Audi S5

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The 2008 Audi S5 is a high quality two door coupé that will only be found in the league of excellence. Audi’s drive train has an all wheel drive system that is controlled through a very nimble six-speed manual gearbox. The Audi S5 unites loads of power with masses of control, and as one would expect, this establishes the essential ingredients that make for a German driving experience guaranteeing driving bliss.

Ultimately, what will draw one’s attention to the sleek Audi S5 is the luscious burbling noises emitted from the throaty, naturally aspirated 32-valve DOHC V8 amalgamated with very curvy and appealing exterior bodywork. Silver chrome wraps around the side windows and the imposing Audi grille looks very imposing - being accentuated by the of LED lights underlining the already aggressive headlighting. This crisp design adds a touch of superiority that, when incorporated with the tear-drop lines of the Audi S5, conveys a very strong high-performance image. The car is clearly intended for speed, and the rippling indentation that run low down and along the side panels accentuate this fact.

Sitting on beautiful alloys, the Audi S5 requires some very wide tyres to harness the power potential. Audi has fitted the S5 with superb high performance 255 19-inch rubber. The big footprint implanted upon the tarmac means the Audi S5 uses its independent multilink coil springs and stabiliser bar suspension to maximum effect. The fire-breathing 350 horses under the bonnet not only unleash surging power to a 7000 rpm redline, but the maximum torque figures of 440 Nm at 3500 rpm hint of how powerful this automobile actually is. The surging response is wonderfully evident even at low rpm. The 5 second 0-100 km/h time is proof enough of the rate at which the Audi S5 will cover the ground. The Audi S5 is extremely well-balanced, so much so that most high speed cornering will only require a slight change in the throttle position to counteract any movement away from the optimum driving line through tight bends. The entertaining Audi S5 is superbly reined in via very big 17-inch vented brake discs, front and rear. In fact, the braking system will haul the Audi S5 from 100 km/h to a standstill in a little over 33 metres.

Let’s slip inside the svelte German cabin and enjoy a moment of breathtaking pleasure. The Audi S5 has a voluptuous interior that is very nicely finished in lavish leather. The classy cabin has chrome furnishings that envelop the instruments cleanly, and premium leather gives a cabin feel that is delightfully swanky. Owners can choose from a range of rich interior colours, including Alcantara, and leather in black or silver/black, or cloth and leather in deep red, glove brown or black. Trim furnishings are available in brushed chrome, deep walnut or ebony black.

One of the first impressions you experience when entering the Audi S5 cabin is a sense of order and neatness about the way the German marque’s cabin is designed and put together. Audi’s performance image is enhanced in the Audi S5 with driver’s gauges and screens grouped together under a single swooping cowl in front of the driver. A small read-out screen which provides a digital indicator of speed, navigation instructions or audio information is placed conveniently between the white-on-black tachometer and speedometer. The more detailed information, including the navigation maps, radio stations, audio or HVAC data is displayed on a standard-sized screen immediately to the right on the central console. Audi has an MMI system that continues to be the best in its class with the central control knob and its surrounding buttons creating an interface that quickly becomes intuitive. Audi offers an iPod-specific connection that includes a small storage compartment in the glove box. Artist, song or album info can be displayed through the MMI screen, and you can let the system simply play through your library or a selected playlist. This is a very up-to-date and great feature. Space in the Audi S5 coupé, even in the back seats, is exceptional because of the lengthy wheelbase – which is very long for a two-door coupé. Once inside the Audi S5’s cabin, all occupants will enjoy comfortable and luxurious seating. Turn the twelve-speaker premium sound system up and the bass is rich and deep with some of the warmth and precision one finds in the best premium stereos.

The German designed and engineered Audi S5 is superbly safe and is fully equipped with front, side, and head airbags for all occupants lucky enough to be traveling in it. The Audi S5 boasts leading edge 4-wheel ABS, Electronic Brake Force Distribution, Traction Control and Stability Control. These items are all standard features.

The Audi S5 is class-leading in its dynamic control, spearheaded with a sublime all wheel drive chassis, seemingly endless V8 muscle and consistent brake power. The Audi S5 – dare I say it? – the ultimate driving machine.

Current model series include:

Audi A5 S5

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