Following the launch of the A5 Sportback range in January this year, Audi South Africa has now introduced a S5 Sportback performance oriented model.
The five-door S5 Sportback is powered by a supercharged 3,0-litre V6 engine with an output of 245 kW and 440 N.m of torque. The supercharger sits in the 90 degree ‘V’ shaped by the banks of the cylinders and produces up to 0.8 bar of pressure. Two intercoolers lower the temperature of the compressed intake air for improved filling of the combustion chambers.
Power is delivered to the wheels via a seven-speed S tronic dual clutch gearbox and quattro drive, with optional sport differential.
The S5 Sportback sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and accelerates up to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h. The supercharged V6 unit consumes a claimed 9,4 l/100km on average, with C02 emissions of 219 g/km.
The Audi S5 Sportback has a sports-tuned chassis. The S-design 18-inch cast aluminum wheels are shod with 245/40 tyres and black brake calipers are emblazoned with S5 emblems. Servotronic speed-sensitive steering is also standard, with dynamic steering available as an option. A strut brace provides the front section of the car with additional rigidity.
Standard specification on the S5 Sportback includes the likes of ‘S’ sports suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, multi-function leather sports steering wheel with ‘S’ emblem, decorative carbon inlays, ‘S’ design exterior styling cues and ‘S’ sports seats.
As with all Audi models a range of options are available, some of which include a Sports Differential; Audi Drive Select; Bang and Olufsen sound system; front and rear park distance control; lane change assistance and departure warning; adaptive lighting.
The Audi S5 Sportback 3.0T FSI S tronic is available from R636 500 and is sold with a one year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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