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Performance Review: Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro - [2010]

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Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro - [2010]

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Figures & Specs Summary:

  • Year: 2010 | Type: Coupe
  • Engine: 4163 cc (254.0 ci) 32 Valve
  • Engine Formation: V8
  • Aspiration: Naturally Aspirated
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Transmission: 7 speed / Auto
  • Top Speed: 155 mph (249.4 kph)
  • 0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 4.50 secs
  • 0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 4.6 secs
  • 0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 0.00 secs
  • Power: 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 8250 rpm
  • Kerbweight: 1725 kgs (3802 lbs)
  • Torque: 317 lb-ft (429.7 Nm) @ 4000 rpm
  • Drive: AWD | Engine Location: Front
  • 1/4 Mile (Est.): 12.48 secs @ 109.6 mph
  • BHP Per Ton: 257.3 bhp
  • Torque Per Ton: 183.7 lb-ft
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Introduction:

This edition of the Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro is the 7 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.This particular Audi A5 has a 4163cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 8 cylinders in a V formation.

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Alternative Petrol V8's includes the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170

The A5 shares its Petrol V8 engine configuration with the likes of the 2023 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170 and the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Spider 4.0 V8 Turbo. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the A5's All Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1725 kgs (3802 lbs) this makes the Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro in the same weight category as the 2022 BMW 4 Series M4 CSL 3.0 Twin Turbo G82 or the give or take 50kg.

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The Audi A5 shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp)

In terms of power the 4163cc 32V V8 engine produces 444 bhp (331 kW) @ 8250 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (467 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated V8 throws out 317 lb-ft (429.7 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Audi A5 you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

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The 2014 Mercedes GT AMG (282.3 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Audi A5.

The Audi A5 has a Power to weight ratio of 257.3 bhp per ton and 183.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 A5 competing with the 2014 Mercedes GT AMG (282.3 bhp per ton) or the 2017 Aston-Martin DB11 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (281.8 bhp per ton).


Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Audi A5 generating around 183.7 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen (208.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 1987 Chevrolet Camaro IROC-Z 5.7 V8 (208.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.6 secs, this made the Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro as fast as the 2022 BMW i7 xDrive60 (4.50 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs) the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost Black Badge 6.6 V12 Twin turbo (4.50 secs) the or the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i xDrive Cabrio 3.0 Turbo F23 (4.50 secs). This Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the and the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs).

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Quarter Mile time is a close race between the A5 and the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8

When talking about the performance of the Audi A5 on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.48 secs @ 109.6 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Maserati GranTurismo S 4.6 V8 (12.44 secs), the 1966 Pontiac GTO 6.4L V8 (12.44 secs), and the 1965 Ferrari 275 GTS 3.3 V12 (12.44 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro has a maximum speed of 155mph.

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Top Speed of the 2010 A5 equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2010 Audi A5 RS5 4.2 Quattro then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

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