The first official images of the 2011 Audi RS5 have leaked onto the Internet, just days ahead of the scheduled unveiling at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Breaking the mold of the sleek-yet-safe styling that Audi is known for, this latest Audi boasts an aggressive front fascia and an equally aggressive rear fascia and optional spoiler.
Although the leak comes without the full range of manufacturer verified data and specifications, it is believed that this next hot coupe will feature a 450 horsepower 4.2-liter V8 – capable of revving all the way to 8,250 with peak hp, and then on to a final redline of 8,500 rpms. Expect a DSG clutch, likely a six-speed, to be mated to whatever engine ends up in the production model.
Out back, the RS5 features the large, oval dual exhaust tips that have become a staple on the RS line. The exhaust tips are surrounded by a highly stylized lower rear fascia, complete with aerodynamic channels for added stability at high speeds. Above the lower fascia, Audi worked in an automated rear spoiler that appears as the coupe reaches appropriate speeds, and then retracts back into the decklid at lower speeds.
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