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[DaSilva]

Turnoff!
RS models will not have foglights..

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When Audi released the RS4 in February 2005 nobody expected it to be a true competitor to BMW’s benchmark M3 coupe, but with the benefit of quattro all-wheel-drive, a boost in power, and better weight distribution, the performance sedan managed to upset its rivals. Audi has decided, however, to not produce a RS4 sedan this time around, and instead concentrate on a RS5 coupe, which is expected to debut in February next year in time for the 2009 Geneva Auto.

With the release of the new generation BMW M3 Coupe and sedan and the Mercedes C63 AMG, Audi will once again be playing catch-up but it does have a few tricks up its sleeves to ensure it will be the class-leader once again. One potential powertrain option is the same 4.2L V8 as the RS4, however power will be boosted to 450hp and it will likely get the option of Audi’s newly upgraded S-tronic dual-clutch gearbox along with a manual transmission. Other sources claim it may use a derivative of the V10 from the RS6, however this is likely to be too expensive for a car that will have to compete in price with its aforementioned German rivals.
The previous model was unable to use the dual-clutch gearbox because it was limited to just 320Nm, however the latest version of the gearbox can handle torque figures of up to 550Nm and engine speeds of 9,000rpm, which could allow the RS5 engine to rev even higher than the lofty 8300rpm in the old RS4.
Audi has been testing the new car in Death Valley, USA, and as these spy shots reveal, it will get a new front-end treatment compared to the rest of the A5 lineup. Like the RS4, expect the final production RS5 to be fitted with large fenders and an aggressive rear-end as well.
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[VroomVroom]

I'm liking the new recipe for the engine

[DaSilva]

9000rpm's and 550nm of torque.. Good I'd say!
Still... A5 you are too heavy, If I made you would have been all ASF

[YoUhimhER]

the v10 from RS6 would make the rs5 undrivable on the curves. i pray to God that they don't put it in rs5's relatively small engine bay. a good hi-rev v8, however, would be an excellent choice, just hope they can shed some weight off the engine.

[Centurion]

I hope that's not the final bumper, don't like it at all. Looks like the one from the red S3 quattro concept.

[SKYSONY]

Originally Posted by Centurion

I hope that's not the final bumper, don't like it at all. Looks like the one from the red S3 quattro concept.

The bumper is not pretty, you are right.

[Sunny]

Looks like all RS cars are going to get similar bumpers. I am not sure if I like it. Looks a bit crude vs S5 or the TT -S line (not TTS - which again looks bad)