Drag Race: Ford Mustang GT vs Audi RS5
In this video you will watch an Audi RS5 (450 hp) vs Ford Mustang GT (400 hp) Drag Race.
Audi RS5
Audi presents the new RS5 Sportback in the Audi Sport family with a coupe design what it offers offering maximum functionality with maximum performance.The Sportback is powered by a V6 2.9-liters TFSI biturbo engine that generates a power output of 444 hp (331 kW) and a 326 Nm (443 lb-ft) torque available in a wide rev range from 1900 and 5000 rpm. The power of the 2.9 TFSI reaches the quattro permanent four-wheel drive with self-locking center differential via a sporty eight-speed Tiptronic with optimized shifting times. The exterior design is inspired by the Audi 90 quattro IMSA GTO.
The second-generation Audi A5 was introduced in June of 2016 as a 2017 model with a fresh look and updated technology. As the cards usually play over at Audi, it didn’t take long for the brand to finish updating the high-performance RS5, and we got to see it in all its glory at the 2017 Geneva Auto Show. It boasts an all-new look that is more aggressive than ever with more defined lines, wider flaring of the fenders and rear quarters, updated technology, new materials inside, and – more important to most – an all new 2.9-liter, Biturbo, V-6 that delivers a cool 450 horsepower and 442.5 pound-feet of payment decimating torque that’s sure to make your inner manhood squeal like a little girl on Christmas. Of course, that’s the same horsepower figure of the outgoing model, but a serious increase of torque to the tune of 125.5 pound-feet.
So, what does all that mean for performance? Well, the new RS5 can hit the 62 mph sprint in as little as 3.9 seconds – an improvement of 0.3 seconds over the outgoing model – and it breaks even in top speed at 174 mph. That’s not bad, but if you want to feel upset about no increase in horsepower, you might want to take into consideration that this RS5 has a much smaller engine compared to the 4.2-liter V-8 that was found in the last-gen model. But, the RS5 really is about more than just engine specs and performance numbers, so let’s dive on in and take a look at the whole picture before this bad boy makes it into dealer showrooms later this year.
Specifications
BASE PRICE: $70,000
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 24-valve V-6, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
POWERTRAIN: 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V6, eight-speed automatic, all-wheel drive
DISPLACEMENT: 177 cu in, 2894 cc
POWER: 450 hp @ 6700 rpm
TORQUE: 443 lb-ft @ 1900 rpm, 600 Nm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
CURB WEIGHT (C/D EST): 4050 lb
Top speed: 174 mph
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST): EPA combined/city/highway: 19/17/24 mpg
Ford Mustang V8
To ensure that the Mustang can wave the Ford flag proudly no matter where it’s driven, Ford has made this the most technologically advanced Mustang to date. Gone is the state of the ark live rear axle, replaced with a fully independent unit for reduced weight and better handling. Greater use of high-tensile steel has allowed for a stiffer structure without major weight gains, too. These changes ensure the Mustang is fighting fit and ready to take on the next-generation Chevy Camaro, and the recently updated Dodge Challenger.
The cabin is also a cut above the previous model maintaining its retro look while featuring better materials. There’s more soft touch plastic around the cabin, as well as metal switchgear and accent trim, plus aircraft-style instrumentation. Premium models can also be fitted with lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, heated and ventilated leather seats, and even radar cruise control.
FUEL ECONOMY:EPA combined City/Hwy STANDARD 15/25/25 mpg
Curb Weight: 3733 lbs
Engine Type: 5.0L Ti-VCT V-8 Engine
Displacement: 5.0L (302 cu. In.
Horsepower : 401 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque : 515 Nm @ 4250 rpm
Transmissions: 6-Speed Manual, standard
VIDEO
Video by: Autocar India via Youtube.com
Car information by: Auto123.com ,Automobile-catalog.com,autotrader.ca