Quote Originally Posted by KresoF1 View Post
It is true.

Audi is currently testing some test mules in USA.

R8 V10 is the same one that is on the pic near Nashville that I posted. R8 V10 Spider is flat black test mule and RS5 is basically S5 body shell with new 4.2 V8 and new front end(not final exterior design)...
So it's true then, thanks for conforming that Kerso.

I never did hear the final spec of the RS5, only knew the rough KW (approx 480hp) and the estimated torque figure of 500Nm. You would have to bet on the RS5 topping the current German standings but whether BMW or Mercedes will take this beating laying down is debatable. I reckon both of them will have something to say about this.

So lets see, 470hp + 500Nm + 7sp S/Tronic + 1600Kgs = 4.3s @ 100km/h.

P.S.
After reading the review in the latest Topgear mag on the RS6 against it's priers you have to say that even with a heavier engine than would be ideal the RS5 will be an incredibly hard car to beat on a twisty bit of black stuff.