next Audi S5

Discussion in 'European Cars' started by ajzahn, Oct 7, 2008.

  1. #1 ajzahn, Oct 7, 2008
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    Our spy photographers have captured the revised S5 being put through its paces at the Nurburgring, ahead of its launch next year.

    Looks have received subtle revisions over the current car, but we know that under its bonnet the new S5 gets Audi’s new supercharged 3.0-litre V6 engine in place of the current model’s 4.2-litre V8.

    The new motor made its debut in the recently-revealed S4, and although its 329bhp is slightly down on old V8’s 339bhp, it has more mid-range torque and a broader powerband.

    Audi claims the new S4 is 0.5 seconds quicker from 0-62mph than the V8, and if the S5 improves by the same margin then it will drop under 5 seconds for the benchmark acceleration test. Top speed will continue to be limited to 155mph.

    The revised S5 will also benefit from the option of a seven-speed twin-clutch DSG transmission and the latest iteration of Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system, which uses a torque vectoring active rear differential to assist cornering.

    Although the S5 is switching to V6 power, Audi insiders insist that the company is intending to use a V8 in the forthcoming RS5, which should make its debut in 2010.


    >>> www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsGallery.aspx?AR=235305&EL=-1
     
  2. #2 Danno, Oct 7, 2008
    looks seriously sexy, even better than the current model.
     
  3. #3 RLQ, Oct 8, 2008
    Already?
     
  4. #4 Metamorphosis, Oct 8, 2008
    AJZAHN WTF MAN! JUST POST SOME PHOTOS TO GO ALONG OKAY? #$%#ING ANNOYING POS!
     
  5. #5 SpeedMasterChan, Oct 8, 2008
    mmmmm.... nice..... <A BORDER="0" HREF="http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?displayFAQ=y"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="pitlane/emoticons/grin.gif"></A>
     
  6. #6 Omsirut, Oct 8, 2008
    Looks good.
     
  7. #7 HeyHuub, Oct 8, 2008
    Isn't that the mule for the RS5?
     
  8. #8 ajzahn, Oct 8, 2008
    badge at the rear says S5
     
  9. #9 ajzahn, Oct 8, 2008
    We've spotted a prototype for the upcoming Audi RS5 doing handling tests on the challenging Nürburgring race circuit in Germany

    Text: Automedia / Photos: Automedia
    08th October 2008

    Except for the absence of the oval tailpipes – that would make it way too obvious – the car’s front skirt gives the model away as an RS. Once it goes on sale, the production model will be sporting wide, oval dual exhaust outlets – a signature of Audi’s RS series of cars. Although the car’s front gives it away as an RS5, it remains unclear what powerplant those air-intakes lead cooling to. However, sources indicate that the RS5 will be powered by the same twin-turbo V10 found in the Audi RS6 Avant. In RS6 guise, that powerplant is good for 580 horsepower. No word on when the RS5 will debut, but it looks as though the BMW M6 has been put on notice.
     
  10. #10 Rafale, Oct 8, 2008
    the numberplate says Quattro GmbH, they make RS models
     
  11. #11 TOXA, Oct 8, 2008
    I've been looking forward to this for so long. I'm quite sure it will be pretty much the best daily driver ever.
     
  12. #12 Snake, Oct 11, 2008
    It's nice but not that different from a 3 series coupe in profile.
     
  13. #13 AntiPimpage, Oct 11, 2008
    geez.............. Audi switches engines faster than Jenna Jameson switches sexual partners


    (waits for laughter)
     
  14. #14 St1g, Oct 11, 2008
    ...
     
  15. #15 Bognostroclum, Oct 11, 2008
    indeed
     
  16. #16 MuscleCarHeart, Oct 11, 2008
    That is seriously gorgeous
     
  17. #17 ScoRpFerrari, Oct 11, 2008
    You'll wait a long time.
     
  18. #18 Atomic2, Oct 11, 2008
    switching from V8 to V6... lighter?
     
  19. #19 BMWspd, Oct 13, 2008
    Are people going to buy them now?
     
  20. #20 ajzahn, Oct 13, 2008
    lighter, less fuel consumption ...
     
  21. #21 SEABEE, Oct 14, 2008
    shouldve switched to an LS1
     
  22. #22 Atomic2, Oct 14, 2008
    are you shitting me? the demand for them is ridiculous. My friend works at an audi dealer. He says that they buy them back USED for as much as 60k and sell them for 70,000+ used. He also says that if you ever find one selling for less than 60k by a private seller, to buy it immediately because you can flip it for HUGE profit, even if you sell it right back to audi itself.
     
  23. #23 AntiPimpage, Oct 15, 2008
    <A BORDER="0" HREF="http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?displayFAQ=y"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="pitlane/emoticons/disappointed.gif"></A>
     
  24. #24 AntiPimpage, Oct 15, 2008
    <A BORDER="0" HREF="http://www.supercars.net/PitLane?displayFAQ=y"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="pitlane/emoticons/sad.gif"></A>
     
  25. #25 JOEVXR, Oct 16, 2008
    look like RS4 but sleeker and 2-door, that makes it look alot better
     

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