Audi has sent us more details of the facelifted Audi RS5, ahead of its launch in the upcoming Geneva Motor Show.
Changes to the RS5 include smaller headlamps housings, new daytime running lights and a slightly restyled lower front fascia. At first glance, don’t be surprised if you don’t immediately spot the changes as they are subtle - but comparing the models side-by-side will make it a bit easier.
The 2012 Audi RS5 is sculpted with sport-appeal inside and out - from the ultra supportive race-style front seats to the spoiler and winglet-laden front fascia - this Audi means business.
Aside from the incredible race-inspired seats, the rest of the interior remains mostly unchanged from the Audi A5, aside from some carbon fibre treatment and appropriate RS5 badging. Audi does point out that upon request it can bestow upon the interior an exclusive treatment of inlays such as a dark, stainless-steel mesh look, a black piano finish or brushed aluminum. The seating surfaces can also be covered in special colors or materials upon request.
The RS5 also features new quattro technology: the crown-gear differential. This new differential is a self-locking centre differential that Audi says is lightweight and maintains a high efficiency ratio. The front to rear power ratio can be shifted as extreme at 70 percent upfront, or 85 percent out back – depending on where the power is needed. Under normal conditions, the RS5 enjoys a 40:60 front to rear split. The result of that improved tech is a 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds - an improvement of 0.1 seconds over the previous car.
Changes to the RS5 include smaller headlamps housings, new daytime running lights and a slightly restyled lower front fascia. At first glance, don’t be surprised if you don’t immediately spot the changes as they are subtle - but comparing the models side-by-side will make it a bit easier.
The 2012 Audi RS5 is sculpted with sport-appeal inside and out - from the ultra supportive race-style front seats to the spoiler and winglet-laden front fascia - this Audi means business.
Aside from the incredible race-inspired seats, the rest of the interior remains mostly unchanged from the Audi A5, aside from some carbon fibre treatment and appropriate RS5 badging. Audi does point out that upon request it can bestow upon the interior an exclusive treatment of inlays such as a dark, stainless-steel mesh look, a black piano finish or brushed aluminum. The seating surfaces can also be covered in special colors or materials upon request.
The RS5 also features new quattro technology: the crown-gear differential. This new differential is a self-locking centre differential that Audi says is lightweight and maintains a high efficiency ratio. The front to rear power ratio can be shifted as extreme at 70 percent upfront, or 85 percent out back – depending on where the power is needed. Under normal conditions, the RS5 enjoys a 40:60 front to rear split. The result of that improved tech is a 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds - an improvement of 0.1 seconds over the previous car.
