Audi has confirmed
the S5 Coupe and S5 Sportback will have a new diesel engine in Europe.
Producing 342 hp and 700 Nm of torque, the models
have a 3.0-liter V6 TDI with 48-volt mild hybrid technology and an
electronically powered compressor. This enables the cars to be approximately 19
percent more fuel-efficient than petrol-powered predecessors.
In terms of
performance, the S5 TDI Coupe can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.8
seconds. The S5 TDI can complete the same task in 4.9 seconds. Regardless of
which model is selected, both have a limited top speed of 250 km/h.
Regardless of where
you buy your S5, all models will come equipped with an eight-speed tiptronic
transmission and a quattro all-wheel drive system. Getting back to the TDIs,
they have a familiar exterior with a bright grille, faux aluminum accents and
18-inch alloy wheels. The models also come equipped with LED lighting units and
a four-tailpipe exhaust system.
Apparently, the facelifted model will be introduced sometime later.
The cabin comes
nicely equipped with heated front sport seats, a leather-wrapped sport steering
wheel and matte brushed aluminum trim. Customers can also order a 12.3-inch
digital instrument cluster, a wireless smartphone charger and a Bang &
Olufsen premium audio system.
Both models will
arrive in Europe this May and German pricing starts at € 65,300 for both the S5
Coupe and S5 Sportback.
