A few S5 pics when I caught it at Ingolstadt [Archive]

JeffAhn

03-06-2007, 12:54 PM

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134175920-L.jpg

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134176142-L.jpg

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134176384-L.jpg

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134176521-L.jpg

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134184506-L.jpg

K03

03-06-2007, 01:02 PM

damn............

AudiA4Style

03-06-2007, 01:05 PM

[eek] !!!

-t Redfield

03-06-2007, 01:10 PM

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134176142-L.jpg
Damn those side mirrors look big. I wonder if RS4 mirros could fit on there. I think it would look better

EuroB6

03-06-2007, 02:08 PM

wait..is there no backseat???

ct1.8t4me

03-06-2007, 02:17 PM

Looks like there is a pretty useless backseat.

EuroB6

03-06-2007, 02:24 PM

u know the US version is going to have that UGLY amber around the headlight housing...i hate it so much and dont understand why it's different here in the states..i know of cars that dont have the amber reflector inside..all u are required to have is at least an amber light..oh well..

Chop4Life

03-06-2007, 04:42 PM

thats is soooooooooooo nice!

toaster

03-06-2007, 04:49 PM

that interior is awesome.

the back of the car in that side pic looks nearly identical to the passat.

LORDOFTHERINGS

03-06-2007, 05:11 PM

JeffAhn

03-06-2007, 05:16 PM

My what big nose you have![:D]

http://jeffahn.smugmug.com/photos/134229269-L.jpg

PROXUS

03-06-2007, 05:36 PM

This vehicle is going to be a major contender. Everybody keeps talking about the M3 and how fast it's going to be. But it's going to look so damned plain. The S5 is going to be well balanced in looks and performance.

Damn I can't wait!!!!

I wouldn't worry about M3. Looks like they hired "designers" from Subaru

http://a137.g.akamai.net/n/137/3538/20070306204714/www.cars.com/features/autoshows/2007/geneva/coverage/images/Concept_Bmw_M3_fangle_mfr_430.jpg

S|Quattro|4

03-06-2007, 05:44 PM

I feel like the S5 is missing fenders.

Re5pectThe_Cuz

03-06-2007, 06:00 PM

that M3 front is hideous....thats all i can say. As for the S5 0-62 in 5-5.1 seconds. So we can expect upto 60 around 4.9-5 flat. Thats def impressive for audi... im sure with mods you can help bring it down a little, look better than the M3 and be almost as fast. Something that i would not mind at all....

S|Quattro|4

03-06-2007, 06:19 PM

I dont know if it will be as fast after a couple of mods. I think the new M3 will be pushing 400+ and will defenetly be lighter than the S5. Im thinking that the S5 will be around 3750lbs, but I hope im wrong.

LORDOFTHERINGS

03-06-2007, 07:16 PM

I wouldn't worry about M3. Looks like they hired "designers" from Subaru

http://a137.g.akamai.net/n/137/3538/20070306204714/www.cars.com/features/autoshows/2007/geneva/coverage/images/Concept_Bmw_M3_fangle_mfr_430.jpg

Thanks for showing that picture. Everything BMW brings out looks the freakin' same as the other models. Honestly, BMW bores the hell out of me. There isn't one original idea about the models that separates them from one to another.

bigshrimpin

03-06-2007, 07:29 PM

the new m3 looks sick, i don't know what you guys are talking about.

i'd take it over this s5 anyday..

http://shows.autospies.com/gallery/auto-show-photos.asp?imageId=39800&galleryId=54
http://www.bimmerpost.com/images/mw10.jpg
http://www.bimmerpost.com/images/mw11.jpg

Re5pectThe_Cuz

03-06-2007, 07:39 PM

only thing sick about it is the CF roof. Well see if that makes it to the US

bigshrimpin

03-06-2007, 07:42 PM

you honestly don't think the side profile, body curvature, the rear, exhaust cutouts, steering wheel, seats, exhaust itself, look good?

i think the new m3 is going to be killer, the only thing i dislike is the front bumper.. other than that, it looks amazing.. the hood bulge, i don't mind considering how much power the car is going to be pushing

ANYWHO,

back on topic of the s5... sweet pics..

its looks pretty good, but its hard to differentiate from a regular a5, the styling is way too demure, needs to be more aggressive.. and the wheels suck

JeffAhn

03-06-2007, 07:57 PM

M3 looks nice, but IMO there's too many lines/curves on the front end that come in at too sharp an angle - headlights curve into an angle, and another set of lines from the hood nearly meet at that point, with a third set curving up from the lower valence...too much IMO.

TooLow2.0T

03-06-2007, 08:00 PM

Love the red interior.

Without seeing either in person I'd take the S over the M based on looks alone. I have a feeling the M3 will be more expensive too.

DeMOROlized

03-07-2007, 08:58 AM

you honestly don't think the side profile, body curvature, the rear, exhaust cutouts, steering wheel, seats, exhaust itself, look good?

Highly subjective opinion of course, but I never liked the flame surface & the mismatched lines of the 3-series. The M3 is just another iteration of the same problems to me.

And don't get me started on the interior. Mismatch CF within the cabin. [headbang]

Chop4Life

03-07-2007, 09:05 AM

Ill take the BMW M3 exterior with the S5 interior.......

ArcticV8

03-07-2007, 09:15 PM

I'd take the S5 in a heartbeat if it came with a well deserved bi-turbo V8. Beautiful car though

rlebwohl

03-08-2007, 05:50 AM

Everytime I see more pics of the A5/S5 I like it even more.....those mirrors do look a little big though, they kinda look like they are off the of the Q7. Im looking forward to this car comming to the states.

As for the new M3 since everyone in commenting on it, I dont like the inside or the front of the car, the rear and wheels are good though. My parents have an 02 M3, I would take that over the new one just for the simple looks and I think the interior is better on the older BMW's. Just my 2 cents.

minira

03-08-2007, 08:23 PM

damn. i wanna see a real night pic with the lights on. nice pics

JetBlue

03-08-2007, 08:40 PM

Is it just me or does the offset on the rear wheels suck on the S5? They look like mini spares to me...

JeffAhn

03-08-2007, 09:02 PM

Is it just me or does the offset on the rear wheels suck on the S5? They look like mini spares to me...

I'd say MOST cars from the factory, no matter the manufacturer, even the supercar makers (look at the Murcielago) dont have the nice stance/offset stock.

gophaster

03-10-2007, 12:51 PM

I WISH!! [:D] Heck, I'd even take a nice turbo diesel that could have the power bumped up with some software....I'd settle for at least another 50+ hp though.

I'd take the S5 in a heartbeat if it came with a well deserved bi-turbo V8. Beautiful car though

quattshot

03-12-2007, 01:34 PM

The M3 is SICK but for roughly $70K it better be.
The A5 is sleek and slippery in appearance.
BOTH BMW & Audi rarely go extreme on exterior when it comes to there TOP LINE cars. Come on, look at the M5 compared to the 5series. Look at S6 compared to A6.
BORING!!!!!!!!!!............and then Audi decides to put FLARES on the RS4??? I dont get it. Maybe flairs are reserved for anything in the RS catagory.lol
I'm just venting...lol

Re5pectThe_Cuz

03-12-2007, 02:26 PM

M3 pricing will be near 70k. S5 will be a better value and close in performance and looks 100 times better. The more I look at it, the more I wanna sell my car

va-terps4

03-12-2007, 08:23 PM

I love the headlights... but I hate the chrome rings on the fogs.
I love the interior... but I'm not diggin' the back seat.
I really want to see an S5 convertible.

marcus1701

03-15-2007, 10:34 PM

Love the car....you know I was worried the 335i was going to just take Audi out altogether with it's amazing engine and new look, and I was telling some friends I was goin to switch over just to see what it would be like to own a new bimmer since the A4s are so old lookin now, but this car......I'm so excited for it, when it comes out....uhh i can't even talk im droolin. I can't veer off from audi FOR NOW. Hands down Audi has once again taking the lead in design. So what if it'll be a lil slower than the 335i I bet you those 335i owners will be jockin the car.