Audi RS5 8T — RossDrives

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