Audi RS 5 Sportback - Facts and Figures 08.04.2020: Exterior design and body Clean, minimalistic, and functional: The RS 5 Coupé** and RS 5 Sportback** speak the new RS design language Wider, flatter Singleframe in gloss black with three-dimensional h

Exterior design and body





    Clean, minimalistic, and functional: The RS 5 Coupé** and RS 5 Sportback** speak the new RS design language


    Wider, flatter Singleframe in gloss black with three-dimensional honeycomb structure


    New front and rear bumper and new sill trims


    Matrix LED headlight as standard, optional RS-specific darkened Matrix LED headlight with Audi laser light


    Gloss black styling package, aluminum matt and carbon for individual differentiation, gloss black is standard


    Audi rings and RS badges with black design upon request


    Coupé with CFRP roof on request; reduces weight by 4 kg (8.8 lb)


    Exhaust system with two large oval tailpipes, RS sport exhaust system with black tailpipe trims


    Length: Coupé 4,723 mm (185.9 in), Sportback 4,783 mm (188.3 in)


    Width: Coupé 1,866 mm (73.5 in), Sportback 1,866 mm (73.5 in)


    Height: Coupé 1,372 mm (54.0 in), Sportback 1,387 mm (54.6 in)


    Wheelbase: Coupé 2,766 mm (108.9 in), Sportback 2,826 mm (111.3 in)







Interior and controls



    Interior kept in black, RS design package in red or gray brings color to the interior


    RS sport seats as standard with fine Nappa leather covers on request


    New operating concept: Free-standing 10.1-inch MMI touch display and acoustic feedback; “RS Monitor” view provides information about temperature status


    On request, Audi virtual cockpit plus and head-up display with RS-specific information, such as g-meter, shift light, oil temperature, tire pressure, tire temperature





Engine and transmission





    2.9 TFSI V6 twin-turbo with 331 kW (450 PS) output at engine speeds of 5,700 to 6,700 rpm and 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of torque within a wide engine speed range of 1,900 to 5,000 rpm


    Sporty, direct responsiveness thanks to both turbochargers being positioned within the inside V of the engine


    0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds, 0–200 km/h (124.3 mph) in 13.7 seconds; top speed of 280 km/h (174.0 mph) with RS dynamic package


    Eight-speed tiptronic, quattro permanent all-wheel drive with self-locking center differential: Front/rear power distribution of 40:60 as standard and optionally 70:30 or 15:85


    Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) with three modes and wheel-selective torque control


    Optional sport differential for distributing drive forces to the rear axle


    RS 5 Coupé: Consumption according to WLTP, 9.1 l (2.4 US gal) per 100 km (62.1 mi) (emissions of 208 g of CO2 per kilometer (0.6 mi))


    RS 5 Sportback: Consumption according to WLTP, 9.2 l (2.4 US gal) per 100 km (62.1 mi) (emissions of 209 g of CO2 per kilometer (0.6 mi))






Suspension



    RS sport suspension as standard, on request, sport suspension plus design with hydraulic Dynamic Ride Control and three-way variable damping


    Progressive steering as standard, dynamic steering as an additional option


    Audi drive select dynamic handling system with two new individually configurable RS modes; control directly via the “RS MODE” button on the steering wheel


    Wheels in 19-inch format or 20-inch format; three new 20-inch designs


    Steel brake discs with a diameter of 375 mm (14.8 in) at the front and 330 mm (13.0 in) at the rear as standard


    On request, carbon fiber ceramic brakes with six-piston fixed calipers and perforated brake discs on the front axle with a diameter of 400 mm (15.7 in); red or blue brake calipers on request






Connectivity



    Up-to-date: new third-generation modular infotainment platform (MIB 3) brings a new operating concept on board

    Top infotainment system MMI Navigation plus with many new navigation functions

    Audi connect with numerous tailor-made online services

    More than 30 driver assist systems available individually or in packages





Audi RS 5 Coupé: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.1; Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 208 Audi RS 5 Sportback: Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.2; Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 209




Fuel consumption of the models named above:
Audi RS 5 Coupé
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.1;
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 208
Audi RS 5 Sportback
Combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.2;
Combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 209



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