2010
2010
ZUR DEUTSCHEN VERSION
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The Audi RS 5 Coupé -the beauty of
power
Audi is introducing
the RS 5 Coupé. The high-revving 4.2-liter V8 pumps out a hefty 331
kW (450 hp), yet uses fuel extremely efficiently.
Like all of the high-performance models from Audi,
the RS 5 Coupé delivers its power to the road via all four wheels.
A new evolutionary stage of quattro permanent all-wheel drive is also debuting
here. The Audi RS 5 Coupé uses a high-revving, normally aspirated
V8 displacing 4,163 cc. This engine is closely related to the V10 that powers
the R8 high-performance sports car. The 4.2 FSI delivers 331 kW (450 hp)
at 8,250 rpm, with the peak torque of 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) available between
4,000 and 6,000 rpm. The sonorous V8 catapults the two-door model from 0
to 100 km/h (0 to 62.14 mph) in 4.6 seconds on its way to an electronically
governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). Audi can increase that to 280
km/h (173.98 mph) upon request. The normally aspirated engine consumes just
10.8 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers (21.78 US mpg) on average - far less
than its key competitors. This impressive figure is due to the combination
of technologies from the Audi modular efficiency platform, which also includes
a recuperation system. With its high efficiency and its long top gear, the
standard seven-speed S tronic also contributes to the good fuel economy.
Drivers can let the lightning-fast dual-clutch transmission shift automatically
or change gears themselves using the selector lever or with paddles on the
steering wheel. Like all RS models, the RS 5 Coupé also applies its
power to the road with quattro permanent all-wheel drive. Audi is using a
new development stage of the center differential called the crown-gear center
differential. Very compact and lightweight, it can widely vary the distribution
of torque between the front and rear axles, with up to 70 percent flowing
to the front or as much as 85 percent to the rear, if necessary. The default
40:60 ratio of the rear-biased configuration ensures sporty handling. The
crown-gear center differential works together with the likewise new torque
vectoring system, which acts on all four wheels. If the load on the inside
wheel is reduced too much while the car is being driven dynamically, that
wheel is braked slightly before it can begin to slip. Audi offers the sport
differential as a complementary option that actively distributes the power
between the rear wheels.
The chassis of the RS 5 Coupé is tautly tuned,
lowering the body 20 millimeters (0.79 in) compared to the Audi A5. The
high-performance coupe comes standard with 19-inch alloy wheels with
265/35-series tires; 20-inch wheels with 275/30-series tires are available
as an option. Audi will begin offering a particularly dynamic damping technology
towards the end of the year - the purely mechanical DRC Dynamic Ride Control.
The brake system uses large, internally ventilated discs. Their steel friction
rings are perforated and connected to the aluminum brake caps via pins. The
calipers are painted high-gloss black; the front calipers have eight pistons
each. Audi installs carbon fiber-ceramic discs up front upon request. The
ESP stabilization system includes a Sport mode and can be completely deactivated. |
Even more options: Audi drive select |
The Audi drive select driving dynamics system comes standard with the RS
5 Coupé. This system allows the driver to select between three modes
- comfort, auto and dynamic - for the characteristics of the servotronic
steering, the seven-speed S tronic, the accelerator and the exhaust system.
And if the car is equipped with an Audi navigation system, there is also
a fourth mode which can be configured by the driver. Along with the sport
differential, dynamic steering is another optional component of Audi drive
select. Dynamic steering adjusts the steering ratio to a vehicle's speed
and automatically countersteers gently when at the cornering limit. Furthermore,
the sport suspension plus with DRC Dynamic Ride Control will also be adjustable
via Audi drive select. The RS 5 Coupé has an athletic road stance,
and its classically elegant two-door lines dazzle with new and clear-cut
accents. Its single-frame grille bears a glossy anthracite-gray rhombus-pattern
grid. Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights come standard.
The air flows in through enlarged openings framed by distinctive contours.
The flared rear side elements with the sharp horizontal upper edges are
reminiscent of a classic Audi - that all-wheel drive pioneer from 1980, the
Audi quattro. The side sills sport chiseled caps; the trim strips and the
side mirror housings have a matt aluminum-look finish. The tail end is dominated
by two oval exhaust pipes integrated within the bumper. A large diffuser
protrudes prominently upward. The spoiler in the rear hatch extends automatically
at 120 km/h (74.56 mph). The extensively clad underbody integrates air vents
for the seven-speed S tronic and the front brakes. Thanks to its advanced
aerodynamics, the RS 5 Coupé generates downforce at high speed to
further enhance stability.
Dynamic elegance: The interior
The vehicle's dynamically elegant styling extends
to the interior. The standard sport seats with integrated headrests are power
adjustable and covered in a combination of leather and Alcantara. Alternatives
include bucket seats with folding backrests or ventilated and luxuriously
upholstered climate-controlled comfort seats. The instruments feature black
dials and white markings with special scaling. The driver information system
with color display includes a lap timer and an oil temperature gauge. The
interior is a study in black: the inlays are carbon and the fascia framing
the instrument cluster in the instrument panel sports a piano finish. The
pedals, the footrest and the buttons of the optional MMI navigation systems
shine in an aluminum-look finish. Aluminum inserts adorn the door sill trims,
which are accentuated with RS 5 badges. Audi also offers numerous exclusive
optional features for the interior. A carbon design package is available
for the engine compartment, as are a variety of styling packages for the
body. A broad range of high-performance assistance and communication systems
round out the optional extras program. Deliveries of the Audi RS 5 Coupé
are scheduled to begin in the middle of the year. Prices will start at 77,700
euros. |
Technical
Data - Audi RS 5 Coupé
The equipment, data and prices specified in this
document refer to the model range offered in Germany. Subject to change without
notice; errors and omissions excepted. |
READER COMMENTS
AUDI AG, Kommunikation
Produkt
AUDI AG, Product Communications
Ingolsta, 2010 |
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