The RS 5 coupe has worn two distinct personalities: the original B8 car's 4.2L V8, naturally aspirated and content at 8,250 rpm, and the B9's 2.9L twin-turbo V6, which traded that voice for a far broader torque curve. Both were shaped by Audi Sport as the compact grand tourer of the RS range — quattro-secure, understated, and quicker across real roads than the spec sheet implies.
Specifications
| Year | 2015 |
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| Make | Audi |
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| Model | RS 5 |
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| Engine | 4.2L V8 |
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| Horsepower | 450 hp |
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| Torque | 317 lb-ft |
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| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S7) |
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| Drivetrain | AWD |
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| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
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| EPA MPG (City/Hwy) | 16 / 23 |
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The 2015 model year
Last call for the naturally aspirated V8 — no RS 5 since has revved to 8,250 rpm.
Audi RS 5 by year