Audi RS5 Convertible in the works

According to the latest reports, it appears that the new Audi RS5 will be powered by the 4.2-liter V8 engine, same found on the RS4, developing around 450 hp (as we reported back in April). The great news is that the German manufacturer will also bring a convertible version of the RS5, using the same soft-top as all the convertible Audi vehicles, but this will happen at a later date. The coupe version will hit the showrooms in late 2009!
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B7FAN - 5/14/2009 12:14:50 PM

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Very Sexy....thats all i can say

SHOWTIME - 5/14/2009 12:30:26 PM

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No new engine? Come on Audi don't be cheap! Put in the RS6 engine.

bintintin - 5/14/2009 1:18:53 PM

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Considering the added weight of the V10 and Audi striving to improve handling, a V8 to me would be the better choice. I'm also hoping that they have shaved off some lbs in additon to more HP & trq than the #'s quoted.

SHOWTIME - 5/14/2009 4:04:31 PM

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Well yea a completely reengineered +500HP V8 sounds great but since they're already being cheap by using the previous RS4 engine, I thought this would be the least costly way for them

Joe_Limon - 5/14/2009 2:27:22 PM

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People who want a station wagon? The RS5 is a 2 door coupe! two very different vehicles with little to no overlap.

SHOWTIME - 5/14/2009 3:31:53 PM

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those who want a larger 4 door fast car?

I95SPEEDINGTICKETS - 5/14/2009 2:19:21 PM

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4.2 V8 with Variable Geometry Twin Turbos would be perfect for this Vehicle
Keep HP at around 470 and Torque High and avail from about 1500rpm.