Audi RS 5 built with cross-site engine development from Neckarsulm and Győr
The new Audi RS 5 plug-in hybrid combines a twin-turbo V6 and electric motor, developed through close collaboration between Audi's engine teams in Neckarsulm, Germany and Győr, Hungary.
What Happened
The new Audi RS 5 is the first RS model from Audi Sport to feature a plug-in hybrid drive, combining a twin-turbo V6 with an electric motor. Engine development was split between Neckarsulm and Audi Hungaria in Győr, with design and validation in Germany and continuous engineering and manufacturing in Hungary. Handover workshops with written records and signatures mark official transitions between the teams.
“We don't have to reinvent ourselves every time. We can draw on years of shared experience. This provides certainty for the project and speeds up decision-making.”
The collaboration thrives on trust and direct communication, with many experts working together across projects for years. The RS 5's performance, precision, and character reflect the teams' efforts, from the interplay between the twin-turbo V6 and electric motor to the new quattro with Dynamic Torque Control for precise torque vectoring.
Why this matters
The cross-site development model shows how Audi leverages international expertise and structured handover processes to deliver high-performance plug-in hybrids, blending efficiency with reliability.
Terms in This Story
- PHEV
- Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, combining an internal combustion engine with a rechargeable battery.
- twin-turbo V6
- A V6 engine equipped with two turbochargers to increase power output.
- quattro with Dynamic Torque Control
- Audi's all-wheel-drive system that uses electromechanical torque vectoring to distribute power between rear wheels for improved handling.
- electromechanical torque vectoring
- Technology that actively distributes torque between individual wheels for enhanced stability and cornering.
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