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Audi A5 Coupe The A5 coupe marries together the Audi design language with a high degree of sportiness, combining supreme ride comfort and handling with the quality typical of the brand. Powerful engines, dynamic suspension setup and luxury-class features turn it into a state-of-the-art Gran Turismo. Body and interior The Audi A5 coupe is a design statement embodying sportiness and elegance. Its dynamic silhouette and striking lines in interplay with its accentuated surfaces, its expressive front end and distinctive rear combine to create a highly attractive overall design. The broad, low body measures 4.63 meters (15.19 ft) in length; its overall proportions are defined by the short front overhang and elongated transition from the C-post to the short tail end of the body. "The Audi A5 is the most beautiful car I have ever designed," says Walter de’Silva, Head of Volkswagen Group Design. The extreme rigidity of the bodyshell is the foundation for the car’s precise roadholding, stability and ride comfort. The lightweight body was built using state-of-the-art technologies; the front fenders are made of aluminum. The four-seater offers full touring car capability in both front and rear, and its trunk has a capacity of 455 liters (16.07 cubic ft). The rear seat back has a split-fold feature which can be conveniently unlocked from the trunk. The interior is marked by functional elegance and uncompromising quality. The cockpit architecture is clearly oriented toward the driver. In addition to the low-slung standard seats, Audi offers a number of extra seating options including climate-controlled comfort seats with built-in ventilation. Drivetrain The Audi A5 coupe is full of innovative technology in its drivetrain components too: all the engines in the range are direct injection units, with the TDI diesels featuring the advanced common rail system. The gasoline engines employ FSI technology and also feature the Audi valvelift system. The range: - 2.0 TFSI developing 132 kW (180 bp) - 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TFSI quattro developing 155 kW (211 bp) - 3.2 FSI and 3.2 FSI quattro developing 195 kW (265 bp) - 2.0 TDI and 2.0 TDI quattro developing 125 kW (170 bp) - 2.7 TDI developing 140 kW (190 bp) - 3.0 TDI quattro developing 176 kW (240 bp) Transmission options offered by Audi for the A5 coupe are the six-speed manual and the continuously variable multitronic. The 2.0 TFSI quattro optionally comes with the new seven-speed S tronic, which offers greatly enhanced speed, comfort and efficiency. The quattro permanent four-wheel drive system, featuring a dynamic 40 : 60 torque split, is fitted as standard in the A5 3.0 TDI and available as an option for three of the other engine variants. Suspension The Audi A5 coupe is the benchmark in its class in terms of precision steering, true roadholding, high agility and superb ride comfort. The front wheel suspension is a five-link setup, while the rear axle is a trapezoidal link system with special kinematic characteristics. At both the front and rear, the main suspension components are made of aluminum. In the front-wheel drive versions, the new ESP electronic stabilization program featuring an electronic differential lock will in future make the car’s handling even more dynamic. The large-dimensioned brakes can be applied precisely as required. Options for the Audi A5 coupe include the Audi drive select system, combined with dynamic steering and/or adaptive shock absorber control. Audi drive select enables the driver to switch the characteristic of the engine, automatic transmission and steering at will between ‘comfort’, ‘auto’ and ‘dynamic’ modes. Assistance and communications systems The Audi coupe optionally features the high-tech adaptive cruise control, Audi side assist and Audi lane assist systems. They regulate the distance from the vehicle in front and help the driver to change lanes or keep the car in lane. The Bang & Olufsen sound system provides a touch of luxury for the ears. The Audi music interface (AMI) displays the menu structure of a connected iPod on the monitor, and there is a Bluetooth cell phone interface. The top-of-the-range navigation system in the A5 coupe is one of Audi’s latest generation. It features a large-capacity hard disk for navigation, music and telephone data; a high-resolution seven-inch display with three-dimensional mapping; full-word voice input; and a DVD drive. With the optional TV module and DAB digital audio, the system can be configured into a true multimedia center. The equipment, specifications, and prices stated herein refer to the model line offered for sale in Germany. Subject to change without notice; errors and omissions excepted. 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