The revised RS5 Coupe is the subject of Audi of America’s newest promotional video that depicts the crown jewel of the firm’s extended A5 lineup deep in the desert.

The RS5 is motivated by a 4.2-liter V8 that delivers 450 horsepower and is matched to seven-speed S tronic transmission with launch control program that transmits power to all four wheels through Audi’s quattro system.

Ingolstadt’s answer to the BMW M3 Coupe will launch in the U.S. this year.

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