Above is the first drive video of the new Audi RS5 coupe. The RS5 will be launched later this year and comes with a 4.2-liter V8 that produces 331 kW (444 hp / 450 PS) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a seven-speed S tronic transmission, and can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, before topping out at an electronically limited 250 km/h (155 mph). If that isn’t fast enough, upon request we can remove the speed limiter to enable the car to hit 280 km/h (174 mph). Despite this immense performance, the RS5 only consumes 10.8 liters of petrol per 100 km (21.78 US mpg) A new crown-gear center differential is also available in the RS5 to ensure that the handling is as better as the engine. The self-locking crown-gear “can widely vary the distribution of torque between the front and rear axles to improve handling further. ” When extra traction isn’t required, the unit has a 40:60 rear-biased configuration. This new differential operates in conjunction with electronic torque vectoring, which affects all four wheels. If one of the inside wheels becomes imbalanced while the vehicle is at its operational limits, then the system slightly decelerates the wheel to obviate wheel spin. This results in terrific traction on the one hand while generating a yaw moment which aids cornering.” The car comes as standard with 19-inch five-spoke alloy wheels (20-inchers are optional). Other highlights include twin oval exhaust pipes (which are integrated in the rear bumper), a large diffuser, and a rear spoiler which automatically extends at 120 km/h (75 mph) and retracts at 80 km/h (50 mph) Expect SA launch dates possibly in the 3rd quarter of 2010, call us to reserve your RS5 coupe now.  

For the launch of  the new Audi A1 in Europe, Audi AG have created a specially constructed launch event stand called AreA1 (nice play on the lettering). The stand is currently touring throughout Europe and the above video from Audi TV shows footage from the start of the tour in sunny Barcelona.

Audi recently unveiled the new Audi A1 at the Geneva Motor Show. The A1 is a small hatchback and will be the new entry level Audi. The cars main competition will be the Mini, so Audi have made sure the A1 is Über refined and will also be offering a number of variants in the near future. The 2 main future variations will be the A1 S series, and an e-Tron version of the car (more on that at a later date).

The A1 is currently available with either a 1.2TFSI petrol engine, 1.4 TFSI petrol engine, or a 1.6 TDI diesel, these engines produce a 0-100 kmph time of approx 11.9 seconds, 9 seconds, and 10.6 seconds respectably.

Orders for the A1 open up in May, and first cars should be with customers in Europe by November (SA early next year TBC). Prices start from £13,145 going up to £18,280

For more pictures look at the Autosport A1 gallery by clicking here.
For more details from the official Audi UK micro site click here.