Audi RS 5 Turns Up The Volume, Offering The Most Dynamic Experience Yet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71898"] source: Audi of America Heightened intensity of driving dynamics achieved through coilover suspension, front and rear sport sway bars, enhanced software, 180 mph top track speed limiter, and Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires RS sport exhaust system elevates sound experience to new level Specific and unique interior and exterior design to complete the package Audi of America announces an exclusive Competition package addition for the 2023 RS 5 ...
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Audi Sport GmbH Now Has Largest Product Range Ever

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61536"] source: Audi AG Delivery figures for R and RS models hit record high Systematic electrification strategy in the high-performance segment Audi Sport GmbH had an epic year in 2020, delivering more than 29,300 vehicles to customers – a new record for the high-performance carmaker. With more than 15 R and RS models currently available, it now boasts its largest product range ever. And with its RS e-tron GT, Audi Sport has als...
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Find of the Day: 2014 Audi Sprint Blue RS 5 Cabriolet

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="61261"] words: Bill, photos: Jim Newhouse Ok...this is one Audi that I knew existed but have never seen in the flesh and that's a shame...because in this color combination (or any other one), it's beautiful. I spent time in an S5 coupe with the same interior and let me tell you, it was a pain to keep clean but this one looks brand new. Here's the ad: About This Vehicle Driven 15,200 miles Automatic transmission Exterior colo...
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Audi Announces Model Year 2022 Audi Sport Updates

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="60330"] source: Audi of America All-new RS design packages enhance performance attributes and underline sporty sophistication Dynamic Ride Control now available as an option on RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models Race inspired flat-bottom steering wheel now standard for RS 6 Avant and RS 7 models Audi of America today announced updates for its Audi Sport lineup for the 2022 model year, including the addition of a number of requested features customers a...
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Find of the Day: 2014 Audi exclusive Nogaro Blue RS 5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="59198"] words: Bill, photos: Igor Denisevich Ok...going to have to say that I've never seen an RS 5 in the most iconic color of all: Nogaro Blue. Well now I can scratch that off my list. Here is a 2014 B8.5 RS 5 found on our Facebook Audi Club North America Classifieds page. This combination is definitely a head turner: the growl of that 4.2 will make you look but that color will make your eyes stay on it s it moves past. Here's the ad: For ...
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ABT Power, Wheels and Aerodynamic Upgrades for 2021 Audi RS 5

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="56118"] source: ABT America The redesigned 2021 Audi RS 5 Coupe and Sportback is offering another great opportunity for Audi enthusiasts to individualize their car with high quality ABT parts. It’s already a powerhouse from the factory with 444 hp and 442 lb-ft of torque, but ABT pumps up the performance of up to approx. 503 hp and 501 lb-ft (based on 93 octane fuel)*. The ABT power upgrade consists of the signature ABT engine control unit (AEC...
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2021 Audi RS 5 Coupe and Sportback: Exterior Design and Technology Updates

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53462"] source: Audi of America RS 5 Coupe and Sportback models feature aggressive exterior design New Ascari launch edition and Black optic launch edition available on both Coupe and Sportback variants New MIB 3 infotainment system offers drivers a 10.1” touch screen and enhanced computing power The Audi RS 5 Coupe and Sportback have been updated for the 2021 model year – featuring a more aggressive exterior design than the previous genera...
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Southern Fried Turn-Key RS 5-R by ABT

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52744"] words: Tim Enders, photos: Mike Kuhn & Adam Hummel Editor’s Note: This article originally ran in the Q3_2020 issue of quattro Magazine. If you would like to subscribe to quattro Magazine, please join Audi Club here. It is a good time to be an owner of a modern Audi, and in particular those of the performance-oriented S and RS range. There is a panoply of different choices on the market for those in search of a little more performa...
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Choice Gear: RS Grill Masks

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50146"] words: Bill, photo: Audi Club North America These days, wearing masks is the norm so why not wear a grill on your grill? Audi Club's TeePublic store has some new designs including these: the RS 5 grill, R8 grill, and RS 6 Avant grill. As usual with TeePublic, you can get this design on a t-shirt, phone cover, mug, etc. When TeePublic offered masks several months ago, they were pleated. These new masks are not. They measure 7" wide and 4...
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2019 Audi A4/S4, RS 5 and Audi SQ5 Receive 2020 InMoment eNVy Award® in Premium Market Vehicle Segments

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48668"] source: Audi of America Brand’s bestselling sedan, A4/S4, wins premium Small Car category High-performance RS 5 wins premium Mid Car category Premium Small SUV category awarded to Audi SQ5 At the second annual automotive industry InMoment eNVy awards®, the 2019 Audi A4/S4, RS 5 and SQ5 received 2020 awards in the premium market vehicle segment.  InMoment, formerly MaritzCX, awards recognize vehicles that InMoment identif...
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In Virtual Worlds in Virtuosic Style: Audi Communicates in New Digital Formats

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="48103"] source: Audi AG At close range even from a distance: exclusive product and technology experiences in digital worlds New formats like “TechTalk” and “LiveOnDrive” successfully launched Digital technologies enable more intensive exchange with media representatives Audi is opening up a new chapter in its communications via digital channels. Journalists from all over the world are able to familiarize themselves with new products,...
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Making of RS: How Audi Sport GMBH Shapes the Character of Its RS Models

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47741"] source: Audi Sport The RS models from Audi Sport GmbH are the dynamic spearheads of their respective product lines. They have a strong character that consists of distinct design differentiation, full everyday usability, effortless top performance, and a thrilling driving experience. This results from a relentless focus on minute details by the designers and development and test engineers, and it is perfected over numerous test drives a...
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The Interactive Audi RS 5 Test Drive with Daniel Abt

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="47343"] Daniel Abt and Misha Charoudin will host the first ever digital drive experience – live! Tune in Thursday, May 14th, 2020 to be part of the excitement and have a chance to ask your questions about the Audi RS 5. It will be live on Audi Deutschland's Facebook page at 11AM EST. [embed]https://youtu.be/rpSDCNAlPHw[/embed]
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Q1_2020 quattro Magazine Feature: Nemesis Autosport Audi RS 5 performance at a Crossroads

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="46821"] word/photos: George Achorn Though it may seem obvious, it’s actually quite rare that the serious performance aftermarket crosses paths with Audi corporate. There are the typical shortcomings: either the brand’s reluctance over modifying its products or the aftermarket’s aesthetic being rarely on the same wavelength as the brand design. When the paths do cross, as they did recently with Audi Sport performance parts, it is something t...
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The Sporty Spearhead of the Product Line with a New Look: the RS 5 Coupé and RS 5 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45628"] source: Audi AG Many design details and a new operating concept: The updated RS 5 models**, Sportback and Coupé, incorporate the new RS design language of their big brothers, the RS 6 Avant** and RS 7 Sportback**. They are operated via the new 10.1-inch central MMI touchscreen. The V6 twin-turbo with 331 kW (450 PS) (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km*: 9.2 – 9.1; combined CO2 emissions in g/km*: 209 – 208), the quattro ...
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Audi Club Sweepstakes Winner Will Be Announced Today!

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="7628"] **Editor's Note- we will be announcing the winner today! Sorry for the confusion. We will let you know on our Facebook page the time. After months of work and excitement, the Audi Club Sweepstakes came to an end last Friday. Today, we will be announcing the winner! Watch live on Facebook and if you should get a call from a strange number, answer your phone for crying out loud! Which will you choose? RS 5 Coupé, RS 5 Sportback, or e-tron...
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Last 24+ Hours…Last Chance for the Audi Club Sweepstakes

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="43934"] Who will win and what will you choose if you do? In the past we've given away two RS 3, S5 Sportback, S3...now? You have the chance to win your choice of either an RS 5 (Coupé or Sportback) or the new e-tron. But you had better hurry...the sweepstake ends TOMORROW February 21st. There's still time to purchase your entries. Will you be smiling like the LEGO figurines above? Purchase your entries HERE [gallery link="file" ...
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Audi Club Sweepstakes Is About to Cross the Finish Line…

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="15517"] The finish line is in sight...and we ARE giving away an Audi! Audi Club is getting closer to crossing the finish line on our very 1st sweepstakes and we ARE giving away an Audi! Sales ends Friday February 21 at midnight CST and the drawing will be held on February 28th at 12pm CST. Purchase 25 entries for $25, 55 entries for $50, or 120 entries for $100. [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="43399"] This is the highest value ...
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3…2…1…Audi Club Sweepstakes

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42679"] Did you know that there are only three weeks left to enter the Audi Club Sweepstakes? [gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="37560"] Audi Club is giving away a brand-new Audi, your choice between three of the marque’s hottest offerings – the Audi RS 5 Coupé, electric e-tron crossover or RS 5 Sportback. This is the highest value prize vehicle ever offered in an Audi Club Sweepstakes. For the first time, you can now pu...
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Refined: Update for the RS 5 Coupé and RS 5 Sportback

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="39907"] source: Audi AG RS 5 Coupé* and RS 5 Sportback* feature a tauter exterior design New operating concept with a large MMI touch display Twin-turbo V6 with 331 kW (450 PS) and 600 Nm (442.5 lb-ft) of torque, 0–100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 3.9 seconds Audi has revised the RS 5 Coupé (combined fuel consumption in l/100 km: 9.1 (25.8 US mpg); combined CO2 emissions in g/km: 208 (334.7 g/mi) and the RS 5 Sportback (combined fuel consum...
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