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Post by Sims » Mon May 17, 2010 12:20 pm

nidfix wrote:
So it seems definitely possible to put it sideways...
85/15 bias so should be a hoot to drive :lol:

RS5 is faster on the Ring with standard Sport suspension than with the DRC.

In the UK we are stuck with DRC since it is standard item, unless the car be ordered without it. Saves some weight too.

20" wheels seem favourite.
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Post by tartan_rob » Mon May 17, 2010 12:28 pm

I bought Evo for the article and was a little dissapointed. My mate who is a stonch BMW driver had one comment - I'd have the S4 instead...
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Post by Sims » Mon May 17, 2010 1:41 pm

Tartan_Rob wrote:I bought Evo for the article and was a little dissapointed. My mate who is a stonch BMW driver had one comment - I'd have the S4 instead...
The S4 is a fine car, but it is no RS, as the RS is no MTM.

Just as the 335iM is no M3, as the M3 is "perhaps" improved/changed by the Alpina/Schintzer.

Is a 911 as a good as a GT3 as good as a Ruf Porsche.....

AMG.....Abarth, Gordini.....

Volume, Niche, super niche.....
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Post by Sims » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:10 pm

http://www.germancarforum.com/a5-s5-rs5 ... -test.html
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Post by Sims » Thu Jun 10, 2010 8:33 pm

RS5 - 1, Porsche 2

http://img694.imageshack.us/f/rotationofrs5.jpg/
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Post by binder » Fri Jun 11, 2010 7:37 am

Keep finding those German test reports. I like the detailed comparative marking. Just wish my German was better. I would guess there will be an Auto Bild report out around now.
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Post by Sims » Fri Jun 11, 2010 3:55 pm

binder wrote:Keep finding those German test reports. I like the detailed comparative marking. Just wish my German was better. .
Parlez Francais? Some stats RS5 & RS4

http://www.zeperfs.com/duel3281-1549.htm
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Post by binder » Fri Jun 11, 2010 4:35 pm

Merci!
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Post by bam_bam » Mon Jun 14, 2010 9:09 pm

Sims wrote: Parlez Francais? Some stats RS5 & RS4

http://www.zeperfs.com/duel3281-1549.htm
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Post by binder » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:50 pm

Suddenly I'm Multilingual :) I was struggling to work out the "reprises" (flexibility rating.
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Post by bam_bam » Mon Jun 14, 2010 10:59 pm

No worries mate! It was much more interestin' after I quizzed that Onion Jaffa flag up da top aye.
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Post by Mac-Logotech » Tue Jun 15, 2010 9:48 pm

Seen one at lemans over the weekend, wasn't really impressed at all.
Looks too bland. Not agressive enough for an RS.probably nice to drive tho.
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Post by Sims » Thu Jul 22, 2010 8:46 am

Car & Driver Group test teaser.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhICFQ8vsrw
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Post by Sims » Mon Jul 26, 2010 5:24 pm

http://killwithfire.blogspot.com/2010/0 ... m3-vs.html
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Post by Sims » Mon Jul 26, 2010 8:07 pm

Some more test : Sport Auto (French serious magazine) tests C63 AMG vs RS5. Below the chronos :

RS5 - C63

400m : 13.2 - 12.8
1000m : 23.9 - 22.7

0-100km/h : 4.9 - 4.8
0-160km/h : 10.7 - 9.3
0-200km/h : 18.0 - 14.2

100-140 (drive) : 3.8 - 2.8

controlled weights (kg) : 1811.5 - 1821

Conclusion : C63 AMG = pure adrenaline and power - RS5 better handling package
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