Audi S5 4 2 V8 Review

The bmw 3 527lb 0 60mph in 4 9 seconds is lighter and quicker and the mercedes 3 927lb 0 60mph in 5 4 seconds heavier and slower.

Audi s5 4 2 v8 review. With its 3 858lb kerb weight the s5 isn t lightweight. The s5 coupe is motivated by ye olde 354hp 4 2l v8 that has been audi s v8 of choice for some time coupled to a choice of 6 speed manual or 6 speed automatic transmission whereas the s5 sans top benefits from audi s latest 3 0l supercharged v6 engine and a 7 speed dsg. The s5 gets the 4 2 litre fsi v8 from the rs4 driving to all four wheels via a six speed manual gearbox but in a softer state of tune developing 354bhp instead of 414bhp but slightly more torque. Motivated by the latest version of audi s 4 2 liter direct injection v 8 rated at 354 horsepower in this application the s5 is a rocket hitting 60 mph in 4 8 seconds and ripping through the.

A six speed manual transmission is standard and a six speed automatic with manual shift. The audi s5 coupe gets a 4 2 liter v8 that produces 354 hp and 325 pound feet of torque. Earlier versions of the audi s5 coupe were powered by a 4 2 litre v8 engine which delivered more power 354bhp and a more growly soundtrack but fuel economy was worse at a claimed average of 23mpg. The s5 gets a modified version of the 4 2 litre fsi v8 from the rs4 developing 354bhp with a glorious v8 rumble.

This engine was discontinued in 2012. The s5 is propelled by a 4 2 liter direct injected v8 that churns out 354 hp and 325 pound feet of torque.