Which one would yours?
Audi Sport has finished the final touches to another member of its RS family, after introducing the 2018 RS5 Coupe last month at the Geneva Motor Show. The RS4 Avant was spotted just a few days ago while performing final testing. But what will happen after?
Two of the attached speculative renders attempt a glimpse into the future of RS with the Cabriolet, first-ever Sportback digitally imagined. The RS5 Shooting Brake is the third. It was created for fun and will never be realized, which is a shame because it looks amazing.
To be clear, Ingolstadt has not confirmed that there will be an RS5 Sportback. However, someone brought to our attention a slidehow from a Norwegian dealer presentation showing the model currently in production. According to the slideshow, the RS5 Coupe will be the first model to go into production. The RS4 Avant will be next in December, following what will likely be a world premier at the Frankfurt Motor Show (September). The RS5 Cabriolet, and the RS5 Sportback are expected to arrive in 2018.
These cars will share the same engine: a brand-new biturbo V6 of 2.9-liters. It delivers 450 horsepower (33 kilowatts) as well as 442 pound feet (600 Newton-meters), to the Quattro all wheel-drive system.
These new RS models are only the tip of the iceberg, considering Audi’s go-faster section is also creating an RS SUV assault. Although the identity of the new models is not known, it’s safe for us to assume that the Q5, Q7 and yet unreleased, Q8 all qualify for full-on RS treatment. The V6 engine would be used in the RS Q5, while the larger SUVs might have a biturbo 4.0-liter version.
A new hypercar, positioned above R8, might be the cherry on top. However, it’s still an idea. It will be Audi Sport’s answer the Mercedes-AMG Project One or the Aston Martin Valkyrie if it is approved. McLaren also plans a spiritual successor to the F1 with a brand new flagship of three seats due in 2019. We’re in for an hypercar treat from now until the end.