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hahnmgh63
March 29th, 2017, 17:52
Chip it up to? The old RS5 wasn't interesting to me as it was normally aspirated and you weren't going to get a Bhp increase without a major investment but this being a Turbo, lighter front end with the V6 on the modular chassis equals better balance.
http://www.audiworld.com/articles/new-audi-rs-5-coupe/?utm_source=March17&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=content

Aronis
March 29th, 2017, 22:08
Nice....odd number though? The V6 in the other cars is 3.0 liters including the S5/S4.

Mike

nubcake
March 30th, 2017, 03:42
It looks like a new engine.
I believe the power increase might be relatively modest, but there's definitely some torque to be gained in the mid-range - if the gearbox will hold it.
I wouldn't expect much more than 500ish hp - especially looking at that silly air/water intercooler.