The New Audi RS5 Is Heavier Than a Ford F-150

It's important to acknowledge two key facts before getting into why Audi thinks the RS5's weight gain is acceptable: the earth is getting really hot, and sports cars are fun. These two truths are at odds, and automakers are trying to figure out how to curb emissions and keep the fun. BMW and Audi appear to think adding weight by way of hybridization is a solution. The new RS5 weighs a ridiculous 5,192 pounds. It's a full 1,376 pounds heavier than the outgoing RS5 Sportback. In a deleted post on LinkedIn...