The all-new Audi S5 Cabriolet has finally made its North American debut. In terms of performance, the 2018 S5 Cabrio is capable of
accelerating from 0 to 96 km/h in just 4.8 seconds, thanks to the
previously mentioned 3.0-liter TFSI V6, which also produces 500 Nm of torque to go with its 354 HP.
All that power is being sent to the road through
Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system, but also an 8-speed Tiptronic gearbox,
as opposed to a dual-clutch transmission, as some may have anticipated before
the car's release.
The S5 Cabriolet is indeed slower than its Coupe
sibling, which can hit 60 mph in 4.4 seconds (nearly half a second quicker), though
customers who enjoy letting the top drop on their cars will probably feel at
peace with such a trade-off.
On the outside, the S5 Cabriolet on display in
Detroit is identical to the one we saw when Audi first released the press
images, however, that one came with an all-black interior whereas this one
features light beige seats, a color that's also found on the door panels and
lower dashboard.
