[Just_me]

The Audi A5 was unveiled at Geneva to much fanfare, and within 30 seconds of pictures hitting the net the elegant coupe was been surrounded by rumors. We knew the S5 was part of the package, but since the newest Audi had two doors, cabrio conjecture wasn't far behind. Perhaps the most anticipated A5 talked about is an RS version, which could include either the high-revving 420-hp 4.2L V8 found in the RS4, or the Lamborghini-sourced 5.2L V10 found in the S6 and S8.

The scribes over at World Car Fans point out that the RS version typically one-ups AMG and BMW M cars, and with a 480-hp CLK out there, the Gallardo V10 would make a nice trump card. We're inclined to agree with that hypothesis, since Audi already has the powerplant in the corporate parts bin, and there isn't much tuning necessary to get it back up to 500 HP. Audi has also shown just how serious it is about keeping a power edge against RWD competitors after it had the lug nuts to slap twin-turbochargers on the V10 destined for the RS6 Avant. Either way, Audi is no longer interested in being an also-ran in the luxury market, and big-horsepower coupes will only make the brand that much more appealing to enthusiasts.

[Source: World Car Fans]

[Tycoon]

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[Bartek Sikorski]

Spied: Audi RS5

[Tycoon]

Great! (if real)...For some reason those exhaust pipes look PS-ed...

Plus, no camo at all...

But i really, really hope it's real!

[vroom_vroom]

Originally Posted by Tycoon

Great! (if real)...For some reason those exhaust pipes look PS-ed...

Plus, no camo at all...

But i really, really hope it's real!

It's because all the snow has melted from around them making them stick out more

[Yannis]

I really hope that the RS5 will be V10 powered.

[Sunny]

Originally Posted by Yannis

I really hope that the RS5 will be V10 powered.

Do you really want a heavy V10 hung in front of the front axle. Look at all the unflattering comments the RS6 is getting. I'd rather have the RS4 V8. It is powerful enough and should help with handling compared to the V10. Save the V10 for R8, where the weight won't matter much cause of the mid engine lay out.

[Yannis]

Originally Posted by Sunny

Do you really want a heavy V10 hung in front of the front axle. Look at all the unflattering comments the RS6 is getting. I'd rather have the RS4 V8. It is powerful enough and should help with handling compared to the V10. Save the V10 for R8, where the weight won't matter much cause of the mid engine lay out.

The RS6 (like the A6) has the old architecture. A5 is much more balanced plus the 5.2 lt NA V10 from S6 and S8 is low weight (no turbos and intercoolers).

RS4's V8 is underpowered by today's standards.

[Sunny]

Originally Posted by Yannis

The RS6 (like the A6) has the old architecture. A5 is much more balanced plus the 5.2 lt NA V10 from S6 and S8 is low weight (no turbos and intercoolers).

RS4's V8 is underpowered by today's standards.

Considering that the S5 is not much faster than the old S4, I doubt how much difference the new architecture makes, especially if you hang a V10 from the front axle. Remember the V10 is not just heavier, also longer which means it will push the center of gravity even more forward. Also I am sure Audi could get more HP from the RS4 engine.

[DaSilva]

Originally Posted by Sunny

Considering that the S5 is not much faster than the old S4, I doubt how much difference the new architecture makes, especially if you hang a V10 from the front axle. Remember the V10 is not just heavier, also longer which means it will push the center of gravity even more forward. Also I am sure Audi could get more HP from the RS4 engine.

FCK the S version.. ! RS is the only worthy contender!