Audi explained its customers wanted a more exciting RS5. With that mandate in mind, the RS team made several changes to nearly every aspect of the car, minus the engine. A remarkable car has been created with brakes, suspension, and engine upgrades, making the RS5 one of the most memorable cars in the Audi lineup. The RS5 is an excellent car tuning project to execute. If you do your homework, you can create an astounding RS5, but be aware there are many sports mods out there that simply will not suit it, so that this guide will show you the most compatible upgrades for your Audi RS5.
What To Expect From Your Audi
So, what type of improvements can be made to your vehicle? Audi has revamped the RS5 with several upgrades that ensure the car is built for speed. The tires are now Pirelli P Zero Corsas (275/30 20-inch rubber on all four wheels), and the wheels are 4.4 pounds lighter apiece. Speaking of weight, Audi removed more than 17 pounds of sound deadening, primarily from the firewall between the engine and the driver, for a total weight savings of 35 pounds. The top speed is 180 mph, 25 mph faster than the standard RS5. Comfort mode remains the same, but Dynamic mode is reworked for Competition Plus duties, encompassing everything from the exhaust note to the throttle map to the stability control’s allowable slip angle.
Improved Transmission
You can also put the car in accessory mode and switch it to Dynamic mode, and the exhaust will spit out “an overshoot in revolutions,” meaning the cold exhaust will be loud. This feature is excellent if you like making noise, want to turn heads, or just want to piss off your neighbors. The transmission’s S mode is also revamped for quicker shifts, and in manual mode, the ZF eight-speed no longer forces upshifts when you get to the redline. A reworked transmission for smoother handling helps you reach top speeds more quickly. This upgrade is significant for competition drivers.
A Revamped Suspension
The suspension is also massively reworked. The 2023 Audi RS5 Competition sits nearly 0.4 inches lower than standard, and you can lower it manually by another 0.4 inches with a supplied tool. The average car’s electric dampers are replaced by fully adjustable coil-overs, with controls for rebound and high and low-speed compression. Adaptive anti-roll bars are new, and the rear bar is much stiffer. The best single change might be the fixed 13:1 steering ratio, as opposed to the dynamic ratio offered in the standard RS5. The ABS is reprogrammed, and carbon-ceramic brakes are standard in the U.S. In other markets, the ceramic brakes will be optional, and the RS5 Comp will be available with the standard dynamic dampers.
An Improved Drive For All
Audi nailed the ride quality for the driving experience. Sporty performance cars and sports cars should feel a certain way—firm yet flexible as if a sprinter is up on their toes, muscles tensed. That’s precisely how the 2023 RS5 Competition feels. Bumps, cracked surfaces, and road imperfections are dealt with competently, confidently, and one-and-done. Here’s the asterisk: The dampers are fully adjustable. The revamped RS5 with new stock pieces has been modified to be sleeker, less heavy, and smoother handling. While there are many tunes you can choose to follow through with, such as turbochargers and suspension upgrades, you should see what exactly you want to change about the reworked Audi RS5. For more information on tuning upgrades or to get insight from specialists, feel free to contact Carbahn Auto and look at the social media page to gain more info before diving into tuning. Hopefully, you enjoy your RS5 and the improvements made before trying some of your own.
