Audi A5
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The Audi A5 is a coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback versions of the fourth generation (B8) Audi A4
saloon and estate models.
-based Coupe model ended production in 1996. The B6/B7 A4 spawned a convertible variant but not a coupé. For the fourth generation A4 (B8), Audi decided to spin off the cabriolet, along with a new coupé and five-door hatchback, into a nameplate of its own as the A5.
The new A5 and B8 A4 were based on the Audi MLP
platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which is planned to underpin the next generation A6
and A8
. The platform is notable for its departure from Audi's trademark "overhung" engine mounting position over the front axle, in favour of the powertrain
being located behind the front axle - in an effort to achieve a more even weight distribution (52:48) between the front and rear wheels.
The A5 is the third coupe in Audi's line-up, next to the second-generation TT
and the R8. The A5 has adopted many design elements of the Nuvolari quattro
concept. The A5 debuted with the 3.2-litre FSI V6 engine
delivering 265 PS.
(Geneva
) and Melbourne International Motor Shows on March 6, 2007.
Ordering of the A5 and S5 began on June 6, 2007 and the first delivery was made 11 months later. Launch models included 3.2 FSI V6 multitronic and 3.0 TDI quattro 6-speed, with 1.8 TFSI available in autumn 2007.
Early US models included the A5 3.2 FSI quattro and the S5 coupé 4.2 FSI quattro. Both vehicles included choice of a 6-speed manual
or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
. The S5 model went on sale in November 2007, equipped only with a manual transmission
, while the A5 and the Tiptronic went on sale beginning spring of 2008.
Canadian models went on sale in 2008. Launch model included A5 3.2 FSI with choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.
) models were scheduled for production in early 2009. A5 Cabriolet included a fabric roof as opposed to a retractable hardtop as on the Volkswagen Eos
. The engine ranges are same as contemporary A5 coupé models, but S5 Cabriolet came with a 3.0 TFSI V6 supercharged engine. The A5 Cabriolet replaces the A4 Cabriolet. Delivery of A5 Cabriolet began in the second quarter of 2009. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.
US versions of A5 and S5 Cabriolet went on sale in September 2009 as a 2010 model. Early models included A5 2.0 I4 TFSI multitronic, A5 2.0 quattro Tiptronic, S5 quattro S Tronic.
The Sportback model will be available in Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Mexico and South Africa, and will start at EUR 36,050. However it is not sold in the United States and Canada.
Early production models included 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS), 3.2 FSI quattro, 2.0 TDI (170PS) with 6-speed manual gearbox and start/stop system, 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro.
Production version went on sale in 2009-09, with additional unannounced models beginning in the middle of 2010.
The A5 Sportback will be available with two gasoline engines or three diesel engines.
The Audi S5, in comparison to the A5, features a more aggressive fascia (as do most Audi S and RS models
), including a string of LED
daytime running lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps and a vertically striped chrome grille. In many markets, the S5 includes as standard, 19" alloy wheels with a five-parallel spoke design, bigger brakes, heated leather sport seats, and other convenience features, some of which are available only as an option on the A5. Changes for 2010 model year include LED tail lamps, the introduction of Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels and new optional equipment such as Leather/Alcantara seats.
Despite sharing the same nameplate, the powertrains were different between the coupé and the Cabriolet/Sportback for the 2010-12 model years. The 2010-12 Audi S5 coupé had a 4.2 litre Fuel Stratified Injection
(FSI) V8 engine
that produces 354 hp, while the S5 Cabriolet and Sportback have a supercharged 3.0 litre TFSI V6 engine producing 330 HP which is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI quattro sedan and avant. The coupé had a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic, while the Cabriolet/Sportback have the 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.
For 2013, the Audi S5 Coupé will finally have its long awaited move to the 3.0L Supercharged V6 TFSI power plant producing 333 hp, an engine already used in the S5 Cabriolet and S4 Sedan/Avant since the 2010 model year. The other major change under the bonnet is the introduction of stop-start technology for better fuel efficiency. Audi claims an average fuel economy of 8.9 litres/100 km (compared to the current 12.6 litres/100 km in the V8 coupe and 10.7 litres/100 km in the Cabriolet). Audi also mentions the S5 is a single-frame vehicle (there is no mention of whether this is an aluminum frame to reduce weight and give the car better performance or if it remains a steel frame).
As part of the mid-generational refresh, the 2013 S5 undergoes some major front-end changes including a complete redesign of the headlights - this means new DRL's, a brand new grill loosely based on the 2012 Audi A6 grill, new fog lamps. Audi has also introduced a new rear diffuser that appears to be more cosmetic than the one found on previous models.
Inside, the 2013 S5 receives some new features. Dials in the center console get the chrome treatment along with the edges of the buttons for the windows and the 4 MMI control buttons. Audi has brought the shift knob from the RS5 to the S5 which is a welcome change to the antiquated, A6 shifter drivers had to deal with in the past. The MMI looks like it's going to be upgraded with changes to the button configuration in the center console. There is a shift from having four buttons down each side of the console, to just two with the addition of a Menu and Car buttons below the MMI control dial (Audi has removed the skip forward / backward buttons that previously occupied the space on either side of the back button). Lastly, a revised steering wheel will have a new circular airbag cover as well as piano black trim.
The Audi RS5 features a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 444 bhp and 317 lbft of torque, which had previously been used in the now-discontinued Audi RS4 (B7), however the RS5's engine tuned for an additional 30 hp. While the RS4 had only a Getrag
6-speed manual, the RS5's sole transmission is a 7-speed "S tronic"
dual clutch semi-automatic
.
There are adjustments for ride comfort and driving dynamics. The RS5 also features a integrated boot lid spoiler that automatically deploys above 120 km/h.
The RS5 weighs 4000 pounds, with 56.3 percent at the front and 43.7 in the rear which makes it prone to understeer, however Audi has added two electro-mechanical systems to counter its nose-heaviness. The stability-control system attempts to stop front-end plow before it happens by squeezing the brakes on the inside wheels which effectively drag those tires enough to pull the car into the corner. The RS5 also has an active rear differential that can apportion power between the rear wheels to create a similar effect, or even oversteer; in normal conditions, quattro all-wheel drive delivers 60 percent of the engine’s torque rearward and rising to as much as 85 percent depending on conditions.
The vehicle was built by Audi's Aluminum and Lightweight Design Centre in Neckarsulm.
In 2009, Audi announced the 7-Speed S Tronic transmission option for A5 with 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) in UK market, which replaced the 6-speed Tiptronic in UK, Germany.
has said that the Audi A5 coupe is "his most beautiful design ever"
for 2012, replacing the A4
used previously.
Audi A4
The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
saloon and estate models.
First generation
The A5 marks Audi's return to the compact executive coupé market since the (B3/B4) Audi 80Audi 80
The Audi 80 is a compact executive car produced by the German car manufacturer Audi, from 1966 to 1996. It shared its platform with the Volkswagen Passat from 1973 to 1986 and was available as a saloon car/sedan, and an Avant...
-based Coupe model ended production in 1996. The B6/B7 A4 spawned a convertible variant but not a coupé. For the fourth generation A4 (B8), Audi decided to spin off the cabriolet, along with a new coupé and five-door hatchback, into a nameplate of its own as the A5.
The new A5 and B8 A4 were based on the Audi MLP
Audi MLP
The Volkswagen Group MLB platform is one of a range of automobile platforms of the Volkswagen Group. MLB stands for the German Modularer Längsbaukasten, which can be loosely translated as "Modular Longitudinal Matrix". It is sometimes also referred to in English as MLP...
platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which is planned to underpin the next generation A6
Audi A6
The Audi A6 is an executive car marketed by the German automaker Audi AG, now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany – and is available in saloon, and wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.All generations...
and A8
Audi A8
The Audi A8 is a four-door, full-size, luxury sedan car manufactured and marketed by the German automaker Audi since 1994. Succeeding the Audi V8, the A8 has been offered with front wheel drive or permanent four-wheel drive, with multitronic or tiptronic automatic transmissions — and in short- and...
. The platform is notable for its departure from Audi's trademark "overhung" engine mounting position over the front axle, in favour of the powertrain
Powertrain
In a motor vehicle, the term powertrain or powerplant refers to the group of components that generate power and deliver it to the road surface, water, or air. This includes the engine, transmission, drive shafts, differentials, and the final drive...
being located behind the front axle - in an effort to achieve a more even weight distribution (52:48) between the front and rear wheels.
The A5 is the third coupe in Audi's line-up, next to the second-generation TT
Audi TT
The Audi TT is a two-door sports car manufactured by the German automaker and Volkswagen Group subsidiary Audi since 1998.The Audi TT has been produced in two generations. Both generations have been available in two car body styles; as a 2+2 Coupé, or two-seater Roadster...
and the R8. The A5 has adopted many design elements of the Nuvolari quattro
Audi Nuvolari Quattro
The Audi Nuvolari quattro was a concept car created by German automobile maker Audi. This vehicle was first introduced at the 2003 Geneva Motor Show. It was what Audi planned to become the vision of their next grand tourer vehicle...
concept. The A5 debuted with the 3.2-litre FSI V6 engine
V6 engine
A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of three cylinders, usually set at either a right angle or an acute angle to each other, with all six pistons driving a common crankshaft...
delivering 265 PS.
Coupé (8T3)
The design was based on Nuvolari quattro concept car. Audi A5 and S5 Coupé models were unveiled simultaneously in Salon International de l'AutoSalon International de l'Auto
The International Geneva Motor Show is an annual auto show held in March in the Swiss city of Geneva. The show is hosted at the Geneva Palexpo, a convention centre located next to the Geneva Cointrin International Airport...
(Geneva
Geneva
Geneva In the national languages of Switzerland the city is known as Genf , Ginevra and Genevra is the second-most-populous city in Switzerland and is the most populous city of Romandie, the French-speaking part of Switzerland...
) and Melbourne International Motor Shows on March 6, 2007.
Ordering of the A5 and S5 began on June 6, 2007 and the first delivery was made 11 months later. Launch models included 3.2 FSI V6 multitronic and 3.0 TDI quattro 6-speed, with 1.8 TFSI available in autumn 2007.
Early US models included the A5 3.2 FSI quattro and the S5 coupé 4.2 FSI quattro. Both vehicles included choice of a 6-speed manual
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission
Automatic transmission
An automatic transmission is one type of motor vehicle transmission that can automatically change gear ratios as the vehicle moves, freeing the driver from having to shift gears manually...
. The S5 model went on sale in November 2007, equipped only with a manual transmission
Manual transmission
A manual transmission, also known as a manual gearbox or standard transmission is a type of transmission used in motor vehicle applications...
, while the A5 and the Tiptronic went on sale beginning spring of 2008.
Canadian models went on sale in 2008. Launch model included A5 3.2 FSI with choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.
Cabriolet (8F7) (2009-)
Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet (convertibleConvertible
A convertible is a type of automobile in which the roof can retract and fold away having windows which wind-down inside the doors, converting it from an enclosed to an open-air vehicle...
) models were scheduled for production in early 2009. A5 Cabriolet included a fabric roof as opposed to a retractable hardtop as on the Volkswagen Eos
Volkswagen Eos
The Volkswagen Eos is a four-seat retractable hardtop coupe convertible, introduced in 2006 as the successor to the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet. The Eos is Volkswagen's first production coupe since the last Corrado in 1995....
. The engine ranges are same as contemporary A5 coupé models, but S5 Cabriolet came with a 3.0 TFSI V6 supercharged engine. The A5 Cabriolet replaces the A4 Cabriolet. Delivery of A5 Cabriolet began in the second quarter of 2009. The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.
US versions of A5 and S5 Cabriolet went on sale in September 2009 as a 2010 model. Early models included A5 2.0 I4 TFSI multitronic, A5 2.0 quattro Tiptronic, S5 quattro S Tronic.
Sportback (8TA)
The A5 Sportback has four framless doors and a long, tapering roofline, giving it a "coupé-like" appearance. It is designed to be "as emotional and elegant as a coupe, as comfortable as a sedan, and as practical as an Avant" according to Audi. While it shares many exterior cues with the A5 coupé, the Sportback's interior is actually more similar to the A4 sedan; although all A5 models have same platform as the A4, the Sportback is closer in design to the A4 than the rest of the A5 family. The Sportback has been described as "a sedan with the front end (including an identical S-line look) and taillights of the A5 coupe but the wheelbase of the A4", with the Sportback positioned more as the "designer's car" compared to the more conventional A4 sedan.The Sportback model will be available in Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Mexico and South Africa, and will start at EUR 36,050. However it is not sold in the United States and Canada.
Early production models included 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS), 3.2 FSI quattro, 2.0 TDI (170PS) with 6-speed manual gearbox and start/stop system, 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro.
Production version went on sale in 2009-09, with additional unannounced models beginning in the middle of 2010.
The A5 Sportback will be available with two gasoline engines or three diesel engines.
S5
The Audi S5 was released in coupé form to the public at the same time as the A5. The Audi S5 Sportback was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2010 with a MSRP of €57,900.The Audi S5, in comparison to the A5, features a more aggressive fascia (as do most Audi S and RS models
Audi S and RS models
Audi S and RS models are a range of high performance cars of certain model ranges from the German automotive company AUDI AG. These cars are original equipment manufacturer factory "upgraded" versions of specific cars, from within Audi's standard range of vehicles, primarily focusing in enhanced...
), including a string of LED
LEd
LEd is a TeX/LaTeX editing software working under Microsoft Windows. It is a freeware product....
daytime running lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps and a vertically striped chrome grille. In many markets, the S5 includes as standard, 19" alloy wheels with a five-parallel spoke design, bigger brakes, heated leather sport seats, and other convenience features, some of which are available only as an option on the A5. Changes for 2010 model year include LED tail lamps, the introduction of Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels and new optional equipment such as Leather/Alcantara seats.
Despite sharing the same nameplate, the powertrains were different between the coupé and the Cabriolet/Sportback for the 2010-12 model years. The 2010-12 Audi S5 coupé had a 4.2 litre Fuel Stratified Injection
Gasoline direct injection
In internal combustion engines, gasoline direct injection , also known as petrol direct injection or direct petrol injection, is a variant of fuel injection employed in modern two-stroke and four-stroke gasoline engines...
(FSI) V8 engine
V8 engine
A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the crankcase in two banks of four cylinders, in most cases set at a right angle to each other but sometimes at a narrower angle, with all eight pistons driving a common crankshaft....
that produces 354 hp, while the S5 Cabriolet and Sportback have a supercharged 3.0 litre TFSI V6 engine producing 330 HP which is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI quattro sedan and avant. The coupé had a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic, while the Cabriolet/Sportback have the 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.
For 2013, the Audi S5 Coupé will finally have its long awaited move to the 3.0L Supercharged V6 TFSI power plant producing 333 hp, an engine already used in the S5 Cabriolet and S4 Sedan/Avant since the 2010 model year. The other major change under the bonnet is the introduction of stop-start technology for better fuel efficiency. Audi claims an average fuel economy of 8.9 litres/100 km (compared to the current 12.6 litres/100 km in the V8 coupe and 10.7 litres/100 km in the Cabriolet). Audi also mentions the S5 is a single-frame vehicle (there is no mention of whether this is an aluminum frame to reduce weight and give the car better performance or if it remains a steel frame).
As part of the mid-generational refresh, the 2013 S5 undergoes some major front-end changes including a complete redesign of the headlights - this means new DRL's, a brand new grill loosely based on the 2012 Audi A6 grill, new fog lamps. Audi has also introduced a new rear diffuser that appears to be more cosmetic than the one found on previous models.
Inside, the 2013 S5 receives some new features. Dials in the center console get the chrome treatment along with the edges of the buttons for the windows and the 4 MMI control buttons. Audi has brought the shift knob from the RS5 to the S5 which is a welcome change to the antiquated, A6 shifter drivers had to deal with in the past. The MMI looks like it's going to be upgraded with changes to the button configuration in the center console. There is a shift from having four buttons down each side of the console, to just two with the addition of a Menu and Car buttons below the MMI control dial (Audi has removed the skip forward / backward buttons that previously occupied the space on either side of the back button). Lastly, a revised steering wheel will have a new circular airbag cover as well as piano black trim.
RS5
The Audi RS5, which is only available as a two-door Coupé, was presented at 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Audi RS5 Redesigned receives a facelift and is equipped with a 4.2-liter V8 engine that pumps up 450 hp at over 8,000 rpm.The Audi RS5 features a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 444 bhp and 317 lbft of torque, which had previously been used in the now-discontinued Audi RS4 (B7), however the RS5's engine tuned for an additional 30 hp. While the RS4 had only a Getrag
Getrag
Getrag is a leading manufacturer of automobile manual transmissions. The company was founded on 1 May 1935, in Ludwigsburg, Germany, by Hermann Hagenmeyer; as the Getriebe und Zahnradfabrik Hermann Hagenmeyer GmbH & Cie KG...
6-speed manual, the RS5's sole transmission is a 7-speed "S tronic"
Direct-Shift Gearbox
The Direct-Shift Gearbox , commonly abbreviated to DSG, is an electronically controlled dual clutch multiple-shaft manual gearbox, in a transaxle design - without a conventional clutch pedal, and with full automatic, or semi-manual control...
dual clutch semi-automatic
Dual clutch transmission
A dual clutch transmission, commonly abbreviated to DCT , is a differing type of semi-automatic or automated manual automotive transmission. It utilises two separate clutches for odd and even gear sets...
.
There are adjustments for ride comfort and driving dynamics. The RS5 also features a integrated boot lid spoiler that automatically deploys above 120 km/h.
The RS5 weighs 4000 pounds, with 56.3 percent at the front and 43.7 in the rear which makes it prone to understeer, however Audi has added two electro-mechanical systems to counter its nose-heaviness. The stability-control system attempts to stop front-end plow before it happens by squeezing the brakes on the inside wheels which effectively drag those tires enough to pull the car into the corner. The RS5 also has an active rear differential that can apportion power between the rear wheels to create a similar effect, or even oversteer; in normal conditions, quattro all-wheel drive delivers 60 percent of the engine’s torque rearward and rising to as much as 85 percent depending on conditions.
Aluminum A5 Coupé (2009)
The Aluminum A5 Coupé is a prototype vehicle demonstrating the benefits of the aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) concept. It is based on Audi A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI with 211 PS engine, but it uses the aluminum Audi Space Frame, aluminum and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics body. Punch riveting, bonding or laser-MIG hybrid welding replaced spot welding. The vehicle is 110 kg (243 lb) lighter than the equivalent steel-bodied production model.The vehicle was built by Audi's Aluminum and Lightweight Design Centre in Neckarsulm.
Body styles
| Body types | Coupé | Cabriolet | Sportback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | |Years | ||
| 1.8 TFSI | 2007- | 2009- | |
| 2.0 TFSI | 2008- | 2009- | 2009- |
| 3.0 TFSI/S5 | |||
| 2009- | 2009- | ||
| 3.2 FSI | 2007- | 2009- | 2009- |
| 4.2 FSI/S5, RS5 | 2007- | ||
| 2.0 TDI | 2008- | 2009- | 2009- |
| 2.7 TDI | 2007- | 2009- | 2009- |
| 3.0 TDI | 2007- | 2009- | 2009- |
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | |||
| 1.8 TFSI Coupé | 2007–2008 | 1798 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
170 PS@6200, 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf)@1500-4800 |
| 1.8 TFSI | 2009- | 1798 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo (EA888) |
160 PS@6200, 250 N·m (184 ft·lbf)@1500-4500 |
| 2.0 TFSI | 2008- | 1984 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
180 PS@6000, 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf)@1500-3900 |
| 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro | 2008- | 1984 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo (EA888) |
211 PS@6000, 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf)@1500-4200 |
| 3.0 TFSI/S5 quattro Cabriolet, Sportback | 2009- | 2995 cc V6 supercharged | 333 PS@5500-7000, 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf)@2900-5300 |
| 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro | 2007- | 3197 cc V6 | 265 PS@6500, 330 N·m (243 ft·lbf)@3000-5000 |
| 4.2 FSI/S5 quattro Coupé | 2007- | 4163 cc V8 | 354 PS@7000, 440 N·m (325 ft·lbf)@3500 |
| 4.2 FSI/RS5 quattro Coupé | 2010- | 4163 cc V8 | 450 PS@8250, 430 N·m (317 ft·lbf)@4000-6000 |
| Diesel engines | |||
| 2.0 TDI Sportback | 2009- | 1968 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
143 PS@4200, 320 N·m (236 ft·lbf)@1750-2500 |
| 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro | 2008- | 1968 cc I4 Straight-4 The inline-four engine or straight-four engine is an internal combustion engine with all four cylinders mounted in a straight line, or plane along the crankcase. The single bank of cylinders may be oriented in either a vertical or an inclined plane with all the pistons driving a common crankshaft.... turbo |
170 PS@4200, 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf)@1750-2500 |
| 2.7 TDI | 2007- | 2698 cc V6 turbo | 190 PS@3500-4400, 400 N·m (295 ft·lbf)@1400-3250 |
| 3.0 TDI quattro | 2007- | 2967 cc V6 turbo | 240 PS@4000-4400, 500 N·m (369 ft·lbf)@1500-3000 |
Transmissions
| Model | Year | Types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | |||
| 1.8 TFSI Coupé (170PS) | 2007–2008 | ? | |
| 1.8 TFSI (160 PS) | 2009- | 6-speed manual, multitronic | |
| 2.0 TFSI (180 PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual, multitronic Cabriolet: multitronic |
|
| 2.0 TFSI (211 PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual, multitronic | |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) | 2008- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S tronic, 6-speed Tiptronic Sportback: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic Cabriolet: 7-speed S Tronic |
|
| 3.0 TFSI/S5 quattro Cabriolet, Sportback | 2009- | 7-Speed S tronic | |
| 3.2 FSI | 2007- | multitronic | |
| 3.2 FSI quattro | 2007- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic Sportback: 7-speed S Tronic Cabriolet: 7-speed S Tronic |
|
| 4.2 FSI/S5 quattro Coupé | 2007- | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic | |
| 4.2 FSI/RS5 quattro Coupé | 2010- | 7-speed S-Tronic | |
| Diesel engines | |||
| 2.0 TDI Sportback (143PS) | 2009- | multitronic | |
| 2.0 TDI (170 PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual | |
| 2.0 TDI quattro (170 PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual | |
| 2.7 TDI Coupe and Cabriolet | 2007- | 6-speed manual, multitronic | |
| 3.0 TDI quattro | 2007- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic Sportback: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic Cabriolet: 7-speed S Tronic |
|
In 2009, Audi announced the 7-Speed S Tronic transmission option for A5 with 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) in UK market, which replaced the 6-speed Tiptronic in UK, Germany.
Reception
The car was praised for its design, build quality, performance, and all-wheel drive system, and is favorably viewed by the majority of the motoring press. Walter de'SilvaWalter de'Silva
Walter Maria de'Silva is an Italian car designer who is currently Head of Volkswagen Group Design, and is currently responsible for oversight on the design of all Volkswagen Group passenger car brands including Audi, Volkswagen, SEAT, Škoda as well as Bentley, Lamborghini and Bugatti...
has said that the Audi A5 coupe is "his most beautiful design ever"
Motorsports
Audi has announced that they will enter a version of the Audi A5 into DTMDeutsche Tourenwagen Masters
The Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters is a touring car racing series based in Germany, but also with rounds elsewhere in Europe....
for 2012, replacing the A4
Audi A4
The first generation Audi A4 debuted in 1994, with production starting November 1994. It was built on the Volkswagen Group B5 platform, which it shared with the fourth generation Volkswagen Passat . It had a front-mounted longitudinal engine and front-wheel drive...
used previously.
External links
- Audi RS5 2010 - First Official Pics
- Official Audi A5 microsite