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It tips the scales at 1,655 kilograms (3,648.7 lb), 60 kilograms
(132.3 lb) less than before. A roof of carbon with a visible fiber
structure is available as an option. The biturbo’s power flows
through a sportily-tuned, eight-speed tiptronic with optimized
shift times to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive. The drive
forces are distributed asymmetrically to the axles (40:60) to
guarantee dynamic handling with optimal traction and the
greatest possible safety. Audi Sport also offers an optional rear
sport differential.
An updated five-link construction is used on the front axle.
At the rear, a five-link suspension replaces the trapezoidal-
link suspension used on the previous model. This benefits
the sporty driving characteristics and agility. It also improves
comfort significantly. With the standard RS sport suspension,
the new Audi RS 5 Coupé sits much lower than the production
model.
Audi Sport also offers the RS sport suspension with Dynamic
Ride Control (DRC), ceramic brakes and dynamic steering
with RS-specific tuning. Drivers can make their personal
driving experience more individual, dynamic or comfortable
using the standard Audi drive select system.
Bathed in black, the interior of the new Audi RS 5 Coupé is
extremely upscale and sportily appointed. Details such as RS
sport seats with optional diamond stitching in Fine Nappa
leather and the flat-bottomed RS multifunction sport steering
wheel underscore the character of the high-performance
coupe in the interior as well. There are RS logos on the seats,
steering wheel, door sill trims and the selector lever. Special RS
displays in the Audi virtual cockpit provide information on tire
pressure, torque and g-forces. A shift light prompts the driver
to upshift upon reaching the rev limit.
The RS design package uses red as a sporty contrasting color.
Package highlights are the steering wheel, selector lever and
knee pads in Alcantara plus seat belts contoured in red and
floor mats with the RS emblem. Audi Sport offers Sonoma
green metallic as an exclusive paint finish for the RS 5 Coupé.
A comprehensive range of infotainment choices is sure to keep
everyone on board entertained. The optional MMI navigation
plus with MMI touch includes the hardware module Audi
connect, which connects the new RS 5 Coupé to the internet via
LTE. Thanks to the Audi connect SIM, which is permanently
installed in the car, the flat rate data package for the connect
services including Europe-wide roaming is free of charge for
three years. Passengers can go online with their mobile devices
via the Wi-Fi hotspot option.
The Audi smartphone interface uses Apple Car Play and
Android Auto to make selected apps available in a separate
MMI menu. Control is easy and intuitive, thanks to natural
language voice control, free text search and the multifunction
steering wheel. The touchpad in the center console is used to
zoom, scroll and enter characters.
Further high-end technologies, such as the head-up display
and as many as 30 driver assistance systems enhance safety,
comfort and efficiency. The intelligent interplay between these
systems represents another step on the road to piloted driving.
Over 13,000 units of the first-generation Audi RS 5 Coupé
have been delivered to customers since 2010. The new high-
performance coupé is coming to dealerships in Germany
and other European countries in June 2017. The price is EUR
80,900.
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