2013 Audi S5 Special Edition introduced in the U.S.
01-19-2012, 06:11 AM
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2013 Audi S5 Special Edition introduced in the U.S.
The German based automaker Audi has recently introduced in the United States a special edition of the S5 model.
According to the car manufacturer, the brain behind this Audi S5 Special Edition is the A4, S4, A5, S5 and RS5 product planner, Barry Hoch, and the automaker is saying that this model has been developed for enthusiasts. The Audi S5 Special Edition doesn’t stand out from the crowd with its exterior design, which is basically unchanged, except for the 19 inch alloy wheels and the Daytona Grey paint job. Besides these, the Audi S5 Special Edition is also coming with two-tone sports seats on the inside, along with piano black badges, carbon fiber trim, unique floor mates with aluminum badges and white piping.
Audi is also saying that the S5 Special Edition isn’t powered by the 3.0 liter TFSI V6 engine and this model is actually coming with the 4.2 liter unit, which is closing the gap a bit too much between the S5 and the RS5 models. The Audi S5 Special Edition will be limited to just 125 units and the sports car will come with a choice of either the six-speed manual or tiptronic automatic transmission and the Quattro manual has a starting price of 68.700 USD, while the Quattro tiptronic costs 69.900 USD.
According to the car manufacturer, the brain behind this Audi S5 Special Edition is the A4, S4, A5, S5 and RS5 product planner, Barry Hoch, and the automaker is saying that this model has been developed for enthusiasts. The Audi S5 Special Edition doesn’t stand out from the crowd with its exterior design, which is basically unchanged, except for the 19 inch alloy wheels and the Daytona Grey paint job. Besides these, the Audi S5 Special Edition is also coming with two-tone sports seats on the inside, along with piano black badges, carbon fiber trim, unique floor mates with aluminum badges and white piping.
Audi is also saying that the S5 Special Edition isn’t powered by the 3.0 liter TFSI V6 engine and this model is actually coming with the 4.2 liter unit, which is closing the gap a bit too much between the S5 and the RS5 models. The Audi S5 Special Edition will be limited to just 125 units and the sports car will come with a choice of either the six-speed manual or tiptronic automatic transmission and the Quattro manual has a starting price of 68.700 USD, while the Quattro tiptronic costs 69.900 USD.
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01-22-2012, 11:01 PM
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Re: Audi S5 Special Edition introduced in the U.S.
The Audi S5 Special Edition will be limited to just 125 units and the sports car will come with a choice of either the six-speed manual or tiptronic automatic transmission and the Quattro manual has a starting price of 68.700 USD, while the Quattro tiptronic costs 69.900 USD.
Nevermind, you mean for 2013 model year, not 2012...
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01-30-2012, 03:59 PM
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Re: 2013 Audi S5 Special Edition introduced in the U.S.
I'd actually rather have the Supercharged V6 than the heavier and thirstier V8. The V8 is a brute of an engine and way overkill for this car in North America: how many speeding tickets do you really need?... From what I gather there is very little performance difference between the 2 engines. At least they have the class to offer it with a manual tranny. Now give me the new TT or TTS w a manual!
01-30-2012, 05:51 PM
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Re: 2013 Audi S5 Special Edition introduced in the U.S.
Smart way for Audi to offload a few leftover 4.2 FSI's! If you're willing to wait the V8 FSI revolution/program is just getting started (http://audirevolution.net/forum/index.php?topic=129.0). If the B6/7 S4 supercharger results are anything to go by, then the 4.2 S5's are in for a treat too. IIRC Clarkson/Top Gear rated the 4.2 FSI V8 as one of the best engines ever when he was testing the B7 RS4. It's a classic.
Having said that the B8 S4 3.0 SC V6's seem to be getting reasonable tunes of late (despite the smoke and mirrors between APR/GIAC/Revo as to who's the best).
I have to say the choice between the 4.2 FSI and 3.0 TFSI S5's is tough if I were in the market for one.
Having said that the B8 S4 3.0 SC V6's seem to be getting reasonable tunes of late (despite the smoke and mirrors between APR/GIAC/Revo as to who's the best).
I have to say the choice between the 4.2 FSI and 3.0 TFSI S5's is tough if I were in the market for one.
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