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NickS 12-12-2012 04:07 AM

Anyone know if there will be changes for the 2014 RS5?
 
TIA.

lmariorod 12-12-2012 08:41 AM

There will likely be a cab version.

http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2014-...llpaper_01.htm

NickS 12-12-2012 08:43 AM


Originally Posted by lmariorod (Post 24382551)
There will likely be a cab version.

http://www.netcarshow.com/audi/2014-...llpaper_01.htm

Other than the cab version. Face lift? Interior changes? Mechanical changes, is what I am asking.

ayap 12-12-2012 10:02 AM

Best to wait when they slap the 4.0 engine on the RS5 that they have on the S6 and S7, where you get 406 lbs of torque at 1,400 RPM.

mstams 12-13-2012 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by ayap (Post 24382598)
Best to wait when they slap the 4.0 engine on the RS5 that they have on the S6 and S7, where you get 406 lbs of torque at 1,400 RPM.

This will likely not be for a while since they typically only build toward the end of a model generation.

ayap 12-14-2012 04:45 AM


Originally Posted by mstams (Post 24382976)
This will likely not be for a while since they typically only build toward the end of a model generation.

Don't assume that. One RS5 buyer in Europe bought it when it came out in 2011 and in 2012 there was a new face lifted version. He was so disgusted that after 1 year, his model was "old" and not the latest version. Just 1 year.

So it's very possible they will have a new engine very soon. The low torque engine is old, and Audi will be facing competition with the new 4 series BMW and the new M coupe. Nobody will buy an RS5 in 2014 when they can buy a more powerful S6 that does 3.7 seconds 0-60. The Renn Sport version should be faster than the S badge.

lmariorod 12-14-2012 07:17 AM

As much as I love the 3.0SC in my S5 that is kicking butt in the A6/A7, if the RS5 had at minimum the TTRS's 2.5 360hp TFSI/ 343 lb.-ft torque, that only comes with a 6 speed MT, that would be sweet.

mstams 12-15-2012 06:53 AM


Originally Posted by ayap (Post 24383274)
Don't assume that. One RS5 buyer in Europe bought it when it came out in 2011 and in 2012 there was a new face lifted version. He was so disgusted that after 1 year, his model was "old" and not the latest version. Just 1 year.

Right, but this was just a facelift -- plus it was in Europe. RS models don't make it over here as often.


Originally Posted by ayap (Post 24383274)
So it's very possible they will have a new engine very soon. The low torque engine is old, and Audi will be facing competition with the new 4 series BMW and the new M coupe. Nobody will buy an RS5 in 2014 when they can buy a more powerful S6 that does 3.7 seconds 0-60. The Renn Sport version should be faster than the S badge.

Which is why they will most likely introduce the new A5/S5 models first, then follow later with the next RS5.

Back to the original question, the US buyer for a 2014 model will most likely be safe.


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