Audi has launched a Competition pack for its RS4 and RS5, adding coilover suspension, new wheels, tweaked steering and a modified exhaust system -
This starts with a new coilover suspension set-up. As standard, the RS4/5 features adaptive dampers on coil springs, with an optional Dynamic Ride Control system that hydraulically cross-links the dampers to improve lateral stability under load without making the damping over-firm. For the Competition versions, however, both systems have been pushed aside and replaced with a new set of three-way adjustable coilovers.
Along with the new hardware, Audi Sport has been working on the calibration of the existing dynamic components, with a revised set-up for the Dynamic Steering system, which now has a ratio locked in at 1:13.1, plus updated parameters for the Sport Differential mounted on the rear axle, enabling it to lock faster and offer more aggressive torque vectoring.The engine itself is unchanged – the twin-turbocharged 2.
Audi UK has yet to confirm specific timing and pricing, but considering the standard fitment of carbon-ceramic brakes and those new coilovers, expect a hike of more than £10,000 above the current base prices of £69,275 for the RS4 and £73,850 for both RS5s. Audi UK has also confirmed that no more than 100 Competition units will make their way to the UK, with the split between RS4 and the RS5s still to be confirmed.
While the notion of more expensive Competition versions of both of these cars with no extra grunt may initially disappoint, it’s their chassis that have the most to gain from a technical update. However, it remains a big ask for these Audi models to compete with the new
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