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The Audi A5 (internally designated Typ 8T) is a coupé produced by the German automobile manufacturer Audi since 2007. It is the coupé, cabriolet, and five-door fastback versions of the fourth generation (B8) Audi A4 saloon and estate models.
The design was based on Nuvolari quattro concept car. Audi A5 and S5 Coupé models were unveiled simultaneously in Salon International de l'Auto (Geneva)[2] and Melbourne International Motor Shows on March 6, 2007.

Ordering of the A5 and S5 began on June 6, 2007 and the first delivery was made 11 months later.[3] Launch models included 3.2 FSI V6 multitronic and 3.0 TDI quattro 6-speed,[4] with 1.8 TFSI available in autumn 2007.

Early US models included A5 3.2 FSI quattro, S5 quattro. Both vehicles included choice of a 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission. The S5 model went on sale in November 2007, equipped only with a manual transmission, while the A5 and the Tiptronic went on sale beginning spring of 2008.[5]

Canadian models went on sale in 2008. Launch model included A5 3.2 FSI with choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed Tiptronic transmission.
The Audi RS5 was presented at 2010 Geneva Motor Show. Audi RS5 Redesigned receives a facelift and is equipped with a 4.2-liter V8 engine that pumps up 450 hp (336 kW) at over 8,000 rpm.

The Audi RS5 features a 4.2-litre naturally aspirated V8 with 444 bhp (331 kW; 450 PS) and 317 lb·ft (430 N·m) of torque, which had previously been used in the now-discontinued Audi RS4 (B7), however the RS5's engine tuned for an additional 30 hp (22 kW). While the RS4 had only a Getrag 6-speed manual, the RS5's sole transmission is a 7-speed "S tronic" dual clutch semi-automatic.[22]

There are adjustments for ride comfort and driving dynamics. The RS5 also features a integrated boot lid spoiler that automatically deploys above 120 km/h.[23]
[edit] Aluminum A5 Coupe (2009)

The Aluminum A5 coupe is a prototype vehicle demonstrating the benefits of the aluminum Audi Space Frame (ASF) concept. It is based on Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TFSI with 211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) engine, but it uses the aluminum Audi Space Frame, aluminum and carbon fibre-reinforced plastics body. Punch riveting, bonding or laser-MIG hybrid welding replaced spot welding. The vehicle is 110 kg (243 lb) lighter than the equivalent steel-bodied production model.
The updated vehicles, covering A5 Coupé, Convertible, Sportback and S models, includes updated front and rear lights, as well as a new front bumper design. The new front end includes pronounced air inlets, revamped grilles and flat fog lights. The overall vehicle is 10 mm longer than predecessor. Sportback model includes 5-seat option.

The updated vehicles were unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.[34]

Sales began in Europe in 2011 as 2012 model year vehicles. Early models include A5 1.8 TFSI, A5 2.0 TFSI, A5 3.0 TFSI, S5 3.0 TFSI, 2.0 TDI. The base model Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI was sold for €33,350.[35]
A5 DTM (2012--)

Codenamed R17, the Audi A5 DTM is a race car designed for the DTM beginning in year 2012, replacing the Audi A4 DTM.[36] It includes a V8 engine rated at 340 kW (462 PS; 456 hp) with 6-speed transmission (from previous A4 DTM car), pneumatically operated using paddle shifters in the steering wheel, engine electronics (Bosch MS 5.1) and the central display from Audi R8 LMS, larger and wider tires from Hankook, 120-litre safety fuel tank inside carbon fiber cell, and a larger rear wing. The prototype was built by Audi Sport in Ingolstadt.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2011 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt.[37] The homologation of the A5 DTM was scheduled for March 1, 2012.

The vehicle was built by Audi's Aluminum and Lightweight Design Centre in Neckarsulm.
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