The New Audi S5 in Detail

At the recent 77e Salon International de l'Auto Genevequality chassis parts and powertrain systems. The
(77th annual Geneva International Motor Show) earlysports coupe comes with a specially tuned sports
this March, Volkswagen Group's Audi division unveiledsuspension and high-performance brakes to provide
their latest luxury high-performance sports coupe inimproved vehicle handling and driving dynamics. The
front of the European crowd who participated in thespecial high-performance brakes with their black
show. The Audi S5 took the center stage in the Audipainted brake calipers ensure precise deceleration. For
stand along with the Audi A5 coupe.challenging drivers who have starving needs for speed,
As for a sports coupe, the Audi S5 features a sportythey can fully deactivate the Audi S5's electronic
and elegant exterior and interior design along with clearstabilisation program (ESP) and explore the sports
functionality. Outside the car, you can find the radiatorcoupe's full driving potential.
grille painted in platinum grey and fitted with verticalIn terms of performance of a sports coupe, the Audi
chrome inlays. The front and rear bumpers are moreS5 is equipped with a monstrous V8 FSI 8-cylinder
distinctive along with the air inlet grilles. Other exteriorengine with an impressive and powerful output
parts found on the Audi S5 include aluminium-lookdelivering 354 hp (260 kW) and produces 295 lb.-ft.
exterior mirror housings, colour-keyed door sill trim,(400 Nm) amount of peak torque at 3,500 rpm. With
dual-branch exhaust system with four oval tailpipes,this V8 FSI engine, the Audi S5 is capable of
xenon plus headlights with daytime running lightsaccelerating from zero to 62 mph in a mere 5.1
featuring LED light sand, 18-inch wheels with 245/40 Rseconds. Audi has also included some of the high-end
18 performance tires, and the pronounced rear spoilerpowertrain technology for the V8 engine to boost the
providing aerodynamic down force for betterAudi S5's performance. The engine comes with a
road-to-vehicle traction.standard FSI direct injection technology with high
In addition to sporty exterior parts, Audi S5 also comescompression and optimum fuel mixture formation.
with a host of elegant and sporty interior amenities.The torque distribution is perfectly balanced, 40
Customers can choose between the available interiorpercent on the front axle and 60 percent torque out
trims including carbon, aluminium, stainless steel orput carried to the vehicle's rear axle. To complete the
wood. Customers can also feel the dynamicAudi S5's powertrain system, a six-speed manual
environment on the interior with the car's sports seats,gearbox is mated to the engine to power the four
sports steering wheel, instruments with grey dials, andwheel drive (4WD) configuration.
aluminium door sill plates. Just like the VW cargo liner,Watch out for the Audi S5 when it rolls out in
the Audi S5 also comes with a functional luggagedealerships starting in June 2007, along with the Audi
compartment.A5 luxury coupe.
Audi tuned up the S5 and installed some of the highest