2018 Audi RS 5 Sportback specifications

2018 Audi RS 5 Sportback data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2824 mm 111.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1598 mm 62.9 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1588 mm 62.5 inches
Length 4783 mm 188.3 inches
Width 1864 mm 73.4 inches
Height 1387 mm 54.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.69
Kerb weight 1840 kg 4057 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 58 litres 12.8 [15.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 2.9 litre
2894 cc
(176.603 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84.5 × 86 mm
3.33 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.98
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 450 PS (444 bhp) (331 kW)
at 5700-6700 rpm
maximum torque 600 Nm (443 ft·lb) (61.2 kgm)
at 1900-5000 rpm
Specific output 114.4 kW/litre
155.6 ps/litre
153.4 bhp/litre
2.51 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 207.33 Nm/litre
2.51 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10:1
Fuel system direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 2605.3 kPa (377.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 482.33 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 3.8 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
244.66 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 PS/kg
179.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 kW/kg
241.3 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.24 bhp/kg
0.11 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
5.56 kg/kW
9.28 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 9.0 x 19
Wheel size rear 9.0 x 19
Tyres front 265/35 R 19 89Y XL
Tyres rear 265/35 R 19 89Y XL
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 376 mm
Rear brake diameter 330 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 8 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.64
Final drive ratio 3.30
general
Carfolio.com ID583099
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2018 Audi RS 5 Sportback added 2019-01-13.
Last modified 2020-03-16.
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