Audi RS 5 Avant in Progressiv red metallic Design Preview

The Circuit de Marrakech was turned into a challenging course that put the RS 5 through its paces. Tight curves, slalom sections, and designated drift zones presented real and demanding driving conditions – with a clear focus on agility, precision, and cornering performance. Straight off the starting line, the RS 5 demonstrates how precisely and directly it responds to steering inputs. The torque distribution continuously adapts to the driving situation and enables nimble turns as well as a stable line at higher speeds. Even with rapid load changes, the vehicle remains poised, under control, and superbly balanced thanks to its brand-new quattro drivetrain with Dynamic Torque Control. This enables electromechanical torque vectoring at the rear axle and transfers torque between the wheels with lightning speed and precision, resulting in agile steering, maximum stability, and controlled acceleration even out of the tightest bends.

For the first time, the new Audi RS 5 has a plug‑in hybrid drive. The 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 paired with a 130-kilowatt electric motor delivers 470 kW (639 PS)12 of system output and 825 Nm of torque. The powerful electric boost is particularly perceptible when accelerating spontaneously and ensures a direct response.