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Audi S5

The Audi S5 is one of two high-performance variants of Audi's A5. The B8 and B9 generations were marketed as the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback sedan versions of the B8 and B9 Audi S4 saloon and estate models, while the B10 S5 is the direct replacement of the B9 S4 models. Like all Audi "S" cars, they are only available with Audi's quattro four-wheel drive (4WD) system, here in S5 using a Torsen-based centre diff system. Most versions of the S5 are manufactured at Audi's plant in Ingolstadt, Germany; they are available as a coupé, cabriolet, and five-door sportback, which was previously not available in North America until the 2018 model year, which was released in the United States in mid 2017. The cabriolets are built at Audi's factory in Neckarsulm, Germany.

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Predecessor: Audi S2

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S5 B8/8T (2007–2012)

The Audi S5 was released in coupé form to the public at the same time as the A5. The Audi S5 Sportback was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and went on sale in the spring of 2009 with an MSRP of €57,900. In comparison to the A5, the S5 features a more aggressive design (typical of Audi S and RS models) which consists of side skirts and a pair of dual-tip exhausts. The S5 includes a string of LED daytime running lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps and a vertically striped chrome grille. In many markets, the S5 includes as standard 19" alloy wheels with a five-parallel spoke design, larger brakes, heated leather sport bucket seats, and other convenience features, some of which are only available as an option on the A5. Changes for the 2010 model year included LED tail lamps, the introduction of Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels and new optional equipment such as leather/Alcantara seats. Despite sharing the same nameplate, the powertrains were different between the Coupé and the Cabriolet/Sportback for the 2010–2012 model years. The 2007–2012 Audi S5 Coupé had a 4.2-litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V8 engine that produced 260 kW (349 hp), while the S5 Cabriolet and Sportback have a supercharged 3.0-litre TFSI V6 engine producing 245 kW (329 hp) which was shared with the 2010 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI quattro Sedan and Avant. The Coupé had a choice of either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic, while the Cabriolet/Sportback have the 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission. Despite minor differences in peak power output, both the V8 and the supercharged V6 provide very similar performance. S5 B8.5/8.5T (2012–2017). The (B8.5/8.5T or Facelift) Audi S5 went through a mid-generational refresh alongside the standard Audi A5. There are front-end changes, including

S5 B9 (2017–2024)

The Audi S5 (B9) is an all-wheel drive coupé, Sportback, & cabriolet built by Audi from late 2017, after its unveiling in June 2016. Its Sportback trim adds rear doors and a hatchback rear. It is part of the second generation model line following on from the Audi S5 (B8) that had been in production since 2007. As part of the refresh, the new S5 has undergone some major front and rear end changes, including a drop in weight to 1,615 kg (3,560 lb) (Coupé) and a complete redesign of the headlights and bonnet, LED front and rear lighting, sharper body lines, and a new larger one piece grille. There are also a number of optional safety options available such as drive assist and head up display. Inside, the S5 also receives some new features. A redesigned dashboard and centre console, updated tablet style 8" Audi MMI, Virtual Cockpit (optional), and features Google Earth maps and Apple CarPlay. The new S5 also has new electrically adjustable front heated seats with cross stitching, and has an optional flat-bottom steering wheel style with circular airbag cover as well as a variety of trim options. Fitted with a completely new and more powerful 3-litre V6 petrol engine co-developed by Porsche, the S5 has direct injection as well as a twin-scroll turbocharger to reduce weight as well as cost. The turbocharger is mounted within the engine V and, as a result, has reduced turbo lag response times. The quattro all-wheel drive system receives power through a locking centre differential that splits torque sent to the wheels at 40% to the front and 60% to the rear. The system can also divert up to 70% to the front or up to 85% to the rear. 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) time is around 4.4 seconds (Coupé) & 4.5 seconds (Sportback), with a limited top speed of 155 mph (249 km/h). In 2019, Audi in

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Specifications

name

Audi S5

Manufacturer

Audi AG

Production

2007–present

Assembly

Germany: Ingolstadt, Germany: Neckarsulm

Designer

Walter de Silva

Class

Compact executive car (D), Grand tourer (S) (2007–2024)

Body style

2-door coupé (2007–2024), 2-door convertible (2007–2024), 5-door fastback sedan (2007–present), 5-door estate/wagon (Avant) (2024–present)

Platform

MLB/MLP (2007–2024) , PPC (2024–present)

Related

Audi A5

Layout

Front-engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive

Engine

3.0 L CAKA/CCBA V6 T FSI, 3.0 L CWGD V6 T FSI, 3.0 L TDI V6 diesel (2019–2024, European markets only), 4.2 L CAU V8 FSI

Transmission

6-speed manual, 8-speed ZF 8HP Tiptronic automatic, 7-speed S tronic semi-automatic

Wheelbase

Coupé & Cabriolet: 2751 mm, Sportback: 2811 mm

Length

Coupé & Cabriolet: 4640 mm, Sportback: 4718 mm

Width

1854 mm

Height

Coupé: 1369 mm, Cabriolet: 1380 mm, Sportback: 1382 mm

Kerb weight

Coupé: 1750 kg, Cabriolet: 1955 kg, Sportback: 1820 kg

sp

uk

Predecessor

Audi S4 Cabriolet (B7) (S5 Cabriolet)

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US EPA fuel-economy records

US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle).

Sources

• Wikidata — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q758783CC0 1.0 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audi_S5CC BY-SA 4.0 · Text © Wikipedia contributors; revision 1361602441 · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Wikimedia Commons — https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Audi_S5_Avant_B10_DSC_9798.jpgCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Alexander Migl · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Manufacturer website (link only) — https://www.audi.de/de/brand/de/neuwagen/a5/s5-sportback.htmlLink only; no content copied · retrieved 2026-10-01
• Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.

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