The 2023 Audi RS 5 is getting a little bit extra severe with the addition of a brand new and complete Competitors bundle. Accessible for each the RS 5 Coupe and Sportback, this $16,100 bundle dramatically ramps up efficiency, and it positive ought to for that amount of money.
A set and extra aggressive coilover suspension is put in, and the automotive’s trip top is decreased by 0.4 inch. The suspension system is height-adjustable, although, and house owners can decrease it one other 0.4 inch to be 0.8 inch decrease than a normal RS 5. A brand new sport sway bar is put in in entrance, and mega-grippy Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires are fitted in any respect 4 corners wrapping new 19-inch wheels. The Quattro sport rear differential is “enhanced” to extend agility additional in Dynamic mode. The ABS system is tuned in another way, and Audi claims the stopping distance from 62 to 0 mph is decreased by 6.5 toes — the carbon ceramic brake bundle comes commonplace with this mannequin. Even the steering is addressed, and Audi says it’s dialed in to be extra exact than earlier than, providing a set ratio of 13.1:1.
The laundry record of modifications continues. Audi re-programmed the transmission management unit for decreased shifting instances and to make the completely different modes extra distinct. The all-wheel drive system is re-tuned to shift extra energy to the rear wheels, although Audi doesn’t present particular torque distribution figures. High velocity is raised by 6 mph above the Dynamic Plus bundle’s prime velocity of 174 mph, making the brand new prime finish 180 mph. A brand new (and unique to this bundle) exhaust system is fitted that gives a “extra intense sound.” Plus, Audi did away with 18 kilos of sound deadening between the engine compartment and inside to permit extra engine sound to penetrate the cabin.
Bundle-exclusive inside appointments embrace “Pearl Nappa and Dinamica” seat supplies that change the “High quality Nappa” seats. Quite a few different parts are newly wrapped in Alcantara that includes crimson stitching, and these embrace the steering wheel, shift lever and middle console. Each the seat belts and flooring mats get new crimson edging to maintain the crimson theme going. The Audi floor projection lights will function an “RS Competitors” emblem, and the digital cluster has a brand new show referred to as “Runway mode” that’s unique to the Competitors bundle mannequin.
Additional carbon fiber is added to the outside, together with for the entrance splitter, rear diffuser and facet mirrors. Black exterior trim is an possibility the trim on different RS 5 fashions, however Audi makes use of a high-gloss black end as commonplace on the Competitors fashions. There may be one exterior paint possibility unique to the Competitors bundle mannequin, and that’s the “Sebring Black crystal impact” paint you see in pictures right here.
Earlier than different choices, a 2023 Audi RS 5 Coupe with the Competitors bundle prices $93,095, together with the vacation spot cost. In order for you the Sportback mannequin, that’ll price $93,395. Audi says you’ll be capable to order this mannequin beginning in June this 12 months, however doesn’t specify after they’ll be anticipated in sellers.
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