Video + pics: Audi RS5 spied

[artur777]

The topic was discussed hundreds of times here.

V8 4.2 NA 450 hp is the figure we have heard all the time.

[The Pretender]

The topic was discussed hundreds of times here.

V8 4.2 NA 450 hp is the figure we have heard all the time.

Yes for the V8 in the Blue mule.
Audi is also still testing a Red Mule with different engine.

[Leadfoot]

I don't know how much faith can be given to this info, it's from a mate who's into BMWs and has an ear with some source relating to their M products. He told me that the next M3 which will be out earlier than first thought (2012~13), supposedly BMW's 3 series sales are dropping worldwide and the next 3 series is being rushed into production a couple of years earlier than originally planned, anyway it will be running a V6TT engine (something well known) but it's rumoured to be aiming for a Co2 level below 225 which is well below what could possibly be expected for an RS5 with a V8.

I am wondering whether the RS5 will be made in V8 form now. :eye:

[The Pretender]

I don't know how much faith can be given to this info, it's from a mate who's into BMWs and has an ear with some source relating to their M products. He told me that the next M3 which will be out earlier than first thought (2012~13), supposedly BMW's 3 series sales are dropping worldwide and the next 3 series is being rushed into production a couple of years earlier than originally planned, anyway it will be running a V6TT engine (something well known) but it's rumoured to be aiming for a Co2 level below 225 which is well below what could possibly be expected for an RS5 with a V8.

I am wondering whether the RS5 will be made in V8 form now. :eye:

V6TT you mean inline 6 TT like the 135i engine.

A BMW V6 is curse in church.

[Leadfoot]

V6TT you mean inline 6 TT like the 135i engine.

A BMW V6 is curse in church.

Well I did say you would have to take this info at face value.

Either way, inline or vee, the idea of an RS5 rival with a Co2 of 225 or less does put the RS5 at a major disadvantage from a marketing stand point.

[QuattroFun]

The whole point of the RS5 is stand out as the supreme range topper with the right feelgood factor - therefore a V8 is exactly what is needed (NA or charged) as six pots are for a class below nevermind the output. Downsizing suits volume models but not enthusiast cars - they latter should only be made as efficient and SOTA C02 and power wise as possible given the powerplant. M cars will surely lose their mojo, identity and heritage when they move to chargers and stray away from core competence no matter how good the car is in its class - just witness the poor reception of the X5 M and X6 M by journalists and many traditionalists. A diesel Ferrari estate car is next up?

[The Pretender]

I would not call the Nissan GT-R six pot or every Porsche Flat Six turbo for that matter for a class below.

[QuattroFun]

I would not call the Nissan GT-R six pot or every Porsche Flat Six turbo for that matter for a class below.

Well, this is clearly debatable - horses for courses I say. I am the first to admit that a small and light 911 GT3 or M3 E46 CSL should have a highly strung six pot engine and there are also other great sixes. But not the RS5 and especially as the FL S5 will already have a charged V6. Why was the Panamera Turbo not launched with a V6 TT like the GT2, which develops even more output? Perhaps because the RS5 is really in spirit and target closer to the Panamera than a 911? I would say so.