Audi Q5 RS first spy photos

Q5 RS prototype is sporting modifications typical of an RS variant - under the hood we suspect a dialed-up 3.0 liter TFSI

Audi Q5 RS first spy photos 12.05.2011 / Copyright: Autoscoop.biz
Audi Q5 RS first spy photos 12.05.2011 / Copyright: Autoscoop.biz
Audi Q5 RS first spy photos 12.05.2011 / Copyright: Autoscoop.biz
Audi Q5 RS first spy photos 12.05.2011 / Copyright: Autoscoop.biz

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D12NAB

Really?? I can't see the appeal of this, considering Audi only make one RS model at a time ( - is this still the case now??) I'd say all that will do is deprive us of a proper RS model for however long it is in production for.

May 12, 2011 5:57 am

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automobile007

I don't think that's their policy anymore, aren't they currently producing thE RS3, RS5 and still the old RS6 avant?

May 12, 2011 6:08 am

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D12NAB

The RS6 has stopped production, as has the TT-RS I think - only very few of them coming through that are already built, the RS3 has been unveiled but didn't think it has been fully released for deliveries yet which leaves the RS5? It's a shame because the RS-models are amazing, I just can't see the point in this one, there's supposed to be an RS7 coming too - I'd rather see that brought forward than have a Q5 RS around.

May 12, 2011 7:05 am

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rsrtampa

They have more than one RS at the moment so I think thats changed. I agree that I don't really see the purpose here either but maybe they're wanting to compete with the Cayenne and new Jeep SRT8.

May 12, 2011 6:54 am

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Garais87

once now Audi racing LeMans with V6 TDI 3.7l and over 540PS, i think we will hear a lot about this engine(V6 TDI) in future in road cars with masive bhp :)

May 12, 2011 7:02 am

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N20_Purge

A small SUV with 400hp... I'm sorry, who is this car aimed for again?

May 12, 2011 8:00 am

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Gronig

Maybe "only" a Q5 S-version?

May 12, 2011 9:23 am

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GSS5

Come one WCF seriously? Quad tips = 'S' When's the last time Audi made an 'RS' without an 'S' coming before it.

May 12, 2011 10:39 am

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EMBJATI85

RS TDI =)

May 12, 2011 10:41 am

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PONTIAC G8 GXP

Maybe it's just a tuning of this car owner?

May 12, 2011 11:35 am

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CReeds

My $$$'s on an S variant. RS version doesn't make sense IMO. Quad tips suggest S, not RS, and there really aren't any other clues (no silver mirrors, etc.)

May 12, 2011 2:17 pm

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GTurbo

This is an interesting discussion actually. I've been wondering what the point of the 'S' models are since there's more emphasis on RS versions now. This Q5 RS is a little too predictable and pointless in equal measure (especially without the 'S' variant preceding it). Reactive rather than proactive seems to be the norm at Audi recently.

May 12, 2011 2:35 pm

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PAA

SPY PHOTOS!!!??? of what? This is a normal looking Q5. Nothing worth seeing.

May 12, 2011 8:50 pm

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Mark47

I'm that this car is Porsche Cajun prototype

May 13, 2011 6:08 am

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audifreakcom

The New Audi RS Q5 will be a 3.0 V6 TTDI (biturbo) 300 ps 8 speed gearbox, first RS car with diesel..