Audi RS 5 Launches in Japan with Price Tag to Match its Performance

The Audi RS 5 has launched in Japan at an official starting price of 15.5 million yen, making it one of the most expensive cars on the market.

The plug-in hybrid model features a 2.9-liter twin-turbo V6 producing 510 hp and 600 Nm, combined with an electric motor adding 177 hp and 460 Nm for a total system output of 639 hp and 825 Nm.

The RS 5 can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and has an EV range of up to 85 km, with the ability to drive at speeds of up to 140 km/h in electric mode.