New Cars: Review of the new Audi S5: car with power and style

The Audi S5 is brand new in every way for 2008. This sports coupe which can seat 5 persons is available in just one trim which is the Quattro. This model is a two door one. This sports vehicle is equipped with a 354 horse power engine which reaches 21 mpg on a highway drive and 14 mpg on a city drive. This V8 engine has a 4.2 liter standard and an automatic transmission of 6 speed with an optional over drive and a manual transmission which is 6 speed and with an overdrive which is standard too.

The seating in the S5

The interiors and seating of this sports coupe is elegant and plush. The dual bucket seats which are reclining are upholstered with nappa leather in silk, have adjustable headrests and seat heights, pass through for the rear seats, folding bench seats with a 60/40 split in the rear with headrests which are adjustable; lumbar power support for the front dual seats, driver and passenger seats adjustable is eight ways.

Storage provision in this sports coupe

The storage includes tie downs in the cargo area, console storage which is over head and on the floor too which is covered, a ski bag, storage pockets in the dual seat back in front, glove box which is illuminated and lockable, mounted door storage on the front and rear and 4 cup holders in all.

Safety equipment on the S5

Force limiters on the rear and front pretensioners, center seat belt in the rear with 3 points, locking retractors which are automatic, cut off sensor in the passenger airbag, anti trap device in the trunk, door beams on the side guard, crash sensors which disconnect battery, driver and passenger airbags which have a deployment in a dual stage, device for fuel shut off in an emergency, curtain airbags in the rear and front for the side head and side airbags which are mounted on the front seat.

Anti-Theft locks and devices

For the security and safety of the vehicle there are device fitted on it like interior and exterior monitoring, engine immobilizer which has anti lift sensor and alarm; locking for the door of the fuel filler; valet lockout and power door locks which are programmed to be operated via a remote which is multi functional and through an internal switch.

Remote controlled releases

The multi functional remote operates the release of the fuel door from the inside and also the anti theft locking system, the door unlock and lock, the trunk decklid and the illuminated entry, there is a garage door opener by remote control and a key fob controlled keyless entry facility.

Design of the exterior and the paint and finish

The rear and front body color has an impact of 5 MPH which absorb the bumpers, a rear spoiler and an air dam in front.
Technical Specifications

Standard Engine: 4.2L V8

Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Manual

Cylinders: 8

Horsepower @ RPM: 354@6800

Torque @ RPM: 325@3500 (foot-lbs)