Audi A5/S5 Official Specifications and Press Release

Audi has officially announced the A5 with this press release. The A5 will be powered by a 265 horsepower, 243 lb-ft of torque, 3.2-liter V6 FSI with Audi Valvelift. Audi Valvelift increases horsepower as well as delivering fuel economy of 27 MPG on the European combined test. Audi S5 will be powered by a 354 horsepower, 325 lb-ft V8 FSI engine.

Dimensions
Wheelbase: 108.3"
Overall length: 182"
Overall width: 73"
Overall height: 54.1"

Read the article for the complete press release along with several new photos of the A5/S5.

There are also many new high-resolution photos of the A5/S5 available:
A5
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/A5/a5/media_gallery.html
S5
http://www.audiusa.com/audi/us/en2/new_cars/A5/s5/media_gallery.html
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chewy - 2/24/2007 11:33:57 PM

+2 Boost

The diesel looks very nice with excellent performance and fuel economy, but it appears that it won't come here. Maybe later.

rg12345 - 2/26/2007 11:48:43 AM

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How is this?

TDI 3.0:
Bhp 240, Torque 500Nm
0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 5.9 seconds

3.2 FSI V6:
Bhp 265, Torque 330Nm
0 to 100 km/h acceleration time of 6.1 seconds

I was always thinking the diesels are excellent for heavy cars, or when pulling a trailer. But now I see a smaller diesel engine, with BETTER fuel consumption can outperform a fuel engine in 0-60mph test.

Do I have to go for the diesel then !?!??!?!?!

chewy - 2/26/2007 9:06:40 PM

+2 Boost

Yep, that is what a good diesel can do and Audi's TDIs are the best in the business.

rg12345 - 2/26/2007 11:59:44 AM

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Anyone know for sure what's about the Audi transmissions lately? They keep changing the names, I'm really confused now.
Will the A5 get the dual-clutch trans(DSG, S tronic now maybe) as the automatic or not? And what's up with those 8 gears? That's CVT! Whatever ... if someone gets it please explain it for the A5 and for the S5 also.

chewy - 2/26/2007 9:10:46 PM

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There is no word about the DSG/S-Tronic twin clutch transmission for the A5, wait for the official Geneva Autoshow debut on March 6th for all specifications.