2014 Audi RS5 Cabriolet: And Features For Souped-up Drop-top

RS5 CABRIOLET AUSTRALIA

Audi#39;s new RS 5 Cabriolet is now on sale in Australia, with the same V8 engine inside its coupe sibling and a $20,000 premium.

Priced at the new RS 5 Cabriolet enters above the RS 5 Coupe, which has been its second significant price cut in two down now from $161,400 to

The RS 5 Cabriolet is the first of its kind, and while its coupe sibling has around since 2010, new droptop arrives as something of a to the RS 4 Cabriolet.

Mechanical Package

by Audi#39;s naturally-aspirated 4.2 litre V8, the RS 5 sends power to all four through a seven-speed dual-clutch

Output is rated at 331kW at and 430Nm of torque between and 6000rpm.

Audi claims a time of 4.9 seconds, on the way to knocking 200km/h in 10.9 seconds. consumption is listed at 10.7 Top speed is electronically limited to

Those numbers are fractions than the figures of the RS 5 Coupe, but a 200kg disadvantage, that#39;s to be

Being a performance-focused convertible, has blessed the RS 5 Cabrio with reinforcements for improved rigidity.

quattro all-wheel-drive system stars, distributing torque the front and rear axles at a ratio, directing up to 70 percent to the or a maximum of 85 percent to the rear.

The RS 5 Cabrio is equipped with the RS suspension as standard, although the Suspension Plus and Dynamic Control kit can be added as part of the Dynamic Sports package.

is managed by ventilated #39;wave#39; and ceramic brakes can be optioned for the end.

The cabrio rides on aluminium wheels as standard the Dynamic Sports package an upgrade to 20-inch alloys.

Features

Headlining the RS 5 Cabriolet#39;s is its lightweight soft-top roof, and closing automatically in less 17 seconds, at speeds up to 50km/h.

open, the roof uses 60 litres of the Cabrio#39;s 380 litres of storage space.

Audi has used the RS 5 Cabriolet to give an debut for its Connect system, owners a number of internet-connected

The Audi Connect system users to access the internet their mobile devices an integrated wifi #39;hotspot#39; in the RS 5 while the dash display offers Panoramio pictures and information about various

Other features include the Parking System with a view camera, flat-bottomed steering wheel, Bluetooth 10-speaker audio with a front and rear climate-controlled seats, an acoustic hood, and LED lighting at the front and rear.

As described earlier, the RS 5 Cabriolet is available with the Dynamic package, adding Sports Plus and Dynamic Ride and the choice of three-different 20-inch styles.

Pricing (excludes costs)

RS 5 Coupe –

RS 5 Cabriolet – $175,900

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