THIS will definitely outperform the M3. It looks stunning and the performance figures looks promising. I read on another forum that its 10 sec faster around the Ring than the RS4.

 

Erm, not quite! The RS6 looses 200cc, and gains two turbos over the S6/S8/R8. The official designation for the RS6 motor is a 5.0 TFSI V10, whereas the S6/S8/R8 engine is 5.2 FSI V10.

It has already been confirmed as 4.2 FSI V8 - basically the identical engine as the B7 RS4, but the RS5 utilises dual air filters and dual throttle valves (similar to the R8 V8 set-up).

 

Nope, not at all. For it to be a twin-turbo, or even a single turbo, there needs to be a T in the engine designation - like 5.0 TFSI V10 or 3.0 TFSI V6.

 

O'rly - the new centre diff is an unknown at the moment. But the 'Torque Vectoring' is basically just an electronic rear axle diff - similar to an LSD, but working in a pro-active way rather than a re-active way.


And I take it you havn't actually driven a B7 RS4 in anger - because that can certainly generate a rearwards biased yaw, as can the C6 RS6. This RS5 has an identical engine to the B7 RS4, save for a different dual tract inlet system - so unless the RS5 has gone on a serious diet - I strongly doubt it will perform any better than the RS4.

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Originally Posted by catchmyshadow

** the differential can widely vary the distribution of torque between the front and rear axles. If necessary, up to 70 percent can flow to the front or as much as 85 percent toward the tail end. The 40:60 ratio of the standard rear-biased configuration ensures sporty handling.

So actually, this new centre diff is actually WORSE than the Torsen T-3 in the B7 RS4. The RS4 can apportion upto 80%, or upto 100% to the rear . . . . For this new centre diff to be on a par with the Torsen T-3, they need to increase its torque bias ratio.

 

first lap times will tell the truth. i am pretty sure it will kick the predecessor´s ***.

 

That vid is just superb - especially when the white Ur Quattro joins in.

 

By what 'definition' - the new 7-speed DSG will certainly help with acceleration, but on say a lateral G test, or a V-max test - there will be very little in it.

 

that´s why i am hoping that "Sportauto" will put it to one of its "Supertests" on the Ring, cause they are testing everything.

 

Well, you are in Germany - maybe you can knock up yourself a press pass in photoshop, then blag one for a weekend!

 

yeah, worth a try. the Ring is not too far away from me (about 80miles).

 

more pictures from the geneva auto show:

 

Cant wait till the RS5 gets the USA intro and dealers can start ordering them.. I think my two local dealers are getting tired of me pestering them .... WHEN????????????????????

 

Disappointing....thought it would be something better than the RS4, but its not really much of a performance improvement....seems more aesthetic than anything. 317lb-ft isn't enough for such a heavy car.

 

Can't speak to ALL European countries but MANY of them write the date out DAY-MONTH-YEAR, I think that is what you are seeing.

 

. . . . which is exactly the same as the 4.2 FSI V8 . . . .