Breaking news: The Audi RS5 brochure!

[Ruergard]

If I had the money, I'd go and buy this thing hands down.

[S6V10Avant]

I am less convinced after seeing the car live today.. The arches are toned down compared to the RS6 - giving the car a too anonymous stance in my view, but probably on par with the old NA engine.

[Phage]

The RS5 video is only dull. Super Dull is the A1 e-tron concept. I guess Audi has decided to pander to the lowest common denominator. Audi declared itself the sporty, performance brand yet even Mercedes has gained the upper hand with an ever evolving AMG line-up.

What does an electric compact concept have to do with the AMG line-up from mercedes. Compare an A6 to an E class and then tell us which one is the sportier.
Try googling the mercedes A and B class and compare that to the A1.

[Qisha]

Dear Friends,

FYI: http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwa...s_5_coupe.html

Configurator is scheduled to be online within CW11.

Qisha

[Lmg]

Dear Friends,

FYI: http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwa...s_5_coupe.html

Configurator is scheduled to be online within CW11.

Qisha

Thanks, Qisha!

According to audi.de, there's another interesting fact about the RS5's engine:

At least 90% of the torque is availabe from 3000 to 8000 rpm.

[Sims]

Thanks, Qisha!

According to audi.de, there's another interesting fact about the RS5's engine:

At least 90% of the torque is availabe from 3000 to 8000 rpm.

[QuattroFun]

Really confusing - the official Audi AG press release from last week nor the new Audi.de website still says nothing about the car even having DRC. Is it optional or is Audi UK dreaming?

252 CO2 is well done - hopefully without stop-start, which is not at all suitable for a car like this. 0-200 of 15.5s is merely okay.

[ChicagoAudi]

What does an electric compact concept have to do with the AMG line-up from mercedes.

I stated that the RS5 video is dull. Next comment: The A1 e-tron concept is super dull, especially, since Audi has declared itself a sporting, performance brand when compared to other brands including BMW and Mercedes. Mercedes is often considered stodgy; however, the new AMG engine is getting coverage, and the F800 concept vehicle clearly indicates Mercedes new vision. The A1, on the other hand, shares a spiritual kinship with the Chevy Volt.

[Erik]

Let's keep the discussion to the Audi RS5 in this thread please.

[ChicagoAudi]

Let's keep the discussion to the Audi RS5 in this thread please.

Okay. When will additional details about the new version of quattro be released. I thought that the press conference at Genf would showcase the new system.

[Qisha]

Okay. When will additional details about the new version of quattro be released. I thought that the press conference at Genf would showcase the new system.

Dear ChicagoAudi,

what specific details are you interested in?

Qisha

[ChicagoAudi]

Dear Qisha,

What is the benefit of the crown gear center differential over the Torsen center diff?

Thank you.

ChicagoAudi

[Qisha]

Dear Qisha,

What is the benefit of the crown gear center differential over the Torsen center diff?

Thank you.

ChicagoAudi

Dear ChicagoAudi,

- greater barrage values, promotes better traction

- less weight and less installation space needed

- enables to transfer up to 85% of driving torque to the rear- and up to 70% to the front

Qisha

[LittleDevil]

Dear Friends,

FYI: http://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwa...s_5_coupe.html

Configurator is scheduled to be online within CW11.

Qisha

Sorry for noob question, but what is CW11?

[Sims]

Sorry for noob question, but what is CW11?

Week 15 in 2010 , that is w/c March 15th.

[LittleDevil]

Week 15 in 2010 , that is w/c March 15th.

Thanks!

Kind Regards

[IulianUM]

So , Qisha :
What happened with the flat bottom steering wheel ?
What is the real weight of the car ?
What is the saving weight of the Ceramic brakes ? I am going for Ceramic anyway .
There will be a Carbon Fiber Splitter an Diffuser as on the R8 ?


The car needs better pics , flooded with light from various sources is killing the beauty of the Rs5 .

Thanks .

[LittleDevil]

Is only red RS5 at Geneva?