Is the 2013 Audi RS5 a good car?

Is the 2013 Audi RS5 a good car?

If you do some research you will find that these cars are very reliable, but very expensive to work on, even routine maintenance. I docked one star for performance because there are cars faster and more capable than a RS5, but they are almost exclusively pure sports cars, like a 911.

Is the Audi RS5 fast?

We also tested the RS5 Sportback at the track, where it hit 60 mph in 3.3 seconds and closed the gap between 50 and 70 mph in just 2.9 seconds. The audacious Audi ripped down the quarter-mile in just 11.8 seconds at 115 mph. These results show that the RS5 can hang with the more powerful 505-hp Alfa Romeo Giulia QF.

What transmission is in the 2013 RS5?

seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
Unlike the stellar TT RS, which is available in the U.S. solely with a six-speed manual, the RS5’s only gearbox is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. You won’t hear us condemn this transmission, but we are the Save the Manuals!

How fast is a 2013 Audi RS5?

174 mph
The base 2013 RS5 comes in putting down 450 horsepower and 317 pound-feet of torque from its 4.2=liter V-8 engine. This powerplant mates to a seven-speed S tronic transmission that launches the RS5 to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds and up to a top speed of 174 mph.

What can beat the Audi?

5 cars the Audi TT RS can beat in a 0-60mph sprint

• Ferrari F40 – 4.2 seconds.
• Porsche GT3 RS (997) – 3.7 seconds.
• Audi R8 V10 – 3.9 seconds.
• Ferrari F430 – 3.7 seconds.
• Mercedes SLS AMG – 3.7 seconds.

Did RS5 come manual?

With its new 2013 RS5 coupe, Audi finally steps up to the BMW M3 with performance-oriented V-8 power and a chassis to match, but the lack of a manual transmission is difficult to overcome. Key among them is a 4.2-liter V-8 engine, also found in the Audi R8, that’s wedged in place of the S5’s supercharged 3.0-liter V-6.

What is the value of a 2013 Audi RS 5?

Add all the options and it’s possible to build a nearly $90,000 2013 Audi RS 5 coupe and even higher-priced convertible variant. As for residual values, the Audi A5 and S5 both hold their values well over time, a trend we expect will continue with the RS 5.

Is the Audi RS 5 an AWD car?

Sophistication & understated luxury comes standard on this Audi RS 5 . Well-known by many, the RS 5 has become a household name in the realm of quality and prestige. You’ll love the feel of AWD in this 2014 Audi RS 5. It provides a perfect balance of handling power and control in virtually every driving condition.

What kind of traction does the Audi RS 5 have?

The Audi RS5 can send 85 percent of its power to the rear wheels or 70 percent to the front when called for, and it also includes a standard mechanical sport differential on the rear axle for more robust torque management between the left and right wheels than brake-based traction control could afford.

What’s the quarter mile time for an Audi RS5?

In that 2010 comparison test, the Euro-spec RS5 managed a 0-to-60-mph time of 4.0 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 12.5 seconds at a speed of 112 mph. Like the European model, the U.S.-spec RS5 will have an aggressive launch-control function that revs the engine to about 5000 rpm and then dumps the clutch.