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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi Sport introduces its first-ever high-performance PHEV pairing a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 130 kW electric motor<\/li>\n<li>The model debuts \u201cDynamic Torque Control\u201d which utilizes an electromechanical rear transaxle to shift torque in milliseconds<\/li>\n<li>European order books are set to open in early 2026 with a starting price of 106,200 euros for the Sedan variant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Audi Sport has officially unveiled the new Audi RS 5, marking the performance division\u2019s first foray into high-performance plug-in hybrid technology. Representing the pinnacle of the A5 model series, the electrified beast arrives in both Sedan and Avant body styles, delivering a massive 470 kW (639 PS) of system output.<\/p>\n<p>Technical innovation defines the new RS 5, which features a world-first quattro drivetrain equipped with Dynamic Torque Control. This electromechanical torque vectoring system at the rear transaxle recalculates optimal distribution every five milliseconds, allowing for unprecedented agility and precision. The powertrain combines a heavily revised 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 \u2014 utilizing a modified Miller cycle for increased efficiency \u2014 with a 130 kW electric motor integrated into an eight-speed tiptronic transmission.\n<\/p>\n<p>The design is unmistakably aggressive, sitting nine centimeters wider than the standard A5 with flared fenders and 20-inch or optional 21-inch forged wheels. Signature RS details include a three-dimensional honeycomb Singleframe grille, darkened Matrix LED headlights with a checkered-flag DRL pattern, and matte oval tailpipes. Inside, the driver-centric cockpit is anchored by a slim, curved Audi MMI Panorama display featuring an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch touch interface. To maintain performance, the 25.9 kWh battery is actively cooled to a precise 20 degrees Celsius when in \u201cRS sport\u201d or \u201cRS torque rear\u201d modes, ensuring maximum boost is always available.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Audi RS 5 is scheduled to open for orders in Europe during the first quarter of 2026, with initial deliveries expected to commence in Summer 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6683911\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Closer Look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro &#8220;Lower Merion Aces Away&#8221;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6684022\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>This Pristine, Low-Mileage Rare 1990 Lamborghini LM002 Can Be Yours\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6683250\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Petersen Automotive Museum Announces Epic &#8216;Fast &amp; Furious&#8217; 25th Anniversary Exhibit\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">5 of 11<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit general-general\">Audi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"carousel-cell landscape\" data-gallery-index=\"6\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"carousel-cell-image-wrapper annotation-container fixed-ratio-3-2\">\n                                                                                                        <source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F19%2F2027-Audi-RS-5-sedan-avant-Announcement-release-Info-5.jpg?q=90&amp;w=1400&amp;cbr=1&amp;fit=max\" media=\"(min-width: 1260px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"gallery-image-index\"><span class=\"image-index \">6 of 11<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"gallery-meta-container credit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"credit 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\">Audi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-body-top-bar\" class=\"post-body-top-bar d-block d-lg-none\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-share-meta-container\">\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-meta\"><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-category\"><\/p>\n<p>    Automotive<br \/>\n                                                    <\/span><span class=\"post-body-top-bar-published\"><time>Feb 20, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-top-bar-hype-comments-container \"><span class=\"hype-count grey\"><br \/>\n             2.5K<br \/>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Views<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"disqus-comment-count\"><span>0<\/span><span>\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"d-none d-none text\">Comments<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"floating-tooltip\" role=\"tooltip\"><span>Comments<\/span><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi Sport introduces its first-ever high-performance PHEV pairing a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 130 kW electric motor<\/li>\n<li>The model debuts \u201cDynamic Torque Control\u201d which utilizes an electromechanical rear transaxle to shift torque in milliseconds<\/li>\n<li>European order books are set to open in early 2026 with a starting price of 106,200 euros for the Sedan variant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Audi Sport has officially unveiled the new Audi RS 5, marking the performance division\u2019s first foray into high-performance plug-in hybrid technology. Representing the pinnacle of the A5 model series, the electrified beast arrives in both Sedan and Avant body styles, delivering a massive 470 kW (639 PS) of system output.<\/p>\n<p>Technical innovation defines the new RS 5, which features a world-first quattro drivetrain equipped with Dynamic Torque Control. This electromechanical torque vectoring system at the rear transaxle recalculates optimal distribution every five milliseconds, allowing for unprecedented agility and precision. The powertrain combines a heavily revised 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 \u2014 utilizing a modified Miller cycle for increased efficiency \u2014 with a 130 kW electric motor integrated into an eight-speed tiptronic transmission.\n<\/p>\n<p>The design is unmistakably aggressive, sitting nine centimeters wider than the standard A5 with flared fenders and 20-inch or optional 21-inch forged wheels. Signature RS details include a three-dimensional honeycomb Singleframe grille, darkened Matrix LED headlights with a checkered-flag DRL pattern, and matte oval tailpipes. Inside, the driver-centric cockpit is anchored by a slim, curved Audi MMI Panorama display featuring an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch touch interface. To maintain performance, the 25.9 kWh battery is actively cooled to a precise 20 degrees Celsius when in \u201cRS sport\u201d or \u201cRS torque rear\u201d modes, ensuring maximum boost is always available.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Audi RS 5 is scheduled to open for orders in Europe during the first quarter of 2026, with initial deliveries expected to commence in Summer 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6683911\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Closer Look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro &#8220;Lower Merion Aces Away&#8221;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6684022\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>This Pristine, Low-Mileage Rare 1990 Lamborghini LM002 Can Be Yours\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6683250\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Petersen Automotive Museum Announces Epic &#8216;Fast &amp; Furious&#8217; 25th Anniversary Exhibit\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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class=\"text\">Save<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content\">\n<p><strong>Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Audi Sport introduces its first-ever high-performance PHEV pairing a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 with a 130 kW electric motor<\/li>\n<li>The model debuts \u201cDynamic Torque Control\u201d which utilizes an electromechanical rear transaxle to shift torque in milliseconds<\/li>\n<li>European order books are set to open in early 2026 with a starting price of 106,200 euros for the Sedan variant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Audi Sport has officially unveiled the new Audi RS 5, marking the performance division\u2019s first foray into high-performance plug-in hybrid technology. Representing the pinnacle of the A5 model series, the electrified beast arrives in both Sedan and Avant body styles, delivering a massive 470 kW (639 PS) of system output.<\/p>\n<p>Technical innovation defines the new RS 5, which features a world-first quattro drivetrain equipped with Dynamic Torque Control. This electromechanical torque vectoring system at the rear transaxle recalculates optimal distribution every five milliseconds, allowing for unprecedented agility and precision. The powertrain combines a heavily revised 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 \u2014 utilizing a modified Miller cycle for increased efficiency \u2014 with a 130 kW electric motor integrated into an eight-speed tiptronic transmission.\n<\/p>\n<p>The design is unmistakably aggressive, sitting nine centimeters wider than the standard A5 with flared fenders and 20-inch or optional 21-inch forged wheels. Signature RS details include a three-dimensional honeycomb Singleframe grille, darkened Matrix LED headlights with a checkered-flag DRL pattern, and matte oval tailpipes. Inside, the driver-centric cockpit is anchored by a slim, curved Audi MMI Panorama display featuring an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch touch interface. To maintain performance, the 25.9 kWh battery is actively cooled to a precise 20 degrees Celsius when in \u201cRS sport\u201d or \u201cRS torque rear\u201d modes, ensuring maximum boost is always available.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Audi RS 5 is scheduled to open for orders in Europe during the first quarter of 2026, with initial deliveries expected to commence in Summer 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<footer>\n<div class=\"related-stories-main-wrapper\">\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<div class=\"stories-container\" data-layer-list-name=\"related_stories\" data-layer-list-offset=\"0\" data-layer-list-child-selector=\".story-item\">\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6683911\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Closer Look at the Nike Kobe 5 Protro &#8220;Lower Merion Aces Away&#8221;\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6684022\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>This Pristine, Low-Mileage Rare 1990 Lamborghini LM002 Can Be Yours\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"story-item\" data-layer-item-id=\"6683250\" data-layer-item-blog-id=\"1\" data-layer-item-type=\"post\"><span>&gt;<\/span>Petersen Automotive Museum Announces Epic &#8216;Fast &amp; Furious&#8217; 25th Anniversary Exhibit\n                                                                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-email-signup-wrapper impression-tracker\">\n<h3>We got you covered. 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Representing the pinnacle of the A5 model series, the electrified beast arrives in both Sedan and Avant body styles, delivering a massive 470 kW (639 PS) of system output.<\/p>\n<p>Technical innovation defines the new RS 5, which features a world-first quattro drivetrain equipped with Dynamic Torque Control. This electromechanical torque vectoring system at the rear transaxle recalculates optimal distribution every five milliseconds, allowing for unprecedented agility and precision. The powertrain combines a heavily revised 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 \u2014 utilizing a modified Miller cycle for increased efficiency \u2014 with a 130 kW electric motor integrated into an eight-speed tiptronic transmission.\n<\/p>\n<p>The design is unmistakably aggressive, sitting nine centimeters wider than the standard A5 with flared fenders and 20-inch or optional 21-inch forged wheels. Signature RS details include a three-dimensional honeycomb Singleframe grille, darkened Matrix LED headlights with a checkered-flag DRL pattern, and matte oval tailpipes. Inside, the driver-centric cockpit is anchored by a slim, curved Audi MMI Panorama display featuring an 11.9-inch virtual cockpit and a 14.5-inch touch interface. To maintain performance, the 25.9 kWh battery is actively cooled to a precise 20 degrees Celsius when in \u201cRS sport\u201d or \u201cRS torque rear\u201d modes, ensuring maximum boost is always available.\n<\/p>\n<p>The Audi RS 5 is scheduled to open for orders in Europe during the first quarter of 2026, with initial deliveries expected to commence in Summer 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"show-article\">\n<p>                                                            Read Full Article<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-author d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider share-divider\">\n<h6>Text By<\/h6>\n<p><span class=\"author-name\">Sophie Caraan<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-credentials d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<div class=\"credential\">\n<h6>Editor Assistant<\/h6>\n<p><span>Thu Tran<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-share d-block d-lg-none\">\n<hr class=\"sidebar-divider\">\n<h6>Share this article<\/h6>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"post-body-content-tags\">\n<div class=\"body collapsed\">\n<p>    AudiAudi RS 5\n                                                            <\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/hypebeast.com\/2026\/2\/2027-audi-rs-5-sedan-avant-announcement-release-info&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/image-cdn.hypb.st\/https%3A%2F%2Fhypebeast.com%2Fimage%2F2026%2F02%2F19%2Ftw2027-Audi-RS-5-sedan-avant-Announcement-release-Info.jpg?w=1080&amp;cbr=1&amp;q=90&amp;fit=max&#8221;] Automotive Feb 20, 2026 2.5K Views 0\u00a0Comments Comments Save Text By Sophie Caraan Editor Assistant Thu Tran Share this article 1 of 11 Audi 2 of 11 Audi 3 of 11 Audi 4 of 11 Audi 5 of 11 Audi 6 of 11 Audi 7 of 11 Audi 8 of 11 Audi [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[226,39],"class_list":["post-1812973","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-politics","tag-crawlmanager","tag-hypebeast-com"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1812973","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1812973"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1812973\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1812973"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1812973"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1812973"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}