Audi AG: Audi A5/S5 Coupe Inspires All-New Cabriolet Range

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Audi A5/S5 Coupe Inspires All-New Cabriolet Range
December 3, 2008 - Audi AG, Ingolstadt



Elegant coupe lines blend with fast-retracting soft-top to create beautiful new successor to much loved A4 Cabriolet.

• New A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet models due to open for European order in early 2009 for first deliveries next spring
• Lightweight soft-top opens in 15 seconds and closes in 17 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph - acoustic roof option brings cabin noise close to fixed head levels
• New neck-level heating option for open-top driving on cooler days, solar heat reflecting upholstery keeps seats cool during sun exposure
• Initially available in Europe with two FSI direct injection petrol engines and one TDI diesel - 2.0 TFSI 211PS, 3.2 FSI 265PS, 3.0 TDI 240PS
• S5 adopts much praised new 3.0-liter supercharged V6 TFSI unit with 333PS in place of the familiar naturally aspirated V8
• 3.0 TDI and S5 models feature quattro four-wheel-drive as standard - other models are front-wheel-driven - 2.0 TFSI 211PS and 3.2 FSI offer quattro as an option
• Manual, S tronic twin-clutch and multitronic CVT transmissions
• Audi drive select adaptive dynamics system includes option of new quattro sport differential for selected models

The Audi A5 with a sunnier disposition - the new A5 Cabriolet - is set to make its European debut next spring, and will be closely followed by a new S5 Cabriolet flagship. The striking four-seat A5 soft-top range capitalizes on the space maximizing extended wheelbase length and state-of-the art engines, transmissions and chassis configuration that have secured success for the A5 Coupé. More

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[Sharkfin]

that's a badass coupe

[Anthony]

that's a badass coupe

Cabrio.

[Sharkfin]

haha it says coupe in the title! lol

[greene08]

Whatever... I want one. RS5 Cabrio anyone?

[CanuckRS]

now that's a nice car. sorry bmw, game over.

[SugarTTRS]

yes, yes, yes!!
are there any estimatations of the price of that thing??

[Anthony]

Not for the US, but it'll likely have a $2-3k premium over the coupe.

[TooLow2.0T]

Great looking cab...much better than the old A4 cab for sure. Anyone know why Audi opted for a soft top when the competition has hard tops? Just cost?

[Anthony]

Great looking cab...much better than the old A4 cab for sure. Anyone know why Audi opted for a soft top when the competition has hard tops? Just cost?

Weight, and the classic look and feel of the ragtop.