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New 2010 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet


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Cmplete specs and details after the jump…
Key Pints Summary
 The A5 prduct line is nw expanded t include Cabrilet mdels with three pwerful and fuel-efficient pwertrains (2.0 TFSI 4 cylinder, 3.2 FSI V6, 3.0 TFSI V6 with supercharged technlgy).
 A5 Cabrilet features grund-breaking sft tp technlgy fr elegant styling, superir rm and strage space, and superb driving dynamics.
 Unique 50/50 split rear flding seats allws maximum strage flexibility
 Audi Drive Select (adjustable engine/thrttle mapping, suspensin damping, and dynamic steering) is a benchmark in the segment and industry.
 New ptinal quattrSprt rear differential enhances agility.
 USA market launch fr A5/S5 Cabrilet is Fall 2009, as 2010 mdel year.
 A5/S5 Cabrilet replaces the A4/S4 Cabrilet.

Design
 A5/S5 Cabrilet interir and exterir distinctive features include:
 New rear LED lighting
 Sprt seats with unique interir clr fferings
 Clth cnvertible tp features Audi Acustic Rf technlgy fr a quite interir.
 Typical Audi interir design is mdern and sphisticated, with clear attentin t detail, including 1 liter bttle hlders in each dr.
 S5 Aluminum-ptic exterir accents include frnt and rear diffuser blades, mirrr husings, and fur exhaust pipes.

Dynamics
 Mdular Lngitudinal Chassis architecture is the fundatin fr a benchmark sprt sedan.
 Extensive use f new ultra-high-strength steels increase rigidity f the bdy while als reducing weight.
 Repsitined clutch / trque-cnverter allws mre frward psitin f frnt axle.
 Better agility and turn in
 Better axle lad distributin
 Shrter frnt verhang
 Lnger wheelbase = mre cmfrtable ride
 Repsitined steering rack, lwer and clser t the wheel carriers lwers center f gravity and prvides mre direct steering cntrl/feedback.
 Sprty prprtins and muscular stance enhanced due t lnger, wider, and lwer dimensins.
 Reduced frnt verhang adds t visual sprtiness.

Pwertrain and Perfrmance
 The fllwing pwer train cnfiguratins are ffered in USA:
 A5 Cabrilet 2.0 TFSI specificatins
 FSI direct injectin with turbcharging
 Audi Valvelift System
 211 hp – 258 lb-ft trque
 quattr® all-wheel drive (standard with 40/60 rear biased trque split) r FrntTrak frnt-wheel drive
 Tiptrnic 6 speed autmatic transmissin fr quattr mdel r Multitrnic cntinuusly variable transmissin fr the FrntTrak mdel
 Tp speed 130 mph
 A5 Cabrilet 3.2 FSI V6 specificatins:
 FSI direct injectin
 Audi Valvelift System
 265 hp – 243 lb-ft trque
 quattr all-wheel drive with 40/60 rear trque bias
 Tiptrnic 6 speed autmatic transmissin
 Tp speed 130 mph
 S5 Cabrilet 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 specificatins:
 S5 Cupe manual and 6-speed Tiptrnic 354 hp / 325 lb-ft V8 cntinue fr anther year thrugh the end f mdel year 2010; 2011 S5 Cupe will have 3.0 TFSI supercharger with 333 hp / 325 lb-ft, and manual and 7-speed S trnic transmissins.
 FSI direct injectin with intercled supercharger
 333hp – 325 lb-ft
 quattr® all-wheel drive with 40/60 rear trque bias
 S trnic 7 speed duble-clutch autmatic transmissin
 Tp speed 155 mph
 Latest generatin f quattr® all-wheel drive is emplyed, with asymmetric rear-biased trque split (40% frnt / 60% rear under nminal cnditins).
 S5 Cabrilet nly: New available quattrSprt rear differential dynamically varies trque between the rear wheels.
 Fuel ecnmy is significantly imprved ver A4 Cabrilet .

Innvatins
 Rear 50/50 split flding seats in A5/S5 Cabrilet (nt available with cmpetitrs)
 Clth cnvertible tp fr elegant styling, superir interir and strage space, and lw weight penalty (fr better driving dynamics)
 New head-level heating system with heated/cled frnt seats
 MMI perating lgic standard with central display screen
 Audi Drive Select – varies the engine, transmissin, steering, and suspensin damping characteristics t suit the driver’s preferences
 Audi Intelligent Key – stres service infrmatin in the key
 Advanced Key keyless entry and starting
 Bluetth hands-free telephne interface
 Bi-xenn headlamps with LED daytime running lights
 Audi Parking System rear with rearview camera
 Electrmechanical parking brake
 Hard-drive-based Navigatin system with Audi third-generatin MMI.
 Audi Side Assist lane change assistant
 Bang & lufsen 505W sund system
Launch Timing and Pricing
 Wrld aut shw debut is Geneva aut shw in March, 2009
 USA A5/S5 Cabrilet with all mentined engine/transmissin cmbinatins ges n sale in Fall 2009 (as a 2010 mdel year vehicles).
 U.S. pricing t be annunced later.

 Article key : Audi A5, Audi,  Cabriolet, S5 Cabriolet, New 2010, S5, 2010


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