Audi removes roof off RS5 coupe, brings open air driving to a new level

Much of the styling from the updated Audi RS5 coupe is retained including the new wedge-shaped headlights with xenon plus units and LED strips that illuminates even the brightest of daylight. The exterior mirror housings, the surrounds of the windshield and the trim around the window are finished in the traditional S-line aluminium look.

The light soft top of the RS5 Cabriolet closes automatically in 17 seconds and can be operated at speeds of up to 50km/h. A special layer provides high acoustic comfort when the roof is up. Like all roadsters, the boot space gets compromised a little - taking up 60 litres of the 380 litres of volume. More space can be obtained by folding the rear seats.

The chassis has been reinforced through the aluminium front wings. A refined lip spoiler in matte carbon provides more downforce, and upon request can be painted in body colour. You can get your Audi RS5 cabriolet in eight colours from a plain tone, four metallic and pearl-effect and three crystal effect paint finishes. The soft top fabric is available in black, grey, red or brown.

Audi will also offer an optics package in matt aluminium and an engine room design package with materials of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP).

The heart of the RS5 Cabriolet is an aurally pleasing naturally aspirated FSI V8 powertrain. The 4.2-litre with red painted cylinder head cover generates a testosterone inducing 450bhp and 430Nm of torque. All that power will propel the RS5 Cabriolet to 100km/h in 4.9 seconds before reaching the limited top speed of 250km/h. Audi can raise the bar to 280km/h if you wish. On average, the V8 delivers 10.9L/100km.

The 450bhp power gets worked by a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox. The permanent all-wheel drive Quattro system gives the RS5 Cabriolet provides the best in traction and stability.