Is the new Audi RS5 too heavy?!
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It’s time for an Audi vs Audi showdown!
We’ve got Sam in the all-new Audi RS5, and he’s lining up against Mat in an Audi S4!
However, this is no ordinary S4! MRC Tuning has tuned it, and as a result, it’s had a massive power increase! The question is: does this 2017 car have what it takes to bring down the RS5? Let’s take a closer look…
The new Audi RS5 rolls up with a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6, coupled with an electric motor, and they combine to produce 639hp and 825Nm. This power is sent to all four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox, and the hybrid tech means it’s pretty hefty, weighing in at 2,355kg! As new, it costs around £90,000.
Then we come to the Audi S4, which houses a 3-litre V6 turbo under the bonnet. However, it’s had a number of changes made to it, including a new intake, a new exhaust, and a remapped engine and gearbox. As a result, power output has increased to 450hp and 780Nm. It’s also a whole lot lighter than the RS5, tipping the scales at just 1,630kg!
So the S4 may still be down on power, but it’s more than half a tonne lighter! Will the weight difference prove decisive? There’s only one way to find out for sure… LET’S RACE!
Thanks to https://www.instagram.com/mrctuningltd/ for lending us their Audi S4!
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