Like other German premium automakers, Audi boasts a group of stand-apart, high-performance variants of its standard models, identified by the āSā prefix. Based upon the stylishly sporty, but civilized, A5 coupe and convertible, the S5 versions might be considered the youthfully impetuous outsiders in Audi's family of respectable compact models. Packed with performance upgrades, each S5 boasts sufficient power and sport-performance technology to behave downright aggressively, even if they appear to be upstanding automotive citizens.
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How to Choose: Options, Packages & Styles
Like other German premium automakers, Audi boasts a group of stand-apart, high-performance variants of its standard models, identified by the “S” prefix. Based upon the stylishly sporty, but civilized, A5 coupe and convertible, the S5... Read more »
Expert Review: Our Take
The 2018 Audi S5 occupies the difficult middle ground between the everyday livability of the S5 and the all-out performance of the RS5. It’s helped along by beautiful styling – the new fastback model is... Read more »More on the new Audi S5:
Audi S5 Generations
2008 - 2019 Audi S5
Major changes included:
The S5 is built with a 354 hp 4.2-liter V8 engine, mated to either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic with Tiptronic and paddle shifters. Audi's quattro all-wheel drive system is standard, along with exclusive S5-specific standard features such as a sport-tuned suspension, bi-xenon headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated front sport seats and... Read more »
