Audi South Africa has put prices on its newly launched A5 and S5 darlings. The two coupes give Audi entry into the two door saloon market where Mercedes-Benz and BMW already play quite well with their CLK and 3 Series coupes. Interestingly while the A5 is longest of these three, the BMW has the longest wheelbase. Volvo is still trying to have a crack at this class with the S60 CC as well. �The A5�s sporty appearance, high quality materials and levels of driver engagement mark the beginning of a new era for Audi in this competitive segment of the market.� says Greg Levine: Divisional Head of Audi SA.
Only two models with a total of three derivatives are available. The first is the 3.2-litre Quattro with its 195kW and 330Nm motor which uses a Tiptronic transmission to go from 0 � 100km/h in 6.4 seconds. Fuel consumption is 9.3-litres per 100 kilometres. It comes in at R454,000/ USD55,876.
The second model is the R549,000/ USD67,569 6-speed manual S5 moved by the 4.2-litre V8 whose power is advanced from the old mill�s 253kW to 260kW. Torque is more than RS 4�s at 440Nm. It is said the V8 FSI motor will propel the S5 to 100km/h, from standstill, in 5.1 seconds. The Tiptronic version of the S5 costs R562,000/ USD69,169.
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