Today, B&b, the German tuner specialised in Audi vehicles which also customized the TT Coupe, unveiled its customization programme for the well-known Audi A5 . The tuning kit for the A5 consists in a re-designed front bumper, rear spoiler and rear air diffuser featuring integrated exhaust system as well as the new 20” alloy wheels.
Regarding the engine the German tuner offers to levels of performance for the 3.0 TDI version: the first level offers 300 hp and 600 Nm of torque while the second level offers 325 hp and 640 Nm. For the S5 version and its 4.2 V8 engine 5 levels of performace are offered pushing it to a maximum power of 400 hp. The tuner offers also a new exhaust system designed to bring few hp to the engine.
For the tuning fans, also check Audi Q7 by B&B!
Audi is working on a convertible version for the newly-launched coupes: A5 and S5. Both convertible versions are set to be unveiled neat year in the spring and will join Audi line-up next to the A4 Convertible and the TT Roadster.
In the same way as the A4 convertible and new TT roadster, the future A5 Convertible will use a folding soft top.
Under the hood Audi will keep the same engine range as in the coupe version: a 3.2-liter V6 engine that delivers 265 hp for the A5 and a 4.2-liter direct-injected V8 with 354 hp for the S5.
Audi A5 is a beautiful car and anyone who tries to improve its looks has to know what he is doing. JMS managed to update the vehicle without changing its character. The tuning company added a new body kit which includes a front lip spoiler, new side skirts, a new rear air diffuser with integrated exhaust system.
The coupe also received a new spring kit from H&R which improves the stability of the car without losing any comfort, but also new set of 20” alloy wheels fitted with 255/30 R20 Dunlop tires. In order to obtain a new sound the German manufacturer changed the exhaust system and added a stainless steel rear muffler with four oval tips which improve also the looks of the vehicle. No words about the price yet!
Audi will unveil the convertible version of the A5 Coupe in October at the Paris Motor Show. The car will come to replace the A4 Convertible, which was built by Karmann. The A5 Cabrio will be built by Audi at its Neckarsulm plant in Germany alongside the coupe. The convertible version will compete with the BMW 3-Series Convertible.
Audi will likely employ a lightweight canvas roof for its new convertible that will save both on costs as well as storage space.The cabrio will be powered by the same engines as found in the coupe, which means the latest FSI and TDI engines, with output ranging from 170 to 265hp. There’s also likely to be V8 powered S5 and RS5 performance models as well.
The base model will remain FWD but AWD variants will feature latest quattro torque vectoring systems, which distribute drive individually between each axle and between the rear wheels for improved traction and stability. Audi’s new seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox should also feature in the new model.
First rumors said the Convertible version of the Audi A5 will be unveiled this year at the Geneva Motor Show. But the show just ended and no sign of a A5 Convertible. Why? Because the A5 Convertible isn’t expected to debut until January 2009 at the Detroit Auto Show. It will be produced in Neckarsulm, Germany.
The A5 Convertible will feature a fabric hoods (not a metal one like the 3-Series). The fully electric top will offer excellent refinement, thanks to its multi-layered construction.
Under the bonnet we will see the same engines as in the coupe version:a 3.2-litre V6 petrol, plus 2.7-litre and 3.0-litre TDI diesels. The range will be topped off by the S5 Cabriolet, which will be powered by a 4.2-litre V8 and will feature quattro four-wheel drive.
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