Audi A5 debuts!

[jackygor]

edit: S5 pictures leaked! lol. A5 pictures are OUT!









Man, audi is hitting all the right spots for me! the new designs are COMPLETE SEX ON WHEELS!! Looks like the gap between BMW and Audi is closing up

S5
"According to the Audi experts at Fourtitude.com, the S5 will likely feature a version of the A5's 4.2L V8 with FSI, Audi's Valvelift technology and a corresponding bump in power. Clearly the styling has been tweaked to be more aggressive with a modified front fascia that includes the string of LED daytime running lights that have become trademark ware for these models. A strip of what appears to be polished aluminum now adorns both the center of the front chin spoiler and the bottom of the rear bumper where, out back, it's flanked by a pair of dual tailpipes. The interior also appears to gain additional silver and carbon fiber accent trim. Will this hotted up A5 have the cajones to take on the BMW M3 Coupe? That remains to be seen, but we're left a little underwhelmed by the subtle visual modifcations apparent in these pics."

[Source: Fourtitude]

A5
"Official shots of the Audi A5 have unceremoniously surfaced on the internet ahead of the car's debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month. The Autoblog staff is divided on the car's styling, with half the crew getting a bit bored with Audi's well-worn design language and the other half impressed with its long elegant lines. Destined to square off with the BMW 3-Series Coupe, the A5 will be armed with a 4.2L V8, six-speed auto and manual transmissions, as well as the corporate DSG gearbox, called the S-tronic in Audi parlance. By the time the A5 arrives however, a new Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe will also be on deck that promises to make the segment's customers hotly contested.

Check out our gallery of high-resolution images for more views of the new Audi A5.

[Source: Dubspeedracing]"

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/02/20/meet-the-audi-a5/

[HenryLee]

wow.. thats pretty hot..
but it does look like the 335i coupe..
very similar shape..

[808HerbzG35]

What a waste, nothing original like the new TT and R8! if your not a bmw fan this is the one.

[fbw5595]

Audis are very nice out of the box. They fall like rocks though. I hope we can still beat it in performance.

[AboostedG]

Those seats look real comfortable compared to our mediocre ones.

[codeflux]

very well done, audi. the rear does look a lot like 335i! i'm curious to see the acceleration numbers on this. and the price tag.

[CrazyRuskie]

That is a sweet looking ride! And with the 4.2 V8 should be plenty quick too! It'll probably be putting out the same 340hp the S4 is putting out

[Garnet Canuck]

That is VERY nice! Those seats look outstanding.

[giddyup69]

sweet ride. does anyone know if this is going to be an 08 model? i'm looking for something new this year.

[Ca$hio]

Very Nice

[Espresso]

It has potential based on the looks. Of course this car won't be cheaper either given the V8 and nice interior. Hopefully it will be low-mid 40s starting or pack 350+hp to compete with the BMW 335i coupe. Otherwise it's all show and no-go with the number of new coupes hitting the market. Btw, the rear looks a bit Aston Martin.

[giddyup69]

Originally Posted by Espresso

It has potential based on the looks. Of course this car won't be cheaper either given the V8 and nice interior. Hopefully it will be low-mid 40s starting or pack 350+hp to compete with the BMW 335i coupe. Otherwise it's all show and no-go with the number of new coupes hitting the market. Btw, the rear looks a bit Aston Martin.

i found this online:

The A5 will debut at the Geneva Auto Show in March 2007 with the 4.2 Liter V8 engine delivering 350 horsepower.

if this baby comes with quattro... i'm probably sold. i've always liked audi's. my sister drives an 05 s4... and that thing feels bullet-proof compared to my coupe. the new interiors are even nicer. but as usual, would love to see it up close and personal first.

[RBull]

Originally Posted by giddyup69

i found this online:

if this baby comes with quattro... i'm probably sold. i've always liked audi's. my sister drives an 05 s4... and that thing feels bullet-proof compared to my coupe. the new interiors are even nicer. but as usual, would love to see it up close and personal first.

It's definitely a nice looking car and a great interior. I would expect to pay some good $$ for one. If you're planning on keeping it past the warranty period you may want to consider the cost of repairs. Audi is one of the more expensive ones out there.

[giddyup69]

Originally Posted by RBull

It's definitely a nice looking car and a great interior. I would expect to pay some good $$ for one. If you're planning on keeping it past the warranty period you may want to consider the cost of repairs. Audi is one of the more expensive ones out there.

^^yeah that's true. i know they're more out of the box. one of the reason's i passed up an a4 when i was shopping for my G. the out of warranty i'm not that worried about. i've noticed that i don't typically keep a car longer than 5 years... and considering that some of my service visits for the G have been around 400$cdn... it can't possibly be much worse.

in all honesty... it's infiniti's horrible service that has been really pushing me to switch company's lately... which is a real shame. plus side... there's some great cars coming out this year!

[RBull]

Originally Posted by giddyup69

^^yeah that's true. i know they're more out of the box. one of the reason's i passed up an a4 when i was shopping for my G. the out of warranty i'm not that worried about. i've noticed that i don't typically keep a car longer than 5 years... and considering that some of my service visits for the G have been around 400$cdn... it can't possibly be much worse.

in all honesty... it's infiniti's horrible service that has been really pushing me to switch company's lately... which is a real shame. plus side... there's some great cars coming out this year!

That's a shame about your service experience with Infiniti. You're right there are numerous options out there.