Audi S5 Sportback Debuts With Mini-A7 Looks
After introducing the A5 and S5 Sportback models earlier this month, Audi has unveiled them in the flesh at the 2016 Paris Motor Show.
The Audi S5 Sportback features a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine, providing 354 horsepower and 396 pound-feet of torque. The engine is paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission and allows it to go zero-to-62 mph [0-100 km/h] in 4.7 seconds while sporting a top speed of 155 mph [250 km/h].
Both the Audi A5 and S5 Sportback models offer the design lines of the Coupe but the added convenience of having four doors. It’s essentially Audi’s answer to BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe.
2016 Paris Motor Show Coverage
Compared to the last Sportback model, this generation added a five-link suspension system and the German automaker’s new Quattro Ultra all-wheel-drive system.
It’s still unclear whether the A5 and S5 Sportback will be making it to the U.S., as Audi claims it currently has not made a decision on the matter just yet.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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