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Audi RS5 Convertible in the works

tryme submitted on 5/14/2009 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 11:47:05 AM

8 user comments | Category: New Cars | Source: | SOURCE: www.4wheelsnews.com

According to the latest reports, it appears that the new Audi RS5 will be powered by the 4.

2-liter V8 engine, same found on the RS4, developing around 450 hp (as we reported back in April). The great news is that the German manufacturer will also bring a convertible version of the RS5, using the same soft-top as all the convertible Audi vehicles, but this will happen at a later date. The coupe version will hit the showrooms in late 2009!

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Audi RS5 Convertible in the works

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B7FAN

Very Sexy....thats all i can say

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Posted on 5/14/2009 12:14:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

SHOWTIME

No new engine? Come on Audi don't be cheap! Put in the RS6 engine.

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Posted on 5/14/2009 12:30:26 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

bintintin

Considering the added weight of the V10 and Audi striving to improve handling, a V8 to me would be the better choice. I'm also hoping that they have shaved off some lbs in additon to more HP & trq than the #'s quoted.

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Posted on 5/14/2009 1:18:53 PM | | Votes: 2   

SHOWTIME

Well yea a completely reengineered +500HP V8 sounds great but since they're already being cheap by using the previous RS4 engine, I thought this would be the least costly way for them

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Posted on 5/14/2009 4:04:31 PM | | Votes: -1   

tryme

it would be an awesome car if it would receive the engine from the RS6.. but this is marketing... Who would buy then the RS6?

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Posted on 5/14/2009 12:49:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

Joe_Limon

People who want a station wagon? The RS5 is a 2 door coupe! two very different vehicles with little to no overlap.

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Posted on 5/14/2009 2:27:22 PM | | Votes: -1   

SHOWTIME

those who want a larger 4 door fast car?

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Posted on 5/14/2009 3:31:53 PM | | Votes: 0   

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS

4.2 V8 with Variable Geometry Twin Turbos would be perfect for this Vehicle
Keep HP at around 470 and Torque High and avail from about 1500rpm.

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Posted on 5/14/2009 2:19:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

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