New Audi RS5 - Twin Turbo 4.2L V8 (450 HP!)
10-01-2009, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by MrClean,Oct 1 2009, 10:36 AM
You're right. I'm a little disappointed too that Audi did not do more to distinguish the RS5 trim level from the lesser A5 and S5.
The sweet thing (vs. the strung out M3 NA motors) is this will be some cheap bolt-ons away from another 50-75HP.
Given the small delta between the NA version of the 4.2L V8 and this TT setup, I'm assuming they dropped the C/R a bit for the FI application. I'm assuming this is DI?
Neat stuff.
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10-01-2009, 07:24 AM
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Just remembered that the N54 in the 335 is not impressive stock either for being a 3.0 TT, that is until it is modded, then it becomes a monster, as it should with such specs.
I suspect that this V8 TT in the RS5 is wolf in sheep's clothing.
I guess I'm always comparing stock specs though because I'd only ever do light mods on a car...
With 400+ ft of torque and AWD, I'm sure it will scoot to 60 in faster than 4.5.
I suspect that this V8 TT in the RS5 is wolf in sheep's clothing.
I guess I'm always comparing stock specs though because I'd only ever do light mods on a car...
With 400+ ft of torque and AWD, I'm sure it will scoot to 60 in faster than 4.5.
10-01-2009, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by exb00st,Oct 1 2009, 07:24 AM
Just remembered that the N54 in the 335 is not impressive stock either for being a 3.0 TT, that is until it is modded, then it becomes a monster, as it should with such specs.
I suspect that this V8 TT in the RS5 is wolf in sheep's clothing.
I guess I'm always comparing stock specs though because I'd only ever do light mods on a car...
With 400+ ft of torque and AWD, I'm sure it will scoot to 60 in faster than 4.5.
I suspect that this V8 TT in the RS5 is wolf in sheep's clothing.
I guess I'm always comparing stock specs though because I'd only ever do light mods on a car...
With 400+ ft of torque and AWD, I'm sure it will scoot to 60 in faster than 4.5.
This RS5 will definitely do quicker than 4.5. Its only issue I see with it is weight and price. Everything else looks mighty sexy. The RS4 was damn near 70k in stock form. This thing will be 15k+ more than what you're comparing it to. I'm sure it will perform great.
10-01-2009, 08:17 AM
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why not just get a cts-v. less money, and atleast off of the numbers its faster.
that said, i have seen the s5, and is is sooooo good looking. so the rs5 will be amazing, plus with the awd, its the better car if it ever snows.
but for that kind of money the cts-s seems like a better deal. cause its going to be atleast as fast, and just as nice on the inside
that said, i have seen the s5, and is is sooooo good looking. so the rs5 will be amazing, plus with the awd, its the better car if it ever snows.
but for that kind of money the cts-s seems like a better deal. cause its going to be atleast as fast, and just as nice on the inside
10-01-2009, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by luder_5555,Oct 1 2009, 11:17 AM
why not just get a cts-v. less money, and atleast off of the numbers its faster.
that said, i have seen the s5, and is is sooooo good looking. so the rs5 will be amazing, plus with the awd, its the better car if it ever snows.
but for that kind of money the cts-s seems like a better deal. cause its going to be atleast as fast, and just as nice on the inside
that said, i have seen the s5, and is is sooooo good looking. so the rs5 will be amazing, plus with the awd, its the better car if it ever snows.
but for that kind of money the cts-s seems like a better deal. cause its going to be atleast as fast, and just as nice on the inside
10-01-2009, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeJewler,Oct 1 2009, 10:48 AM
The RS4 was damn near 70k in stock form. This thing will be 15k+ more than what you're comparing it to. I'm sure it will perform great.
10-01-2009, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GT_NFR,Oct 1 2009, 10:26 AM
at that price point, I would just get a slightly used GT-R or even a new one for a few grand more....
10-01-2009, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JakeJewler,Oct 1 2009, 08:48 AM
I think the N54 is pretty damn impressive. It posts almost identical performance numbers to the more powerful S5.
This RS5 will definitely do quicker than 4.5. Its only issue I see with it is weight and price. Everything else looks mighty sexy. The RS4 was damn near 70k in stock form. This thing will be 15k+ more than what you're comparing it to. I'm sure it will perform great.
This RS5 will definitely do quicker than 4.5. Its only issue I see with it is weight and price. Everything else looks mighty sexy. The RS4 was damn near 70k in stock form. This thing will be 15k+ more than what you're comparing it to. I'm sure it will perform great.
