2023 Audi RS5 Competition! Updated to an Emotional V6 Sports Coupé
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Welcome back to RBR, I’m your super powered host Raz, and for the full drive of the new #AudiSport #RS5 Competition version of the RS5 Coupe! This is the Sportier #Audi RS5 we’ve been pining for, it takes the basis of the standard car, and makes a host of tweaks to create a more emotional and dynamic car. Including manually adjustable suspension, and a more exciting soundtrack.
I’ll walk you through the evolution of the RS5 so far, and then we’ll take a look under the skin of what they’ve changed in the Competition version including all the unique design elements inside and out, and then drive it both on road and on Ascari race track here in Spain! So let’s check out the RS5 Competition!
Unlike BMW M with the 2 4 and 8 coupes, or AMG with C E and S - the RS5 sits as Audi’s only performance 2 door coupe. So it’s always had to fulfil a number of roles beyond just grand touring or out and out performance. You can track this back to the first one, with the 4.2 FSI V8 with 450BHP in the B8. It should have had all the brutality the RS4 of the time had, but somehow the drivetrain was more relaxed in the RS5, as Chris Harris said in Evolution mag “it is exceptionally refined with a chassis that wants you to relax”.
The B9 was a similar story. 60kg lighter than predecessor, it was powerful with 450HP from The hot V set up up twin turbo V6, which is more refined in it’s delivery than all the rivals, and paired to compliant suspension, the Quattro and best in class interior - made for a superb grand tourer, rather than out and out brute force.
It was never emotionally engaging in terms of sound, nor massively so dynamically speaking when it came to steering and handling.
The RS5 Competition, seeks to give the Audi Sport customer what they’ve been missing - a more hardcore track focused RS coupe!
The engine is unchanged, the only thing not tweaked at all - so still the
2.9l V6 bi turbo with the Hot V set up producing: 450PS, 600NM. However we have an improved 0-60 of 3.8 seconds, 0.2 faster than the normal one.
A lot of this is thanks to the 8 speed tiptronic, which has whole new software to make it much more emotional and shift faster in Dynamic Mode especially. Further optimised it also the Quattro sport differential - still 85% to the rear but more aggressive in delivery. Paired with the Unique 20” Competition Wheels which are much lighter, and stickier p zero corsa tyres, we have a faster car out the blocks!
The biggest change is in suspension, with the RS sport suspension pro - stiffer spring rates all around and full manual adjustment for Rebound, damper rate and ride height of 10-20mm less than the normal car. We also gain new Sport anti roll bar on rear and front which are much stiffer, and dynamic steering with specific tuning and a fixed ratio of 13/1.
Braking has also been adjusted in a big way to allow for braking 2 meters shorter - something that took awhile for me to get used to! And finally, the sweetest part: Exhaust System changes - 8kg less sound deadening, and modification to flaps makes this a joy to drive slow as well.
But will the changes be enough to make the RS5 stand out vs accomplished competition? (No pun intended) Let’s find out today!!
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Don’t the red shirt guys always die off-world in Star Trek? 🤔 …Didn’t think that one through. 😅
@dimsoneill
Жыл бұрын
Raz, time to hit the gym mate. That dadbod is getting unhealthy dude.
@darkhaven9119
Жыл бұрын
You have the wrong info on the speed. The base rs5 goes 0-60 in 3.8 seconds for the sportback and 3.7 seconds for the coupe. So if this version is .01 seconds faster that would mean this coupe goes 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, not 3.8.
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
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@DefSquadFan
Жыл бұрын
@@dimsoneill He's a bit mis-shapened?
The RS5 is seriously one of the most under-appreciated, under-the-radar cars I know, the Sportback is easily the most underrated car I know. Everyone waxes lyrical about wagons and estates, but who also doesn't like a swoopy saloon-type car? And it has a hatch, to provide easy access to your storage, just like an RS4, but everyone wants the wagon because of the cult. I think RS5 looks fabulous, especially the pre-facelift which had the silver grille surround and front bumpers, with the really nice headlights, that's the pick of the bunch in terms of looks. Also, there's just something about Audi interiors that I just can't get enough of. Would have it over an M4, quite easily.
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
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The shape of this car was so right from the first model that it has stood the test of time really well and still is one of the prettiest Sports Coupe out there, I wonder what the design language will be for the replacement car
I purchased 2022 rs5 coupe in Feb this year, couldn’t be happier for the best all arounder. Great as a daily and also handles itself fantastic on Northern California roads. I really think this car is super under the radar since most people will turn to bmw or Merc or even something like gulia quad.
@danlee8090
Жыл бұрын
Same. I wish I had waited for the competition pack!
@Teonkennedy
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. I rented one in Miami, it is a sleeper. And I love the original exhaust, it just sneaks pass everything, quietly but with a purr. This model should be interesting!
@AK-sf6ki
Жыл бұрын
Same here, got one in March and nothing but smiles! A lot more rare than the competitors. Few minor subjective complaints, lack of leather dashboard and alcantara roof. Also throttle mapping in comfort can feel a bit laggy.
@dcerty1852
Жыл бұрын
@@AK-sf6ki agreed with all of those, but you can look past it if you get a good deal
@SteveMiguel
Жыл бұрын
Crappy resale value. Less ppl want one
As a AMG fan/ owner, it’s sad that the RS5 now sounds more brutal than the new C63
@RemoveBeforeRace
Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, but I’ll wait to judge until the final production C63 is out. Cars so far didn’t have final exhausts or software, it even worth discussing.
@sheldoncoffelt1891
Жыл бұрын
@@RemoveBeforeRace both the old RS5 and the old C63 with the 4.2 and 6.2 V8s are better than either of the modern turds that pipe in fake exhaust while also having fake exhaust pipes.
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
@@sheldoncoffelt1891 Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)❤️😁❤️😋❤️
@mova_2020
4 ай бұрын
Yeah man C63 is dead. No longer a real AMG. Although all of us car guys are doomed anyway. Electric shit is coming to bite us all 😢
@arizonacolour8793
3 ай бұрын
My friend, you really gotta hit the gym and start eating right. That figure is just not okay for a man.... Come on, brotha@@RemoveBeforeRace
Audi should’ve come up with a different name marketing wise we all know “competition” is synonymous with BMW
@mattwedd
Жыл бұрын
They should’ve did it like the r8 and rs7 and named it performance or plus
@AljosaAsanovic
Жыл бұрын
Even stealing from Apple or Samsing and calling it the RS5 Ultra or RS5 Max would have been better lol.
@duffydon1741
Жыл бұрын
@Ramon, It’s simple, Apple is going ultra and we know where ultra belongs, if you cant beat them, join them..these Germans don’t pretest their material with the youth, the youth would have easily given them a code name!
@budokai910
Жыл бұрын
Weird because they already have the performance naming. I think this is a different category compared to performance that’s why they changed it
@duffydon1741
Жыл бұрын
@@budokai910 they could still call it something else outside of BMW!
These rims are straight heat
@RemoveBeforeRace
Жыл бұрын
Bloody epic
@budokai910
Жыл бұрын
@@RemoveBeforeRace Audi has the best rims!
@BennyTheWoo
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, they’re porno!
Love my B8.5 RS5. The na V8 is high revving and torque is perfectly balanced. It’s not that insanely quick and is lacking in speed but the perfect everyday road weapon/daily. Fun to drive, sounds amazing, and looks great.
Great video! I had to hit the like mid video can't wait to own the RS5 Sportback Competition with the flat bottom wheel (The Only Choice ) with the new seats 😈
literally best intro on youtube, literally feels like a professional type tv show!
Disappointed the power hasn't been increased. Looks stunning though!
@elmonyopi1577
Жыл бұрын
Power has increased boss 😂😂 even the next Gen RS5 will be putting out 450hp while doin 3.1sec to 60
@DrTrollFacee
Жыл бұрын
@@elmonyopi1577 No it hasn’t. Gets smoked easily by it’s competition too.
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)❤️😁❤️😋❤️
I have nothing but good things to say about the RS5. I truly believe its the best of the M3/4 and C63s. I have looked many times to get into a new car and the only car I can honestly say I really want other than this is an AMG GTR. I would consider trading into a RS5 comp but I honestly dont believe there to be that much of a difference plus i enjoy having the ability to change the dampening on the fly with my car. I hope the RS5 gets another rendition to it before the next gen / I hope to see the e825 motor in a coupe version/ B10.
Should have been called the Rs5 performance. Comp is so bmw. Great review as always.
Great review!
I really like the changes, it's just too late in the car's lifecycle to draw in many buyers. Hopefully they carry over to next gen RS5.
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
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They need to get rid of that info-tainment screen that sticks up out of the dashboard - it looks like a cheap after market add on. Screens need to be incorporated into the dashboard proper.
Looks way better than the current gen m4
Fantastic fvckin editing.. Just brilliant 👌🏾
That car has some good stance ❤
Surprised they’ve not upped the power. I know they’re still extremely quick, but even the base spec current M4 is 20bhp up on this (with the M4 Comp over 50bhp higher). Thought they might’ve tried to not drop behind BMW in that regard. Seems an odd decision, IMO. It looks unbelievably good though, what a stunner!
@colnagog6026
Жыл бұрын
Per Audi engineers, it would cost 5M Euro to re-certify engine at higher HP for EU emissions, etc...given the low'ish numbers of RS products sold, it would be a deep cut into profit margins.
@andycjin4955
Жыл бұрын
@@colnagog6026 Damn shame because out of all its direct competitors, the RS5 is the slowest and least capable of them all :/
@colnagog6026
Жыл бұрын
@@andycjin4955 Given that engineer's statement, and Audi's previous announcement that they will no longer develop any of their engines (i.e. - no making anything bigger/better), I wouldn't expect any more power from any of their ICE. This "Competition" package seems like it can all be replicated via aftermarket, but aftermarket would bring additional power.
@andycjin4955
Жыл бұрын
@@colnagog6026 damn that sucks. Yeah might be better off just doing a few minor aftermarket upgrades instead of buying this new competition model.
@totenblok
Жыл бұрын
The new A4/S4 have been spotted testing, I’m sure the new generation will get quite the overhaul and a power bump.
Those rims are to die for
Great review, is the rear side window can go up and down?
Lovely sound from that V6 Porsche. No fakery
@gregs8685
Жыл бұрын
Actually it’s an Audi engine that Porsche uses.
Now the RS5 sounds much better! Now i can’t wait for aftermarket exhaust systems to be hooked up on these 😮💨
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
Believe in JESUS today, confess and repent of your sins. No one goes to heaven for doing good but by believing in JESUS who died for our sins. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.(John 3:16)❤️😁❤️😋❤️
Who exactly makes the Sport Pro 3way adjustable suspension? Is it a Bilstein R?
That car has some good stance
i keep checking for an update on that gorgeous spec porsche please Raz,
Shocked to see Raz swap out the IWCs for a Mission to Mercury Moonswatch 🤯 solid pick though
Is it just me, or is the audio way too quiet?
@The_Situation
Жыл бұрын
Turn your volume up. Noob.
@iMo4s
Жыл бұрын
@@The_Situation ladies and gentlemen, we've got ourselves a troll
Another great video on a super coupe. So it sounds like there’s a bar (F1 🏎 ) that every performance car can reach for by manipulating the ride height, brakes, etc…?
I have 2022 RS5 Sportback with carbon reramic brakes and all the possible options. It goes 0-100 km/h in 3,2 or 3,3 constantly. Few times 3,1. Why is this competition model slower? And by the way RBR you make one of the best car videos on youtube.
@fzr1000981
Ай бұрын
Softer spring cars have better weight transfer off the line. You may be faster in a straight line but that's it
Honestly when I saw the title I first saw Competition so i thought it's a BMW, but then it's an RS5, I was like what bro?
@RemoveBeforeRace
Жыл бұрын
Caused a click? Nice
Don't know about the facelift headlights. But the rear is gorgeous. The fake vents dont look amazing tho
Audi are goats right now
Love that car. The interior is just so dated now. Hope the new one will be coming soon
Not worth $100k, but really amazing performance. Transmission tune is one of the best I’ve seen for the ZF 8 spd. Way better than anything BMW has done with it.
Rather have this than the new C63. Don't care how much power makes over the outgoing C63. This has a proper engine, quattro and looks sharp.
Nurburgring time? 30mins?
This is the car that put Audi on the map for razor edge designs
Looks stunning. I see they've chopped the wheels from Urus
@RemoveBeforeRace
Жыл бұрын
Haha damn I didn’t see it 😂
I am glad there is improvemenT but miss the v8 even though it was slower 😢😂
WE WANT A GARAGE TOUR!!!
I find it quite interesting, that when you first reviewed the old m5 comp you said it was to harsh it was to much competition and it was to track focused and that you much more liked the normal m5 since it was more for day to day business you realy complained about the m5 comp back then and now your are praising the rs 5 for basicly doing the exact same thing building a comp version wich is very harsh and as you said realy not made as a day to day car but why is it a positiv thing when audi does it an a negative when bmw does it?
Nice Alfa Romeo wheels! 😉
Who has the best interior? I gotta go BMW and Cadillac CT5 Blackwing.
Audi styling. Merc Emotion. BMW driving dynamics. AMB.
@jldp24
4 күн бұрын
nope
Carbon Fiber ftw 🔥
Please Raz, when you get a chance. W205 C63s Vs W206 C63s. Please include half mile and mile. Thanks in advance.
Can someone please let me know whether or not Audi has fixed the oil consumption issues?
most beautiful coupe on market, so sad its gonna be discontinued in 2026
👍 👍 👍 👍 👍
I still think the 4-door version of this looks the best
@zach3338
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I even think the coupe looks a little awkward.
wait… competition？ Isn’t that a BMW thing ?
@thomasvdh1118
Жыл бұрын
Audi had it also on there A6 in 2015.
@tonywong303
Жыл бұрын
@@thomasvdh1118 aight as a bimmer I don’t know much about Audi. I thought they only have performance
@thomasvdh1118
Жыл бұрын
@@tonywong303 look for Audi a6 BiT Competition.
I hate 2 doors coupé... Sportsback it is 💖💓
@honza2755
Жыл бұрын
coupe literally mean 2 doors....not some sportback weird stuff
@sizakelecomfortmtshweni9530
Жыл бұрын
@@honza2755 don't be too forward, coupé means sloppy roof usually with frameless windows... Hence we have Coupé SUV, CLA is a coupé, AMG GT63 is a coupé and yet they have 4 doors... Go do your homework before you start annoying
@dominiquegreen1425
Жыл бұрын
Lol I’m the complete opposite I hate the sportback and the rs7
@sizakelecomfortmtshweni9530
Жыл бұрын
@@dominiquegreen1425 LOL I love the RS7, especially the previous model in facelift
@dominiquegreen1425
Жыл бұрын
@@sizakelecomfortmtshweni9530 I can agree with you the front end of both cars hands-down to look amazing but something about the rear end just doesn’t get me
You have the wrong info on the speed. The base rs5 goes 0-60 in 3.8 seconds for the sportback and 3.7 seconds for the coupe. So if this version is .01 seconds faster that would mean this coupe goes 0-60 in 3.6 seconds, not 3.8. The sportback will be 3.7
nice engine bay
Did you steal the "Hockey Night in Canada" anthem?
Thanks to BMW for making good looking carbon fibre seats, everyone else then decided to join in and not lose out.
@andreaquassinti5406
Жыл бұрын
Facts!!!
Why they don't use that seats in a rs3
Sound volume is totally off through the video
Not sure why it’s still so underpowered. The new Mercedes C63S E-Performance is pushing out 680 HP, and the new BMW M3 Competition xdrive is pushing 510 HP. Love the Audi looking sportback , but for the price, might get one of the other two competitors.
@RemoveBeforeRace
Жыл бұрын
Last gen car, like the old M3 or C63S
@darkhaven9119
Жыл бұрын
Dude just get a cheap ass ecu tune and this car gets 520-580hp easy.
@fzr1000981
Жыл бұрын
C63 is a heavy, complex hybrid...no thanks...cost to own long term will be very high
@kevinblank3844
5 ай бұрын
This car on a dyno shows around 505 hp
Me gusta el Auto Audi
The B9 rs5 had a 0-60 of 3.5??? Either you have your information wrong or they lost speed... I tested my dad's b9 and it did a 3.5
Two things I dislike strongly: the ridiculous center screen, this looks so much as an afterthought. Secondly, front lights are somehow too large .
@alunesh12345
Жыл бұрын
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@tylercouture216
Жыл бұрын
yea the front headlights do look to big i couldn't agree more I actually like the preface lift. you can just purchase the competition parts for your non comp I know I would
Really like the sound. But for an RS, plastic interior? No way.
@darkhaven9119
Жыл бұрын
You can get it with carbon fiber and all leather interior. This is just a shitty spec
Why not call it the 'Performance' ?
Hi aint this motor is the same as Alfa Romeo portfolio r
is this "Competition" a new term that all the car makers are using now?
Nice stance but $93k? That's approaching 911 price tag and this car is very heavy
The interior looks Circa 2018 to me. The dash needs to be revised
When will the 911 gts update be?
I wish they would have kept the 4.2 in the B9 🥲 It’s the only thing that holds me back from upgrading from the B8.5.
The V8 was the best looking RS5- I can’t stand how the this gen RS5 looks.
As much as i love the car .. i still hate the ipad on the dash
Bimmer must be really cleaning their clocks.
where is the sound??
They couldn't just do ceramics all around considering this is the next level up? 🤔
People always sayin BMW underates their engines: meanwhile RS3 with less power, less torque smokes A 45 AMGs, same story with RS4 and RS5 🤣
@DrTrollFacee
Жыл бұрын
Rs4 and 5 both get smoked. So does the 7. Rs3 is the exception not the rule.
@stefanomarcellino6701
3 ай бұрын
@@DrTrollFaceeand now the RS7 Performance is king 👑
dont know why they stopped making the convertible
hatet he screen stuck on the dash like that. wont consider until its integrated better
@danlee8090
Жыл бұрын
Have you seen the new m3 and m4 screens?
I literally just did test drive with this car 2h ago and I didn’t know it was a ‚competition‘ 😂
Slap some new wheels on it and lower it... wow great job Audi 🤣Imagine releasing a "competition" model and not tweaking the engine / power in any way... in the UK as a daily, there's pretty much zero reason to buy this and spend the extra over the standard model.
Top model but you still get blank buttons…
@randyragy4592
Жыл бұрын
I never understood why people made a big issue about blank buttons. blank buttons don't always mean you didn't pay for a feature. Regulations exist and some features are not allowed in certain markets.
I hope it won't drop v6 also
3.5s not 3.8s Audi it’s always 0.3s under the official numbers
Stunning car. But really low effort for something that came so late with practically no update whatsoever.
The fact that they didn’t add any power is a big disappointment, especially for the price.
the rs5 doesnt look as agressive as the rs6/rs3. especially the front.”
Wearing a moon swatch? lol
Plus? No plus = minus!
Drove one about a year ago and just wasn’t impressed. Felt a bit sluggish and overall sorta boring to drive. Bmw and amg just make more fun better cars for this segment. It looks great tho
@RemoveBeforeRace
Жыл бұрын
You couldn’t have driven a Competition, this only just got on the road.
Still think 1st gen facelifted rs5 is better looking.
Why is this old ass middel Display there? Don’t geht it even the rs3 has the new one? Anyone can help me on this question
@DrTrollFacee
Жыл бұрын
Lazy. What a garbage car.
They should have improved the Hp too l still think bmw will be better even tho l am a huge fan of Audi
Heavy, expensive, no manual
I owned a B9 RS5, and I loved the car. While these changes are nice, this car has always been underpowered compared to the “competition.” It was already a capable driver's car. It NEEDED more power smh. I’m disappointed bc this would have been a no-brainer for me if it came with 500+ hp from the factory.
Its a pity it took BMW with the new M3/M4 to make Audi create these the RS brand has always been a step behind BMW even more so now in my humble opinion
Dude, whats with the dad bod? 😂
im waiting for audi to get rid of that awful infotainment screen layout they need to switch it to the newer integrated style this is outdated
What are these journalists fascination with the Avante..no one wants a station wagon.