2013 Audi RS5 tested by Insideline - 12.5@110 1/4 mile and 4,039 pound curb weight
Published on 09-03-2012 09:37 PM
The 2013 Audi RS5 is an absolutely gorgeous vehicle that we are thrilled Audi decided to bring to the USA. The old 4.2 liter FSI V8 was upgraded and now puts out 450 horses revving to a very impressive 8500 RPM. This power routed through a 7-speed dual clutch transmission is good enough to get it to a 12.5@110 in the 1/4 mile or in other words similar quickness to an E92 M3 DCT from a stop but likely still slightly slower from a roll on the top end.
Why is that? Well, although the V8 is upgraded the power is still going to all four wheels. The car also has a curb weight of 4,039 pounds. So despite the higher power output on paper the classic Audi traits of big weight combined with a less efficient drivetrain hurt the performance.
58% of the cars weight also hangs over the nose. Not the best balance for handling performance although it does pull .95g's on the skidpad and manages the slalom in an impressive 69.2 MPH.
The base price of the car is higher than the C63 or M3 and with options this tester came out to $77,320. Not terrible, but not a value either. It will definitely be more rare than either the M3 or C63.
A great looking car that would be better if it was lighter with balance closer to 50/50. We're glad someone is still doing a high revving naturally aspirated V8 at the very least.
| Vehicle |
|---|
| Year Make Model |
2013 Audi RS 5 2dr Coupe AWD (4.2L 8cyl 7AM) |
| Vehicle Type |
AWD 2dr 4-passenger Coupe |
| Base MSRP |
$69,795 |
| Options on test vehicle |
Audi MMI Navigation Package ($3,550 -- CD/DVD player with HD radio, navigation, premium audio, parking alerts with rearview camera, Audi Connect and Bluetooth streaming audio); Titanium Package ($2,500 -- body color mirrors, blacked-out trim, 20-inch wheels with 275/30 summer tires); Sport Exhaust System With Black Finishers ($1,000); Sepang Blue Pearl Paint ($475). |
| As-tested MSRP |
$77,320 |
| Drivetrain |
|---|
| Configuration |
Longitudinal, front-engine, all-wheel drive |
| Engine type |
Naturally aspirated, direct-injected, V8, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) |
4,163/254 |
| Block/head material |
Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain |
DOHC, 4 valves/cylinder variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) |
12.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) |
8,500 |
| Fuel cutoff/rev limiter (rpm) |
8,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) |
450 @ 8,250 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) |
317 @ 4,000 |
| Fuel type |
Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type |
7-speed auto-double-clutch manual with console shifter and steering-mounted paddles with sport/competition modes |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) |
I = 3.692; II = 2.238; III = 1.559; IV = 1.175; V = 0.915; VI = 0.745; VII = 0.617; R = 2.944 |
| Chassis |
|---|
| Suspension, front |
Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear |
Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type |
Electric-assist, speed-proportional, rack-and-pinion steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) |
15.9 |
| Turning circle (ft.) |
38.1 |
| Tire make and model |
Pirelli P Zero |
| Tire type |
Asymmetrical summer, (44 psi cold front; 41 psi cold rear) |
| Tire size |
275/30ZR20 97Y |
| Wheel size |
20-by-9 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material |
Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front |
14.4-in two-piece ventilated cross-drilled steel discs with two-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear |
12.8-in ventilated cross-drilled steel discs with one-piston fixed calipers |
| Track Test Results |
|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) |
1.7 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) |
2.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) |
4.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) |
4.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) |
6.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) |
12.5 @ 110.8 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
2.2 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
3.5 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
5.0 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) |
4.6 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) |
7.0 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) |
13.0 @ 109.2 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) |
27 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) |
105 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) |
69.2 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON |
67.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) |
0.95 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON |
0.94 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) |
43.9 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) |
78.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) |
62.6 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) |
2,400 |
| Dimensions & Capacities |
|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) |
4,009 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) |
4,039 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) |
58.0/42.0 |
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