Audi Sportis the 2026 model RS5announced as a hybrid, joining the trend of other German manufacturers electrifying high-performance models.
Engine1According to , this is directly related to the EU’s recent stringent emissions regulations. Accordingly, automobile manufacturers are rushing to convert existing internal combustion engine models to hybrid or fully electric models.
Despite being a hybrid, RS5 2026retains the 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbo engine under the bonnet, and produces 503 horsepower, 59 horsepower more than the previous model. This output comes from an 8-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel torque vectoring. Quattro It is passed through the system to the wheels.
This time the V6 engine doesn’t work alone. The six-cylinder engine is paired with an electric motor producing 174 horsepower. Combining the two engines, the plug-in hybrid system provides a total of 630 horsepower and 825 Nm of torque.
In terms of torque Audi Sporthas designed the RS Rear Torque mode for drivers who want a little thrill, and this mode is for “off-road” use only.
Combined with self-locking differential Tiptronic The transmission can transmit up to 85% of torque to the rear wheels and, depending on driving conditions, up to 70% to the front wheels.
In terms of speed RS5does not disappoint expectations. AudiIt said it can reach 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and has a top speed of 285 km/h. The 25.9 kWh battery allows you to drive in fully electric mode, so you don’t have to rely on the gasoline engine all the time.
In the city, you can drive up to 87 km without using fuel. If the battery is completely discharged, a full charge will take approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
new in appearance RS5features a wide body, functional air intakes in the front fenders and large oval exhaust ports close to the center of the bumper. Dark matrix LED headlights and black Quattro rings emphasize the dramatic appearance of the front, while the rear OLED lights feature a chessboard pattern.
There are no major changes to the interior. It still has a lot of the glossy black finish, a three-segment display with thick borders, and traditional capacitive touch controls.
Audihas improved the interior by adding body-hugging seats, honeycomb-patterned padding, and electric adjustment and massage functions. Red or gray leather detailing RS5 Available on trim only.
new RS5 The model will be launched on the European market in the first quarter of this year. in germany RS5 SedanFrom €106.200; RS5 Avantstarts from €107.850. Audiplans to deliver the first vehicles by mid-year.
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