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By tweaking the ECU, MTM USA has managed to extract a very respectable 560 horsepowerp and 540 lb-ft of torque - and it will only cost you $2,149. Impressively, that's only two less hp than the V10-powered Audi R8, which costs significantly more than the RS5. You'll need to have catless downpipes to take advantage of MTM's upgrade, though. MTM America MTM America If you don't have any, MTM will sell you some for an extra $3,299. Even if you have to fork out extra for the downpipes, the modified Audi RS5 is still significantly cheaper than an R8. MTM hasn't released any performance specifications, but it's safe to say this modified Audi RS5 will be capable of faster sprint times than the stock version. For reference, a standard Audi RS5 will do the 0-62 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds. Top speed, on the other hand, has increased to 180 mph, up from 174 mph with the optional RS Dynamic Package. Audi Audi Audi If that's too much power for you to handle, MTM also offers a Stage 1 upgrade that increases the power output to 532 hp at 5,700 rpm and 516 lb-ft at 2,500 rpm. With this upgrade installed, the 0-62 mph time drops to 3.6 seconds, while the top speed also increases to 180 mph. MTM's RS5 upgrades don't end there. The tuner's Stage 3 kit adds larger turbos, a new intake manifold, a new exhaust system, new springs, custom wheels and more. With the Stage 3 kit installed, the power output is boosted to 603 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a 0-62 mph time of 3.1 seconds and a 199-mph top speed. You'll need deeper pockets for the Stage 3 kit, as these more extensive modifications will cost an extra $28,799. And yes, in case you're wondering the total cost is still cheaper than an Audi R8. Audi Audi
This Audi RS5 Has R8 Levels Of Power
Aug. 04, 2020 3:31 PM ET by Martin Bigg Tuning / 2 Comments And the tuning upgrade only costs around $2,000. With its 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6 generating 444 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque, few would argue that the Audi RS5 is underpowered. But if you want to take your Audi RS5 to the next level, aftermarket tuner MTM USA can give the performance sedan R8 levels of power for just over $2,000.By tweaking the ECU, MTM USA has managed to extract a very respectable 560 horsepowerp and 540 lb-ft of torque - and it will only cost you $2,149. Impressively, that's only two less hp than the V10-powered Audi R8, which costs significantly more than the RS5. You'll need to have catless downpipes to take advantage of MTM's upgrade, though. MTM America MTM America If you don't have any, MTM will sell you some for an extra $3,299. Even if you have to fork out extra for the downpipes, the modified Audi RS5 is still significantly cheaper than an R8. MTM hasn't released any performance specifications, but it's safe to say this modified Audi RS5 will be capable of faster sprint times than the stock version. For reference, a standard Audi RS5 will do the 0-62 mph sprint in 3.9 seconds. Top speed, on the other hand, has increased to 180 mph, up from 174 mph with the optional RS Dynamic Package. Audi Audi Audi If that's too much power for you to handle, MTM also offers a Stage 1 upgrade that increases the power output to 532 hp at 5,700 rpm and 516 lb-ft at 2,500 rpm. With this upgrade installed, the 0-62 mph time drops to 3.6 seconds, while the top speed also increases to 180 mph. MTM's RS5 upgrades don't end there. The tuner's Stage 3 kit adds larger turbos, a new intake manifold, a new exhaust system, new springs, custom wheels and more. With the Stage 3 kit installed, the power output is boosted to 603 hp and 605 lb-ft of torque, resulting in a 0-62 mph time of 3.1 seconds and a 199-mph top speed. You'll need deeper pockets for the Stage 3 kit, as these more extensive modifications will cost an extra $28,799. And yes, in case you're wondering the total cost is still cheaper than an Audi R8. Audi Audi