Competition Packs Coming for 2023 Audi RS 4 and RS 5
With a suite of new upgrades, Audi has made the RS 4 and RS 5 even more engaging to drive.
On the heels of announcing the the final run of its R8 supercar, Audi has released info about two new packages available for the its RS 4 and RS 5. And unlike the race-inspired V10 model, these won’t be limited edition. Both the Competition and Competition Plus upgrades will be available to any buyers who can pony up for the additional kit.
While the neither package adds power to the twin-turbo V6, the upgrades are designed to make the cars more responsive and more fun to drive. Thanks to a new tune, the zero-to-60 sprint has dropped by 0.2 seconds in the RS 4 and 0.1 seconds in the RS 5, and top speed for both models has been bumped to a ballistic 180 mph.
There’s also a new performance exhaust system, which will sound even better thanks to Audi ditching 18 pounds of sound insulation from the firewall. Plus, tweaks to the quattro system mean more twist will be pumped to the rear wheels, and shift points have also been adjusted to provide more aggressive gear changes.
Unique 20-inch wheels will be standard on Performance models, and they’ll be shod with super sticky Pirelli Corsa P Zero tires. To better scrub speed, carbon-ceramic brakes will be available for both models. In addition to cutting the 60-to-zero stopping distance by six feet, they’ll also mean drivers will be able to run laps without being concerned with brake fade on the track.
Performance Plus models will get a trick suspension system which drops the standard ride height by 10 millimeters, and also allows drivers to drop it another 10 millimeters via the vehicle settings. For the mathematically challenged, that means these sporty versions will be up to 20 millimeters lower than base models.
Of course, there are some cosmetic touches as well, including the carbon fiber accents inside the cabin, dark trim on the exterior, black tips on the performance exhaust system, and an available Sebring Black finish. Unfortunately, the RS 4 Avant still won’t be an option for American buyers, so we’ll just have to make due with the coupe and Sportback versions of the RS 5.
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