2014 Audi Rs5 Cabriolet

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PRICE : For 2014 Audi RS5 Cabriolet $77,900

The novel Audi RS5 Cabriolet convinces amongst a combination of powerfulness as well as elegance of the resounding performance dynamic where the sky's the limit. The four-seat convertible, built yesteryear Quattro GmbH inwards Neckarsulm, combines a sporty grapheme amongst obvious joy of open-top driving. The high-revving V8 FSI develops 331 kW from a displacement of 4.2 liter, accelerating from goose egg to 100 km/h inwards 4.9 seconds...

The seven-speed southward tronic as well as quattro permanent all-wheel drive reliably transmit the powerfulness to the road. The chassis also offers a diversity of solutions, similar high-tech, carbon-fibre brake discs Sports Suspension Plus amongst Dynamic Ride Control (DRC). An advanced infotainment arrangement helps circular out the offerings...

The dynamism of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet straight off catches the oculus thank you lot to its consummately balanced lines. Wedge-shaped headlights amongst wave-like lower edges illuminate amongst xenon plus lamps as well as LED strips for the daytime running lights...

Large air intakes are embedded inwards the distinctively shaped forepart apron whose ends run out into splitter edges...

The frame of the hexagonal singleframe grille is designed inwards matt aluminum look. Sill add-ons as well as cycle housing extensions dominate the car’s appearance inwards side profile....

The door mirror housings create got a matt aluminum look, spell anodised aluminum accentuates the windshield frame...

The LED parent lights characteristic lite strips. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 spoiler lip inwards matt carbon increases downforce at the rear. The lip tin also live painted inwards the exterior color equally an option. The seven-speed southward tronic makes an of import contribution to the efficiency of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet – its long 7th gear is designed to amend fuel economy, spell its 6 lower gears characteristic sporty gear ratios. Engineers made specific modifications to the dual-clutch transmission compared to the touchstone production model, focusing on such areas equally the transmission fluid provide as well as clutches...

The Audi RS5 Cabriolet provides an accomplished combination of Audi’s blueprint idiom as well as the fascination of a four-seat convertible. The high-performance convertible is 4.6m long as well as 1.8m wide, but simply 1.3m inwards height. The long hood, a wheelbase of 2.7m as well as create clean lines create a flowing silhouette amongst finely balanced proportions as well as striking details...

The interior entices amongst its high-quality workmanship. User controls are intuitively uncomplicated – ane of Audi’s classic strengths...

All the buttons, switches, as well as levers are just where the driver expects them to be...

Trimmed inwards perforated leather, the multifunction sports steering cycle comes amongst a strong, flat-bottomed rim. The shift paddles come upward amongst an aluminum-look finish. The driver information arrangement displays on asking an RS-specific menu, including lap timer as well as an crude temperature gauge...

Just similar the MMI monitor, the arrangement displays an RS welcome page equally the vehicle is started. The speedometer as well as rev counter create got dark scales, white dials as well as ruddy needles...

Audi has delivered! Period! What a car...

EXTERIOR

The Audi RS5 Cabriolet provides an accomplished combination of Audi's blueprint idiom as well as the fascination of a four-seat convertible. The high-performance convertible is 4,649 mm (183.03 in) long as well as 1,860 mm (73.23 in) wide, but simply 1,380 mm (54.33 in) inwards height. The long hood, a wheelbase of 2,751 mm (108.31 in) as well as create clean lines create a flowing silhouette amongst finely balanced proportions as well as striking details...

The tapered Singleframe grille dominates the forepart end, its side edges extending beyond the hood. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 frame inwards a matt aluminum aspect encloses the grille, the honeycomb grille insert that sports an RS5 logo shines inwards anthracite. The wedge-shaped headlights amongst wave-like lower edges describe the oculus to the vehicle's exterior, creating the visual sensation of to a greater extent than width. The xenon plus lamps within the headlights environment the LED strips that shape the daytime running lights...

The large side air intakes combine amongst the apartment cardinal intake nether the grille to accentuate the width of the forepart end. The 2 exterior intakes sport honeycomb grilles as well as are divided upward yesteryear vertical as well as horizontal struts into 6 segments inwards each direction. They are integrated into a boldly contoured bumper that tapers into a powerful aluminum-look splitter edge...

An anodized aluminum strip on the windshield frame, a classic characteristic of all Audi convertibles, lends the vehicle a fashionable touch. The decorative trim strips on the window channels as well as the soft top box comprehend are made of the same material, as well as the door mirror housings are finished inwards a matt aluminum look. Crisp, taut surfaces as well as abrupt contour edges characterize the side lines - the dynamic trace of piece of occupation runs over the side sills, the sweeping tornado trace of piece of occupation below the windows. The broad shoulders, the powerfully flared cycle arches, the large wheels as well as the angular sill trims are testimony to the raw powerfulness of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet..

The lines also emphasize the impression of sporty width at the rear. The luggage compartment comprehend sports an RS5 logo as well as a subtle spoiler lip made out of matt carbon; the lip tin also live painted inwards the body color equally an option. The 2 large, elliptical tailpipe tips of the dual exhaust arrangement enclose the diffuser, which extends far upward...

A contour painted inwards the body color (available optionally inwards aluminum look) splits the diffusor into 2 sections, amongst the upper department featuring a honeycomb insert...

The Audi RS5 Cabriolet is available inwards viii exterior pigment finishes - the Ibis White non-metallic finish, the metallic element Suzuka Grey, the pearl number variants Daytona Grey, Misano Red as well as Phantom Black along amongst the especially pigmented crystal number finishes Panther Black, Estoril Blue as well as Prism Silver. In addition, a virtually unlimited make of customized pigment finishes is available exclusively from Audi. The soft top is available inwards black, gray, ruddy or brown. As options, Audi tin install a styling packet inwards matt aluminum equally good equally an engine compartment blueprint packet amongst carbon trim...

STRIKING DYNAMISM : The dynamism of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet straight off catches the oculus thank you lot to its consummately balanced lines. Wedge-shaped headlights amongst wave-like lower edges illuminate amongst xenon plus lamps as well as LED strips for the daytime running lights. Large air intakes are embedded inwards the distinctively shaped forepart apron whose ends run out into splitter edges..

The frame of the hexagonal Singleframe grille is designed inwards matt aluminum look. Sill add-ons as well as cycle housing extensions dominate the car's appearance inwards side profile...

The door mirror housings create got a matt aluminum look, spell anodized aluminum accentuates the windshield frame. The LED parent lights characteristic lite strips. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 spoiler lip inwards matt carbon increases downforce at the rear. The lip tin also live painted inwards the exterior color equally an option...

The lightweight textile soft top spans the interior of the 4.65 meter (15.26 ft) long Audi RS5 Cabriolet similar a depression curved dome; a foam layer inwards the roof delivers high acoustic comfort. At the press of a button, the soft top tin live opened or unopen inwards xv seconds or 17 seconds respectively - the top stows inwards simply threescore liters (2.12 cubic ft) of the 380 liter (13.42 cubic ft) of luggage compartment when it is down. The split parent seatbacks tin live individually folded to provide a large load-through space...

INTERIOR

The interior entices amongst its high-quality workmanship. User controls are intuitively uncomplicated - ane of Audi's classic strengths. All the buttons, switches, as well as levers are just where the driver expects them to be...

Trimmed inwards perforated leather, the multifunction sports steering cycle comes amongst a strong, flat-bottomed rim. The shift paddles come upward amongst an aluminum-look finish. The driver information arrangement displays on asking a RS-specific carte du jour including lap timer as well as an crude temperature gauge. Just similar the MMI monitor, the arrangement displays an RS welcome page equally the vehicle is started. The speedometer as well as rev counter create got dark scales, white dials as well as ruddy needles...

The touchstone southward forepart sports seats come upward amongst high bolsters, a removable spot cushion, four-way lumbar support, integrated caput restraints, heating, as well as powerfulness adjustment. RS5 logos are embossed inwards the backrests. Seat covers come upward inwards a combination of dark leather as well as Alcantara, dark or Luna argent fine Nappa leather amongst piped seams inwards stone greyish are available equally an option. All grades of leather are pigmented to inhibit heating yesteryear sunlight. As an alternative to sports seats, Audi tin also stand upward for bucket seats for luxurious climate-controlled comfort seats amongst ventilation function. The Audi exclusive make includes exquisite leather packages, including bucket seats covered inwards diamond-quilted fine Nappa leather...

The interior of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet is finished inwards black; equally an alternative Audi tin also provide the soft top headlining inwards star silver. Carbon inlays are touchstone inwards the interior, but alternative inlays are also available optionally at no extra accuse inwards matt brushed aluminum or Aluminum Race amongst its three-dimensional effect, dark pianoforte complete or lite stainless steel mesh. The Audi exclusive make includes a choice of forest veneers equally good equally many other individualization options...

The surrounds on the musical instrument cluster as well as the centre console dazzle amongst their pianoforte complete look; the selector lever knob on the seven-speed southward tronic features RS-specific styling. The door openers taper to double, narrow bars - some other hallmark RS detail. The pedals, the footrest, the air vent frames, the MMI buttons as well as many other controls shine amongst their aluminum-look finish, aluminum inserts adorn the door sill trims. RS5 logos add together striking touches inwards the interior...

The backrests of the two-seater parent spot bench create got sporty contours as well as are symmetrically split. They tin live unlocked yesteryear actuating levers inwards the torso as well as drib automatically onto the spot cushions thank you lot to pre-tensioned springs. The large touchstone pass-through provides a total loading length of 1.76 meters (5.77 ft) as well as 750 liters (26.49 cubic ft) of stowage space. Audi offers a ski/snowboard handbag equally an option...

ENTIRELY IN BLACK : The interior of the four-seat convertible is finished exclusively inwards sporty black; the inner soft top liner tin live ordered inwards an optional star argent color. Carbon inlays are standard; optional alternatives include 2 dissimilar aluminum versions, a dark pianoforte complete as well as stainless steel mesh. Fine chrome accents as well as high-gloss dark trim highlight the car's exclusivity...

The leather-covered multifunction sports steering cycle inwards the Audi RS5 Cabriolet has a apartment bottom; the dark dials contrast amongst white numerals. The driver information arrangement tin display a carte du jour amongst lap timer as well as an crude temperature gauge. The southward sports seats amongst integrated caput restraints characteristic powerfulness adjustment; they are upholstered inwards a combination of leather as well as Alcantara, amongst Fine Nappa leather also available equally an option. The leather is pigmented to inhibit heating yesteryear sunlight...

All of the display elements as well as controls inwards the Audi RS5 Cabriolet, including the monitor of the optional MMI navigation plus system, boast outstanding ergonomics. Exclusive optional equipment, advanced driver assistance systems as well as state-of-the-art infotainment modules circular out the user command strategy. The lineup ranges from three-stage head-level heating as well as adaptive cruise command to Bluetooth auto telephone online, which integrates Audi connect services inwards the vehicle. In Germany, client deliveries of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet get inwards early on 2013. The base of operations cost inwards the domestic marketplace spot volition live 88,500 euros...

SPECIFICATION

► Year:2014
► Make:Audi
► Model:RS5
► Price:$77900
► Engine:V8
► Transmission:7-Speed S-tronic DSG
► Horsepower @ RPM:450
► MPG(Cty):16
► MPG(Hwy):22
► Torque @ RPM:317
► Energy:FSI
► Displacement:4.2 L
► 0-60 time:4.9 sec. (Est.)
► Top Speed:174 mph

► Layout:Front-engine, Four-wheel-drive

ROOF

The numbers are remarkable. Just equally you'd aspect from a vehicle equally sporty equally the Audi RS 5 Cabriolet. It takes a mere 17 seconds to deploy the vehicle's retractable roof. An achievement that's possible at a cruising speed of upward to 31 mph. And if that weren't impressive enough, the stiff nonetheless lightweight soft-top folds neatly away to save torso space. Of course of didactics it does, it's an Audi.

PERFORMANCE

The RS5 Cabriolet is for certain fast. With a V8 that redlines at 8,500 rpm, the auto simply goes. Although I haven’t nonetheless had a direct chances to create got it on the rail (Road America this summer, hopefully), it is corking fun to drive inwards town as well as on winding province roads. The smooth-shifting dual clutch transmission is absolutely astounding, amongst extremely fast shifting. Put the auto into manual shift vogue or shift it amongst the paddles as well as you’re sure to live impressed amongst simply how fast it shifts either upward or down; equally if it’s anticipating your side yesteryear side request. True believers may live disappointed to take away heed there’s no manual transmission alternative available, but all but the most die-hard volition realize the benefits of a superb automatic transmission when they larn behind the cycle of the RS5...

The Cabriolet version of the RS5, spell non quite equally fast equally the hardtop, has a real quick 0-to-60 fourth dimension that is estimated to live simply nether 5.0 seconds as well as a top speed electronically express to 174 mph. Cornering is fantabulous amongst real lilliputian body coil as well as the all-wheel drive arrangement along amongst fatty summertime tires maintain it stuck to the road. The large V8 agency the auto is heavy upward forepart as well as you lot tin experience it hanging upward at that spot during turns. Audi compensates somewhat for the large engine upward forepart amongst an active parent differential that tin mail powerfulness to the parent wheels individually as well as stability command which tin brake the within wheels during a turn...

CONVERTIBLE BODY

The soft top amongst the large drinking glass parent window covers the interior similar a depression curved dome. It is much lighter than a folding steel roof, which reduces overall weight. Available equally touchstone amongst an acoustic hood, the soft top reduces air current dissonance to virtually the floor of a coupe. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 foam layer, which is upward to xv mm (0.59 in) thick, is inserted betwixt the soft top comprehend as well as the interior lining. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 LED light illuminates the parent seating area...

If the driver presses the opening clit on the centre tunnel console or on the optional convenience key, a high-pressure hydraulic pump as well as 4 servo cylinders are activated. The soft top opens inwards xv seconds as well as closes inwards 17 seconds, as well as tin live operated at speeds upward to 50 km/h (31.07 mph). Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 cardinal switch activates the 4 window controls simultaneously. The opened hood disappears nether a company lid, where it folds compactly. Its roof compartment, made out of a heavy-duty textile mat, takes upward simply threescore liters (2.12 cubic ft) of luggage compartment capacity - the remaining 320 liters (11.30 cubic ft) constitute a best-in-class figure...

As amongst whatever Audi, the body of the RS5 Cabriolet offers outstanding strength, providing the footing for precise handling, superior crash safety, as well as peace of mind. Form-hardened steels are used inwards the rider jail cellular telephone expanse - a alter inwards temperature during forming gives the steels extremely high tensile strength coupled amongst lower weight...

Specially developed reinforcement components compensate for the absence of a metallic element roof. In the forepart section, diagonal struts run from the side sills to the subframe; similar components are mounted to the parent section. The side skirts characteristic ultra-high-strength walls. The tubes, which reinforce the A-pillars, are formed yesteryear hydroforming as well as are extremely rigid...

A company aluminum frame, which houses the rollover protection, is located betwixt the interior as well as luggage compartment. In the instance of an imminent rollover, pre-tensioned springs straight off force upward aluminum supports behind the parent caput restraints...

In the trial of a side impact, head/thorax side airbags are cook inwards the seats; airbags protect the driver as well as the forepart spot rider inwards a frontal acquit upon - the command unit of measurement detects the relevant spot positions inwards this case. Thus the unit of measurement tin adaptively command the triggering of spot belts as well as airbags. In a rear-end collision, the integral caput restraint arrangement averts the danger of whiplash injuries...

The forepart fenders of the RS5 Cabriolet are made of aluminum to trim weight as well as to optimize the distribution of axle loads. Sophisticated fine-tuning measures, including a fully covered underbody, amend the airflow and, inwards turn, acoustics equally good equally fuel efficiency...

TECHNOLOGY

The RS5, equally tested, has Audi’s MMI Navigation plus packet ($4,000), which includes the GPS Navigation displayed on a 6.5” color screen, hard disk drive Radio, parent sentiment camera, side assist, an in-dash DVD histrion (not available spell the vehicle is inwards motion), as well as SiriusXM Satellite Radio amongst 90-day trial subscription...

With Audi Connect, the vehicle links to a cellular information plan, which provides a information connection for the auto as well as also allows the vehicle to larn a Wi-Fi hotspot. (Again, a trial subscription is included, this ane 6 months inwards duration.) Through the information services, the navigation arrangement retrieves traffic data, integrates amongst Google’s search engine, as well as also provides the exercise of Google globe mapping instead of Audi’s touchstone maps if the driver chooses...

When switching betwixt map modes, the auto retrieves Google globe information from the Internet as well as tin create got several seconds to update. The Google globe implementation fifty-fifty allows the user to zoom inwards to exercise Google’s Street View to preview destinations, for example. While the Google globe sentiment is useful as well as it’s sometimes real informative to run across aerial views of the surrounding buildings as well as roads, I preferred Audi’s touchstone maps inwards 3D perspective, which provides a clearer sentiment of the roads equally good equally points of interest...

While driving, the dash betwixt the speedometer as well as the tachometer tin live changed to display the side yesteryear side plough inwards the navigation. That display tin also live used to exhibit stats similar average mileage, distance to empty, as well as radio information...

The Audi MMI arrangement also provides for integration amongst smartphones which tin live connected via Bluetooth or straight through a cable inwards the glovebox (standard is an Apple 30-pin connector as well as an adapter is required for exercise amongst the latest fifth generation iPhones or other smartphones). I create got mine fix to play music from my iPhone via the Bluetooth connection as well as tin play Pandora radio or flow other good from the smartphone through the Bluetooth connection as well as run across rail information as well as skip forrad as well as backward using the dashboard controls...

Audi, for some reason, also includes 2 SD card slots hidden inwards the dash which tin live used equally media sources. It mightiness live a useful way to transfer good books, podcasts, or other media you lot wishing to alter frequently, but I’d simply exercise my iPhone for whatever of those things anyway...

The MMI interface is also used for climate control. Each spot has private settings for the desired temperature. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 separate dial on the dashboard controls each side’s air temperature as well as heated seat, amongst the MMI interface beingness used to exhibit the electrical flow choice when either is beingness adjusted...

The RS5 also comes amongst a keyless entry system. You tin maintain the key fox inwards your pocket spell operating the vehicle. When you lot approach within a twain feet of the car, it volition unlock automatically. Starting the auto requires ane human foot on the brake as well as force of the Start button. You tin also insert the key fox inwards the dash as well as force it inward to start, if you lot prefer that for some reason. When exiting the car, at that spot is a modest clit on the exterior of each door handgrip that, when pushed locks the auto as well as engages the security system...

EQUIPMENTS & TRIM

The Audi RS5 Cabriolet volition travel along sale to customers inwards FRG inwards early on 2013, amongst a base of operations cost of 88,500 euros. The touchstone equipment is wide-ranging - apart from the features already mentioned, the lineup includes parking arrangement plus, automatic belt feeders, an electromechanical parking brake, automatic climate control, air current deflector, concert radio amongst CD histrion as well as viii loudspeakers, a lighting package, as well as a restraint arrangement packet that includes 6 airbags, integral Audi caput restraint system, as well as ISOFIX anchor points for nestling security seats inwards the rear...

Customers looking for fifty-fifty to a greater extent than comfort volition give away what they are looking for inwards the Options items. The make includes the convenience key, the high-beam assist, adaptive light, head-level heating, parent spot heating, retention business office for the driver's spot as well as deluxe automatic air-conditioning amongst three-zone control...

All of the assistance systems from the A5 serial are available inwards the novel Audi RS5 Cabriolet. The driver information arrangement amongst repose recommendation business office is standard; it detects when the driver is getting tired...

Adaptive cruise command maintains the four-seat convertible at the required speed as well as at a constant distance to the vehicle ahead; at speeds below xxx km/h (18.64 mph) it tin trigger emergency braking should the call for arise. Audi side assistance makes changing lanes safer, Audi active lane assistance uses slight steering interventions inwards the electromechanical powerfulness steering to assist the driver to remain inwards the driving lane, as well as the parking arrangement plus amongst reversing photographic boob tube camera facilitates maneuvering...

The arrangement lineup is simply equally extensive when it comes to infotainment. The top-of-the-line version is the MMI navigation plus - a high-end media command pump amongst large difficult drive, DVD histrion as well as seven-inch color monitor amongst 3-D graphics...

The Bang & Olufsen Sound System controls 12 loudspeakers amongst an output of 505 watts...

The Bluetooth auto telephone online provides the perfect complement to MMI navigation plus - it connects the Audi RS5 Cabriolet to the Internet via a UMTS module. Passengers tin exercise their mobile devices to seamlessly access the spider web via the integrated WLAN hotspot. For the driver, the arrangement delivers customized online services from Audi connect to the auto - they make from Audi online traffic information to navigation amongst images from Google globe as well as Google Maps Street View as well as Audi music flow spider web radio...

WHEELS

The novel Audi RS5 Cabriolet is equipped amongst ten-spoke machine-polished aluminum forged wheels, size 9J x xix amongst 265/35 tires. 20-inch wheels amongst 275/30 tires inwards 3 designs are available equally options. 19-inch tires, size 8J x xix amongst 235/40 R19 tires, are offered for wintertime use. All of the tires exhibit depression rolling resistance without whatever compromises inwards treatment or braking performance...

BRAKE

Large wave-design brake discs are mounted on the wheels. Discs measurement 365 mm (14.37 in) inwards diameter as well as 34 mm (1.34 in) thick are mounted on the forepart axle; the parent axle features discs measurement 324 x 22 mm (12.76 x 0.87 in). The discs are internally ventilated as well as perforated; their wave-shaped outer contour reduces weight yesteryear most 3 kilograms (6.61 lb). Stainless steel pins connect the steel friction rings to the aluminum brake pots. This concept, which has its origins inwards auto racing, reduces loads as well as chop-chop dissipates heat...

The monoblock callipers painted inwards high-sheen dark amongst RS logo are also manufactured from aluminum. The forepart callipers each create got viii pistons; single-piston floating callipers are mounted on the parent axle...

For the forepart axle, Audi offers the alternative of 380 mm (14.96 in) perforated carbon fiber ceramic discs paired amongst six-piston callipers inwards Anthracite Gray. The base of operations textile is silicon carbide, a textile amongst a diamond-like crystalline construction that integrates high-strength carbon fibers. Titanium bolts bring together the friction rings amongst the pots made out of forged aluminum. The ceramic discs practise non fade, as well as they are extremely strong, powerful, as well as durable. All inwards all, they weigh 4 kilograms (8.82 lb) less than the steel discs, despite their larger dimensions...

The ESC stabilization command is tuned to the dynamic grapheme of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet. In Sport mode, which tin live selected at the force of a button, the engine interventions are deactivated, providing spectacular nonetheless rubber drifts when accelerating. The optional loma commencement assist, a subfunction of the system, makes it easier to drive off on grades yesteryear maintaining brake arrangement pressure level after the brake pedal is released...

SETUP & DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

The RS5 Cabriolet volition launch amongst dynamic tuning; the body has been lowered yesteryear xx mm (0.79 in). The daze absorbers are stiff, taut springs ensure sporty elasto-kinematics, as well as the tubular anti-roll bars are larger as well as stronger than on touchstone production models...

Audi offers the sport pause plus amongst Dynamic Ride Control (DRC) equally an alternative - the compact, lightweight arrangement minimizes body movements yesteryear pure hydromechanical agency without delays. Each pair of daze absorbers is interconnected diagonally via hydraulic lines as well as to ane cardinal valve each...

When cornering at speed, the valves mail to a greater extent than crude menses to the daze absorber of the deflected exterior forepart cycle to increment its back upward as well as trim lateral tilt. The daze absorbers tin live adjusted inwards 3 stages via the touchstone Audi drive select...

Audi drive select takes dynamic treatment to novel heights on the RS5 Cabriolet. In improver to the sport pause plus as well as the sport differential, both of which are optional, Audi drive select also incorporates the powerfulness steering system, seven-speed southward tronic, engine throttle valves as well as the good flaps of the exhaust system. The driver tin vary the functionality of these systems at the force of a clit betwixt the modes comfort, auto as well as dynamic. And if the auto is equipped amongst an MMI navigation system, at that spot is also a customizable quaternary vogue which offers the driver a broad make of configuration options...

Another optional element is dynamic steering which uses a superposition gear inwards the steering column. It steplessly varies the steering ratio equally a business office of speed - from real direct when maneuvering to indirect on the highway. At cornering performance limits, dynamic steering countersteers amongst minimal pulses, making treatment fifty-fifty to a greater extent than dynamic, fluid as well as safe. It prevents the auto from pulling when braking on a surface that is slippery on ane side...

SAFETY

Standard security features on the 2014 Audi RS 5 include antilock disc brakes, stability as well as traction control, forepart spot side airbags, forepart human knee airbags, full-length side drapery airbags (coupe only) as well as forepart as well as parent parking sensors. Optional items include a rearview camera, a blind-spot monitoring arrangement as well as an automatic emergency braking arrangement that is paired amongst the adaptive cruise control...

In Edmunds brake testing, the RS 5 coupe came to a halt from threescore mph inwards 105 feet spell the Cabriolet took simply a human foot longer. These impressively small distances are truly most average for this high-performance segment...

DRIVETRAIN

The seven-speed southward tronic makes an of import contribution to the efficiency of the Audi RS5 Cabriolet - its long 7th gear is designed to amend fuel economy, spell its 6 lower gears characteristic sporty gear ratios. Engineers made specific modifications to the dual-clutch transmission compared to the touchstone production model, focusing on such areas equally the transmission fluid provide as well as clutches...

The seven-speed southward tronic consists of 2 subunits, as well as 2 multi-plate clutches command the gears. The large K1 clutch located on the exterior transfers torque via a company shaft to the gear wheels for gears 1, 3, 5 as well as 7...

A hollow shaft rotates simply about the company shaft. It is connected to the smaller K2 clutch, which is integrated within the K1 clutch, as well as which controls gear wheels for gears 2, 4 as well as 6, equally good equally reverse...

Both transmission subunits are continuously active, but only ane is connected to the engine at whatever given time. For example, when the driver accelerates inwards tertiary gear, the quaternary gear is already engaged inwards the mo transmission subunit. The shifting procedure involves switching the clutches - K1 opens as well as K2 closes. This takes simply a few hundredths of a mo amongst virtually no loss of tractive force; the procedure is dynamic, smooth as well as comfortable...

The seven-speed southward tronic inwards the Audi RS5 Cabriolet tin live used inwards a diversity of modes. Fully automatic modes include D (Drive) as well as southward (Sport). The vogue selected inwards Audi drive select is also integrated inwards the management. If the driver shifts manually using the selector lever or the paddles behind the steering wheel, the operating vogue is extremely sporty - when accelerating, the southward tronic no longer upshifts yesteryear itself. In dynamic vogue inwards Audi drive select the downshift is accompanied amongst a dose of double-declutching...

CHASSIS

All the of import cycle pause components consist of aluminum, which substantially reduces unsprung masses. The five-link forepart pause processes the longitudinal as well as lateral forces that human activeness on the vehicle separately. The aluminum frame to which it is linked makes the forepart destination extremely rigid. The springs as well as dampers of the self-tracking trapezoidal link parent pause are independent, which improves their response. The links are mounted on a steel subframe...

The electromechanical powerfulness steering conveys differentiated feedback to the driver. Power assistance is adapted to the route speed; the ratio of 16.3:1 is sporty as well as direct. The steering arrangement plant closely together amongst the optional Audi active lane assistance system. When braking on a surface that is slippery on ane side, it assists the driver yesteryear increasing powerfulness assistance to back upward the proper steering corrections as well as foreclose wrong steering inputs...

In straight-line driving, the electrical motor of the steering arrangement inwards the Audi RS5 Cabriolet does non eat whatever energy, reducing fuel consumption yesteryear upward to 0.3 liters (0.08 U.S.A. gallons) per 100 km (62.14 miles). Thanks to its concentric blueprint amongst the rack as well as pinion, the steering gear is real compact...

ENGINE

The 4.2 FSI inwards the Audi RS5 Cabriolet combines high torque amongst spontaneous answer as well as dynamic high-revving flexibility. The naturally aspirated V8 produces 430 Nm (317.15 lb-ft) of torque from 4,000 to 6,000 rpm. At 8,250 rpm, it develops 331 kW (450 hp) from 4,163 cc of displacement; the high-revving fun is non electronically express until 8,500 rpm. The specific powerfulness output is 79.5 kW (108.1 hp) per liter engine displacement; each hp only needs to displace 4.27 kg (9.41 lb) of vehicle weight...

The 4.2 FSI accelerates the Audi RS5 Cabriolet from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) inwards 4.9 seconds. The car's top speed is express to 250 km/h (155.34 mph); at client request, Audi tin boost this to 280 km/h (173.98 mph). Despite its high performance, the powerful V8 delivers astonishingly high efficiency: inwards the NEDC cycle, the eight-cylinder unit of measurement has a combined fuel consumption value of 10.7 liters per 100 km (21.98 U.S.A. mpg). The cylinder liners as well as the chain drive create got been optimized for minimal friction, as well as the crude pump features need-based control...

Audi manually assembles the 4.2 FSI at its Hungarian engine establish inwards Györ. The engine features a classic cylinder angle of 90°; the 2 banks are offset yesteryear 18.5 mm (0.73 in). With a stroke/bore ratio of 92.8 mm (3.65 in) to 84.5 mm (3.33 in), the V8 has a long-stroke design. Its valve covers are painted red...

The high-performance V8 tips the scales at simply 216 kg (476.20 lb). The forged-steel connecting rods, the pistons forged from a high-strength aluminum alloy as well as the forged crankshaft are lightweight nonetheless extremely strong. The crankcase is produced inwards a low-pressure die-casting procedure that ensures real proficient textile uniformity. Its aluminum-silicon alloy combines depression weight amongst high strength. Its high silicon content makes the cylinder liners extremely wear-resistant...

In the crankcase, amongst its bedplate design, a frame supports the bearing blocks for the crankshaft, ensuring maximum strength as well as optimal vibration characteristics. The cast Fe bearing blocks command thermal expansion of the crankcase, which maintains play at the chief bearings of the crankshaft within tight limits...

Like all Audi gasoline engines, the fuel is distributed to the 4.2 FSI yesteryear agency of common-rail direct injection. The fuel swirls intensely inwards the combustion chambers, which cools the sleeping room walls. This procedure minimizes the endangerment of autoignition of the mixture on hot spots. This results inwards an exceptionally high compression ratio of 12.5 : 1, which has a beneficial number on both performance as well as efficiency....

The 4 camshafts, which tin live hydraulically adjusted through 42 degrees of crankshaft angle, are actuated yesteryear chain drives running on the dorsum side of the engine. Roller-type cam followers actuate 32 large-diameter valves - 33.9 mm (1.33 in) on the intake side, 28.0 mm (1.10 in) amongst the sodium-cooled exhaust valves. The intake manifold is made of plastic...

The 4.2 FSI naturally inducts intake air as well as exhausts gases freely thank you lot to sophisticated fine-tuning on the twin-pipe intake as well as exhaust arrangement amongst the 2 throttle valves. Vacuum-actuated spill flaps are integrated into the intake ports. Controlled yesteryear the engine administration system, they crusade the intake air to menses amongst a cylindrical swirling motion at component load, which improves combustion speed and, inwards turn, efficiency...

The exhaust arrangement pipes are produced from stainless steel using hydroforming; flaps are installed inwards the 2 large tailpipes. If they opened upward at high charge as well as revs - or at the force of a clit inwards the Audi drive select arrangement -, making the good of the V8 fifty-fifty fuller. As an option, Audi tin deliver the auto amongst a sport exhaust arrangement amongst dark tailpipe trim, also amongst flap switching function...

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