2008 Audi S5

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2008 Audi S5 2dr AWD quattro Coupe shown
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2008 Audi S5

Kelley Blue Book Retail $39,400–$39,900  

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MPG City: 14 – 16 Highway: 21 – 22

Available Engines

354-hp, 4.2-liter V-8 (premium)

Transmissions

6-speed manual w/OD
6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Average Consumer Rating

(4.5) 2 consumer reviews

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Summary

New or Notable

Performance offshoot of the A5
354-hp V-8
LED daytime running lights
Rear-biased AWD
 

What We Like

+Smooth and powerful V-8
+Sleek shape
+Interior quality
+Usable backseat
+Generously sized trunk
 

What We Don't

-Clutch can be tricky at low speeds
-Too much steering assist for a sports car
-Gas pedal too close to driver
-Moonroof doesn't retract
-Gas guzzler tax
 
Are coupes back in vogue? Audi would have you think so. The all-new performance-oriented S5 and its layman twin, the A5, are aimed straight for their fellow two-door heartthrobs: the BMW 3 Series coupe and Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class. The S5 gets a 354-horsepower V-8, all the better to compete with BMW's forthcoming M3 coupe.  Read More

1 Available S5 Trim

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    Original MSRP
4.2L 2dr All-wheel Drive quattro Coupe
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$50,500
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