Audi Reveals Pricing and Specs for the All-New RS 5
Definitely Not A Guru reported on the new Audi RS 5 back in February detailing the sizzling new super-hybrid fastback and estate car.
And now Audi have revealed prices, specifications and performance figures for their new performance car. Only time will tell if Audi has done enough to win over sales from the new BMW M i3 and M3.
This is Audi’s first RS plug-in hybrid which comes with an all-electric range of up to 52 miles, but it’s worth noting - as reported in February - that full performance from the RS 5 is dependant on retaining a relatively high state-of-charge, meaning regular top-ups at a charger will be required to extract the best performance from the car.
However, Audi is keen to state that “during braking and coasting, intelligent recuperation technology harvests energy for the upgraded battery, and when plugged in, the RS 5 can charge at up to 11kW, meaning the battery can be restored from 0% to 100% in as little as 2.5 hours”.
Audi RS 5 Avant
Pricing
Audi RS 5 Saloon UK pricing (OTR)
Audi RS 5 Saloon: £89,400
Audi RS 5 Saloon Carbon Black: £95,486
Audi RS 5 Saloon performance Vorsprung: £107,485
Audi RS 5 Avant UK pricing (OTR)
Audi RS 5 Avant: £91,300
Audi RS 5 Avant Carbon Black: £97,385
Audi RS 5 Avant performance Vorsprung: £109,385
Audi RS 5 Rear
Specifications
RS 5 Saloon Specifications
Pricing from (OTR): £89,400
Engine: 2.9 V6 twin-turbo2.9 V6 twin-turbo
Power/Torque (PS/Nm): 510PS/600Nm
Motor: 130kW e-motor
Total system output: 639PS/825Nm
Gearbox: 8-speed tiptronic
Drive: quattro
0-62mph (secs): 3.6
Top speed (mph):1 55 / 177 (performance Vorsprung)
CO2 (g/km): 87
Economy (MPG): 74.3
Weight (unladen kg): 2,355
Boot capacity (litres): 331/1,170
RS 5 Avant Specifications
Pricing from (OTR): £91,300
Engine: 2.9 V6 twin-turbo2.9 V6 twin-turbo
Power/Torque (PS/Nm): 510PS/600Nm
Motor: 130kW e-motor
Total system output: 639PS/825Nm
Gearbox: 8-speed tiptronic
Drive: quattro
0-62mph (secs): 3.6
Top speed (mph): 155 / 177 (performance Vorsprung)
CO2 (g/km): 89
Economy (MPG): 72.4
Weight (unladen kg): 2,370
Boot capacity (litres): 361/1,302
Insid an Audi RS 5
Given the full specifications are now revealed the compromise looks to be in boot space with the hybrid system seamingly eating into available storage, making this a less practical option over outgoing RS 4 models.
Excessive weight also reflects negatively on paper, but only tests and reviews will reveal whether Audi engineers have done enough to disguise that mass.
However, with impressive acceleration, coupled with low emissions and potentially low refuelling costs, it may favour some customers looking for a family performance car.
For full details of standard and optional equipment, head over to Audi’s website where the information is now live. Deliveries begin in summer 2026.
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