Just spent the last hour with the Audi S5 and A5 Cabriolet configurators – and have big news!
The Sport Package is a must-click option for the A5 in particular: it brings RS5 styling cues all around for just a few thousand extra. Lovely and bold new colors available on the 2014 A5 and S5 as well.
2014 Audi A5 and S5 Cabriolet
2014 Audi A5 Cabriolet
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Engineering | Performance
Engine type Four-cylinder
Displacement (cc)/Bore and stroke (mm) 1,984/82.5 x 92.8
Horsepower (@ rpm) 220 @ 4,450-6,000
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 258 @ 1,500-4,300
Engine block Cast-iron
Cylinder head Aluminum-alloy
Valvetrain 16-valve DOHC with valvelift system
Induction/Fuel injection Turbocharged/TFSI®
Acceleration (0-60 mph) 6.6 sec.
Top track speed 130 mph 6
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Electrical System
Battery 12 Volts – 80 amp
Alternator 14 Volts – 150 amp
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Transmission | Drivetrain
Transmission Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with quattro® all-wheel drive
Gear ratios: 1st 4.714
Gear ratios: 2nd 3.143
Gear ratios: 3rd 2.106
Gear ratios: 4th 1.667
Gear ratios: 5th 1.285
Gear ratios: 6th 1.000
Gear ratios: 7th 0.839
Gear ratios: 8th 0.667
Gear ratios: Reverse 3.317
Gear ratios: Final Drive 2.848
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Steering
Type Electromechanical power steering system
Ratio 15.9:1
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft) 37.4
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Suspension
Front Five-link front suspension
Rear Trapezoidal-link rear suspension
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Brakes
Front (in) 12.6 (ventilated disc)
Rear (in) 11.8 (solid disc)
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Body
Material Fully galvanized steel unibody with aluminum front fenders and multistep anti-corrosion protection
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Warranty | Maintenance
Warranty 4-Year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
Maintenance 12-Month/5,000 mile (whichever occurs first) NO CHARGE first scheduled maintenance
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Exterior measurements
Wheelbase (in) 108.3
Length (in) 182.1
Height (in) 54.4
Overall width with mirrors (in) 79.5
Overall width without mirrors (in) 73.0
Track front (in) 62.6
Track rear (in) 62.1
Curb weight (lb) 4,045
Drag coefficient (Cw) .34
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Interior measurements
Head room (in, front) 40.0
Head room (in, rear) 36.3
Leg room (in, front) 41.3
Leg room (in, rear) 31.9
Shoulder room (in, front) 54.3
Shoulder room (in, rear) 46.8
Cargo volume (cu ft, cu ft, rear seatbacks up/folded) 10.2
Seating capacity 4
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EPA estimates | Capacities
City 20 mpg 7
Highway 28 mpg 7
Combined 23 mpg 7
Engine oil (qt) 4.9
Fuel (gal) 16.1
Recommended fuel Premium
Emissions rating ULEV II
Safety | Security
- Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, knee airbags, and front head/thorax side airbags 1
- Front passenger occupant detection for airbags 1
- Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control (ASR)
- Anti-theft alarm system with immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
- Safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger
- Lower anchors for child seats in rear seats
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Pop-up roll bar system
Exterior
- Singleframe® grille
- Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Automatic headlights
- LED taillights and rear fog lights
- Power-adjustable, auto-dimming, heated exterior side mirrors with memory
- Front fog lights
- Dual exhaust outlets
- Aluminum trim around windshield frame
- LED turn indicator lights integrated into the exterior side mirrors
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- S line® exterior appearance
Interior
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel
- Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column
- Power windows with one-touch up/down operation and pinch protection
- Decorative interior inlays 2
- Acoustic folding roof—folds at speeds up to 31 mph
- Dual front sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- Aluminum door sill inlays
Seating
- Leather seating surfaces
- Ten-way power front seats and four-way power lumbar adjustment for driver
- Split folding rear seatbacks
- Heated front seats
- Driver seat memory
Infotainment | Technology
- Audi concert radio with ten speakers and single CD player with MP3 playback capability
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 90-day trial subscription 3
- Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features
- Audi music interface with iPod® integration
- BLUETOOTH® wireless technology preparation for mobile phone 4
- Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
- Audi advanced key—keyless start, stop and entry 5
- Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield wipers and headlights
2014 Audi A5 Coupe
2014 Audi S5 Cabriolet
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Engineering | Performance
Engine type Six-cylinder
Displacement (cc)/Bore and stroke (mm) 2,995/84.5 x 89.0
Horsepower (@ rpm) 333 @ 5,500-6,500
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) 325 @ 2,900-5,300
Engine block Aluminum-alloy
Cylinder head Aluminum-alloy
Valvetrain 24 valve DOHC with variable valve timing
Induction/Fuel injection Supercharged/TFSI®
Acceleration (0-60 mph) 5.3 sec.
Top track speed 155 mph 6
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Electrical System
Battery 12 Volts – 80 amp
Alternator 14 Volts – 150 amp
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Transmission | Drivetrain
Transmission Seven-speed S tronic® dual-clutch transmission with quattro® all-wheel drive
Gear ratios: 1st 3.692
Gear ratios: 2nd 2.150
Gear ratios: 3rd 1.406
Gear ratios: 4th 1.025
Gear ratios: 5th 0.787
Gear ratios: 6th 0.625
Gear ratios: 7th 0.519
Gear ratios: Reverse 2.944
Gear ratios: Final Drive 3.875
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Steering
Type Electromechanical power steering system
Ratio 15.9:1
Turning diameter (curb-to-curb) (ft) 37.4
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Suspension
Front Five-link front suspension with S5 sport calibration
Rear Trapezoidal-link rear suspension with S5 sport calibration
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Brakes
Front (in) 13.6 (ventilated disc)
Rear (in) 13.0 (ventilated disc)
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Body
Material Fully galvanized steel unibody with aluminum front fenders and multistep anti-corrosion protection
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Warranty | Maintenance
Warranty 4-Year/50,000 mile new vehicle limited warranty
Maintenance 12-Month/5,000 mile (whichever occurs first) NO CHARGE first scheduled maintenance
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Exterior measurements
Wheelbase (in) 108.3
Length (in) 182.7
Height (in) 54.2
Overall width with mirrors (in) 79.5
Overall width without mirrors (in) 73.0
Track front (in) 62.5
Track rear (in) 62.0
Curb weight (lb) 4,310
Drag coefficient (Cw) .33
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Interior measurements
Head room (in, front) 40.0
Head room (in, rear) 36.3
Leg room (in, front) 41.3
Leg room (in, rear) 31.9
Shoulder room (in, front) 54.3
Shoulder room (in, rear) 46.8
Cargo volume (cu ft, cu ft, rear seatbacks up/folded) 10.2
Seating capacity 4
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EPA estimates | Capacities
City 18 mpg 7
Highway 26 mpg 7
Combined 21 mpg 7
Engine oil (qt) 7.2
Fuel (gal) 16.1
Recommended fuel Premium
Emissions rating ULEV II
Safety | Security
- Driver and front passenger dual-stage airbags, knee airbags, and front head/thorax side airbags 1
- Front passenger occupant detection—for airbags 1
- Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbags deploy
- Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with traction control (ASR)
- Anti-theft alarm system with immobilizer
- Tire-pressure monitoring system
- Safety belt reminder for driver and front passenger
- Lower anchors for child seats in rear seats
- Electromechanical parking brake
- Pop-up roll bar system
Exterior
- Singleframe® grille
- Xenon plus headlights with LED daytime running lights
- Automatic headlights
- LED taillights and rear fog lights
- Power-adjustable, auto-dimming, heated exterior side mirrors with memory
- Front fog lights
- Quad exhaust outlets
- Aluminum trim around windshield frame
- LED turn indicator lights integrated into the exterior side mirrors
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- Audi S exterior appearance (Platinum Gray Singleframe® grille, Aluminum-optic front/rear blades and exterior side mirror housings, body-colored door sill blades and integrated rear spoiler)
Interior
- Three-zone automatic climate control
- Three-spoke multifunction flat-bottom sport steering wheel with shift paddles
- Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column
- Power windows with one-touch up/down operation and pinch protection
- Decorative interior inlays 2
- Black cloth headliner
- Acoustic folding roof—folds at speeds up to 31 mph
- Dual front sun visors with lighted vanity mirrors
- Auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
- Aluminum door sill inlays
Seating
- Fine Nappa leather seats and door armrests
- Twelve-way power front sport seats, including four-way power lumbar adjustment
- Split folding 50/50 rear seatbacks
- Heated front seats
- Driver seat memory
Infotainment | Technology
- Audi concert radio with ten speakers and single CD player with MP3 playback capability
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 90-day trial subscription 3
- Cruise control with coast, resume and accelerate features
- Audi music interface with iPod® integration
- BLUETOOTH® wireless technology preparation for mobile phone 4
- Garage door opener (HomeLink®)
- Audi advanced key—keyless start, stop and entry 5
- Audi drive select
- Rain/light sensor for automatic windshield wipers and headlights
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