Audi A5
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| Audi A5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Production | 2007–present 26,041 built[clarification needed] |
| Designer | Walter Maria de'Silva |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | executive car/mid-size car |
| Body style | 2-door coupé 2-door convertible 5-door liftback |
| Layout | longitudinal front engine, front-wheel drive / quattro permanent four-wheel drive |
| Platform | MLB/MLP |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 Turbo FSI 2.0L I4 Turbo FSI 3.2L V6 FSI 4.2L V8 FSI 2.7L V6 TDI 3.0L V6 TDI |
| Transmission | 6-speed Manual, 6-speed Tiptronic 7-speed S tronic 8-speed Multitronic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | Coupe & Convertible: 2,751 mm (108.3 in) Sportback: 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
| Length | S5 Coupe: Template:Auto in Cabriolet: Template:Auto in A5 Coupe: 4,630 mm (182.3 in) Sportback: 4,711 mm (185.5 in) |
| Width | Cabriolet: Template:Auto in S5 Coupe: Template:Auto in A5 Coupe: 1,854 mm (73.0 in) Sportback: 1,854 mm (73.0 in) |
| Height | Cabriolet: Template:Auto in S5 Coupe: Template:Auto in A5 Coupe: 1,374 mm (54.1 in) Sportback: 1,391 mm (54.8 in) |
| Kerb weight | 1,610 kg (3,549 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Audi 80 (coupé / cabriolet) Audi A4 cabriolet |
The Audi A5 is an executive or mid-size car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is essentially the two-door coupé and cabriolet versions of the fourth generation A4 (B8) saloon and Avant.
First generation
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 B6/B7 A4 spawned a convertible variant but not a coupé. For the fourth generation A4 (B8), Audi decided to spin off the cabriolet and new coupé into a nameplate of its own as the A5.
The new A5 and B8 A4 were based on the Audi MLP platform (Modular Longitudinal Platform) which is planned to underpin the next generation A6 and A8. 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 (52:48)[1] between the front and rear wheels.
The A5 is the third coupe in Audi's line-up, next to the second-generation TT and the R8. The A5 has adopted many design elements of the Nuvolari quattro concept. The A5 debuted with the 3.2-litre FSI V6 engine delivering 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp).
A5/S5 Coupé
The design was based on Nuvolari quattro concept car.
Audi A5 and S5 Coupé models were unveiled simultaneously in Salon International de l'Auto (Geneva)[2] and Melbourne International Motor Shows on March 6, 2007.
Ordering of the A5 and S5 began on June 6, 2007 and the first delivery was made 11 months later.[3]
Launch models included 3.2 FSI V6 multitronic and 3.0 TDI quattro 6-speed[4], with 1.8 TFSI available in autumn 2007.
Early US models included A5 3.2 FSI quattro, S5 quattro. Both vehicles included choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-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 spring of 2008.[5]
Canadian models went on sale in 2008. Launch model included A5 3.2 FSI with choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.[6]
A5/S5 Cabriolet (2009-)
Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet (convertible) models were scheduled for production in early 2009. 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.[7]
The A5 Cabriolet replaces the A4 Cabriolet.[8]
Delivery of A5 Cabriolet began in the second quarter of 2009.
The vehicle was unveiled in 2009 New York Auto Show.[9]
US versions of A5 and S5 Cabriolet went on sale as a 2010 model, as in Australia despite being available from September 2009. Early models included A5 2.0 I4 TFSI multitronic, A5 2.0 quattro Tiptronic, S5 quattro S Tronic.[10]
Audi A5 Sportback
The A5 Sportback has 5 doors and a long, tapering roofline, giving it a "coupe-like" appearance. The Sportback model will be available in Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico and South Africa, and will start at EUR 36,050. It is designed to be "as emotional and elegant as a coupe, as comfortable as a sedan, and as practical as an Avant" according to Audi.
Early production models included 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS), 3.2 FSI quattro, 2.0 TDI (170PS) with 6-speed manual gearbox and start/stop system, 2.7 TDI, 3.0 TDI quattro.
Production version went on sale in 2009-09, with additional unannounced models beginning in the middle of 2010.[11][12][13]
The A5 Sportback will be available with two gasoline engines or three diesel engines:
Audi A5 Sportback: the prices at launch (Germany)[14]
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 2.0 TDI with 6-speed manual transmission | 36,050 euros |
| 2.7 TDI with 6-speed manual transmission | 39,300 euros |
| 3.0 TDI quattro with 7-speed S tronic | 47,950 euros |
| 2.0 TFSI (132 kW / 180 hp) with 6-speed manual transmission | 33,650 euros |
| 2.0 TFSI (155 kW / 211 hp) quattro with 7-speed S tronic | 42,150 euros |
| 3.2 FSI quattro with S tronic | 47,000 euros |
Audi S5
The Audi S5 was released in coupé form to the public at the same time as the A5. The S5 coupé currently retains a 4.2 litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V8 engine[1] that produces 354 HP, while the S5 Cabriolet shares a supercharged 3.0 litre TFSI V6 petrol engine producing 330 HP with the new Audi S4.
The Audi S5, in comparison to the A5, features a more aggressive 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" 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 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.
The S5 Sportback was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The S5 Sportback is expected to go on sale in the spring of 2010 with a MSRP of €57,900.[15]
Audi RS5
The RS5 features a new 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 444 bhp (331 kW; 450 PS) and 317 lb⋅ft (430 N⋅m) of torque. The engine is a re-worked version of the old RS4/R8 V8, which is closely related to the V10 in the R8. The engine produces 450 hp (336 kW). On 20 February 2010 a series of images from an RS5 sales brochure were leaked on the internet.[16] The RS5 was officially released at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in March.[17]
Aluminium A5 Coupe (2009)
The Aluminum A5 coupe is a prototype vehicle demonstrating the benefits of the aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF) concept. It is based on Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI with 211PS engine, but it uses the aluminium Audi Space Frame, aluminium and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics body. Punch riveting, bonding or laser-MIG hybrid welding replaced spot welding. The vehicle is 110 kg lighter than the equivalent steel-bodied production model.
The vehicle was built by Audi's Aluminium and Lightweight Design Centre in Neckarsulm.[18]
Specifications
Body styles
| Body types | Coupé | Cabriolet | Sportback | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Years | |||
| 1.8 TFSI | 2007- | 2009- | - | |
| 2.0 TFSI | 2008- | 2009- | 2009- | |
| 3.0 TFSI/S5 | - | 2009- | 2009- | |
| 3.2 FSI | 2007- | 2009- | 2009- | |
| 4.2 FSI/S5 | 2007- | - | - | |
| 2.0 TDI | 2008- | 2009- | 2009- | |
| 2.7 TDI | 2007- | 2009- | 2009- | |
| 3.0 TDI | 2007- | 2009- | 2009- | |
Engines
| Model | Years | Type/code | Power, torque@rpm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | |||
| 1.8 TFSI Coupé | 2007–2008 | 1,798 cc (1.798 L; 109.7 cu in) I4 turbo | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@4800-6200, 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft)@1500-4800 |
| 1.8 TFSI | 2009- | 1,798 cc (1.798 L; 109.7 cu in) I4 turbo (EA888) | 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp)@4500-6200, 250 N⋅m (184 lbf⋅ft)@1500-4500 |
| 2.0 TFSI | 2008- | 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 turbo | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp)@4000-6000, 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft)@1500-3900 |
| 2.0 TFSI, 2.0 TFSI quattro | 2008- | 1,984 cc (1.984 L; 121.1 cu in) I4 turbo (EA888) | 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp)@4000-6000, 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft)@1500-4200 |
| 3.0 TFSI/S5 quattro Cabriolet, Sportback | 2009- | 2,995 cc (2.995 L; 182.8 cu in) V6 supercharged | 333 PS (245 kW; 328 hp)@5300-6000 (5300-7000?), 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft)@1500-4200 (2900-5300?) |
| 3.2 FSI, 3.2 FSI quattro | 2007- | 3,197 cc (3.197 L; 195.1 cu in) V6 | 265 PS (195 kW; 261 hp)@6500, 330 N⋅m (243 lbf⋅ft)@3000-5000 |
| 4.2 FSI/S5 quattro Coupé | 2007- | 4,163 cc (4.163 L; 254.0 cu in) V8 | 354 PS (260 kW; 349 hp)@5500-7000, 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft)@3500 |
| Diesel engines | |||
| 2.0 TDI Sportback | 2009- | 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) I4 turbo | 143 PS (105 kW; 141 hp)@4200, 320 N⋅m (236 lbf⋅ft)@1750-2500 |
| 2.0 TDI, 2.0 TDI quattro | 2008- | 1,968 cc (1.968 L; 120.1 cu in) I4 turbo | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp)@4200, 350 N⋅m (258 lbf⋅ft)@1750-2500 |
| 2.7 TDI | 2007- | 2,698 cc (2.698 L; 164.6 cu in) V6 turbo | 190 PS (140 kW; 187 hp)@3500-4400, 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft)@1400-3250 |
| 3.0 TDI quattro | 2007- | 2,967 cc (2.967 L; 181.1 cu in) V6 turbo | 240 PS (177 kW; 237 hp)@4000-4400, 500 N⋅m (369 lbf⋅ft)@1500-3000 |
Transmissions
| Model | Year | Types | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engines | |||
| 1.8 TFSI Coupé (170PS) | 2007–2008 | ? | |
| 1.8 TFSI (160PS) | 2009- | 6-speed manual, multitronic | |
| 2.0 TFSI (180PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual, multitronic Cabriolet: multitronic | |
| 2.0 TFSI (211PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual, multitronic | |
| 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) | 2008- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S tronic, 6-speed Tiptronic Sportback: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic Cabriolet: 7-speed S Tronic | |
| 3.0 TFSI/S5 quattro Cabriolet, Sportback | 2009- | 7-Speed S tronic | |
| 3.2 FSI | 2007- | multitronic | |
| 3.2 FSI quattro | 2007- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic Sportback: 7-speed S Tronic Cabriolet: 7-speed S Tronic | |
| 4.2 FSI/S5 quattro Coupé | 2007- | 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic | |
| Diesel engines | |||
| 2.0 TDI Sportback (143PS) | 2009- | multitronic | |
| 2.0 TDI (170PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual | |
| 2.0 TDI quattro (170PS) | 2008- | 6-speed manual | |
| 2.7 TDI Coupe and Cabriolet | 2007- | 6-speed manual, multitronic | |
| 3.0 TDI quattro | 2007- | Coupe: 6-speed manual, 6-speed Tiptronic Sportback: 6-speed manual, 7-speed S Tronic Cabriolet: 7-speed S Tronic | |
In 2009, Audi announced the 7-Speed S Tronic transmission option for A5 with 2.0 TFSI quattro (211PS) in UK market[19], which replaced the 6-speed Tiptronic in UK, Germany.
Receptions
The car was praised for its design and build quality, but some critics claim that it doesn't live up to expectations dynamically, most notably compared with the BMW 3 Series coupé [20]
References
- ^ a b "2008 Audi A5 and S5 Specs". JB car pages. Retrieved 2008-10-28.
- ^ First Look: Audi A5 and S5 Debut at Geneva
- ^ Elegance and Dynamism: The New Audi A5 / Audi S5
- ^ The Audi A5: At-a-Glance
- ^ Audi Announces U.S. Pricing for 2008 A5 and S5 Models
- ^ Audi Canada Announces Pricing for All-New A5 Coupe
- ^ The Audi A5 / S5 Cabriolet - the Joy of Open-Top Driving
- ^ "Audi to build A5 convertible in-house, sources say".
- ^ A5/S5 Cabriolet U.S. Debut at New York Auto Show
- ^ "Audi Announces 2010 MY Pricing For S4 Sedan and A5/S5 Cabriolet".
- ^ "Europe Gets the New A5 Sportback". AudiSite.com.
- ^ The new Audi A5 Sportback: As elegant as a coupe, as practical as an Avant
- ^ Officially Official: 2010 Audi A5 Sportback revealed, not coming Stateside
- ^ "The Audi A5 Sportback". inautonews.com.
- ^ Frankfurt 2009: Audi A5 Sportback earns believers
- ^ AUSmotive.com - Audi RS5 leaked images
- ^ AUSmotive.com - Audi RS5 to debut at Geneva
- ^ Audi shows off lightweight aluminum/carbon fiber A5 prototype
- ^ Audi A4 and A5 get S tronic gearbox abroad, U.S. still waiting
- ^ "Audi A5 Coupe - Full Review - New Car Review - What Car?". Whatcar.com. Retrieved 2009-06-19.
External links
- Audi RS5 2010 - First Official Pics
- Official Audi A5 microsite
