[domobrown]

Originally Posted by footie

While I might have agreed with you may be 5-6 years ago I most definitely don't agree any more. There is a definite separation between the models from A to S to RS, but I will say that with each evolution of the model their step up in ability and use what is learned with the RS and adopt to the lesser versions, that is why many including myself are of the opinion that the latest B8 S4 is every bit as good if not better than the B7 RS4 from the previous model.

The B7 RS4 had a much better engine than the current S4! It revved high, was responsive, and had one of the best 6 speeds I've encountered! Not to mention it looked mean and sounded tremendous! The only thing I'd consider better on the S4 versus the RS4 is the interior and the differential

[domobrown]

Originally Posted by tvrfan

back to topic.

Ahh yes the RS5

[footie]

Originally Posted by domobrown

The B7 RS4 had a much better engine than the current S4! It revved high, was responsive, and had one of the best 6 speeds I've encountered! Not to mention it looked mean and sounded tremendous! The only thing I'd consider better on the S4 versus the RS4 is the interior and the differential

Engine, yes the RS4 is a superior engine but the handling characteristic of the S4 is sweeter and more involving than the RS4, this was what I meant.

[JMD0977]

Originally Posted by chungdae

It's not worth it.

I agree. IMO it came out too late...

[Garduna]

Originally Posted by footie

What you are seeing in the pics posted by trvfan is a stock RS5. The alloy optic pack gives you alloy difusser front and rear, the grill retains the alloy trim as normal. Black optic pack gives you blacked out grill but not the different coloured difussers.

I'm not a lover of the alloy pack but do like the black pack.

Gotcha. Same here, I'm still more of a black optic package fan.

Wish the darn thing would have come out at the same time in North America as it does in Europe.

Originally Posted by tvrfan

http://www.automoto.fr/audi/photos-v...5-5838459.html

an absoloutly amazing VIDEO review !!!

Holy Crap look at those beautiful turns!!! I'm in Car Love again!!!

[MI6]

Footie, isn't the A5/S5 getting a face lift next year and if so would that not affect how next years' North American version will look from the current car?

[footie]

Originally Posted by MI6

Footie, isn't the A5/S5 getting a face lift next year and if so would that not affect how next years' North American version will look from the current car?

The RS5 panels are unique, so what ever tweaks they made will probably not affect it. This is not to say it would receive some changes, if lights are changed for the rest of the range then chances are the RS5 will receive the same but as for the rest I seriously doubt it.

To the best of my knowledge the biggest change will be the S5 receiving the 3.0SC engine and DSG.

[Garduna]

nice pics

[MI6]

Okay, we've seen just about every color for the RS.............

Except black.

Anybody got a pic?

[McCartney]

Can anyone link me the official audi announcement that the car is indeed due for fall 2011?

[ARMAN]

a 335i with JB3 would demolish it.

[BMWCadet]

Originally Posted by tvrfan

wow youre pointless, a tuned car is faster then a stock car.

What else would you expect from an idiotic 17 year old?

[McCartney]

I think people are missing the point this car so unbelievably well rounded and performs (out performs?) an M3.

Granted it costs more, but that is performance in style... People love their 6 speed M3 and no navigation because they just want the car. I give them props for "driving it like it's meant to be", but I'm a new era.

I love cars, I'd consider myself the biggest gear head out there. I look at all sorts of things when it comes to cars. Why do I think I'm apart of the new era? Because I know how much better a machine can statistically compute better shifts than any human can.

I also like my creature comforts, which the RS5 is equivalent to the M3 in, but it looks nicer. I may lose time on the "ring" because of all that "weight", but I drive a car to enjoy it all the time and not just on a track.

New school accepts what technology has done. If people want to "have more control" by "feeling their car" with their stick shift, props to them. I don't care about how I get the most performance out of my vehicle, as long as it is the maximum. DSG is symbolic of the rift between traditionalists and enthusiasts. I feel that this sort of argument is boiling down to 2 schools of thought:

"hey it's heavier, looks nicer, slightly outperforms the M3 for too much money. Why do that when I can get a 6 speed bone stock M3 for ~20k cheaper?"

versus
"Hey I'm new school, I wouldn't mind paying more for a car whose company is synonymous for DSG, provides nicer interior, is much better for every day life and it looks great"

*shrug*

[footie]

I doubt you will find that the M3 being quicker around the N-ring.

[Garduna]

Hey footie, is there by chance a RS5 nring time? It would be interesting to see the time in comparison to the M3 as well as the other cars in the same price bracket.

Personally I'm not one of those pure drivers that get just the "sports option" and keep it as light as possible. I love comfort and luxury that is incorporated to the car I buy and I'll most definately continue with that trend cuz that's what I want. Do I like performance for my car, you damm right I do but I want my car to be the total package. One that can do it all, not just good in one aspect.

[BMW269]

Rear of RS5 looks like Maserati Gran Turismo S. In fact I would take Maserati Gran Turismo S over Audi RS5. IMO its more beautiful, it is more exclusive and prestigious. By the way, RS5 starts at 77.700 € in Germany. A few options and it is close to 90.000 €.

[Robert]

That's a hot looking car. I don't usually generalize but majority of Audi buyers won't care for 0-60 or ring time, so 335i with JB3 will demolish is really a moot point. Kind of like a dude coming up to me and bragging how hot his b/f is. Great I don't like dudes. Good for you!

[Chenry135]

Originally Posted by Los Angeles

Sometimes I think the users on this board don't like anything other than BMW.

That would make sense considering this is a BMW forum...

[footie]

Originally Posted by Garduna

Hey footie, is there by chance a RS5 nring time? It would be interesting to see the time in comparison to the M3 as well as the other cars in the same price bracket.

Personally I'm not one of those pure drivers that get just the "sports option" and keep it as light as possible. I love comfort and luxury that is incorporated to the car I buy and I'll most definately continue with that trend cuz that's what I want. Do I like performance for my car, you damm right I do but I want my car to be the total package. One that can do it all, not just good in one aspect.

Ring time will greatly depend on the rubber used, according to the info I have the RS5 will be close on 10 seconds quicker than an M3 with equivalent rubber.

So expect a sub 8 min run.

I agree that such data/facts are only really important to school kids and sub 25 year olds.

[BMW269]

Originally Posted by footie

I agree that such data/facts are only really important to school kids and sub 25 year olds.

I am one of them. But I anyway won't go from M3 to RS5. However bad/good the car is, I want a roundel.
Do not worry, I am the only one here.

[1BMW4fun]

Originally Posted by tvrfan

i heard the ring time is under 8 min

the old B7 RS4 does it in 7:58 min. and the M3 did it in 8:05 with semi-slicks

Depends which time, the one that does 7:58 had its fat trimmed. The original test was 8:09 I believe.

7:58 --- 156.66 km/h - Audi RS4 4.2 V8 FSI, 420 PS/ 1650 kg, Frank Stippler, (10/05)
8:01.90 153.99 km/h - Audi R8, 420 PS/1620 kg (AutoBild sportscars 11/08)
8:09 --- 151.66 km/h - Audi RS4, 420 PS/1728 kg (sport auto 06/06)

[ArmyBimmerDude]

Originally Posted by Levi

I am one of them. But I anyway won't go from M3 to RS5. However bad/good the car is, I want a roundel.
Do not worry, I am the only one here.

Do you own an M3 or RS5 and if not, can you even afford one? I've seen nothing but biased useless bullshit posts from you for the past few months and i'm just curious. Thanks ahead of time.