2010 Audi S5 3.6R Premium

Vehicle Overview The performance-oriented S5 and its layman twin, the A5, are aimed straight for their fellow two-door heartthrobs: the BMW 3 Series coupe and Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe. The S5 can have a 354-horsepower V-8, all the better to compete with BMW's M3 coupe. New for 2010 A new Cabriolet model joins the lineup and LED taillights are standard. Exterior The S5 is instantly recognizable as an Audi, with the brand's customary wide-mouth grille flanked by lower air intakes. The car seems downright angry thanks to a grille with vertical chrome bars and angular headlights. LED daytime running lights and taillights Standard 19-inch alloy wheels Sport suspension Quad exhaust Interior The S5's dashboard looks much like that of Audi's larger A6. A broad dome overlaps the gauges and central information screen, which incorporates the optional navigation system. Front sport seats Standard features include automatic climate control, leather seats and Audi's Multi Media Interface MMI governs various functions including the optional navigation system with a central knob behind the gearshift Brushed aluminum trim Under the Hood The S5 has a direct-injection 4.2-liter V-8 that's good for 354 hp and 325 pounds-feet of torque. There is also a new supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 that makes 333 horsepower and 325 pounds-feet of torque. Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission Seven-speed automatic transmission with 3.0-liter V-6 All-wheel drive with rear-biased torque split Zero to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds (coupe) or 5.1 seconds (convertible) Safety Standard safety features include: All-disc antilock brakes Side-impact airbags for the front seats Side curtain airbags Electronic stability system