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The original A5 Coupe was a resounding hit when it was launched, with some calling it the best Audi design of all time. However, the second generation wasn't as successful, partly because people are in love with SUVs. But it's getting a facelift anyway, trying to match the tech and features that will be added to the A4.
These spyshots of the A5 Coupe show its facelift doesn't have as many bold design changes as the A4. However, the A4 and Q7 were developed too early to influenced by Marc Lichte, so they're among the few that don't look like the Prologue.
On the other hand, the A5 is not a volume car. And like in the case of the TT, most of the development money might be going towards the engines. In this particular case, we're dealing with the mild performance model called the S5.
The S5 started out with a 4.2 FSI, later got a supercharged V6 and currently features a single-turbo 3.0 TFSI. But since it's all about the emissions over in Europe right now, we can pretty much guarantee that a 3.0 TDI will be offered because it emits less CO2.
Now, this was already rumored about a month ago, after the SQ5 got a 3.0 TDI for the European market. And it might actually make the S5 Coupe a little better. You see, Audi's latest unit features the electric turbocharger and delivers 700 Nm (+200Nm) of torque with only minimal effects on power (-6 HP). We're willing to bet that it will be faster to 100 km/h, even if the weight might go up by about 50 kg. Meanwhile, the American model should keep its current configuration.
Changes might also include fresh paint, new wheel designs, and carbon fiber optional trim. And is that a bigger set of quad exhaust pipes we see?
On the other hand, the A5 is not a volume car. And like in the case of the TT, most of the development money might be going towards the engines. In this particular case, we're dealing with the mild performance model called the S5.
The S5 started out with a 4.2 FSI, later got a supercharged V6 and currently features a single-turbo 3.0 TFSI. But since it's all about the emissions over in Europe right now, we can pretty much guarantee that a 3.0 TDI will be offered because it emits less CO2.
Now, this was already rumored about a month ago, after the SQ5 got a 3.0 TDI for the European market. And it might actually make the S5 Coupe a little better. You see, Audi's latest unit features the electric turbocharger and delivers 700 Nm (+200Nm) of torque with only minimal effects on power (-6 HP). We're willing to bet that it will be faster to 100 km/h, even if the weight might go up by about 50 kg. Meanwhile, the American model should keep its current configuration.
Changes might also include fresh paint, new wheel designs, and carbon fiber optional trim. And is that a bigger set of quad exhaust pipes we see?
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