AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – Audi of America, Inc. today announced pricing for the all-new 2008 A5 and S5 coupes. A5 models with a six-speed manual transmission will start at $39,900 and S5 models with a six-speed manual start at $50,500. Both the A5 and S5 have asymmetric quattro® all-wheel drive standard. Destination charges are $775 for both models, and are not included in the base price. Six-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmissions are available for both models and are a $1,300 option.

Manual transmission S5 models will arrive at dealers in November 2007. All A5 models and Tiptronic S5 cars will be available in spring of 2008.

The 2008 A5 is powered by 3.2 FSI V6 engine with the new Audi Valvelift System, and produces 265 hp at 6500 rpm and 243 ft.-lbs. of torque between 3250-5000 rpm. The S5 has a 4.2 FSI V8 engine making 354 hp at 6800 rpm and 325 ft.-lbs. of torque at 3500 rpm. Both engines give the new coupe breath-taking acceleration. The A5 takes just 5.8 seconds from 0-60 mph, while the S5 is an even faster 4.9 seconds.

All coupe models will come with numerous luxury features as standard such as leather covered power front seats, three-zone automatic climate control, in-dash six-CD changer and Sirius® satellite radio, electromechanical parking brake, driver info display, rain and light sensor for automatic lights and wipers, and a leather-covered, multi-function tilt and telescoping three spoke steering wheel. A5 models come with 18-inch alloy wheels while S5 models have 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires.

The A5 has a comprehensive list of options that enhance the model in styling, comfort, and sportiness. A $1,850 Convenience package includes bi-xenon headlamps, heated front seats, HomeLink®, driver seat and mirror memory, heated, auto-dimming, and power folding exterior mirrors, and auto-dimming interior mirror with compass. For drivers who value performance, there is the $2,900 S line Sport package consisting of more aggressive front and rear bumpers with headlight washers, sport suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels with performance tires, sport seats, brushed aluminum interior trim, black headliner, and S line interior and exterior badging.

Options that are available on both the A5 and S5 include Audi Navigation system ($2,390), 505-watt Bang & Olufsen® audio system ($850), and Audi side assist ($500). Both models also have an available $1,700 Technology package that includes Audi rear parking system with rear-view camera, adaptive headlights, and Advanced key.


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M

Read this earlier. Kudo's to Audi for getting the pricing spot on, and for those of you that say it shouldn't be more than the 3er coupe, you're getting a lot more standard content in the Audi over the Bimmer. I'm sure the BMW is a bit more fun to drive, but I can't help but think the A5 is money well spent.

The only thing I wish the regular A5 had a little bit more power. Where is this 300hp V6 we keep hearing about?

M

^ I was thinking about this today and it's almost a sure thing that the 3.2 will be replaced sooner than later, at least in the A5. However this also means that power for the S5 will have to be bumped up considerably in order to keep the gap between itself and the more lowly(current) 3.2 V6 model. I just wish they'd(here we go again Audi buffs) kill the S car line up, it creates more problems than it solves, to be honest. I say ditch the S5, have an A5 2.0T w/ 230+hp and a 3.2(or whatever moniker you'd like to give it) Bi-Turbo w/ 300+hp. Eventually, of course, there should be an RS5 w/ 450hp, this should be the range topper. Who am I to say though? I'm most certainly not the one calling the shots.

My god thats cheap. I mean I don't understand the Germans/Europeans are compensating their loses in the U.S by giving us a sky-high prices with few standard options? I mean my country or the whole arabian gulf area has virtually no taxes or duties. Customs are limited to 4% ! then how those prices are justified ? $ Vs euro exchange rate is the thing always to blame but I find that just plain rubbish.

I couldn't agree with you more!

We'll see the lease prices here in Canada. Because in a few years i'll be looking to lease the 335i coupe, but after seeing this baby on the streets of Paris a few days ago, I must say that I will very very very very seriously look into this puppy.

In a few years? They may not even have a 335i by then.