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2013 Audi S5 Coupe

Summary

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Sporting revised exterior and interior styling, the 2013 Audi S5 is a compact luxury sports car is a performance variant of the S5 available in coupe and cabriolet trim levels. The S5 is powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine that delivers 354 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, for a 0-60 time of 4.9 seconds. Transmission options consist of a standard six-speed manual transmission an optional 6-speed�automatic�transmission with sport shift. Equipped with permanent all-wheel-drive, the S5 fuel mileage falls within an EPA estimated range of 14 mpg city to 24 mpg highway, depending on transmission selection. Features include LED turn signals, adaptive xenon headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels, 12-way power seat, tilting panorama sunroof, heated front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, 14-speaker sound system, sports rear differential, carbon fiber inlays, and adaptive cruise control. Safety is comprised of parking sensors, dual-stage front airbags, thorax airbags, electronic stability control, electronic brake distribution, and anti-lock braking. The S5 is backed by a 4-year/50,000-mile warranty.

Benefits of Driving a 2013 Audi S5 Coupe

The 2013 Audi A5 and S5 are a family of compact luxury coupes and convertibles. While the powertrains and some of the performance hardware is different between the two models, much of the same features are carried over, and they have essentially the same seating space and design--except Coupes have seating for five and Cabriolets can seat four.

What's new for 2013?

For 2013, the Audi A5 and S5 family of luxury and performance-oriented coupes and convertibles gets a styling refresh, with a new front fascia and a new bumper and headlamp design. Inside, the A5 and S5 get a new instrument cluster and 3-spoke steering-wheel design, (the S5's features a racing-style flat-bottom version). Perforated Milano and Fine Nappa leather surfaces are new, with oak and aluminum trim. There's also a new black headliner option, and several new exterior colors have been added to the lineup.

Model Strengths

Strong and responsive yet fuel-efficient powertrains
stylish interior
nicely proportioned exterior
excellent quattro all-wheel drive system
advanced infotainment and connectivity
great soft-top arrangement in the cabriolet

Model Review

The 2013 Audi A4 and S4 models are both offered in Coupe or Cabriolet (convertible) body styles. A5 models all come with a 2.0L TFSI 4-cylinder engine, with turbocharging and direct injection, while S5 models get a 333-hp, 3.0L supercharged TFSI V6 engine. Quattro all-wheel drive is included in all Coupe models, but there's a base front-wheel-drive version of the Cabriolet for warm-weather climates.

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