6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual
6-speed manual w/OD
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Performance offshoot of the A5
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354-hp V-8
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LED daytime running lights
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Rear-biased AWD
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Smooth and powerful V-8
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Sleek shape
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Interior quality
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Usable backseat
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Generously sized trunk
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Clutch can be tricky at low speeds
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Too much steering assist for a sports car
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Gas pedal too close to driver
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Moonroof doesn't retract
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Gas guzzler tax
Vehicle Summary
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
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