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Joining the RS5 Coupe, the RS5 Sportback is now available to order in the United States of America. $4,300 more expensive than its sportier counterpart, the sedan-esque coupe is yours from $74,200 excluding the $995 destination charge.
The beating heart of the car comes in the form of a twin-turbocharged V6. From 2.9 liters displacement, the engine develops 444 horsepower and 443 pound-feet of torque, with all the suck-squeeze-bang-blow going to all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
As opposed to the A5, the transmission in the RS5 is of the torque-converter type instead of a dual-clutch design. But even so, the transmission shifts like its life depends on it, enabling an acceleration to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds. That’s 0.1 seconds slower than the coupe, and according to Audi, top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
Customers who want to unleash the full potential of the RS5 Sportback can do so by opting for Dynamic Plus. In addition to the carbon-ceramic braking system for the front axle, the package also changes a line of code in the car’s electronic brain, translating to 174 miles per hour on full song.
On the handling front, the hydraulic dampers are diagonally linked for no-nonsense performance when the going gets twisty. The three-mode adjustable suspension (Dynamic Ride Control) is also standard, as are Virtual Cockpit, MMI Navigation Plus, phone box, Connect Prime & Plus, and USB charging ports for the rear passengers.
While it’s a bit more expensive than the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, the Audi RS5 Sportback is unique in its own way. The practical liftback trunk and sophisticated design are two details worth considering when making a purchase. But on the other hand, don’t forget that the quattro all-wheel-drive system has a tough job considering that more than 50 percent of the car’s weight hangs over the front wheels.
Speaking of the competition, the RS5 differs from the M3/M4 and C63 by means of layout as well. Even though the engine is positioned longitudinally, the MLB Evo platform comes with front-wheel drive as standard while the BMW and Mercedes feature rear-wheel drive. At the end of the day, though, it’s all a matter of preference.
As opposed to the A5, the transmission in the RS5 is of the torque-converter type instead of a dual-clutch design. But even so, the transmission shifts like its life depends on it, enabling an acceleration to 60 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds. That’s 0.1 seconds slower than the coupe, and according to Audi, top speed is electronically limited to 155 mph.
Customers who want to unleash the full potential of the RS5 Sportback can do so by opting for Dynamic Plus. In addition to the carbon-ceramic braking system for the front axle, the package also changes a line of code in the car’s electronic brain, translating to 174 miles per hour on full song.
On the handling front, the hydraulic dampers are diagonally linked for no-nonsense performance when the going gets twisty. The three-mode adjustable suspension (Dynamic Ride Control) is also standard, as are Virtual Cockpit, MMI Navigation Plus, phone box, Connect Prime & Plus, and USB charging ports for the rear passengers.
While it’s a bit more expensive than the BMW M3 and Mercedes-AMG C63, the Audi RS5 Sportback is unique in its own way. The practical liftback trunk and sophisticated design are two details worth considering when making a purchase. But on the other hand, don’t forget that the quattro all-wheel-drive system has a tough job considering that more than 50 percent of the car’s weight hangs over the front wheels.
Speaking of the competition, the RS5 differs from the M3/M4 and C63 by means of layout as well. Even though the engine is positioned longitudinally, the MLB Evo platform comes with front-wheel drive as standard while the BMW and Mercedes feature rear-wheel drive. At the end of the day, though, it’s all a matter of preference.
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