Audi S5

Overview

Audi S5

manufacturer	Audi AG
production	2007–present
assembly	Germany: Ingolstadt Germany: Neckarsulm
designer	Walter de Silva
class	Compact executive car (D) Grand tourer (S) (2007–2024)
body style	2-door coupé (2007–2024) 2-door convertible (2007–2024) 5-door fastback sedan (2007–present) 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) (2024–present)
platform	MLB/MLP (2007–2024) PPC (2024–present)
related	Audi A5
layout	Front-engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive
engine	3.0 L CAKA/CCBA V6 T FSI 3.0 L CWGD V6 T FSI 3.0 L TDI V6 diesel (2019–2024, European markets only) 4.2 L CAU V8 FSI
transmission	6-speed manual 8-speed ZF 8HP Tiptronic automatic 7-speed S tronic semi-automatic
wheelbase	Coupé & Cabriolet: 2751 mm Sportback: 2811 mm
length	Coupé & Cabriolet: 4640 mm Sportback: 4718 mm
width	1854 mm
height	Coupé: 1369 mm Cabriolet: 1380 mm Sportback: 1382 mm
weight	Coupé: 1750 kg Cabriolet: 1955 kg Sportback: 1820 kg
sp	uk
predecessor	Audi S2 Audi S4 Cabriolet (B7) (S5 Cabriolet)

The Audi S5 is one of two high-performance variants of Audi's A5. The B8 and B9 generations were marketed as the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback sedan versions of the B8 and B9 Audi S4 saloon and estate models, while the B10 S5 is the direct replacement of the B9 S4 models.

Like all Audi "S" cars, they are only available with Audi's quattro four-wheel drive (4WD) system, here in S5 using a Torsen-based centre diff system.[1]

Most versions of the S5 are manufactured at Audi's plant in Ingolstadt, Germany; they are available as a coupé, cabriolet, and five-door sportback, which was previously not available in North America until the 2018 model year, which was released in the United States in mid 2017. The cabriolets are built at Audi's factory in Neckarsulm, Germany.

S5 B8/8T (2007–2012)

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 went on sale in the spring of 2009 with a

S5 B9 (2017–2024)

The Audi S5 (B9) is an all-wheel drive coupé, sportback, & cabriolet built by Audi from late 2017, after its unveiling in June 2016. Its sportback trim adds rear doors and a hatchback rear. It is part of the second generation model line following on from the Audi S5 (B8) that had been in production since 2007.

As part of the refresh, the new S5 has undergone some major front and rear end changes, including a drop in weight to 1615 kg (Coupé) and a complete redesign of the headlights and bonnet, LED front and rear lighting, sharper body lines, and a new larger one piece grille. There are also a number of optional safety options available such as drive assist and head up display. Inside, the S5 also receives some new features. A redesigned dashboard and centre console, updated tablet style 8" Audi MMI, Virtual Cockpit (optional), and features Google Earth maps and Apple CarPlay. The new Audi S5 also has new electrically adjustable front heated seats with cross stitching, and has an optional flat-bottom steering wheel style with circular airbag cover as well as a variety of trim options.

Fitted with a completely new and more powerful 3-litre V6 petrol engine co-developed by Porsche,[7] the S5 has direct injection as well as a twin-scroll turbocharger to reduce weight as well as cost. The turbocharger is mounted within the engine V and, as a result, has reduced turbo lag response times. The quattro all-wheel drive system receives power through a locking centre differential that splits torque sent to the wheels at 40% to the front and 60% to the rear. The system can also divert up to 70% to the front or up to 85% to the rear. 0 - 60 mph time is around 4.4 seconds (coupé) & 4.5 seconds (sportback), with a limited top speed of 155 mph, although tests have shown times closer to 4 seconds.

In 2019, Audi introduced a new facelifted version of the B9 for the 2020 models, the B9.5. In Europe, the new 2019 S5 was only made available with a diesel V6 TDI engine.[8]

Audi S5

S5 B8/8T (2007–2012)

S5 B8.5/8.5T (2012–2017)

S5 B9 (2017–2024)

S5 B10 (2024–present)

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