BTN News: Audi unveiled an extra-special version of its RS5 Sportback performance liftback this week. If that mightier RS5 comes to pass it would be the most powerful and the least numerously produced RS5 yet, promising stronger acceleration, sharper handling, and a higher top speed.
Enhanced Power and Speed
Powering the RS5 Sportback Performance Edition is a sophisticated 2.9-litre Biturbo V6 engine. Audi has also managed to extract another 20hp from this engine, taking total output up to an impressive 464hp. This extra power also means the convertible will now accelerate from 0-100kph (0-62), in 3.7 seconds, a couple of tenths quicker than the standard model. Additionally, that speed limiter has been shelved, so this animal can now hustle all the way to a top speed of 300kph (186mph), an increase of 19kph.
Enhanced Handling and Suspension
However, power isn’t the only facet of the Performance Edition’s game where it excels. For the R8 V10 RWD, Audi even includes the RS Sport Pro suspension plus with an upgraded Torsen limited-slip differential. The intent to improve grip and handling is obvious here, which will help ensure any extra power added to the mix is more effectively managed and exploited when on the move.
Exclusive Production Run
It will likely boast the most exclusive air among the family as well, reportedly set to be one of the rarest RS models that Audi has ever produced. All in all there will be 250 units for sale in Europe. This will be even more difficult to obtain due to the same 10 being allotted for the UK.
Price and Availability
Suffice to say, potential buyers should budget to spend big to own this special edition. Levine. Pricing commences from £109,000, or about $154,000 at current exchange rates before taxes. Those interested will need to move quick, as the order book opens in June.
Conclusion
The Audi RS5 Sportback Performance Edition is an effective mix of extra power, sharpened handling and hand-crafted rarity. The limited-production-availability, ultimate-driver-itch-cooling, hyper-hatch is certain to be the best-driving yet for a lucky handful with enough coin to score one with an enhanced engine, better suspension and a manual transmission.
