2012 Audi RS5 facelift Price Announced

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UK division of Audi just announced pricing details for the 2012 Audi RS5 facelift for the British markets. Officially launched September last year at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the facelifted RS5 will be delivered to cutomers in April with order to open this week.

Those of you who are interested need to prepare at least £58,725 to get the RS5 facelift. Additionally buyers can also get Sport Package for the 2012 RS5 by spending more 2,250 GBP.

And just for recall, the 2012 Audi RS5 facelift comes with several new styling updates and of course some technical upgrades.

Starting with the engine bay, the 2012 Audi RS5 facelift has a 42-litre V8 engine rated at 444bhp and 430 Nm of torque linked to the car's quattro all-wheel-drive system via a 7-speed S Tronic transmission. The figures translates to a 0-62mph of 4.5 seconds with a limited top speed of 155mph. Upon request, we can also remove this limitation so that the Audi RS5 can reach 174 mph (280 km/h).

In terms of fuel economy, the engine has been tweaked to deliver 26.9mpg with Co2 emissions as low as 246g/km

Visually, Audi RS5 features a new front grille, re-designed LED headlights, revised front apron, new 19-inch or 20-nich forged aluminum wheels, a larger rear diffuser, rear hatch spoiler, carbon-ceramic brake discs measure 365 millimeters and also a re-styled rear diffuser.

Move to the interior, it has Bluetooth, Multi Media Interface, cruise control, DVD satellite-navigation and iPod connectivity, Bang & Olufsen sound system and also a new flat-bottomed steering wheel

Those of you who want to a sportier RS5 can add an optional Sport Package for £2,250. It comprises of Dynamic Ride Control, sports exhaust, dynamic steering, 20-inch rotor-design titanium-look alloy wheels and many more.