The Audi A5 coupe is a delight for Audi lovers. The A5 is a coupe that changes the concept of car design. It is in perfect harmony with its contemporary designs. It has a vintage appeal with uber chic charm coupled with a flat roof and a sweeping touch of the roofline. With its broad bumpers and striking spoiler lip, the car commands attention by its sheer presence. The spoiler merges seamlessly into the lid of the boot.
Audi A5 has a long wheelbase and a broad wheel track that provides superlative directional stability. The car has a 360 degree safety concept. It features a two-stage full-size air-bag for the driver’s seat. The front seats feature airbag back guard in case of a rear-end impact. There is child-safety measure too fitted in the rear. The A5 is likely to be available in four variants.
Exterior Design
Award-winning Design
The refined A5 connotes motion – even when motionless. Designed by Walter de’Silva, the A5 is a progressive coupe in every sense. A fact not lost on AUTOMOBILE Magazine as it was named the 2009 “Design of the Year.” It’s elegance in motion with distinctive performance overtones. It’s this combined effect that creates what he calls, “The most beautiful car I’ve ever designed.”
LED Daytime Running Lights
The available signature LED daytime running lights not only add a distinct look to the vehicle, they also improve visibility while using half of the energy of conventional bulbs.
Sculpted Contours
The sculpted contours of the body reveal precise lines that define its visual hallmarks: two feature lines in the shape of a “V” uniting the A5 from the end of the hood to the bumper. Combined with dynamic curves, the body allows for the interplay of light and shadow, giving the A5 a pronounced dynamism.
Interior Design
Driver-oriented Cockpit
The car has the driver-oriented cockpit with a hand-stitched, leather-wrapped steering wheel. The stitching, the precise positioning of the spokes for your thumbs and even the thickness of the steering wheel itself create a feeling of total control.
Benchmark Fit and Finish
The interior of AUDI A5 COUPE places you in the middle of thousands of exquisite details, all designed to create a one-of-a-kind driving experience. Premium materials like Dark Brown Walnut wood or Aluminum inlays are honed to a maximum tolerance of just 0.2 mm. The Genuine Milano leather undergoes no less than 45 tests to determine durability and comfort. Even the color of the leather, dash and inlays are precisely matched, compensating for variations in texture and reflectivity. Together, they create an interior unmatched in its class.
Three-spoke Sport Steering Wheel
The leather-wrapped, three-spoke design steering wheel has a sporty look and feel. The multifunction steering wheel provides easy access to Bluetooth enabled phone, audio volume, CD track, seek functions and voice control.
Tilting Glass Panorama Sunroof
The sunroof provides passengers with a light-filled driving experience.
Extensive Audio Capabilities
The Audi A4 offers a considerable number of ways to enjoy the Audi sound system or available Premium Bang & Olufsen Sound System. Among them is commercial-free SIRIUS® Satelite Radio, the built-in DVD/CD player, SD card slots, the MMI 40-GB hard drive, Bluetooth streaming as well as Audi Music Interface which allows you to connect and control your iPod.
Audi Music Interface
This connective technology offers intelligent integration with the iPod®. Any iPod® Generation 4 and higher may be connected through the glove box, providing full iPod controls on the MMI screen. This feature allows connection of a USB flash drive or a conventional auxiliary audio input as well.
Bluetooth Mobile Phone Preparation
The advanced technology of the Audi A5 coupe allows you to conveniently access your Bluetooth-enabled phone’s features via the MMI operating system, allowing for easy, intuitive hands-free communication. For specific compatibility and operation instructions, refer to audiusa.com/bluetooth or contact your local Audi dealer for the latest listing of compatible phones.
Split-folding Rear Seats
Rear seats can be folded together or individually for increased flexibility and storage options. When the rear seats are folded, access to the trunk is available from the interior creating a convenient pass-through. When unfolded, the rear seats comfortably accommodate two adults.
Performance
2.0 TFSI Named Ward’s “10 Best Engines”
The Audi 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC engine was named one of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” for the fifth year in a row as well as “International Engine of the Year” for the fifth time. Years ahead of the competition, it combines Audi valvelift system, variable valve timing, TFSI® direct injection and turbocharging for more power and greater efficiency. The 2.0 TFSI was the first engine to combine gasoline direct injection with turbocharging in largescale production. Producing 211hp and 258 lb-ft. of torque, it has been the engine of choice for more than 1.3 million Audi drivers worldwide.
quattro All-wheel Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive systems are not created equal. And they certainly don’t perform that way, either. quattro is essentially a mechanical system devised around a torque-sensing, self-locking, center differential that shifts torque instantaneously to where it’s needed. This means quattro is adjusting power between front and rear axles more than 100 times a second, helping ensure torque is delivered to the wheels where traction exists. Under normal driving situations, quattro distributes the power between each axle by sending 40 percent to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels, enhancing the driving dynamics while helping maintain optimum control. Constantly assessing grip, quattro ensures the best possible combination of traction and handling, regardless of the road conditions.
FSI Direct Injection
Audi Fuel Stratified Injection, or FSI, offers the benefits of increased performance and fuel efficiency. FSI direct injection delivers a precise amount of fuel directly into the engine cylinders as opposed to the engine intake runners. This advanced process helps ensure a more complete combustion, thereby diminishing waste and increasing power.
Audi Valvelift System
Audi valvelift system helps elevate the performance characteristics of variable valve timing. The result is smooth power buildup, instantaneous throttle response and up to a 7 percent reduction in fuel consumption. Audi valvelift system intelligently varies the lift and duration of engine exhaust valves in response to engine load and power needs. Optimizing air management, Audi valvelift system helps create maximum torque across a broad range of RPM without sacrificing efficiency.
Technology
Five-link Front Suspension
With the finely tuned front-suspension components secured to the subframe, the five-link front suspension increases ride quality by isolating road harshness and vibration from the cabin. The use of weight-saving aluminum for critical components helps reduce unsprung mass at each wheel, allowing the suspension to respond more rapidly. The net effect is a driving experience that is extremely responsive, smooth and predictable. It is handling that has become an Audi hallmark.
Audi drive select
With 27 available vehicle handling and performance combinations, Audi drive select is another example of Audi progressive technology. Whether you prefer the smooth, luxurious ride of Comfort mode or the more direct and firmer responses of Dynamic mode, Audi drive select allows you to tailor the vehicle to your liking.
quattro All-wheel Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive systems are not created equal. And they certainly don’t perform that way, either. quattro is essentially a mechanical system devised around a torque-sensing, self-locking, center differential that shifts torque instantaneously to where it’s needed. This means quattro is adjusting power between front and rear axles more than 100 times a second, helping ensure torque is delivered to the wheels where traction exists. Under normal driving situations, quattro distributes the power between each axle by sending 40 percent to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels, enhancing the driving dynamics while helping maintain optimum control. Constantly assessing grip, quattro ensures the best possible combination of traction and handling, regardless of the road conditions.
Safety
ESC
The Electronic Stabilization Control (ESC) helps keep the vehicle traveling in its intended direction by utilizing ABS, the traction control of ASR and the electronic brake force distribution of EBD. Specifically, when ESP detects loss of traction, it automatically adjusts the throttle and applies the brakes to help “steer” the vehicle where you intend to go. Braking is automatically applied to each wheel: at the outer front wheel to mitigate oversteer, or the inner rear wheel to mitigate understeer.
Six Standard Airbags?
The six standard, second-generation airbags provide an additional measure of safety. They include front-impact airbags for the driver and passenger and are designed to help protect the head. Seat-mounted, side-impact airbags for the front seat occupants are designed to help protect the thorax in a collision. And the side-curtain airbags offer front and rear occupants head protection in the event of a side collision or rollover.
Available Audi parking system with Rearview Camera
This safety-enhancing system integrates a rearview camera for real-time viewing of the rear parking area while front and rear ultrasonic parking sensors measure the distance to the nearest object and audibly warn you when the distance becomes unsafe. When a vehicle is present within the monitored area, the system warns you via LED lights in the exterior mirrors.
Innovative Braking System
Audi has implemented a number of ingenious features to help maximize braking effectiveness. In wet conditions, the brake disc wiping system gently pulses the brakes to help dissipate water buildup. Keeping the discs as dry as possible helps promote the most effective braking. Additionally, the brake assist system is able to detect an attempt at full braking and apply full stopping power when required. The advantage is that braking distance is significantly reduced.
Engines
The Audi 2.0 liter turbocharged DOHC engine was named one of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” for the fifth year in a row as well as an “International Engine of the Year” for the fifth time.
2.0 TFSI Engine Specification
Type 2.0 liter turbocharged with intercooler, DOHC in-line four-cylinder gasoline engine with FSI® direct injection, variable valve timing and Audi valvelift system
Cylinder Block Cast iron
Arrangement Longitudinal, Front mounted
Cylinder Head Aluminum alloy
Stroke 3.65 in. [92.8 mm]
Fuel Injection Electronic engine management, drive-by-wire throttle, FSI® direct injection
Displacement 2.0 liter [121 cu. in.,1984 cc]
Fuel Requirement Premium unleaded
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Power and Performance
Top Speed 130 MPH
Horsepower 211 hp @ 4300-6000 RPM
Torque 258 lb-ft. @ 1500-4200 RPM
Features
-Five-link front suspension with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and individual, gas-charged coil springs/shock absorbers
-Independent trapezoidal-link rear suspension with rigid subframe, stabilizer bar and individual, gas-charged coil springs/shock absorbers
-Fully galvanized steel unibody with multistep anti-corrosion protection
-Servotronic speed-sensitive power steering – varies assistance based on vehicle speed
-quattro permanent all-wheel drive system utilizing torque-sensing center differential – 40:60 rear-biased torque split
-Six-speed manual transmission
-Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission
-Front passenger occupant detection for airbag supplemental restraints
Options and Packages
S line Package
The exterior S line features of the A5 include 19″ S line five-Y-spoke wheels with superior handling 255/35 summer performance tires. Sport suspension is included to help improve driving dynamics. The S line designation extends to the three-spoke, leather-wrapped steering wheel featuring special perforated leather and S line badge.
MMI Navigation Plus Package
The MMI Navigation plus Package features a 7″ full-color LCD screen and MMI control logic. The A5 comes equipped with the latest generation of MMI, powered by a 40-GB hard drive and an NVIDIA processor to enhance graphics. This generation MMI offers a color driver information system, real-time traffic and voice control for navigation and telephone functions. Additionally it offers 3D topography graphics that include the buildings in many cities and the crystal clear digital AM and FM sound of HD Radio Technology with over 1,000 new stations. Also included is the Audi parking system with a rearview camera for real-time viewing of the parking area with rear ultrasonic parking sensors measuring the distance to the nearest object and audibly warning you when the distance becomes unsafe.
Sport Package
For more performance-oriented handling characteristics, the 19″ Sport Package includes a specially tuned, firmer suspension with an assertive stance and sport seats that offer greater lateral support. The 19″ sport wheels have a bold, aggressive design and come equipped with summer performance tires. Tiptronic models equipped with the Sport Package have shift paddles allowing effortless, race-inspired gear shifting so you can keep your hands on the three-spoke steering wheel.
Titanium Sport Package
Inspired by the Audi motorsport legacy, this package includes a number of aesthetic and performance enhancements. Exterior elements include black window trim, titanium-finish wheels and the iconic black Singleframe grille. Inside, the Titanium Sport Package carries the performance look with a Piano Black inlay, black headliner, and supportive sport seats. The enhanced handling performance comes from a specially tuned sport suspension.
Bluetooth and HomeLink Package
The advanced technology of the Audi A5 allows you to conveniently access your Bluetooth®-enabled phone’s features via the MMI operating system, allowing for easy, intuitive hands-free communication. For specific compatibility and operation instructions, refer to audiusa.com/ bluetooth or contact your local Audi dealer for the latest listing of compatible phones. HomeLink is integrated into the overhead controls and uses a simple three-button system to control garage doors, gates and even lights in your home.
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