New RS5 mule pics

**Qisha** · April 27th, 2009, 20:39

Dear Leadfoot,

the future belongs to PTW and this is no longer achieved in raising the output. Further the cut will be greater than you expect... in several ways.

Qisha

**crespo** · April 27th, 2009, 23:09

Any word on magnetic ride, Qisha? That's the point I'm most interested in, even more so than the engine.

**KresoF1** · April 28th, 2009, 14:55

More pics from AMS. Intro is apparently Geneva 2010, 4.2 FSI HDZ and S Tronic(7speed)...

**LittleDevil** · April 28th, 2009, 15:00

More pics from AMS. Intro is apparently Geneva 2010, 4.2 FSI HDZ and S Tronic(7speed)...

No manual??

**AndyBG** · April 28th, 2009, 15:19

...I think there will be manuall... No logical reason for it to be dissmised...

**AndyBG** · April 28th, 2009, 15:20

BTW, what's that round ''fog light like'' thing on the right side of the bumper...?

**The Pretender** · April 28th, 2009, 15:26

Originally Posted by AndyBG

BTW, what's that round ''fog light like'' thing on the right side of the bumper...?

Adaptive cruise control.

Jarod.

**RXBG** · April 28th, 2009, 17:56

Originally Posted by Qisha

Dear Leadfoot,

the future belongs to PTW and this is no longer achieved in raising the output. Further the cut will be greater than you expect... in several ways.

Qisha

PTW???????????????????

on another note- interesting re: a deployable rear wing for the RS5. it will likely weight just a bit more than the S5 when all is said and done. but be luxurious and comfortable- too. the 110 hp and 20 of torque over the S5 will more than make up for the slightly increased weight...

**QuattroFun** · April 28th, 2009, 18:09

Originally Posted by KresoF1

Answer is very simple-RS5 will weight as much as current S5. Just, point is not weight IMHO, but how will new RS5 work as a package. If quattro Gmbh do all the things right RS5 will be great car.

I do agree - but the big unknown is in what sense will it be a great car, i.e. what is the aim of the development work and what are the opportunities offered by the platform and hardware. Will it a great and sporty GT to beat the M6/M3/E-Coupe AMG or a real sports car that will shade the R8 V8 and 911 4S?

**tailpipe** · April 28th, 2009, 18:28

Originally Posted by QuattroFun

...but the big unknown is in what sense will it be a great car?

This is a very good question.

Without doubt it needs a level of performance that puts it on equal terms with the M3 and C63. It will get this without question.

But to be preferable to the BMW and Merc offerings, the RS5 must offer something else.

Audi ride comfort for performance models could be better. I am sure this too will be an area of improvement.

Reduced emissions and better economy have to be the next most desirable additional characteristics. If RS5 can give us 30 mpg and 220 g/km CO2, then it will be very cool indeed.

**kip** · April 28th, 2009, 22:13

Will it be only manual or finally with dsg?

**The Pretender** · April 28th, 2009, 22:20

Originally Posted by kip

Will it be only manual or finally with dsg?

Both 6-speed manual and 7-speed S-Tronic (DSG).

**Marlo** · April 29th, 2009, 08:23

The topic comes up in the last 2 minutes or so,(note how Johan uses the word "roots", much like the mystery vehicle press release), but while the car is still unconfirmed watching Johan contain his smile is proof enough.

http://www.autolinedetroit.tv/show/1314

**Erik** · April 29th, 2009, 08:38

I'm sorry, but what does PTW mean again?

**Qisha** · April 29th, 2009, 09:13

Originally Posted by Erik

I'm sorry, but what does PTW mean again?

Dear Erik,

PTW= power to weight.

Qisha

**artur777** · April 29th, 2009, 09:21

Nice info from you , Qisha !

Regarding RS5 - it will fit the place right between M3 and M6 in terms of acceleration.
Track wise - it will be faster than both

**Leadfoot** · April 29th, 2009, 11:21

Originally Posted by artur777

Nice info from you , Qisha !

Regarding RS5 - it will fit the place right between M3 and M6 in terms of acceleration.
Track wise - it will be faster than both

Qisha could answer this easily but probably won't, but it isn't that hard to work out now is it.

Estimated weight is roughly 1600-1650kgs, estimated horsepower is roughly 450-460hp and estimated torque will be 330-345ft/lbs. It will get a improved (software wise) verison of the 7sp S/Tronic with launch control and quicker shift pattern. So what I am basically saying is it will be above the M3 in acceleration but well below the M6. Oh and yes it will be quicker on the track than either of them, including the ring.

**artur777** · April 29th, 2009, 13:51

Originally Posted by Leadfoot

Qisha could answer this easily but probably won't, but it isn't that hard to work out now is it.

Estimated weight is roughly 1600-1650kgs, estimated horsepower is roughly 450-460hp and estimated torque will be 330-345ft/lbs. It will get a improved (software wise) verison of the 7sp S/Tronic with launch control and quicker shift pattern. So what I am basically saying is it will be above the M3 in acceleration but well below the M6. Oh and yes it will be quicker on the track than either of them, including the ring.

M3 DCT 0-200 km/h is about 15.5 sec
M6 0-200 km/h is about 13.5 sec

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