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Paul Verbist
October 22nd, 2005, 10:39
In 2007, audi will introduce the audi A5 and the S5.

On the three pictures you see a regular A6 on the platform of the new A5, while been testing on the Nürburgring

http://www.autowereld.com/spy-shots.asp?artikel=2771&pa=1&fr=1

freerider
October 22nd, 2005, 13:44
The rumor is that this is a picture of the upcoming RS6.

Rosenrot
October 22nd, 2005, 13:51
I dont understand why they will be releasing the A5, is there going to be a big difference between the A4 and A5 or th A6 and the A5. Don't get me wrong i love audi but i dont understand the why they are realising the A5.

Paul Verbist
October 22nd, 2005, 22:12
I doubt that this testcar has something to do with the upcoming RS6... But who am I ?

The difference between the models are rather small indeed, but why not a coupé... Audi hasn't had a coupé since the 90's I think... Or am I too nostalgic?

One thing I'm sure, when an A4 and A6 will be mixed, the A5 wil be a jewel ! :incar:

Iceman
October 22nd, 2005, 23:26
Originally posted by Rosenrot
I dont understand why they will be releasing the A5, is there going to be a big difference between the A4 and A5 or th A6 and the A5. Don't get me wrong i love audi but i dont understand the why they are realising the A5.
It will be very simple in the future.
Audi A4 will be a Sedan and a Avant model.
The A5 will be a Coupe' and Cabrio model.
And the A6 will be again a Sedan and Avant model.
The new A5 serie will be placed between the A4 and A6 serie.

wfg, Hans.

5000S old skool
October 24th, 2005, 04:39
so would the A5 be comparable to a BMW 6?? or a BMW 3 coupe?? honestly if its the size of a 6.. i dont want it... i just dont see the point of huge heavy cars with 2 doors... but if its more like a 2 door A4... now were talkin :hahahehe:

Benman
October 24th, 2005, 16:12
Originally posted by freerider
The rumor is that this is a picture of the upcoming RS6.
You know, that's not so far fetched....:hahahehe:

Ben:addict:

eazy
October 25th, 2005, 21:52
@5000S old skool

As i heard, the A5 should be a competitor to the bmw 3-series coupe.

tailpipe
October 26th, 2005, 20:17
The Audi A5 is like the Mercedes-Benz CLK coupe, which fits in between the C-Class and E-Class.

My understanding is that the A5 will be built on the B8 A4 chassis and be the first model to use the new PL47 platform for both A4 and A5 models. If this photograph is in actual fact a mule for the new B8 chassis, then this could indeed be a prototype A5.

The giveaway that this the new chassis is that the front wheels have been mounted further forward to create space behind them for the engine. For this reason it makes sense to use a longer A6 bodyshell than the existing B7 A4 one.

Audi will have three coupe/ sports models fitting in between its existing ranges as follows:

A2: Supermini, 5 doors
A3: Hatchback, 3 and 5 doors
> TT: Coupe, Convertible and possibly the Shooting Break Concept, 2 and 3 doors
A4: Saloon, Avant, 4 and 5 doors
> A5: Coupe, Convertible, 2 doors
Q5: SUV based on A4 Avant, 5 doors
A6: Saloon, Avant, 4 and 5 doors
A6 All-road: Crossover based on A6 Avant
Q7: SUV based on VW Touareg/ Porsche Cayenne chassis
A8: Saloon, 4 door
> R9: Coupe with mid-engine, 2 door

That's a pretty formidiable line-up IMHO.

I see the A5 as a grown up TT. Should look a lot like Nuvolari show car of 2 years ago.

eazy
October 26th, 2005, 20:38
As you can see under the following link, this is not a RS6 and not an A5.
This is a early prototype of the Audi R9.

For more details, follow the link.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?DID=RSS&n=178&sid=178&article=9517


Greetz

eazy

Benman
October 26th, 2005, 20:57
Originally posted by eazy
As you can see under the following link, this is not a RS6 and not an A5.
This is a early prototype of the Audi R9.

For more details, follow the link.

http://www.thecarconnection.com/index.asp?DID=RSS&n=178&sid=178&article=9517


Greetz

eazy
What? Why would Audi use an A6 to test the R9?:vhmmm: Nothing is even useable as a test platform! Why not just use a Gallardo?!?:confused:

Ben:addict:

Iceman
October 26th, 2005, 21:20
If there is a engine in the back, it will be explane a lot.

wfg, Hans.

Benman
October 26th, 2005, 22:41
Originally posted by Iceman
If there is a engine in the back, it will be explane a lot.

wfg, Hans.
Don't see one back there, but then with those pics, can't tell.

Nice sig, BTW:thumb:

Ben:addict:

eazy
October 28th, 2005, 21:35
It seems that nobody knows exactly what this mule should be.

Now again germancarfans.com says it's still an RS6 mule.

However, the future will show what it is.


Greetz

eazy

Kappe
November 4th, 2005, 11:28
I like this picture of the A5.. :D If it's gonna look something like this OMFG!! let there be a RS5!!!

Cya M6 :D

http://www.autowereld.com/imagesDB/640/51017164827166_a5.jpg

Benman
November 4th, 2005, 16:22
That pic ^^^ looks nice. I like that better than the M6. Now, how will it handle?

Ben:addict:

tailpipe
November 17th, 2005, 20:49
There's a very interesting article in this week's edition of Autocar (UK) about a raft of new Audi models. The most important new arrival as far as this thread is concerned is the RS5. Yes, that's a coupe version of the new B8 A4 with the current RS4's 420 bhp engine, mounted behind the front axle and featuring a longitudinally mounted 7-speed DSG gearbox.

According to the article, it should be a spiritual successor to the original Quattro and be every inch an equal to the forthcoming M3. The article doesn't say when the RS5 arrives, but the basic version will be launched at the end of 2006 with sales commencing in early 2007. it'll look very much like the Nuvolari concept and CGIs that have appeared here and on other Audi forums.



:applause:

Bomber
February 18th, 2006, 12:10
Originally posted by tailpipe
"420HP" >>> it should be a spiritual successor to the original Quattro and be every inch an equal to the forthcoming M3.
:applause:

Now if I were BMW,that news would make me sweat!:brag:

Iceman
February 18th, 2006, 12:30
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/sixcms/media.php/20/AUDICoupe_355.jpg
The corridor chat i like is that the RS5 maybe have Ur-Quattro style fenders.
Further the 4.2 litre V8 FSI RS5 engine can have up to 450 hp.
A other rumour is that the A5/S5/RS5 will have a shortened A6/S6 florplan.
There for it is possible to fit the 5.2 V10 FSI engine under the bonnet.

wfg, Hans.

007
March 17th, 2006, 22:52
I think that that car that is though to have been the A5 is infact the RS6, the big flaired wheel arches, enormous wheels and sports exhausts are a huge tell tale!

007 :rs4addict

Aronis
March 28th, 2006, 21:21
Is the A5 series going to be the new name for the A4 coupe? Like BMW doing even numbers for coupes, Z4, 650, etc.

Or is the A5 a coupe version of the A6?

If it's based on the size of an A6, then a four ADULT seating convertible could follow?

Um, RS5 Convertible.....now that is interesting.

Mike

eazy
March 28th, 2006, 23:04
Originally posted by Aronis
Is the A5 series going to be the new name for the A4 coupe? Like BMW doing even numbers for coupes, Z4, 650, etc.

Or is the A5 a coupe version of the A6?

If it's based on the size of an A6, then a four ADULT seating convertible could follow?

Um, RS5 Convertible.....now that is interesting.

Mike
See here:
http://www2.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&postid=63600#post63600

For all who don't know it yet.

The A5 is the A4 Coupe not the A6 Coupe.


greetings

eazy