Can This 450bhp RS5 Make Me An Audi Fan?

[@rutkowsky]

I drive my RS5 daily - wouldn't want to drive anything else. The traction advantage, the sound and the way the car makes you feel - priceless. Mine's facelift and there's a considerable difference between the two. Facelift makes the quoted power, its gearbox is improved (hydraulics) weighs if I remember correctly 30kg less, looks better due to facelift lights, panels etc.

[@dannystrange7202]

Just got one, 23k on the clock full-service history by audi and 1 lady owner on a 2012 plate face lift. I am hoping its going to be a good car. I am glad I read your comment.

[@trevorgrasse4152]

I also Daily mine, best car for the money

[@18837ven]

Alex A really the b8.5 makes quoted hp? I thought they all made under no matter the facelift

[@quakerdaddy5237]

What year?

[@jim8462]

I’ll be getting rid on my M2 and getting one of these what is the best year to get 2012 + ? I want the facelift

[@fairbourne]

This has got me looking at the classifieds spending my (imaginary) money.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Then my work here is done :)

[@s.i8977]

Colin Jepson only baby boomers and prostitution makes money these days. Welcome to the Holocaust of free enterprise

[@ACERASPIRE1]

I thought the RS5 motor was based on then V10 with 2 cylinders chopped off, where the V8 R8 was indeed based on the older 4.2 motor found in the B7 RS4 and the B8 S5?

[@vitoralmeida8243]

Yes thats true

[@tushitpalamkar9586]

The 5.2 V10 was based on the 4.2 V8 in the b7 RS4 and the r8

[@ACERASPIRE1]

@@tushitpalamkar9586 Different engine altogether my friend, as was the 4.2 in the RS5. the RS5 motor was the one based on the V10, it was the same motor with 2 cylinders chopped off.

[@tushitpalamkar9586]

@@ACERASPIRE1 No mate..you can read the 'Audi self study programme' on the 5.2 V10 where they have mentioned in the engine concept section, that it is based on the design of the 4.2 V8 with the addition of 2 cylinders

[@JUNAID187]

@@tushitpalamkar9586 That's true, the V10 was an evolution from the old generation tfsi V8 found in the rs4. But the rs5 engine is a new generation engine that was re-engineered from the new generation V10 engine. So they are very different engines.

[@onlydavid]

As a 5 year owner of a 2013 Audi RS5: 1. It's big? Here in the USA, it's not that big. It's certainly not as big as the average car in the USA WHICH IS A Full Size Truck/SUV. It's no Volkswagen Jetta, but it does not feel as big as something like a Dodge Charger/Challenger. 2. Gas Mileage? Again, compared to the average car (which is a truck), it's normal. If you compare it to similar cars, like a V8 American Sports car or a similar sized Luxury coupe, it's not so bad compared to modern turbo cars. 3. Expensive to Maintain? It's a halo car for real people. You can take it to the local drag strip and put down solid 12 second passes, then drive it across your state (or country in Europe) at 175 mph to make it to your local Opera showing. It is a luxury coupe and it is also a sporting GT that approaches the highest limits of car performance. German cars require attention, maintenance and care, German cars also reward you for your trouble. If you love the car, it is worth it and you will love it if you ever drive it. Other Complaints: * Heavy Steering? The car has 3 different settings of steering feel that you can set. Dynamic is wonderful when you're sweeping the fast lanes clear on a long drive, but will tire you out in normal driving. Try using the Comfort mode if you need a break and plan on having a leisurely drive, but even on your first drive, you should probably try them all out to decide on your preferred mode. * Transmission Jerky/Upshifts a problem? The transmission also has 3 different settings basically Lazy->Calm->Jumpy. You should try them all out to decide on your preferred mode. ALSO, these transmissions are learning, so if your personal driving style does not match the driving style of the previous driver, then you need to use the reset procedure so that it can learn what you like. I have "FIXED" at least 3 other RS5 owners' "transmission problems" with this.

[@MrCaterhamr500]

You do realise the review was made in the UK, and has nothing to do with the North American market. Hence his comments!

[@onlydavid]

@@MrCaterhamr500 You do realize that KZbin is an international medium and that the Audi RS5 is a global vehicle right? As such it is important that perspectives from users in different places are noted and offered to those that may watch the video.

[@MrCaterhamr500]

@@onlydavid you do realise it’s a UK channel so will favour UK market??!

[@onlydavid]

@@MrCaterhamr500 it’s 2024 and this is KZbin You are woefully limited in your thinking as it applies to the greater world society. If the video was about a product that was only available or consumable in the UK or if the video was only available on iTV, then your argument would make sense. Since this is incorrect, you’re just trying to keep others out of the conversation and being needlessly exclusionary. That is the sort of thing that’s becoming one of the biggest problems in car culture specifically and our greater political society today. The video’s author is entitled to his opinions relevant to the UK, but you see… I saw the video, I live in Dallas, Texas USA and since I own this car and drive it everyday, I can freely comment to increase engagement on the video which only helps the original poster with the YT algorithm. You should also note that I tried to engage positively and not insult JayEmm’s opinions directly because I do actually enjoy his content and opinions. For the sake of people that love cars and driving EVERYWHERE, I’ll never let a small minded person limit my opinion and expression.

[@MrCaterhamr500]

@@onlydavid you are quite boring, sorry but I really can’t even be bothered to entertain you.

[@treyquattro]

that front fender looks replaced/different color! The Audi V8 always sounds fantastic.

[@bartbielaszewski]

Fenders on RS5 are made from different material colour always differ on them because of that matter.

[@2015Suzuka]

@@bartbielaszewski you're on the right track but slightly off: The front Fenders ARE aluminum instead of steel like you inferred but it's not the different metal base that makes them look different, it's the shape. The lighting never hits certain metallic paints the same between the door and fender transition. If you look at any B7 RS4 and its aluminum front fenders there will be no difference in the perceived color. Audi made a smoother transition on the RS4 compared to the boxy Rs5 fenders.

[@leon89505]

It’ll be that it’s got the Pearl effect on the paint, I had a Daytona gray Pearl effect A5 and it looked different at different angles

[@4our6ixkwvmz]

I remember the first time these came out instantly fell in love with the looks. Low slung cruiser with a sound to match. Great review

[@krisb2731]

I owned a b8.5 Audi rs5, 2.5 years ago, but had to sell it to purchase my home. I have since bought myself a gen 1.5 V10 R8 6spd gated manual. I’m going to buy another V8 RS5 for my wife to drive.

[@takingoff9177]

I love Audi’s. I love my V8 Audi S5. RS5 is a beast!!!

[@allareasindex7984]

Quattro is excellent in the rain, snow, slush. And no friction plates to wear out.

[@patrykwolinski5520]

I went to view M4 and RS5 facelift and in my opinion RS5 with that V8 engine is the winner for me 🥇🔥

[@bondjamesbond5580]

That exhaust though..... 😍

[@SuperDrryan]

Unlike you I'm a big Audi fan. That said I believe you gave a fair review of my favorite car ...

[@Zazash_91]

BMW is for drifter kiddies, men respect the road

[@marka4204]

My god that noise sends a tingle down the spine

[@djpzn.9188]

Thanks. Nice review...I just bought one yesterday! Very fun, and very loud....

[@nigel.w]

Just to say that this is not the same engine as in the RS4 and R8. It was a new at the time development of the 5.2 V10.

[@ultrapaiva]

I have a B8 S5 with the 4.2 V8 and manual gearbox. Apart from the obvious thirst it’s a really solid, really good car.

[@Stefanatzf]

Hows reliability and maintenance? Currently looking at one with a manual that has 155,000km on the odometer

[@DW911S]

Great review as always James. I've got a facelift of these - 2014, it's my daily driver but my commute to that station is only 2 miles! I've had the car for 3 years - the engine is a masterpiece and the gearbox works well when you're gunning it. Less great around town - it's a bit jerky. It's also very comfy in comfort mode and is a seriously capable cruiser. In my ownership, i have had re-occuring problems with the DRC (audi's adapative dampers) - they leak and fail quite a lot. I've had 3 of the 4 replaced, under extended warranty. FYI in my 3 years of onwership, i've done less than 15k miles, so there's clearly a problem with them. I've had the brake-disc problem James mentioned in his video, however it should also be mentioned that people that hold the car on the foot-brake in traffic are likely to experience this more. RE the engine in this generation of RS5 and RS4 - the B8 4.2 V8 is different i believe it the 4.2 V8 in the B7 RS4/R8 V8. IIRC this is related to Audi's later V10 unit. The multi-media system is pretty average now - i believe 2015 cars had android auto/apple car play but don't take my word on this as I am not sure.

[@bbutler5090]

I recently acquired a 2015 RS5 limited edition, sports package. (Only 75 made.) So,, I’ll admit my ignorance and ask: what’s a face lift?

[@DW911S]

@@bbutler5090a facelift is used to describe a mid-life "refresh" on existing models. For example...your 2015 rs5 will look different at the front to the one that jayemm reviewed here. I think it was 2013 for the rs5

[@bbutler5090]

Dave Williams Ah. Makes perfect sense. Thanks Dave.

[@darkspeed62]

How else are you supposed to hold the car in traffic?

[@douchewigz]

@@darkspeed62 good question. Does electric handbrake help this issue?

[@gregerdman5220]

Depends how you up and down shift! This car's motor likes revs (and conversely, the driver usually likes the v nice exhaust note that comes with them!) and you have the steering wheel paddles so you can pick the revs to suit and conduct the exhaust/acceleration orchestra accordingly. Sports mode, one of the 4 driving mode options, revs high and notably stiffens the suspension but you'd normally only use it if you just robbed a bank or want to have a good fang!! Yes, she is big and hefty but she's got the right wheels and suspension to keep her on the road and she dances well! You can then pay for the fuel after robbing the bank! No, it's not that thirsty really! This also depends on how you driver her.

[@amittell]

It's not at all the same V8 as the RS4 or the V8 R8 at all, the only thing it shares with them is the capacity, it's actually more accurate to describe it as the V10 from the R8 with two cylinders lopped off as it has much more in common with that engine.

[@rutkowsky]

Precisely. It's actually a Lambo engine with two fewer cylinders. The other early V8 engines suffered massive power losses due to engine cocking issues.

[@eastoakland-S65feen]

This v8 & r8 v8 are off the v10.rs4 is bbk block with better parts.

[@TheGIJoe69]

I am going to look at one today for around 40k with 40k miles. Can’t wait.

[@fredhadley739]

RS5 ('13 to '15) compared to Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio? Any thoughts?

[@orvilholness910]

Awesome car! I will definitely be getting one of these!

[@marka4204]

Don't get the newer models ... even though they are beautiful looking the RS5 now have a 2.9L engine rather than a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 like this one ... I think they done the 4.2L up to 2016 then from 2017 on they are 2.9L

[@JohnInSale]

Comes across more like a truly lovely GT rather than a sports car, so sounds a perfect alternative to other prestige GT’s, but I’m wondering if a 4.2 V8 S5!is almost the more useable alternative as you don’t loose much and you gain proper front fog lamps and a more cohesive look ?? !! If you’re not after sporty , but a lovely long distance cruiser, you make a great case for a fully specced A5 3 litre quattro diesel 🚙👍🏻

[@karlfontanari2169]

Great review and a great car the previous gen sounds fantastic if not quite as fast, I also had an A5 3.0 TDI ten years ago so was a big fan back then and a great car, also agree with the comment below you should apply to Top Gear..

[@anastassiosperakis2869]

I love the exterior styling of the A5, S5 and RS5. I also love the S8, and I'd love it more if it had some serious wood veneer like the A8, instead of the damned carbon fiber interior decorations.

[@whatwelearned]

I think the reason they didn't put any wood in it is that it's not 1982

[@chubbsmasterson]

This car and the equivalent Rs4 was quite unfairly criticised in my opinion, by Chris Harris for example (although if anyone knows his cars well its him, I admit). I own the facelift B8.5 Rs5, between this review and the Throttle House one, I think people are beginning to see how great a car it really is, now that the days of NA V8s is long gone, although the Rs5 is rather overshadowed by the reputation of the previous B7 Rs4.

[@douchewigz]

Well put. I think like they said in Throttle House it's amazing at 8/10ths . Who drives more than that ever on a public road ...

[@RandomGuy-ej9gr]

Brakes are ridiculously expensive, close to £2k, tyres all 4 are expensive over thousand they’re super wide and low profile, carbon build up, hpfps, control arms again expensive to replace. Beautifully sounding car but a nightmare to run.

[@johnroberts9845]

Ive got a 2011 RS5 in Carbon black, black edition with cream leather, pan roof, B and O sound system, 20 inch Rota alloys, its the dogs nuts.

[@douchewigz]

Nice spec!

[@An.Individual]

Very surprised. I was all set for Jay to give it a slagging

[@JayEmmOnCars]

That makes two of us

[@mikeyj2025]

16:23 That noise makes me want to trade in my 3.0 TDi. Amazing car

[@DarkSession6208]

I had A A5 3.0 TDI, S5 V8 and now the RS5. The RS5 is both other mentioned cars times two. But the difference between S5 V8 and 3.0 TDI is slim and they are great on their own. The 3.0 TDI feels so light in the car and has insane amounts of torque, it drives a lot better than the S5 and the consumption is a plus. The only thing the S5 does in my opinion is in the sound department, nothing else.

[@NubletPie278]

The one thing I don't love about this car is the upshift noise at full throttle. It sounds like a slow torque converter. Complete contrast to basically every other DCT including the same generation R8. So annoying because the downshifts are incredible and there's not really anything else that bugs me about it.

[@iea96]

This time without any errors, nice :P

[@888johnmac]

yeah, thanks for uploading & leaving it up long enough to watch.... lol

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Haha we have a couple of double bills coming up this month so you'll have plenty of stuff to watch!

[@Toxa1300]

This car is amazing! The interior is very modern for a 10 year old car

[@darkspeed62]

Let's face it though, if money is really a primary concern, you wouldn't be looking to get the RS5. None of the RS models are going to be cheap to run.

[@DaytonaGrey-RS5]

Great Video! I watched this after owning the 2015 RS5 for half a year now. Let me tell you, even with the costs at the pump under Uncle Joe, it's my daily and no issues. I get about 26 miles to the gallon. And the tires, I just got all Michelin Pilot 4S for under $1100 with an alignment. This car is my baby and because I don't yet have a wife, I can afford to keep it. I would guess it wouldn't stay too long after pumping out some kids, but my nieces and nephews absolutely love it! FYI, from what I have read on many chat rooms, this is not the same engine as the R8 at all. It was made from lessons of the V-10 and except for the 4.2 liters, has little to nothing in common with the R8's engine. I didn't realize that until after I purchased it. But it alwast bothered me that it had different horsepower and torque than the R8 as well as redline. The engine was made exactly like the V-10 minus two cylinders. Loved your take on the car.

[@scottishglenn4008]

As someone whose previous car was a 7-series, would I be disappointed with the comfort in one of these whenever I'm just cruising the highway? Torn between this and the S8 you are referring to.

[@marks.Landing]

I bought a bmtroubleyou it was the 335 sedan and OMG what a piece rubbish it was, had it for 3 years and only 6000klms per year, we were to afraid to drive it because it kept breaking down, our daughters $1000 corolla was more reliable, so we got rid of the bmtroubleyou and bought an 2014 Q7 4.2 diesel and it's just amazing, every time I see someone in a bmtroubleyou I wish them all the luck because they are going to need it

[@maxmannonen8170]

Huge fan of small/mid sized four door performance saloons. Not really sure why I haven’t been attracted to coupes. But I’d someday buy one it would this shape a5 coupe:D

[@markjones3551]

James…can you answer me a question please buddy….one of these or F10 M5?

[@leshkin]

Wheel mounting surface contamination is what makes the brake judder issue on these (brake pad transfer). Not sure why even a small amount makes it bad. Very common and can be easily eliminated.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Seems a popular problem with Audis, I suspect the weight of them means the brakes are working hard and therefore very hot a lot of the time

[@douchewigz]

How does the contaminated occur? Thx

[@chubbsmasterson]

Bought myself the facelift Rs5 couple of months ago, 25k miles. The cars a dream, but I agree it is much too heavy, up shifts too slow and is expensive to fuel. But if you’d rather have a solid running cruiser than a maniac E92 M3 (which my brother owns) then this is your choice.

[@alalal123421]

i want the maniac in an rs5...

[@chubbsmasterson]

@@alalal123421 get a resonator delete bud, it solves that problem and makes it plenty fun 😂

[@Pellecoolx]

First video of yours I've stumbled upon. Nice review, for a BMW guy 😏

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Welcome to the channel Pelle - lots more reviews to check out, on both Audi, BMW and more!

[@daza5908]

I have a sephang blue RS5 Tyres are £255 each and yes it does about 15 miles to the gallon but its an amazing car inside and out. And with that V8 roar just puts a smile on your face 😁 Good review btw 👌

[@the-boring-car-guy]

£255 each?! Fuck me.

[@DarkSession6208]

@@the-boring-car-guy Honestly i dont know whats so special about it. Every S or RS car i owned used those tyres, my RS6 even used 295s.

[@the-boring-car-guy]

With fuel prices going the way they are, it's getting scary to own a car like this as much as I want to

[@redemptionx2918]

@@the-boring-car-guy you gotta do now, it’s only ganna get worst mate

[@ZATennisFan]

I had an RS4 cabriolet and that engine note when you put the carin sports mode never failed to lighten your mood...

[@keitumetsem1344]

I hope you get your hands on the new rs5 and compare the two

[@bighands69]

The new one is not nice at all.

[@dawn1x172]

@@bighands69 its actually better in every Aspect besides sound

[@douchewigz]

Yes yes yes!

[@douchewigz]

Please do it Jay.

[@RockawayCCW]

Akebono pads might fix that brake problem. It's worth a try.

[@Jay__C]

Great review. Thank you. Subbed.

[@loggingforu]

I love the Tesla badge on the front!

[@aaronvector4750]

Robert is the exact name that comes to mind when you think of the owner of an Audi RS5😂 PS. I love this car, and I think one day I'll have it in my garage next to an E92 M3.

[@jaysmartin]

Not a true 4 seater .. I can confirm that after being squished in the back of a S5 across France!!

[@JamesAllen300]

Love the engine but having watched some many of VAG Technic's vids showing timing chains being changed as if they are going out of fashion has really put me off. Who designed the engine so that it had to come out to change the starter motor??!! Quite fancied the S8 but after doing the homework on the engine.....no thank you!!

[@richardbaron2948]

Great review!! Currently looking at getting one of these :)

[@treyquattro]

the Audi A series are pretty good for - ahem - audinary drivers and driving, but when you're going at proper speeds that engine slung out over the front axle results in terminal understeer and horrible handling. It's not helped by the weight either. But I suppose if I wanted to drive like that I should have an R8, right?

[@treyquattro]

Evora! I meant a Lotus Evora...

[@JayEmmOnCars]

That's the theory and although the R8 is of course a better steer, it did nothing for me as a car

[@treyquattro]

I actually considered a new V8 S5 a few years ago. But I couldn't justify the 17mpg (US) that was advertised. And the real-world economy is about 5-10% worse than the window sticker.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It is certainly thirsty

[@Coudey]

That’s not the same 420hp engine than in RS4 (B7) and R8. Engine is actually from Audi/Lambo 5.2 V10 minus two cylinders. en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_A5#RS5_(2010-2015)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

But isn't the R8 V8 the same thing? I know this has a touch more power but it doesn't seem that different

[@CoolGuy-ux5wx]

@@JayEmmOnCars the R8 never came with the V8. It always came with the 5.2 liter V10 which is the Lamborghini had for the Gallardo but still is in the current Huracán.

[@2015Suzuka]

@@CoolGuy-ux5wx Gen 1 R8 came with the V8 4.2 420hp.

[@2015Suzuka]

@@JayEmmOnCars Audi uses the 4.2 sized engine in a lot of different models. Several are different though one would assume they are the same. It's been said many times on here since the video (nice video) but the R8 V8 4.2 is completely different from the RS5 V8 4.2. The RS5 motor is a scaled down version of the 5.2 V10 Gallardo motor.

[@CoolGuy-ux5wx]

@@2015Suzuka I know that.

[@s.i8977]

Audi does not need you to like them, plenty of us love Audi.

[@the_stoned_priest]

Really liking your productions and reviews, my man. Excellent unbiased and knowledgable opinion...Please keep up the good work! I just picked up a 2002 Clio 172 today which has blown my mind with it's abilities around some Cotswolds b roads this afternoon...Had a 205 gti back in the day and the comparisons are seriously justified...A possible option for you to give a good working over to...

[@the_stoned_priest]

Shall do tomorrow for sure. All the best.

[@Demoaccount-i2k]

Is there any upgrades on 2015 model Better brake discs or shocks? Or anything??

[@jon9586]

Im curious as well

[@douchewigz]

Carbon clean? Get Dyno done first as later models didn't suffer so bad from it. Have seen in zap 30-40bhp. Best mod bang for buck. Stage 1 ape remap?

[@Demoaccount-i2k]

@@douchewigz upgrades from factory not tuning options

[@tiltedtoken1450]

@@Demoaccount-i2k no, 2013 to 2016 b8.5s are the same.

[@E46325mod]

Is that exhaust stock?

[@WillertMorris]

On my short list for the trip from Palm Springs to San Diego. Add a Fiat 500e dollar cost averaging down.

[@ZATennisFan]

I want one of these in cabriolet form

[@acebillz22]

Interested in buying one, but worried about the reliability and repairs that might come along with it. I currently drive a 2018 camaro zl1 but want to have less monthly payments so thinking about switching. Any suggestions ?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Is the Audi really cheaper than a Camaro? At least with a new car you have a warranty

[@acebillz22]

JayEmm on Cars Your 100% right. Insurance goes up about 100$ for the Audi also. At that point I’m at the same monthly with an extended warranty.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Yeah doesn't seem like much of a gain, also the ZL1 is supposed to be awesome. We hardly get Camaros here. I've seen three this year in the UK

[@acebillz22]

JayEmm on Cars The fastest and nicest car I’ve ever owned but too expensive for me right now while trying to start saving so looking for a nice car that isn’t too expensive.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Totally different car but how bout a Nissan 370z, an RX7, an old Subaru...

[@HRichmond1995]

That earls Colne high Street? My other half lives nearby! Some fantastic roads driving towards Kelvedon!

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Well spotted

[@ChuckFickens1972]

Ha, I was about to post similar, you drove within a few hundred metres of my front door when you pulled out the Colne Engaine turning , also several shots where on the Bradwell to Cressing road past the water tower, and... if I'm not mistaken, the closing was shot on the road into Coggeshall. If you're from this area I'll buy you a pint if I ever see you about :)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Reasonably local. Drop me a line on [e-mail] if you like

[@HRichmond1995]

Chuck Fickens the other half lives in Colne Engaine so must be near yours

[@DanLMH]

Dunno if you'll see this Jay - considering one of these at the moment in (Blue obvs), wondering if you'd be able to do one of these RS5s again soon? :p

[@JayEmmOnCars]

It's unlikely for now, I did the later RS5 more recently but no plans to revisit them currently

[@eusdeenius]

What was wrong with the first gen R8 in your opinion Jay?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Did not look great, too heavy, interior just like any audi, did not sound like it looked, and just left me unexcited

[@eusdeenius]

Never drove one so I can't comment. It was on my list for the reasons like price and supposedly more reliable than an italian car. I hope one day you could get your hands on it again thanks for the response ;)

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I hope so too, it has been a while

[@DRFTYPE]

​@@JayEmmOnCarsdo you still have the same opinion the gen 1 R 8?

[@nimilieber]

what about the lack of torque from down low?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Did not strike me as a huge issue, car still shifted well enough. It's no C63 but it also has a top end rush the C63 can only dream of

[@richierich6961]

JayEmm on Cars you also don’t get that sense of impending death due to constant oversteer you have with the C63 lol

[@michaeljones1491]

Have been dreaming of getting one of these. Road tax is €2,400 per year here in Ireland. Such a joke.

[@scanspeak00]

JayEmm, it would be great to see you review an Alfa 4C since it seems to be the Italian equivalent of the Lotus.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

If I can I will, I asked Alfa but they didn't really respond

[@gustinn3509]

I second that...

[@nigel.w]

In period, Steve Sutcliffe said the gearbox was fantastic.

[@cannonball9478]

That sound! 😮

[@Screamifyoumeanit]

That's Earls Colne that is... I crashed my motorbike on the corner by the church, going the other way.

[@sebyfloristean9514]

Imagine hating on the r8 lmao

[@mikemccormick8115]

Two different animals, M4 vs RS5. M4 lighter but with a turbo which has pros and cons. RS5 is heavy, AWD which is not really necessary and adds to the weight but with a more stable, planted ride. I’d rather have an RS5 with a larger displacement V8 with more torque and less revvy, but Europeans don’t do that. RS5 has to be revved up to have fun unlike M4 and then don’t have a gas station be too far away.

[@ohhgourami]

James, when will you be able to drive a E9X M3?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Hopefully soon

[@rossburbank8041]

RS5 all the way.

[@hooksandarrowstv3892]

My Jeep SRT runs 295’s all the way around lol

[@The-Audi-driver]

All the driving instructors will be shouting the head rest isn’t in the right place

[@1970boggy]

Cracking video Sir

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Thankyou

[@dazzlekernow1408]

Why have the BBC not contacted you about saving Top Gear?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

A great mystery to me

[@dazzlekernow1408]

There loss! The BBC wouldn't know a good thing if it hit them in the face!

[@ImBarryScottCSS]

Dazzle Kernow They already employed THE car KZbinr to do just that.

[@Birmingham_racing]

Well if he was on top gear it would be a car show and that's not what top gear is anymore. I know James may is not on top gear anymore but you two I think would get along despite the age difference

[@ACERASPIRE1]

Dazzle, that will be because he's boring

[@sirfixalot9668]

Anything is better than a M4! The M4 only has looks

[@kandykouturelondon2028]

Yeah okay

[@000GunterGabriel000]

Am i wrong or do you praise every car lately? ;D I miss the Grumpy Jay a little lately. I mean we all know that the sound of the NA V8 is nice but seriously apart from that? It's heavy AF and you will be reminded of the weight basically at every occasion.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

Oh don't worry I've got no intentions of turning into Shmee on that front ;) You will get to see Grumpy Jay again soon, there are a couple of videos due out in the next two weeks where I am not all sunshine and roses

[@000GunterGabriel000]

All right, looking forward to that! ;)

[@mikebader3863]

How old is this guy? By my maths about 30? Surely to fuck not, I would have guessed 45-50 genuinely

[@zarodkiewicz]

I want it 😭

[@braveheart40kglasgow56]

Looks wise, it's not aged well, certainly not like the m3 or even the c63

[@tbri5511]

Weird I actually think the opposite!

[@Corwin74]

Very nice review! I was looking at the RS5 about a year ago but decided against it due to the added weight of the V8 and the terrible fuel economy that came with it. I chose a 2015 Audi S5 instead. It does have 120 less hp (but around the same torque) but I average 23 mpg in city driving and close to 30 mpg on the highway. Also being a supercharged 3 liter v6 means that there is less weight up front. I also made sure to get the upgraded Audi Sport rear differential which, when combined with the lighter engine, helps to prevent the understeer problems that the earlier S5/RS5's had. Also, since it is a supercharged v6, it shouldn't be too difficult to make back part of the 120 hp loss with a few thousand in aftermarket upgrades. Overall, I'm super happy with my choice, especially since this is my daily driver, although sometimes I wish this car sounded as good as the RS5. Maybe I should take a cue from BMW and play the sounds of a nasty v8 over the stereo while I drive it around?

[@robertfitzpatrick3141]

I find that an odd comment, there is approx 60kgs weight difference in weight from the V8 to the V6, as for the sports differential its on the 2011 model of the Rs5. The RS and the S really aren't comparable at all, I used to think the same having a B7 S4, compared to a B7 RS4, it was night and day, that car was 80bhp shy of the RS4 then and wouldn't come close performance wise, not to mention setup wise, in terms of suspension and braking, transmission etc, even down to body panels being made from different materials. the Rs5 has 120hp more even with the S having a supercharger, you could upgrade the Rs5 engine to add a supercharger, it would take it to 644hp tried and tested.

[@r55rs5audi4]

I've had a Supercharged S5.....I now own an RS5.......NO going back!.....😁

[@bstrac77]

The big draw is to this car is the noise. I've had the pleasure of driving a B8.5 S4 6MT for the past 3-4 years, and while its much more practical and better in terms of low end torque (for driving around town), I just can't seem to get the RS5 out of my stupid head. Videos like this do not help!

[@riverstour]

Great car

[@davidfisher2359]

Great car, but I’d take the R8 all day everyday.

[@VitariusLaszlo]

silencer , that's a fancy way to saying it

[@resnonverba137]

It's the British and therefore correct way of saying it.

[@VitariusLaszlo]

muffler and silencer the same thing or the silencer is another thing to silence the noise ?

[@resnonverba137]

They are one and the same.

[@VitariusLaszlo]

well the British are weird people

[@resnonverba137]

Thank you :)

[@wolfguard1180]

It's funny how you call it huge, try driving a charger/challenger.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I have

[@sebyfloristean9514]

Actually the rs5 has a different engine to the r8 v8 Audi taked the v10 and taked out 2 cilinders

[@tbri5511]

Is that the case for the older gen like this one ? Or was that the 2013+ models ?

[@sebyfloristean9514]

@@tbri5511 it had the same engine from 2010 to the new gen so yeah all the pre facelift had it too

[@tbri5511]

@@sebyfloristean9514 oh that’s brilliant, hoping to have one as my next car nice to know I don’t need the facelift for that engine!

[@sebyfloristean9514]

@@tbri5511 this car is awesome One of my dream cars

[@ianfield8872]

I’ve got one and it’s awesome Flo AU

[@simonbailey7111]

Earls Colne !

[@jamieflanagan7946]

Sounds great, but I cannot bring myself to buy a boring looking grey German box. Besides that having the reputation for being a wanker when driving it doesn't appeal to me at all. I prefer the Merc C/E Class Coupe if I had to decide.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I drive a Subaru so everyone on the roads thinks I am a wanker already

[@Mr_Glenn]

Merc C or E classes are even worse where I'm from.

[@onlyvans8519]

Add a miltek exhaust and a venturi air filter then WOW

[@devinwelhouse9294]

Guy doesn't understand the drive modes but insists on reviewing.. Also starts up and immediately revs the engine, taking away all respect for his opinion for me. I'm also a big Audi fan, only reason im here

[@JayEmmOnCars]

The car was plenty warm enough when it was revved

[@gascans801]

thats one bad paint match on the front

[@scanspeak00]

The exterior styling is just too bland for my taste and the drab colour doesn't help.

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I think the styling works as Audis go, I'd like a little more of a lip on the rear. My opinions on bright colours are well known

[@rw3915]

An R8 is a nasty interior?

[@EGGLOVER2010]

LPG to the rescue!!

[@theeyeofgod8316]

I thought that you were a Lotus guy all the way???

[@JayEmmOnCars]

I just like fun and interesting cars wherever I can find them.

[@jdavidblais]

Engine leaking is soooo common with audi that I will never be a fan of it…no thx !!