Audi A5

Audi A5/Audi S5. 2007 to date (prod. unknown). 2-door coupé. F/F, F/A, 2698, 2967 cm³ diesel, 3123 cm³ petrol (V6 DOHC), 4163 cm³ (V8 DOHC). New platform for Audi; S5 equipped with V8. Styling inspired by Nuvolari concept. Meant to rival BMW 3-series but actually more raw; better thought of as a four-seater sports car than an adaptation of a saloon. Spiritual successor to Audi B3 Coupé.

Manufacturing location: Ingolstadt, Germany

Marque: Audi | Predecessor: Audi Coupé (B3)

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