Audi RS5 Coupe Unveiled - First Official Pictures

Audi has revealed its spiritual successor to the Ur quattro – the muscular, athletic Audi RS 5. It is a car that bristles with technological excellence and will deliver class-leading performance. The RS 5 will be officially unveiled alongside the new A1 on 2nd March at the Geneva Motor Show and first customer deliveries will be in October 2010.

It has been designed with the latest Audi technology to deliver excellent driving dynamics. It is powered by a high-revving 450PS, 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine, driving through a seven-speed, dual-clutch S-tronic transmission. It accelerates from 0-62mph in just 4.6 seconds. Built by quattro gmbH, away from the main production line in a special facility in Neckarsulm, the RS 5 promises to be a worthy addition to the RS bloodline.

The striking wheel arches, a signature of the RS model series, convey sports pedigree and allow for a wider track than the S5. The extending rear spoiler is integrated into the luggage compartment lid. To increase downforce, the spoiler extends automatically at speeds of 75mph and above (it is retracted again when the car drops below 30mph; additional manual operation via button on the centre console). Here at Poole Audi, we have already ordered our first demonstrators and are taking deposits now.

For more information on the new RS5, including pricing and specification, please call our team on 01202 775050 or e-mail sales@poole.audi.co.uk