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Audi A5
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Production 2007–present
Class Compact executive car (D)
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The Audi A5 is a luxury coupé, which was unveiled simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show and Melbourne International Motor Show on March 6, 2007 and is expected to be released by Audi later in the year. Audi has billed the large coupé as a grand tourer to compete against the likes of the BMW E92 (BMW 3-Series coupe) and the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. On May 10, 2006, Audi confirmed that the A5 would go into production.

The A5 is the coupe variant of the next, 3rd generation, A4 model though unusually for a manufacturer Audi has launched the A5 before the saloon and estate of the next A4. The A5 also marks Audi's return to the mid-size coupe market since the (B3/B4) Audi 80 based Coupe model went of production in 1996 - the Mk 2 (B6/B7) A4 spawning a convertible variant but not a coupe.

The A5 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 (55/45) between the front and rear wheels.

The Audi A5 is the next model to be released following the second generation TT and R8 models. The A5 has adopted many elements of the Nuvolari concept which had a 600 bhp bi-turbo V10. The A5 will début with the 3.2 Liter V6 engine delivering 265 horsepower. The new A5 platform is based on a modular design that will also allow the next generation A4 and A6 models to benefit from the more rear situated engine placement.

See Autopedia's comprehensive Audi A5 Review.

Recent Changes

For 2010, Audi follows the A5/S5 coupe with the A5/S5 Cabriolet. The cabriolet will have the same choice of engines as the coupe for the 2010 model year save a few exceptions. Notably, the S5 Coupe will continue to maintain the 4.2L 8-Cylinder FSI engine producing 354 hp while the cabriolet version will have a new supercharged 3.0L 6-cylinder engine producing 333 hp. The A5 can be mated to either a six-speed manual gearbox or the seven-speed dual-clutch S-Tronic transmission, although the only choice of transmission for the S5 Cabriolet will be the seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The cabriolet counterparts also buck the current trend for folding metal origami roofs and settles for a simple folding softtop that opens in 15 seconds and closes in 17 seconds. In Europe, prices start at €37,300 and delivery begins in the second quarter of 2009. America, on the other hand will have to wait until the Fall of 2009. [1]

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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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c/h 6.7L/100 km c/h 8.7L/100 km

Engine and Transmission

The A5 is available with four engine options:

  • 3.2L V6 FSI producing 265 PS (265 hp/195 kW and 330Nm of torque); 0–100 km in 6.6s.
  • 1.8L TFSI producing 170 PS (125 kW)
  • 2.7L V6 TDI producing 190 PS (187 hp/140 kW and 400Nm of torque); 0–100 km in 7.6s, top speed is 232 km/h.
  • 3.0L V6 TDI producing 240 PS (236 hp/176 kW)

There may also be an RS version of the A5 called the RS5. Its main competitor will be the BMW M3 coupe and will most probably have the 4.2L V8 from the RS4, producing 420 horsepower.

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Unique Attributes

The Audi A5 topped the Which? Car Owner's Satisfaction survey with the score of 97%.

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Current Generation: (2018–present)

The all-new A5 and S5 Coupé, based on the ninth generation of the Volkswagen Group MLB Platform, were unveiled in June 2016. Two petrol and two diesel engines are offered for the A5. They are 2.0 litre TFSI with either 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) or 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp), and the diesel motors are 2.0 TDI and 3.0 TDI, between 140 kW (190 PS; 188 hp) and 210 kW (286 PS; 282 hp). All the 2.0-liter powerplants can be paired with 6-speed manual gearbox (in certain countries only), or 7/8-speed S Tronic/Tiptronic which is standard on the 3.0 TDI. The notable feature on the Audi's latest coupé is the Virtual Cockpit instrument panel, an edge-to-edge display behind the steering wheel inspired by the airplane cockpit. The factory option for the A5 is the S line package which consists of a sportier front bumper with an aluminum line, diffuser on the rear bumper, and S line badges on the front fenders and side panel.

The Audi A5 and the S5 Sportback were unveiled in September 2016. They are powered by the same engines as the A5 and S5 Coupé respectively.

S5 (2017)

The S5 is powered by a turbocharged 260 kW (354 PS; 349 hp) 3.0-litre TFSI engine that worked with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Inside the S5 has standard front bucket seats with diamond-shaped stitching, and a flat-bottom steering wheel with S badging.

First generation (2007–2016)

When presented at the March 2007 Geneva Motor Show, the A5 marked Audi's return to the compact executive coupé market since the (B3/B4) Audi 80 based coupé model ended production in 1996. On May 10, 2006, Audi confirmed that the A5 would go into production. 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 4-door fastback sedan, into a nameplate of its own as the A5.

The A5 was the first of the B8 family of vehicles to be released (the others being the A4 and the Q5 crossover SUV), all based on the Audi MLP platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which underpin the next generation A6 and A8.

The A5 is the third coupé in Audi's line up, following the second generation TT and the R8. The A5 adopted design elements of the Nuvolari quattro concept car. The A5 debuted with the 3.2 litre FSI V6 engine delivering 195 kW (265 PS; 261 hp).

Coupé (8T3)

The design was based on the Nuvolari quattro concept car. The A5 and the S5 Coupé were unveiled simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show[5] and Melbourne International Motor Shows on March 6, 2007.

Ordering of the A5 and S5 began on March 6, 2007 and the first deliveries were made in June 2007. Launch models included 3.2 FSI V6 engine multitronic and 3.0 TDI quattro 6-speed, with 1.8 TFSI available in autumn 2007.

Early U.S. models included the A5 3.2 FSI Quattro and the S5 coupé 4.2 FSI Quattro. Both included either a six-speed manual or six-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 of spring 2008.[

Cabriolet (8F) (2009–)

Both the Audi A5 and the S5 Cabriolet (convertible/cabriolet) production began in the beginning of 2009. The 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 replaced the A4 Cabriolet. Delivery of A5 Cabriolet began in the second quarter of 2009. The vehicle was unveiled at the 2009 New York Auto Show.

The U.S. 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.

S5 (2007–)

The Audi S5 was released in coupé form to the public at the same time as the A5. The Audi S5, in comparison to the A5, features a different 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-inch 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 the 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.

Facelift (2011–2016)

The facelift vehicles, covering A5 Coupé, Convertible, Sportback, S, and RS models, include updated front and rear lights, as well as a new front bumper design. The new front end includes pronounced air inlets, revamped grilles, and flat fog lights. The vehicle is 10 millimetres (0.39 in) longer overall than the predecessor.

Changes to S5 (available as Sportback, Coupé and Cabriolet) include the 3.0 TFSI (333PS) engines on all models, new lights, modified body details, new crystal effect paint finishes, Quattro drive with the crown-gear center differential, electromechanical power steering. special S sport suspension, standard 18-inch wheels.

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Awards

  • 2007 Most Beautiful Coupe in the World

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