Audi launches S5 Cabriolet
* Hot soft-top here in October * Costs from 42,245 * 328bhp V6 supercharged engine...
The Audi S5 Cabriolet will cost from 42,245 when it goes on sale in October.
A 328bhp supercharged 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine powers the S5 and a seven-speed S tronic semi-automatic transmission and quattro four-wheel drive come as standard. This is in contrast to the S5 Coupe, which has a 4.2-litre V8.
Audi says that the S5 Coupe will also get the V6 engine at some point in its production lifetime.
The Cabriolet does 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds - that's half a second slower than the S5 Coupe and has a limited top speed of 155mph. Average fuel economy is 29.1mpg, while CO2 emissions are 224g/km.
Other additions that make the S5 stand out from the rest of the A5 Cabriolet's range include:
•Lowered suspension
•19-inch alloy wheels
•Aluminium-coloured door mirrors
•Black brake calipers with an Audi S5 logo
The roof lowers in 15 seconds and takes 17 seconds to go back up. Both functions can be completed at speeds of up to 31mph.
