From Audi will present its new model RS5 Motor Show in Essen, Germany, which will be held from 28th November to 6 December 2009. Compared with this S5, the new RS5 is distinguished by more aggressive style of the front, will have wider air intakes, a new front spoiler, and wider fenders. Rear of the car with a metal coating and design of the interior carbon fiber are used. Audi RS5 is equipped with 4.2-liter FSI V8 and the transmission will be 7-stage S-tronic. The engine model will be more power than the previous version, but there it is 450 hp The car will achieve acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds. Optimizing Model FSI engine and supply it with technology for both four-wheel drive Quattro will turn it into a worthy competitor to the sport BMW M3 and Mercedes-Benz C53 AMG.
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The prototype downloaded over 100 kg. the weight of the familiar Audi A5. The main difference between the familiar version of the A5 and lightweight prototype, which the company tested the results in lighter materials. Thanks to the aluminum alloys and carbon fibers, which have replaced conventional steel, the weight of the car has decreased by 110 kg. The new lower weight of the test model, equipped with 2.0-liter FSI engine, offers almost similar dynamics to that of a gifted V6 models C 265 hp under the hood. Weight / power at the prototype A5 2.0 FSI has 159 hp per tonne, where a powerful A5 3.2 FSI, the figures are 170 hp per ton. The company explained that the light weight will allow the integration of smaller engines which in turn will require less fuel and emit less harmful emissions. Lose weight, will inevitably affect positive and dynamic characteristics of the vehicle, its management and last but not least – the stopping distance.
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