First-class compartment

A5 model is positioned as a practical and most comfortable four-seater for long trips, not without sporting ambitions (version S5 - to a greater extent). For the first time its intention to introduce in the lineup is another compartment, the company said in 2003, showing at the Geneva Motor Show Concept Nuvolari. And above it, and above the current production model worked by Walter de Silva - the chief designer of Volkswagen Group.Dizayn concept four years ago, guess the current generation A4. In turn, the convertible A5, being an entirely new model that sets the tone for the next generation A4. If you look at the car in front, then we can find similarities with the Q7, the rear - the successful development of the style of A4, the proportions - Nuvolari. Long before the car on the public blamed for his resemblance to the rear with a direct competitor - Coupe BMW 3-Series. However, Audi - brand with its own traditions and knows how to make cars without looking at other manufacturers. Of new non-typical elements of the Audi models - an undulating belt line and hollow relief panels that tell the look of extra momentum. Inside - a high quality finish and better materials. The center console is slightly turned to the driver. Roof shape is slightly different from the Nuvolari in order to increase the space above the heads of rear passengers. Storage Capacity - 455 hp, rear seats fold down so that it can be considered as a practical sedan car. In a series of powertrain Audi A5 two petrol and two diesel engines. Junior gasoline - 1.8-liter TFSI four-cylinder is turbocharged and direct fuel injection and produces 170 hp The second - ambient V6 FSI volume of 3.2 liters, direct injection and a proprietary system height adjustment lifting valves. Power is 265 hp, torque - 330 Nm (between 3,000 and 5,000 rev / min). Diesel 2.7 liter V6 developing 190 hp With it the car reaches 232 km / h, acceleration to "hundreds" of 7.6 seconds. Most dynamic A5 is a 3-liter diesel engine. Motor power - 240 horsepower, torque - 500 Nm. Time to 100 km / h - 5.9 seconds (with a gasoline V6 3,2 L - 6,1 seconds), "maximum speed" - 250 km / h. In the basic version of the Audi A5 is equipped with a manual 6-speed gearbox, in versions powered by 3.2 liter FSI and 2.7 l TDI can be installed as an option to "automatic" - an 8-level (!) Multitronic with manual shift. The most powerful petrol and diesel versions are fitted with only four-wheel drive Audi A5 quattro.U new chassis. The front suspension with double wishbones at the top, lower arms are mounted on a stretcher. The rear suspension used a trapezoidal design. The basic details of suspensions made of aluminum. Simultaneously with the appearance on the market will be released Audi A5 coupe charged version - S5 with a 4.2 liter V8 FSI power 354 hp and torque of 440 Nm. Audi S5 accelerates to 100 km / h in just 5.1 seconds. Sport version will be equipped in the base 6-speed manual transmission and four-wheel drive quattro. "Automatic" is available as an option. Naturally, S5 will sport podvesku.V basic kit consists of 17 A5-inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, Information Management System MMI, stereo system with CD, remote trunk and opened an electromechanical parking brake. The list of options is very long: from the audio class "premium» Bang and Olufsen and ending with a panoramic roof, and you can choose finishing materials salona.Na new Audi coupe in March to take orders, the first commodity cars will appear in dealer showrooms closer to August. Audi A5 exit the market would have serious trouble competitors brands, in particular referred to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes CLK.