2018 Audi RS 5 Specifications

Specifications

2011 2015 2017 2018 2019 2020

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	AWD
Production Years for Series :	2011 -
Price :	MSRP: $69,900
Combined MPG :	32.00
Introduced At :	2017 Geneva Salon International de l'Auto

Performance

0-60 mph :	3.7 seconds.
Top Speed :	155 mph \| 249.395 km/h (limited)

Engine & Transmission

Bi-Turbo V 6
Displacement :	2900 cc \| 177.0 cu in. \| 2.9 L.
Power :	444 HP (326.784 KW)
Torque :	443 Ft-Lbs (601 NM)
Compression :	10.0:1

Transmission:
8 Tiptronic

Production Figures

Total Audi Production for 2018 :	210,213
2018 Audi RS 5

Handling

Recall

Component	AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	21V874000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2017-2020 A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, 2018-2019 RS5 Coupe, 2019 RS5 Sportback, 2018-2020 A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, and Audi S5 Sportback vehicles. The cable connecting the seat heater to the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) may have a contact fault, causing the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence	A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the connecting cable and either the heating mat or entire seat cover, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 7, 2022. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 74E3. This recall is an expansion of Recall 19V-547 (74D9). Vehicles previously repaired under 19V-547 will need to return for the new remedy.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	19V547000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Sportback, 2018 S5 Cabriolet, S5 Sportback, S5 Coupe, S4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, and 2017-2018 A4 Sedan and A4 Allroad vehicles. Oxidation on the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) connecting cable may cause the software to misdiagnose a malfunction and disable the passenger air bag.
Consequence	A disabled passenger air bag increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will install cable ties to the harness, free of charge. The recall began September 9, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi's number for this recall is 74D9.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA Campaign ID	20V760000
Summary	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Audi RS5 Coupe vehicles. An incorrect positive battery terminal cover was installed.
Consequence	In the event of a rear crash, the incorrect cover can cause the 12-volt power supply to be compromised, preventing the vehicle doors from being opened from the outside, or the hazard warning lights from functioning, increasing risk of injury.
Remedy	Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the positive terminal cover, free of charge. The recall began January 19, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 27i6.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

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Q: How fast is the 2018 Audi RS 5? A: The 2018 Audi RS 5 has a top speed of 155 mph.

Q: What is the length of the 2018 Audi RS 5? A: The 2018 Audi RS 5 has a length of 185.95 inches.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2018 Audi RS 5? A: The 2018 Audi RS 5 was a Coupe.

Q: How many vehicles did Audi produce in 2018? A: Audi produced 210,213 automobiles in 2018.

Q: What engine did the 2018 Audi RS 5 have? A: The engine powering the 2018 Audi RS 5 was a Bi-Turbo V 6 (2900 cc | 177.0 cu in. | 2.9 L.) with 444 HP (326.784 KW) and 443 Ft-Lbs (601 NM).

Q: What transmission did the 2018 Audi RS 5 have? A: The 2018 Audi RS 5 had a 8 speed Tiptronic gearbox.