I test drove a 2015 RS5

DCNISMO · 01-17-2018, 06:36 AM

I'm tempted to go get it but for they only offered up 44K for my 2009 911 and we have a pending federal shutdown, so I don't want to spend any money on big items. I thought I would miss a clutch in it, but it shifted so fast using the paddles it was great. In essence you trade a clutch pedal with your foot for a finger operated pedal. But you can keep it floored and flap away. It also smart enough to know as you come to a stop or slow down enough, it downshifts for you. Had 20 inch wheels too. It revs to 8400 rpm, a V8. So much like a 4 cylinder bike, it needs revs to make power. Audi spec TQ is 320 or so with HP at 450...I think they under rate them both. Its documented to do 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds, spec is 4.2. Only worry I have is the carbon buildup issues, but this RS engine does not seem to suffer from that typical Audi FSI direct injection engine.

01-17-2018, 06:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	I'm tempted to go get it but for they only offered up 44K for my 2009 911 and we have a pending federal shutdown, so I don't want to spend any money on big items. I thought I would miss a clutch in it, but it shifted so fast using the paddles it was great. In essence you trade a clutch pedal with your foot for a finger operated pedal. But you can keep it floored and flap away. It also smart enough to know as you come to a stop or slow down enough, it downshifts for you. Had 20 inch wheels too. It revs to 8400 rpm, a V8. So much like a 4 cylinder bike, it needs revs to make power. Audi spec TQ is 320 or so with HP at 450...I think they under rate them both. Its documented to do 0 to 60 in 3.8 seconds, spec is 4.2. Only worry I have is the carbon buildup issues, but this RS engine does not seem to suffer from that typical Audi FSI direct injection engine. BlackZeda, Hotrodz and ZCanadian like this.

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