Recently, Audi officially unveiled the new generation RS 5, offering two versions: a sedan coupe and an Avant wagon. This is the first time the RS 5 introduces a plug-in hybrid system, built on the PPC platform.
In terms of exterior, the new generation RS 5 continues the wide-body style of the Audi RS family, with a large black honeycomb grille and matrix LED headlights on the front face, and the daytime running lights can switch between different patterns. The rear adopts a through-type OLED taillight, paired with dual oval exhausts, and the overall visual effect is quite prominent.
In terms of body dimensions, the new car's length, width and height are 4777mm, 1866mm and 1398mm respectively, with a wheelbase of 2826mm. It offers 20 or 21-inch wheels as options, and a carbon-ceramic brake system can be optionally installed.
In the interior part, the new generation RS 5 adopts a three-screen layout; the seats are an integrated sporty design with RS logos; the front seats use gold stitching, and the rear seats use red stitching; the steering wheel adopts a flat-bottom design with a red RS shortcut button.
In terms of power, the new generation RS 5 is equipped with a 2.9T V6 twin-turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 510 horsepower and a maximum torque of 600 N·m, combined with a motor integrated into the gearbox, the motor's maximum power is 177 horsepower, maximum torque is 460 N·m, the combined power reaches 639 horsepower, and the combined torque is 825 N·m. It is equipped with a 22kWh battery pack, and the pure electric range exceeds 80 kilometers. Due to the addition of the battery, the vehicle weight has increased, with the sedan version's curb weight at 2355 kg and the wagon version at 2370 kg.
In terms of chassis, the new generation RS 5 is equipped with a new central differential for torque distribution between the front and rear axles, and at the same time the rear axle is equipped with a dynamic torque control system, which can adjust the torque output of the left and right rear wheels within milliseconds. The new car also provides an RS torque rear-drive mode, which can distribute more power to the rear wheels and support drifting operations. After pressing the red RS button on the steering wheel, it can provide maximum power output for up to 10 seconds.
