Audi A5

Audi A5
Audi A5
Overview
Manufacturer	Audi
Production	2007–present; 26,041 built
Designer	Walter Maria de'Silva
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2-door coupé; 2-door convertible (proposed); 5-door liftback (2009-)
Layout	Front engine,; front-wheel drive / quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform	B8 (MLB/MLP)
Related	Audi A4 (B8)
Powertrain
Engine	4.2L V8 FSI (354PS/260kW),; 3.2L V6 FSI (265PS/195kW),; 1.8L I4 FSI (168PS/125kW),; 2.7L V6 TDI (190PS/140kW),; 3.0L V6 TDI (240PS/176kW)
Transmission	6-speed manual,; 6-speed tiptronic automatic,; Multitronic CVT
Dimensions
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Chronology
Predecessor	Audi 80 (coupe)

The Audi A5 is a luxury coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi. The Audi A5 was unveiled simultaneously at the Geneva Motor Show and Melbourne International Motor Show on March 6, 2007. Audi bills the coupé as a grand tourer, to compete against the likes of the BMW E92 (BMW 3-Series coupé), and the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class.

Audi A5

The A5 is the coupé variant of the 4th generation A4 (B8) sedan and estate that was launched at the 2007 Frankfurt auto show. The A5 marks Audi's return to the mid-size coupé market since the (B3/B4) Audi 80-based Coupe model ended production in 1996 - the Mk 2 (B6/B7) A4 spawning a convertible variant but not a coupé.

The A5 debuts the new Audi MLP platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which is planned to underpin the next generation A4, A6 and A8 models. 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 (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 quattro concept. The A5 debuted with the 3.2-liter FSI V6 engine delivering Template:Auto PS.

Engines
Capacity	Type	Power	Notes
4.2L	V8 FSI petrol	Template:Auto PS	S5 only
3.2L	V6 FSI petrol	Template:Auto PS
3.0L	V6 TDI diesel	Template:Auto PS
2.7L	V6 TDI diesel	Template:Auto PS
1.8L	I4 T FSI petrol	Template:Auto PS
2.0L	I4 TFSI CNG/petrol bivalent		(planned/unveiled 12/2007).

Audi A5 Cabriolet

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The Audi A5 Cabriolet (convertible) is scheduled for production in early 2009. Audi has confirmed the vehicle will have a fabric roof as opposed to a hard metal as on the VW EOS.^{[citation needed]}

Audi S5

The Audi S5 was released to the public at the same time as the A5. The S5 is powered by a 4.2L V8 FSI producing 354 PS (349 hp/260 kW). It has a more aggressive fascia (as most S/RS series Audis do), including a string of LED daytime running lights around the HID headlamps (although these are available as an extra on the standard A5).

References

^ as of Dec 31, 2007. Source: http://www.audi.de/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/company/financial_information/pdf_0803.Par.0017.File.pdf

External links

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