The new 2017 Audi A5 coupe made its debut at a special event in Germany.
Instead of waiting for a major auto show, Audi opted to unveil the latest generation sports coupe at its headquarters in Ingolstadt, providing a more intimate and personal setting for what it considers a design icon. The German automaker kicked off the event by celebrating the two-door coupe body style, bringing out a wide collection of historical Audi coupes leading up to the current Audi A5. It even brought in the Audi RS5 DTM race car that enjoyed great success last season.
Of course the star of the event was the second-generation Audi A5 coupe, which the company considers the “perfect fusion of form and function.” Like the new Audi A4, it appears at first glance that the Audi A5 received a facelift rather than changes you would expect for an entirely new generation. But given the success of the first-generation Audi A5 coupe, it’s understandable that Audi didn’t have to mess with a recipe that already works.
The new Audi S5 is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI engine packing 349 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, allowing it to hit 62 mph from a standstill in 4.7 seconds. The automaker also promises that fuel consumption has been cut by 20 percent despite the increase in performance from the current 333-hp figure. Naturally, both the Audi A5 and S5 are packed with the latest driver-assistance and infotainment systems that the company has to offer.
During the presentation, Audi didn’t disclose just how much less the A5 and S5 weigh, but considering the Audi A4 managed to shave off as much as 264 pounds on certain variants, expect the A5 to have received a similar weight loss. In Europe, five different powertrains will be offered.
The interior design of both models has also been streamlined and refined for a cleaner overall appearance. Expect more details to be released shortly, including what shoppers can expect in the U.S
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