2017 AUDI RS5 Coupe 2.9L V6 TFSI quattro tiptronic 8AT AWD (450 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The second generation of the Audi RS5 was launched in 2017 was the top of the range version for the A5 Coupe. It was lighter, faster, and far more fuel-efficient than its predecessor.

There are the small details that will tell to the connoisseurs that the 2017 Audi RS5 had some design cues inspired by the Audi 90 IMSA GTO race-car. But since the difference in the bodywork look was changed dramatically since then, the RS5 could take only the black rearview mirrors and the small air-scoops next to the front, big, single-frame, grille.

When compared with the rest of the Audi S5 lineup, the RS5 had a lot of differences. The grille was wider and narrower, the honeycomb mesh inside it and the air-scoops and vents next to the Matrix-LED headlights were some of the cues. In the rear, the diffuser under the bumper wasn’t there only for the show. It had an active role in keeping the car on the road.

Inside the cabin, the bucket-seats had the RS badges on the seatbacks. The MMI infotainment unit featured a 7″ screen, while an 8.5″ monitor was an option. The instrument cluster featured as standard large analog dials, but as an option, it was offered the Audi virtual cockpit with a 12.3″ TFT display.

The technical improvements were important. The front and rear suspension were changed when compared with the previous RS5. A new 5-link suspension was installed in the rear that replaced the trapezoidal one as before. Thanks to the smaller engine, a bi-turbo V6 instead of the older V8, and the extensive use of the aluminum, the 2017 RS5 was 60 kg (132.2 lbs) lighter than before. And, after all, it was faster, more fuel-efficient and more planted to the road.