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Originally Posted by KBW
It could be that 4.2 but it is twin turbo'd. There's a magazine out on the car going against the m3 on stands now.

I'm pretty sure that article was shown to be BS. I follow this stuff pretty closely (I drive an RS4).
 

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I total, there have been various rumors going round. Kompressor, Twin-Turbo, a modified version of the RS4's old motor, a completley new constructed motor with about 450HP that will also come in the A8 and in the end that the V8 will be either 4.0 or 4.2 litres. I was just thrilled by the idea of a 580HP RS5, this thing would be insane, but apparently there's not enough room since the motor hardly fit in the RS6.
 

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Originally Posted by Germanicus
I total, there have been various rumors going round. Kompressor, Twin-Turbo, a modified version of the RS4's old motor, a completley new constructed motor with about 450HP that will also come in the A8 and in the end that the V8 will be either 4.0 or 4.2 litres. I was just thrilled by the idea of a 580HP RS5, this thing would be insane, but apparently there's not enough room since the motor hardly fit in the RS6.

Imagine how front-heavy that would be?

The S5 already isn't an extremely well balanced car. Throw a big V10 up front and it's only going to get worse.

Sure would be a rocket in a straight line, though.
 

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Originally Posted by KBW
I've had 9 cars. 7 have been black. I just like black cars
In New York, about a dozen people would wave at you and try to hail you every single day. If you were to wait in your car, people would walk up to your window and ask you who you're picking up.
 

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Originally Posted by brianja
Imagine how front-heavy that would be? The S5 already isn't an extremely well balanced car. Throw a big V10 up front and it's only going to get worse. Sure would be a rocket in a straight line, though.
I totally agree, but Brabus has put the V12 Biturbo in both the E-and C-Class, sure they're kind of insane, but it's not impossible. Same with the V10 of the M5, it's been put in a 3-series. But as I said, I just liked the idea, when it comes to wheight, that's another topic and one of the reasons why I like the new S4. V6 Kompressor, lighter than the old V8 and equal or even better in performance.
 

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Originally Posted by Germanicus
I totally agree, but Brabus has put the V12 Biturbo in both the E-and C-Class, sure they're kind of insane, but it's not impossible. Same with the V10 of the M5, it's been put in a 3-series. But as I said, I just liked the idea, when it comes to wheight, that's another topic and one of the reasons why I like the new S4. V6 Kompressor, lighter than the old V8 and equal or even better in performance.

Yeah... the new S4 should be a good performer.

It would have been nice for them to get that engine into the S5 too.
 

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Originally Posted by gdl203
In New York, about a dozen people would wave at you and try to hail you every single day. If you were to wait in your car, people would walk up to your window and ask you who you're picking up.

Awesome set up. If it were a hot chick, I would say "You!"

Money. I need me an RS5.
 

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Originally Posted by gdl203
In New York, about a dozen people would wave at you and try to hail you every single day. If you were to wait in your car, people would walk up to your window and ask you who you're picking up.

S5 != Lincoln Town Car.
 

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Originally Posted by arnach
S5 != Lincoln Town Car.

If you're in NYC, you know that pretty much all black sedans are for car services - not only town cars but also Benz, Navigators, etc...
 

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If the RS5 is made with the projected specs. it would make a fine alternative to not only the M3, but the GTR as well.
 

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Originally Posted by KBW
I've had 9 cars. 7 have been black. I just like black cars

Yes, some people will only buy black cars. Period.
 

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Didn't you hear? Black = bad. Ask Marylin manson
 

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They're awesome cars, wish I could afford one
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. A good friend of mine has a silver S5 and LOVES it. I've driven it a few times and I can see why. It's quick, handles excellent and has a really nicely layed out interior. I'm an Audi/VW guy and I'd say they did the A5/S5 right. However, since I don't own one, I can't really speak from a reliability standpoint.
 

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Well I currently live far away from NYC so I don't worry about somebody thinking I'm picking them up. A clean black car shines and looks better than anything else IMO. Some white cars look classy but most cars look great in black.

To the guy who said the comparison test between the M3 and RS5 was bs how did they get a RS5 for the driving and the photoshoot? Did they make their own or something?

Also I rented the S5 from a company that rents nice cars in my area...the company had nothing to do with Audi
 

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Originally Posted by KBW
A clean black car shines and looks better than anything else IMO. Some white cars look classy but most cars look great in black.

...as long as the black car is washed regularly. Any dirt is much more noticeable on a black car than on others.
 

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