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Audi muscles into coupe market. Image by Dave Jenkins.

Audi muscles into coupe market
It's taken Audi a while to come up with a real rival to the BMW 3 Series Coupé and the V8-engined S5 tops the range.

   


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Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 155
0-62 mph (seconds): 5.1

Urban mpg: 15.8
Extra urban mpg: 30.7
Combined mpg: 22.7
CO2 (g/km): 298


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4635
Height (mm): 1369
Width (mm): 1854
Wheelbase (mm): 2751
Front track (mm): 1594
Rear track (mm): 1581
Cargo volume (litres): 455
Gross weight (kg): 2130
Kerb weight (kg): 1630
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 2100
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 63


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: V8 petrol engine mounted in front. Two-stage variable intake manifold.

Management: Emissions controlled to Euro IV. Bosch MED 9.1.1.

Cubic capacity (cc): 4163
Compression ratio: 11.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 84.50 x 92.80
Valve gear: Double overhead camshafts. Intake camshaft adjustment, roller cam followers with hydraulic adjustment. Four valves per cylinder.
Max. power (bhp): 349 at 7000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 325 at 3500 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. quattro permanent four-wheel drive with self-locking centre differential, ESP. Hydraulically operated single-plate dry clutch. Synchromesh on all gears.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.667:1
2nd: 2.050:1
3rd: 1.462:1
4th: 1.133:1
5th: 0.919:1
6th: 0.778:1
Reverse: 3.330:1
Final drive ratio: 3.889:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Five-link front suspension, upper and lower wishbones, tubular anti-roll bar.

Rear: Independent-wheel, trapezoidal-link rear suspension with resiliently mounted subframe, anti-roll bar.

Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion steering.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.40

Brakes: Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ABS/EBD and ESP with brake assist; tandem brake booster; ventilated discs at front and rear.

Wheels: 8.5J x 18-inch cast aluminium wheels.

Tyres: 245/40 R18.







 

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