+spoiler.jpg
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/32989320+w750+st0/1006_25+2011_audi_rS5+front_three_quarter_view.jpg
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/32989284+w750+st0/1006_01+2011_audi_rS5+rear_three_quarter_view.jpg
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/28804771+w750+st0/1006_11+2011_audi_rS5+headlight.jpg
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/32989398+w750+st0/1006_41+2011_audi_rS5+side_view.jpg
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/32989389+w750+st0/1006_35+2011_audi_rS5+front_view.jpg

[Lmg]

In-depth article of the RS5, with a lot of new photos:

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_5818.shtml

[LittleDevil]

Nice find. White + black optic package :love: