The convertibles from Audi A5 and S5 series underscore a lot in the cars of this company. Dealerships told the characteristics, price and parameters.
As expected, the new Audi convertibles are designed for four passengers. The radiator grille of the Audi A5 and S5 is essentially the same as in the coupe modification. But it became taller and wider. The horizontal line pattern in the middle resulted in an optical illusion. At the rear and front, the new Audi convertible also appears to be wider than before. But in reality, the body of the new Audi convertible has become even narrower, although this did not affect the passenger space.
In comparison with the previous generation of convertibles, the length has increased by 47 mm., Now it is 4673 mm., The wheelbase has also increased by 14 mm. and now 2765 mm. The new Audi A5 and S5 are installed on the modular platform MLB Evo, with the engine located longitudinally.
Engineers at the Audi convertible say this combination of body geometry and quality materials gave the roofless A5 and S5 a rigid body in the event of a twisting in an accident. At the same time, in terms of weight, it is one of the lightest in its class, the weight of such a car has decreased by 40 kg. As an example, the Audi A5 with a 2 liter turbo diesel engine. weighs 1690 kg.
The safety system was also thought out as much as possible, in the event of an overturn of the Audi A5 or S5 convertible, aluminum stiffeners will move out on the rear of the body, air curtains will be activated in the area of the driver's and passengers' heads. In more detail, what the new product is equipped with, the manufacturer has put on its official website. In Germany, the Audi A5 convertible will be available with a choice of three turbocharged engines. The first is a petrol TFSI with a volume of 2 liters and a capacity of 252 horses. The second and third options are 2 liter TDI diesels. by 190 hp and a volume of 3 liters. at 218 hp A little later they promise to add new engines to the list. This is a 2 liter TFSI gasoline engine. and a diesel TDI with a volume of 3 liters. by 286 hp. Compared to previous generations of convertibles, the engine on the new Audi A5 has become 17% more powerful and 22% more economical. A six-speed manual transmission and a seven-speed tiptronic will be available in pair with the new units.
As for the charged Audi S5 convertible, it will initially be equipped with a 3-liter TFSI six-cylinder petrol engine. and a capacity of 354 hp. This is 21 horses more than the previous unit showed. Up to a hundred, the convertible will be able to accelerate in 5.1 seconds, which is 0.4 seconds slower than its coupe counterpart. The maximum speed is electronically limited to 250 km / h.
As standard, the charged Audi S5 is equipped with permanent all-wheel drive, paired with an eight-speed tiptronic automatic. The start of sales of the new Audi A5 and S5 convertibles is focused on March 2017. The A5 convertible starts at € 49,350, and the charged S5 starts at € 67,800.
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