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2008 AUDI S8 WHAT AUDI HAS TO SAY ABOUT THIS CAR: Image/Text Source: AUDI Audi is launching a fascinating new model series for its entry into a highly emotionally charged segment of the market: the S5 successfully unites the acclaimed Audi design language and thrilling dynamic driving performance, and combines generous refinement with the brand’s characteristic quality and sophistication. Its progressive design gives the new coupé an appearance that is both elegant and dynamic. With its muscular FSI and TDI engines, its entirely newly developed high-precision running gear, and a raft of innovative, luxury-class equipment features, the Audi A5 has been crafted to be a modern grand tourer, a touring coupé in the best tradition. The Audi S5 is an extra sporty offering to complete the new series. A powerful V8 FSI engine gives the S5 a dynamic edge, which underscores its athletically accentuated design. The A5 and S5 are available to order from 6 March 2007 with the first vehicles due for delivery from June. The Nuvolari quattro concept car of 2003 gave a first taste of Audi’s vision for a powerful and expertly styled coupé with a high performance potential and a progressive, sophisticated design – a bold step into the future. Many elements from the Nuvolari have been adopted in the Audi A5. The new coupé is a clear and unique statement of sportiness and elegance. At the same time, the A5 offers a driving experience characterised by exhilarating dynamic performance and excellent comfort over long distances. With a length of 4.63 m, the Audi S5 clearly belongs to a superior class of coupé. Four comfortable seats and a load volume of 455 litres make this car a comfortable long-distance tourer. The dynamic performance is supplied by FSI and TDI engines with rated power ranging from 125 to 195 kW (170 to 265 bhp). All engines share highly eco-friendly and efficient characteristics. The engines’ power can be transmitted by either front-wheel drive or quattro four-wheel drive and a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The running gear developed for the S5 is entirely new and combines agile handling with the utmost driving safety. An expression of determination characterises the features of the front end: the face bears the hallmark of the new Audi in the form of the single-frame grille, and its right-angled headlights and large air inlets reinforce the architectural impression of breadth in the car’s face-on outline. The same holds true for the rear: the distinct horizontal lines and wide, powerfully styled tail lights, which seem to push outwards, underscore the sporting intent of the S5. The side line is dominated by the mighty trapezoidal C pillar. This not only emphasises the car’s sporty appeal, but also creates a look reminiscent of the legendary Audi Ur-quattro. A second stylistic tribute to Audi’s four-wheel drive pioneer model can be found in the marked outline of the wheel arches, with their curving contours drawn into the wide shoulder line. The lines and surfaces of the Audi A5 play with light and shadows, bringing its shape to life and endowing the body with the sculpted intensity that makes Audi design unique. Audi’s customary
devotion to detail is particularly evident in the headlights: their
elaborate styling perfectly reflects precision and high-tech engineering.
The daytime running lights, comprising a strip of eight LEDs on each
side, make the S5’s xenon plus headlights absolutely unmistakeable. The entire cockpit architecture is clearly focused on the driver and brings together the instruments and the centre console to form one unit. The animated shapes, the precision of the workmanship, and the sophisticated design of the controls – these represent a visual delight that is also a joy to touch. The interior design provides a high-quality tactile experience each time you drive the Audi S5. One example of the all-encompassing design approach can be found in the door panel trim, where the controls, inlays, armrest and stowage compartment combine to form one visually harmonious unit. The instrument panel, with the characteristic droplet-shaped surrounds for the speedometer and rev counter, does feature typical Audi styling elements, but in all its details has been developed as a new design. The S5 also has
the screen of the MMI operating system positioned at an ergonomically
perfect high position in the cockpit. A new advanced version of the
acclaimed intuitive MMI operating logic makes the wide range of functions
easy to understand. While the design of the Audi A5 forms a balanced synthesis of sportiness and elegance, the Audi S5 displays the more vigorous features of a powerfully built athlete: the radiator grille possesses the specific look of an Audi S model – painted in platinum grey and fitted with vertical chrome inlays. The front and rear bumpers have a more pronounced outline and the air inlet grilles are more striking. The aluminium-look exterior mirror housings make an overtly sporty impression, as do the colour-keyed door sill trim and the dual-branch exhaust system with four oval tailpipes. Nevertheless, the model’s sporty attributes always have a functional aspect: for instance, the more pronounced spoiler in the boot lid yields additional aerodynamic downforce. However, true strength comes from within and the interior design of the Audi A5 thoroughly underscores its athletic character. The sports seats, sports steering wheel, instruments with grey dials and aluminium door sill plates provide a dynamic and refined atmosphere. The programme does, of course, provide ample scope to fulfil individual interior design wishes: the inlays are one example – here the choice is between carbon, aluminium, stainless steel or wood. After all, the Audi S5 should perfectly match its owner’s individual ideas and expectations. Alongside the coupé’s
18-inch wheels with the new S design and 245/40 R 18 tyres, the standard
equipment specification for the S5 features items such as xenon plus
headlights with impressive daytime running lights in the form of an
LED light strip, or sports seats with electronic adjustment. OUR TAKE ON THE 2008 AUDI S5: Audi finally answers the call for a coupe to compete with the likes of the BMW 3 and 6 series coupes, as well as the Mercedes Benz CLK and CLS. This has been a missing peice of the expanding Audi line up until we got a glimpse about 2 years ago with the Nuvolari concept. The new S5 is a strikingly handsome addition that slots in between the S4 and S6 models, but grants the automotive purist the styling and performance benefits of a coupe. The new A5 and S5, is built up from a new widend architecture that puts the wheels further apart, lowering the center of gravity. As with the S4 and M3, the new S5 carries a heavier but more powerful V8 engine, in this case borrowed from the RS4. Horespower is exceptional at 354 with power and torque to spare, propelling the S5 from 0-60 in 4.8 seconds. Exterior styling is similar to the A5 with the exception of LED running lights in the front projector lights and a slightly more aggressive front fascia. Interior is upgraged with a multi color alcantra/leather toned interior and Recaro seats. Expect S5 models to start showing up stateside in October 2007. THE AUDI S5 COMPETES WITH: 2008 BMW M3, BMW M6, BMW 6 Series, Mercedes Benz CLK, Mercedes Bens CLS, 2008 Mercedes Benz C63, 2009 Nissan GTR OTHER AUDI MODELS YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: Audi A4, Audi RS4, Audi S4, Audi Nuvolari, Audi TT, Audi A5, 2009 Audi A4, Audi TTS AUDI S5 DOWNLOADS: RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES:
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