[booforty]

Originally Posted by needforspeed

That is a cracking rear end....

The lights really make the rear look sporty!

[RPSXR]

love it!!

[red355]

How about an S5 with its 4.2 V8





then again with a DMS tweak my 335D will approuch its 340 BHP

[NFS]

Originally Posted by beauforty

That is a cracking rear end....

The lights really make the rear look sporty!

I know. Obviously it would be better if that girl wasn't in the way and you could see the other light.

BTW - I don't know if you noticed, but she seems to have forgotten to wear her skirt.

I bet she was really embarassed when picked up the photo's from Boots and realised her mistake.

[booforty]

Originally Posted by needforspeed

I know. Obviously it would be better if that girl wasn't in the way and you could see the other light.

BTW - I don't know if you noticed, but she seems to have forgotten to wear her skirt.

I bet she was really embarassed when picked up the photo's from Boots and realised her mistake.

Brilliant!

[rjs]

I don't think we can compare the e92 with the A5 just because they are both coupes?

There is a preview at:http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/au...8/audi_a5.html

They seem to be of the opinion (as i am) that this is a competetor to the 6 series, not the 3.

The A5 is a lot bigger, heavier & more expensive than the e92.

If you like diesel, with the A5 you will have to pay more, for a heavier car, with (at most) 48bhp less than the 335d.

If you are a petrolhead, to get a similar performance to the 335i (0-60 in 5.5), you will be needing the S5. This is expected to cost £55,000. Now i'm sure it will come with a few extras as standard over the 335i M-Sport but that is still an enormous price differential of over £20,000!!!

You can buy a 318i ES for that amount!

[youyou]

Forget speed for a minute, The A5 is one hot looking car.

[rjs]

I'm not denying that i like the front, back & wheels, not sure about the side though. that curvy character line does not do anything for me.

the DBS is a hot looking car, but i'm not coming to compare it to an e92

[red355]

Audi A5 UK pricing & spec confirmed see below
but a S5 with 354BHP for £40k RRP including Nappa leather & xenon & 19"'s or a 3.0 Diesel with 240 BHP for £33k...tempting


Petrol
Engine Transmission Recommended OTR
3.2FSI 265PS Multitronic £33,205 Aug-07
4.2FSI S5 354PS Manual £40,025 Jul-07
Diesel
Engine Transmission Recommended OTR
2.7 TDI DPF 190PS Manual £30,175 Sep-07
3.0 TDI DPF 240PS Manual £33,410 Jul-07

Key features
Body 4.63 metres in length providing seating for four adults and 455 litres of luggage space, expandable by releasing standard split/fold rear seat
New sports chassis with new five-link front suspension mounted further ahead of the engine for improved axle load distribution, shorter overhang and optimised handling balance. Reconfigured trapezoidal link rear suspension
Completely re-engineered steering system repositioned ahead of the front axle closer to the wheel centre line to maximise feel and response
Latest generation quattro four-wheel-drive system with 40% front / 60% rear torque split to maximise handling adjustability
3.2-litre V6 and 4.2-litre V8 FSI petrol engines at launch
FSI engines further revised for A5 to boost economy and reduce emissions – 3.2-litre V6 features new Audi valvelift system for optimum performance, and output has increased from 256PS in A4 and A6 to 265PS, 330Nm of torque between 3,000 and 5,000rpm
4.2-litre V8 FSI delivers 354PS and 440Nm from 3,500rpm in S5 quattro
A5 3.2 FSI quattro 0-62mph in 6.1 seconds, top speed limited to 155mph, 32.7mpg
S5 quattro 0-62mph in 5.1 seconds, top speed limited to 155mph
2.7-litre V6 and 3.0-litre V6 TDI engines at launch
TDI engines feature common rail fuel injection with piezo injectors, 2.7-litre TDI increased in power to 190PS, 3.0-litre TDI increased to 240PS, 500Nm of torque
A5 2.7 TDI (multitronic) 0-62mph in 7.6 seconds, top speed 144mph, 42.1mpg
A5 3.0 TDI quattro 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds, top speed limited to 155mph, 39.2mpg
Six-speed close ratio manual gearbox standard for A5 and S5 models, new version of multitronic CVT automatic with eight fixed ratios in its manual mode available at extra cost for front-wheel-drive versions
Interior innovations include the option of a new, even more intuitive version of the Multi Media Interface (in conjunction with DVD satellite navigation) and a new intelligent key which communicates with the car without the need for a conventional key bit, and can store important servicing information to expedite the maintenance process

Key items of standard equipment – A5 V6 and V8 models
7.5JX17 '7-spoke' design alloy wheels with 225/50 R17 tyres and locking wheel bolts
Audi Concert audio system - MP3 compatible with single CD player and radio
and 6.5-inch colour monitor
Milano leather upholstery
Split folding rear seat
Anti-theft device - Thatcham Category 1 approved
Door mirrors - electrically operated and heated
Light & rain sensors
Rear acoustic parking system
Xenon headlights, including LED daytime-driving lights
3-spoke sports multifunction leather steering wheel (including paddle-shift gear-change on automatic models)
Deluxe climate control with individual driver and passenger settings
Driver's information system in colour
Electric front windows
Inlays in micrometallic platinum
Servotronic speed-related power assisted steering
Auto-opening boot lid
Exhaust pipes - single on left and right-hand side in chrome rolled finish
Phantom black painted grille

S5 quattro Additional Standard Equipment
8.5J x 19'5-parallel spoke' design alloy wheels with 255/35 R19 tyres
S sports suspension
S5 sports seats with electric adjustment and lumbar support
Silk nappa leather upholstery
Enhanced braking system
3-spoke 'S' sports multifunction leather steering wheel
Aluminium scuff plates with S5 logo
Inlays in carbon atlas
S instrument dials
Interior light pack
Aluminium effect door mirror housings
Exhaust pipes - twin on left and right-hand side in chrome rolled finish
Painted brake callipers with S5 logo
S body styling

[booforty]

I am very tempted by the S5, I love the looks and the price seems reasonable compared to to 335i which when loaded is nearer £43k. I will need to see one in person but the photos seem to show a bigger and more aggressive stance than the 335i.

[rjs]

these prices seem much cheaper compared to the previous estimates banded about. the S5 seems good value, the S4 is fraction cheaper though so these could be right.

this pricing would definatly put it in contention with the e92

how come the 3.0 TDI has 50hp less than the 335d, but is still faster to 60?

[booforty]

I was in an A6 the other day and although the interior of the 3 series isn't bad, the quality of the Audi interior is so much better IMO.

[red355]

Originally Posted by rjs

how come the 3.0 TDI has 50hp less than the 335d, but is still faster to 60?

Quattro traction & manual box ?





That back screen looks very flat

[rjs]

the brochure is now available on audi.co.uk

http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/new_cars/A5.html

£33,410 for the Diesel
£39,725 for the S5

[jonerik26]

looks great, i mean it has its appealing side and its not so appealing side... but great looking car overall

[booforty]

Very tempted by the S5, this could be my next car instead of 335i

[330cdsport]

My mate has an 2005 A4 3.0 TDI quattro (204bhp i think) and it is definitely not as fast as my 330cd (204 bhp) to 100mph - by a couple of car lengths. (It is also a good bit more thirsty and dirty) We both reckoned that the quattro system actually impaired the performance of his car.

I now find it hard to believe that Audi have made such progress with this same upgraded engine (240 bhp) to make it faster than the much superior 3.0 litre twin turbo bmw diesel engine - unless the A5 is half a ton lighter or something.

Perhaps Audi are being a bit optimistic with their figures here - dunno.

I would be thinking that the 3.0 TDI A5 would be hard pushed to overtake a 330d never mind a 335d.

This is only my opinion drawn from past experience.

I do dig the looks though - think it looks great.

I also was under the impression that the A5 would be a 6 series competitor but the pricing definitely puts it in 3 series territory - so look out BMW!!!

Lets hope Audi have done as good a job with the handling and steering as they have with the looks and we will have a cracker.

[- Paul -]

PDF brochure

http://www.audi.co.uk/etc/medialib/c....0003.File.pdf

[rjs]

Links to autocar article

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=57378

I'm still pleased with my choice

[silverbmwz3]

rjs - I agree. I can see the cues of the Hyundai as per earlier poster, and never been a fan of Audi and their interiors...looks too golf-like to me inside.

Looks like a hyndai and chrysler have mated with an audi a4 and TT (real car orgy).

[Dante]

Originally Posted by red355

How about an S5 with its 4.2 V8





then again with a DMS tweak my 335D will approuch its 340 BHP

I've seen a black and undisguised S5 on the Autobahn near Audi headquaters lately.

I was completely unimpressed. Looked like spaceship from mars with it's weird LED rear lights and LED DRLs.

[- Paul -]

From the autocar article

Should I buy one?
The S5’s case takes a bit of a dive when it comes to money. Nice although it is, it’s going to have serious difficulty justifying itself next to the considerably cheaper BMW 335i Coupe, which is almost as fast, far more practical and still better to drive.