Automotive Spot

The 2009 Audi S5 is a high-performance luxury coupe which is propelled by a 4.2-liter 354 horsepower direct-inject V8 engine. While the car comes with a standard Quattro all-wheel drive six-speed manual transmission, one can opt for a six-speed automatic with manual shift control. The powerful engine is an absolute delight to accelerate – zero to 60 mph in just 4.9 seconds.Fuel economy is 14 mpg in cities and 21 mpg on highways.




This new gorgeous eight-cylinder sports beauty from the Audi family fills the intermediate gap between the high-end RS models and the A5 coupes. Standard Audi features in the S5 include speed-sensitive steering, Multi Media Interface (MMI), 19-inch alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlights, sunroof, automatic climate control, an 8-way power front sports seats with seat heaters, leather upholstery, rain-sensing wipers, 10-speaker Bang & Olufson audio system with CD changer, satellite radio, auto-dimming mirrors etc.
Standard safety features include anti-lock disc brakes, brake assist, stability control, traction control, front seat side airbags, side curtain airbags etc. Additional navigational options available are side-assist (blind-spot warning system) and cruise control. Along with its exceptional safety features, the 2009 Audi S5 scores highly on its plush and rich interiors.
The front seats offer good support and comfort, though the low seating may be a bit problematic for short people, according to some reviewers. Like all Audis, the S5 also boasts of a rich interior made from high quality materials and an equally appetizing exterior with its long wheel base and swooping roofline. Many reviewers also give the Audi’s proprietary MMI an excellent rating. While the trunk space is extraordinarily large, the rear seats appear to have truncated leg space.
Chrome accents around the side glass, brushed aluminum side-mirrors, side scalloping on the lower flanks of the doors, a large sunroof that lifts and not slides, tail lights neatly tucked in under the trunk lid and a pair of chrome exhaust pipes on either side of the car – all these and the classy colors make the new Audi S5 a beautiful sports machine.
With its sleek sporty looks and incredible performance the 2009 Audi S5 is expected to give its competitors BMW 335xi as well as Mercedes-Benz CLK 550 a run for their money. This four seat luxury coupe with its high performance engine and comfortable interiors is a great driving experience, according to some test drivers.

2009 Audi A5 Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
Specification Audi A5 2-door coupe
Wheelbase, in. 108.3
Overall Length, in. 182.1
Overall Width, in. 73.0
Overall Height, in. 54.0
Curb Weight, lbs. 3737
Cargo Volume, cu. ft. 16.1
Standard Payload, lbs. –
Fuel Capacity, gals. 16.9
Seating Capacity 4
Front Head Room, in. 39.1
Max. Front Leg Room, in. –
Rear Head Room, in. 36.0
Max. Rear Leg Room, in. –

Engines
dohc V6 dohc V8
Size, liters/cu. in. 3.2 /191 4.2 /255
Horsepower @ rpm. 265 @ 6500 354 @ 6800
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 243 @ 3250 325 @ 3500
Availability Standard Standard

EPA City / highway mpg
6-speed manual 16/27 14/22
6-speed automatic 17/26 16/24

2009 Audi A5 Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Trim Name Retail Price Dealer Invoice Destination Charge
A5 2-door coupe, manual $40,300 $37,481 $825
A5 2-door coupe, automatic $41,600 $38,687 $825
S5 2-door coupe, manual $50,900 $47,338 $825
S5 2-door coupe, automatic $52,200 $48,545 $825

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