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- The 2018 Audi RS5 coupe has finally gone on sale in the United States.
- Priced from $69,900, the RS5 features an aggressive exterior with larger air intakes and a unique Singleframe grille. The model has also been equipped with oval exhaust tips, a rear spoiler and a RS-specific diffuser. Rounding out the highlights are LED lighting units, a power sunroof, matte alu-optic accents and 19-inch forged wheels with summer performance tires.
- Customers can also order 20-inch wheels and a Black Optic package which includes body-color mirrors, gloss black exterior accents and 20-inch wheels with a two-tone finish.
- The interior comes nicely equipped with a flat-bottomed sport steering wheel, stainless steel pedals and 12-way power front sport seats which are covered in leather and Alcantara upholstery. Drivers will also find illuminated door door sill plates, a tri-zone automatic climate control system and heating and massage functions for the front seats.
- (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); An assortment of different options will be available including a 12.3-inch Audi virtual cockpit, a 19 speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and a color head-up display. Buyers can also order an MMI navigation plus infotainment system.
- The standard model comes with a handful of driver assistance systems including side assist, rear cross traffic assist and a pre sense city system which can automatically brake the vehicle if a potential collision is detected. Customers can also order active lane assist, high beam assist, traffic sign recognition and an adaptive cruise control system with traffic jam assist.
- Power is provided by a twin-turbo 2.9-liter TFSI V6 engine that produces 444 hp (331 kW) and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear biased quattro all-wheel drive system. This setup enables the RS5 coupe to accelerate from 0-60 mph in 3.7 seconds before hitting a top speed of up to 174 mph (280 km/h).
- Since the RS5 is all about performance, the car has a unique sports suspension which lowers the ride height by 7mm (0.27 inches) compared to the S5 coupe. Engineers also installed cross-drilled brake discs and an Audi drive select system which has four setting – comfort, auto, dynamic and individual – which adjust the quattro sport differential as well as the gear shift points, steering and throttle response.
- If that isn’t impressive enough, the car can be equipped with a dynamic steering system, carbon-ceramic brakes and an RS sport suspension plus with dynamic ride control. The latter option adds adjustable dampers which promise to improve the model’s driving dynamics.
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