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Audi RS5 8T

Headline trim: 4.2 V8 quattro Coupé — 444 bhp, 0-62 in 4.6s.

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Verdict
A
BHP
444 bhp
0–60
4.6 s
Top speed
155 mph
MPG
18 mpg (US)
Used
$23,000-$44,000

Strengths

  • 4.2 V8 NA — 8250 rpm
  • Coupé and Cabriolet
  • S-Tronic 7DCT

Weaknesses

  • Carbon build-up
  • Heavy thirst
  • Run-flat tyres

Notable tech

  • MLB platform (A5 8T sibling)
  • 4.2 FSI V8 NA
  • Quattro Torsen
  • 7-speed S-Tronic
  • Coupé and Cabriolet bodies

Common issues

  • 4.2 V8 carbon build-up
  • S-Tronic 7DCT mechatronic
  • Run-flat tyres

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across 8T's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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4.2 FSI V8 quattro Coupé
BHP444
Torque430 Nm
0–604.6 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT
4.2 FSI V8 quattro Cabriolet
BHP444
Torque430 Nm
0–604.9 s
Top155 mph
MPG (US)18 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox7DCT