Leaked: 2011 Audi RS5 pix!

Leaked: 2011 Audi RS5 pix!

The first official images of the 2011 Audi RS5 have leaked onto the Internet, just days ahead of the scheduled unveiling at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Breaking the mold of the sleek-yet-safe styling that Audi is known for, this latest Audi boasts an aggressive front fascia and an equally aggressive rear fascia and optional spoiler.

Although the leak comes without the full range of manufacturer verified data and specifications, it is believed that this next hot coupe will feature a 450 horsepower 4.2-liter V8 – capable of revving all the way to 8,250 with peak hp, and then on to a final redline of 8,500 rpms. Expect a DSG clutch, likely a six-speed, to be mated to whatever engine ends up in the production model.

Out back, the RS5 features the large, oval dual exhaust tips that have become a staple on the RS line. The exhaust tips are surrounded by a highly stylized lower rear fascia, complete with aerodynamic channels for added stability at high speeds. Above the lower fascia, Audi worked in an automated rear spoiler that appears as the coupe reaches appropriate speeds, and then retracts back into the decklid at lower speeds.

Top 5 sexiest sustainable sports cars!!!

It is often said that for green cars to be taken seriously, serious car buffs must realize
that they can compete with the big boys. You see, most people think that you just can’t get proper mileage out of electric cars, that they are ugly,
and most importantly, that they just can’t go fast. Well, to prove them wrong here are the top 5 greenest, fastest, and sexiest beauties on wheels that we’ve ever seen.

Counting down from 5 to 1, here they are ......

5. Saab Aero-X
It’s encouraging to see car manufacturers look for alternative fuel sources to power their vehicles. This particular concept by Saab comes equipped with an ethanol guzzling 2.8L twin-turbocharged V6 that can get you from 0 to 100kph/60mph in 4.2 seconds. Even cooler, the car has no doors, rather, the entire top canopy section of the car opens up, making it one of the most unique designs out there. Sadly, the car is still on concept stage. But one can still dream.



4. Venturi Fetish
Looking like something out of a spy movie, the Venturi Fetish is the world’s only in production electric sports car. While its top speed is only 100mph, it’ll give you plenty of power in the initial acceleration as it does a good 0-100kph/60mph in about 5 seconds. sadly, only 25 cars are being produced a year. But this list wouldn’t be complete without it.



3. Citroen C-Metisse Concept
Unveiled at the Paris show last year, the Citroen C-Metisse Concept is another attempt to create a diesel hybrid car. What’s so exciting about that? well this particular vehicle can operate in a Zero Emission mode, an all electric mode perfect for city cruising, while giving you access to the power of the diesel engine when needed in the motorway. While not as fast as the Saab, the fact that it has a mixed mode engine puts it just a bit higher in our list.



2. Toyota FT-HS
Now when talking about power, you can’t help but wish that you had access to a FT-HS. So far, most of these have been concept cars. Not this one though, as this vehicle is scheduled to go into production in 2009. Soon we can all be salivating at the beauty of its advanced hybrid - gasoline system, capable of moving you from 0 to 100kph/60mph in an astonishing four seconds flat. Now that’s what we call power!



1. The Tesla Roadster
No list would be complete, without what is probably the greenest sports car in the planet. The Tesla Roadster, is the cream of the top. The fully electrically powered sports car can do 0-100kph/60mph in a little over 4 seconds. To give you an idea of how cool this car is, if we were to calculate the fuel efficiency of this vehicle it would be the equivalent of 135 miles PER GALLON! Not bad for a fully electrically powered vehicle. Take that Ferrari!