NOVEMBER 8 - 14 | 2019
Audi is an expert at high-performance coupes
Ŷ BIG AND BOLD: Audi RS 5 Coupe looks stunning from any angle. AUDI'S RS 5 coupe is the first high-per- By EWAN KENNEDY formance RS model to make use of the MLBevo chassis architecture. That, and a new rear spoiler and diffuser insert and exterior suspension layout front and rear, makes it mirror housings in carbon, adding $10,900 to the price. up to 60kg lighter than before. Our test car was fitted with the Audi TechAt 4723 mm long, the new RS 5 is 74mm longer than the previous model. It has an ad- nik package, with a full-colour head-up disditional 15mm in the wheelbase, providing play, Matrix LED headlights, LED daytime good rear legroom for an average-height running lights, dynamic front and rear indicators, all-weather lights, motorway light funcperson. It's limited to four occupants, something tion, plus wireless charging for some mobile phones. That’s added a further $3900 to that's not unusual in a coupe. The Audi RS 5 Coupe 2.9 TFSI Quattro come up with a total of $172,500. Tiptronic, to give it its full title, comes to market at $157,700, $200 less than the out- STYLING Audi designers looked closely at the disgoing car. But, as tested, also incorporated is a carbon and black styling package con- tinctive racing details of the Audi 90 Quatsisting of front spoiler, sill extension inserts, tro IMSA GTO when penning the upgrades
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for the RS 5 Coupe. The single-frame grille is much wider and flatter than in standard models. Features include huge air inlets with the honeycomb structure typical of RS models. Out back is an RS-specific diffuser insert, oval tailpipes and a surface-mounted spoiler lip. The RS 5 Coupé rolls on 20-inch wheels, available in a number of designs. INTERIOR RS logos can be found on seats, steering wheel, door sills and the gear selector lever. Added RS displays in the virtual cockpit provide information on tyre pressure, torque and g-forces. RS specific sport seats feature honeycomb stitching in Nappa leather. The flat-
bottom RS multifunction sport steering wheel adds style. INFOTAINMENT Audi RS 5 Coupe infotainment includes features such as the Audi virtual cockpit, Audi connect, smartphone interface and DAB+ digital radio. We loved the sound of the high-end Bang & Olufsen 3-D sound system. ENGINES / TRANSMISSIONS The 2.9-litre TFSI V6 twin-turbo engine offers 331 kW and 600 Nm of torque, the latter up 170 Nm on the previous model, across a band from 1900 to 5000 rpm.
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