In a league of its own

It takes a discerning eye to spot an Audi RS 5 in the wild, but not necessarily a discerning ear: its high-revving V8 gives this all-new sports coupe a sound and character like nothing else. To complement the engine's vigor, the engineers at quattro® GmbH gave the RS 5 upgraded suspension and brakes, along with quattro® all-wheel drive in its most potent form yet. Combined with its luxurious interior, high technology quotient, and all-weather capability**, the RS 5 makes other performance coupes seem one-dimensional.

Making a promise about the prowess beneath.  Because a machine with such refined, ferocious performance deserves a body to match, the Audi RS 5 gets the royal treatment. Adaptive xenon headlights, LED daytime running lights, widened fenders, and a silver diamond mesh Singleframe® grille create a sophisticated, toned, muscular body. Its 19-inch ten-spoke forged wheels enhance the side profile, and massive oval tailpipes blast the glorious V8 soundtrack to other motorists as you pass them by. As you crest 75 mph, a rear spoiler deploys automatically to maintain high-speed stability.*

Fashion, function, and flair.  The cabin in the RS 5 is the result of taking the best in materials and technology, then laying it all out with the elegance inherent to the Audi approach. Because the RS 5 means business, a monochrome color scheme extends from floor to ceiling, while red instruments and LEDs hint at its underlying passion. Exclusive RS 5 carbon inlays highlight the center console and doors, with Nappa leather enveloping the twelve-way sport front seats. The signature Audi flat-bottom steering wheel falls readily to your hands, and you'll find gadgets like Audi advanced key, an MMI® interface, and an available iPod® integrated 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen® stereo at your disposal once the journey is underway.

A virtuous cycle of stability and velocity.  With a 4.2-liter V8 sourced from the Audi R8 roaring under the hood of the RS 5, its supercar performance should come as no surprise. 60 mph can be yours in 4.5 seconds, and the S tronic® dual-clutch transmission provides seven speeds to make the most of the 450 horsepower, firing off rapid-fire shifts at your hand's command (or its own).* Of course, a key reason for such speed is the inclusion of Audi quattro®, which gives the RS 5 the class-exclusive advantage of all-wheel drive. Besides helping channel so much power to the ground, quattro® works in concert with a lowered suspension, 19-inch wheels, and a torque-vectoring rear sports differential to deliver outstanding handling and grip. Consider the RS 5 proof that speed with stability leads to greater results ? and greater rewards.

Peace of mind to go with the performance.  When it comes to passenger protection on the RS 5, Audi left no stone unturned. Six airbags* help keep occupants protected from the front and sides, while Electronic Stability Control with sport mode complements the natural traction of quattro® all-wheel drive to help secure your trajectory at all times.

Source: audiusa.com