2027 Audi RS5 first drive: A performance PHEV with split personalities
Summary
Audi has introduced the 2027 RS5, a sporty plug-in hybrid car that combines a powerful V6 engine with an electric motor. The car offers strong performance, modern styling, and can drive about 50 miles on electric power alone before needing a recharge.Key Facts
- The 2027 Audi RS5 is a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with a turbocharged 2.9-liter V6 engine and an electric motor.
- The new engine produces 502 horsepower and 442 pound-feet of torque, which is 60 hp more than the previous model, while using 20% less fuel.
- The electric motor provides 174 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, powered by a 22 kWh lithium-ion battery under the cargo floor.
- The car can travel around 50 miles (80 km) using only electric power before the battery needs recharging.
- Recharging the battery via AC power takes about 2.5 hours at up to 11 kW; it does not support faster DC charging.
- The RS5 shares its chassis with the standard A5 but features unique bodywork, wider wheel arches, and larger air intakes for a sportier look.
- The RS5 is a five-seat all-weather car with design elements like carbon-fiber accents and OLED tail lights with a checkered flag pattern.
- Audi Sport, the company’s performance and motorsports division, developed this model and also builds Audi’s Formula 1 engines.
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