2021 AUDI RS 5 | WUAAWCF56MA903098
2021 AUDI RS 5 | WUAAWCF56MA903098
Specifications
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~$90,000
Engine: 2.9L twin-turbocharged V6
Torque: 600 Nm
0–100 km/h: ~3.7 s
The RS5 Competition and Competition Plus packages elevate the standard RS5 into a more focused and engaging performance machine. While the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 maintains its 444 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, enhancements like a recalibrated transmission, reduced sound insulation, and a more aggressive exhaust system contribute to a more visceral driving experience. The result is a 0–60 mph time as quick as 3.5 seconds, shaving tenths off the standard model's sprint.
Chassis improvements are at the heart of the Competition packages. The addition of manually adjustable coilover suspension, stiffer stabilizers, and a fixed-ratio steering rack sharpen the RS5's handling characteristics. Optional Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and lightweight 20-inch wheels further enhance grip and responsiveness, making the RS5 more agile and track-ready than ever before.
Visually, the Competition models distinguish themselves with blacked-out exterior elements, unique carbon fiber accents, and exclusive paint options like Sebring Black. Inside, the removal of certain sound-deadening materials not only reduces weight but also allows more of the engine's character to permeate the cabin, creating a more immersive driving environment. These thoughtful upgrades transform the RS5 into a more emotive and driver-centric vehicle.
Body Styles
Two-door coupé and five-door fastback (Sportback) — both with aggressive RS-specific design, widened fenders, honeycomb grille, large oval exhausts, and motorsport-inspired aero. The Sportback adds practicality with a hatch-style trunk and roomier rear seats.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
“RS” stands for RennSport, or “Racing Sport” — Audi’s highest-performance designation, developed by Audi Sport GmbH. The RS5 nameplate traces its heritage to the V8-powered RS5 (B8), but the B9/B9.5 version marks a switch to downsized twin-turbo V6, developed jointly with Porsche. Unlike the S5, the RS5 is a full-scale performance model with dedicated drivetrain, suspension, and chassis enhancements. The RS5 blends grand touring comfort with Nürburgring-level engineering.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
“RS” is a globally unified branding used across Audi Sport models, consistently interpreted as a performance tier above “S”. The “5” places the RS5 within the A5 family — above the A4 and below the A6 in size. “Sportback” is Audi’s proprietary term for fastback-style sedans and is now understood in most global markets. While “Coupé” and “RS” carry direct meaning in many languages, Audi's subtle nomenclature aids international marketing consistency.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The RS5 is offered in signature colors like Nardo Grey, Sonoma Green, Tango Red, Daytona Grey, Sebring Black, and Glacier White. Competition Plus variants introduce Ascari Blue and exclusive matte finishes. The Black Optic package darkens the grille, window trims, and mirror caps, while Carbon Optic adds real carbon-fiber elements.
Inside, the RS5 features deeply bolstered RS sport seats in Nappa leather or Alcantara, with optional honeycomb stitching and contrast piping in red, grey, or green. Carbon fiber, piano black, or matte aluminum trims line the dashboard and doors. The facelift added the freestanding 10.1” MMI touchscreen and reworked Virtual Cockpit with RS-specific graphics. Optional massage seats, head-up display, and RS interior lighting elevate luxury.
Standard wheels are 19-inch cast aluminum; most RS5s ride on 20-inch forged alloys in Y- or twin-spoke designs. Competition Plus offers lightweight wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, ceramic brakes with red/blue/grey calipers, and RS Sport Suspension Pro — a manually adjustable coilover system.
Top Expensive Options
- RS Sport Suspension Pro (manually adjustable coilovers): ~$2,700
- Carbon Ceramic Front Brakes with Colored Calipers: ~$5,900
- Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System: ~$950
- RS Design Package (contrast stitching, Alcantara): ~$1,200
- Dynamic Steering with Variable Ratio: ~$1,400
- Matrix LED Headlights with Laser Light: ~$1,600
- Carbon Fiber Exterior Package (diffuser, mirrors, skirts): ~$4,200
- Head-Up Display with RS Graphic Overlay: ~$1,000
- Top View 360° Camera with Parking Pilot: ~$950
- Audi Exclusive Paint (e.g. Goodwood Green Pearl): ~$6,000
vs Competitors
The RS5 rivals the BMW M4, Mercedes-AMG C63, Lexus RC F, and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. While the AMG and M cars often emphasize rawness and rear-drive playfulness (or drift modes), the RS5 leans toward refined speed, quattro traction, and high-speed composure. It’s quicker off the line than most due to AWD and easy to exploit in everyday use. The Competition versions finally add some driver-focused sharpness Audi fans craved — with more precise handling, stiffer suspension, and higher speed limits. Still, the RS5 is best described as a sophisticated weapon — always fast, always polished, but a bit more restrained than its rowdy German rivals.
Fun Fact
The 2.9L twin-turbo V6 used in the RS5 is a joint Audi–Porsche engine, also found in the Porsche Panamera 4S and Cayenne S. Unlike the more common V8s of past RS models, this engine was designed to comply with global emissions and weight targets while maintaining M4-level performance. In the RS5 Competition Plus, Audi reworked the Torsen center diff calibration, coilovers, and even removed sound insulation for weight reduction — making it the closest modern RS5 to a true track car without going full RS4 Avant GT.
Lot Details
Specifications
1
~$90,000
Torque:
0–100 km/h:
The RS5 Competition and Competition Plus packages elevate the standard RS5 into a more focused and engaging performance machine. While the 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 maintains its 444 horsepower and 442 lb-ft of torque, enhancements like a recalibrated transmission, reduced sound insulation, and a more aggressive exhaust system contribute to a more visceral driving experience. The result is a 0–60 mph time as quick as 3.5 seconds, shaving tenths off the standard model's sprint.
Chassis improvements are at the heart of the Competition packages. The addition of manually adjustable coilover suspension, stiffer stabilizers, and a fixed-ratio steering rack sharpen the RS5's handling characteristics. Optional Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires and lightweight 20-inch wheels further enhance grip and responsiveness, making the RS5 more agile and track-ready than ever before.
Visually, the Competition models distinguish themselves with blacked-out exterior elements, unique carbon fiber accents, and exclusive paint options like Sebring Black. Inside, the removal of certain sound-deadening materials not only reduces weight but also allows more of the engine's character to permeate the cabin, creating a more immersive driving environment. These thoughtful upgrades transform the RS5 into a more emotive and driver-centric vehicle.
Body Styles
Two-door coupé and five-door fastback (Sportback) — both with aggressive RS-specific design, widened fenders, honeycomb grille, large oval exhausts, and motorsport-inspired aero. The Sportback adds practicality with a hatch-style trunk and roomier rear seats.
Model Name Meaning (Manufacturer)
“RS” stands for RennSport, or “Racing Sport” — Audi’s highest-performance designation, developed by Audi Sport GmbH. The RS5 nameplate traces its heritage to the V8-powered RS5 (B8), but the B9/B9.5 version marks a switch to downsized twin-turbo V6, developed jointly with Porsche. Unlike the S5, the RS5 is a full-scale performance model with dedicated drivetrain, suspension, and chassis enhancements. The RS5 blends grand touring comfort with Nürburgring-level engineering.
Model Name Meaning (Languages)
“RS” is a globally unified branding used across Audi Sport models, consistently interpreted as a performance tier above “S”. The “5” places the RS5 within the A5 family — above the A4 and below the A6 in size. “Sportback” is Audi’s proprietary term for fastback-style sedans and is now understood in most global markets. While “Coupé” and “RS” carry direct meaning in many languages, Audi's subtle nomenclature aids international marketing consistency.
Body & Interior Colors and Rims
The RS5 is offered in signature colors like Nardo Grey, Sonoma Green, Tango Red, Daytona Grey, Sebring Black, and Glacier White. Competition Plus variants introduce Ascari Blue and exclusive matte finishes. The Black Optic package darkens the grille, window trims, and mirror caps, while Carbon Optic adds real carbon-fiber elements.
Inside, the RS5 features deeply bolstered RS sport seats in Nappa leather or Alcantara, with optional honeycomb stitching and contrast piping in red, grey, or green. Carbon fiber, piano black, or matte aluminum trims line the dashboard and doors. The facelift added the freestanding 10.1” MMI touchscreen and reworked Virtual Cockpit with RS-specific graphics. Optional massage seats, head-up display, and RS interior lighting elevate luxury.
Standard wheels are 19-inch cast aluminum; most RS5s ride on 20-inch forged alloys in Y- or twin-spoke designs. Competition Plus offers lightweight wheels with Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires, ceramic brakes with red/blue/grey calipers, and RS Sport Suspension Pro — a manually adjustable coilover system.
Top Expensive Options
- RS Sport Suspension Pro (manually adjustable coilovers): ~$2,700
- Carbon Ceramic Front Brakes with Colored Calipers: ~$5,900
- Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced Sound System: ~$950
- RS Design Package (contrast stitching, Alcantara): ~$1,200
- Dynamic Steering with Variable Ratio: ~$1,400
- Matrix LED Headlights with Laser Light: ~$1,600
- Carbon Fiber Exterior Package (diffuser, mirrors, skirts): ~$4,200
- Head-Up Display with RS Graphic Overlay: ~$1,000
- Top View 360° Camera with Parking Pilot: ~$950
- Audi Exclusive Paint (e.g. Goodwood Green Pearl): ~$6,000
vs Competitors
The RS5 rivals the BMW M4, Mercedes-AMG C63, Lexus RC F, and Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. While the AMG and M cars often emphasize rawness and rear-drive playfulness (or drift modes), the RS5 leans toward refined speed, quattro traction, and high-speed composure. It’s quicker off the line than most due to AWD and easy to exploit in everyday use. The Competition versions finally add some driver-focused sharpness Audi fans craved — with more precise handling, stiffer suspension, and higher speed limits. Still, the RS5 is best described as a sophisticated weapon — always fast, always polished, but a bit more restrained than its rowdy German rivals.
Fun Fact
The 2.9L twin-turbo V6 used in the RS5 is a joint Audi–Porsche engine, also found in the Porsche Panamera 4S and Cayenne S. Unlike the more common V8s of past RS models, this engine was designed to comply with global emissions and weight targets while maintaining M4-level performance. In the RS5 Competition Plus, Audi reworked the Torsen center diff calibration, coilovers, and even removed sound insulation for weight reduction — making it the closest modern RS5 to a true track car without going full RS4 Avant GT.