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Model Line Overview
Model lineup: Audi A5 ($39,900); S5 ($50,500)
Engines: 265-hp 3.2-liter V6; 354-hp 4.2-liter V8
Transmissions: 6-speed manual; 6-speed automatic
Safety equipment (standard): two-stage driver and adaptive passenger frontal airbags, side-impact airbags, curtain airbags, Backguard headrests; electronic stability control, ABS, EBD, all-wheel drive, tire pressure monitors
Safety equipment (optional): none
Basic warranty: 4 years/50,000 miles
Assembled in: Ingolstadt, Germany
Specifications As Tested
Model tested (MSRP): Audi S5 ($50,500)
Standard equipment: leather upholstery, three-zone climate control, power steering, power disc brakes, power windows/locks/mirrors, console, cruise control, trip computer, floor shift, heated power front seats, driver memory, tilt/telescoping steering column, glass roof/shade, bi-Xenon headlamps/washers, fog lamps, rear spoiler, sport seats
Options as tested (MSRP): Technology package ($1,700) includes rear park assist, rear camera, adaptive headlamps, Advanced key; Bang & Olufsen sound system ($850); navigation system ($2,350)
Destination charge: ($775)
Gas guzzler tax: 1300
Price as tested (MSRP): $57,475
Layout: all-wheel drive
Engine: 4.2-liter dohc 32-valve V8
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 354 @ 6800
Torque (lb.-ft. @ rpm): 325 @ 3500
Transmission: 6-speed manual
EPA fuel economy, city/hwy: 14/21 mpg
Wheelbase: 108.3 in.
Length/width/height: 182.5/73.0/53.9 in.
Track, f/r: 62.6/62.1 in.
Turning circle: 37.4 ft.
Seating capacity: 4
Head/hip/leg room, f: 39.1/NA/41.3 in.
Head/hip/leg room, m: N/A
Head/hip/leg room, r: 36.0/NA/31.7 in.
Cargo volume: 16.1 cu. ft.
Payload: N/A
Towing capacity: not recommended Lbs.
Suspension, f: independent, upper/lower A-arms, coil springs, antisway bar
Suspension, r: independent, trapezoidal link, coil springs, antisway bar
Ground clearance: 4.1 in.
Curb weight: 3891 lbs.
Tires: 255/35R19
Brakes, f/r: vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, Brake Assist
Fuel capacity: 16.9 gal.
NCTD: 2008 Audi A5 by "New Car Test Drive"
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