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Audi goes cylinder lobbing: S5 to drop V8, S6 to drop V10 
The Audi S5 has been on the market for a little more than a year, and Audi is already hunting down a few cylinders. Inside Line has obtained info that says Audi is downsizing its engine from a 4.2-liter V8 to the S4’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6. While the 333 hp V6 represents a 21 hp drop, the expected thirty percent improvement in fuel economy and lighter weight should easily make amends. But Audi is not finished choppin’ cylinders. Rumors are also circulating that that the S6 and S8 super sedans will drop from a V10 to a twin-turbo 4.2 liter V8. When all the bloodshed is over this should leave the R8 as the only Audi in North America to have versions with more than eight cylinders (the RS6 is not currently sold in here.) The twin-turbo V10 and diesel V12 are still scheduled to become a part of the R8’s lineup.
Audi S5 spy shots
Audi will unveil the S5 next year to keep in line with the changes made to the A4. Because this is a German performance sedan, it is being put through the paces at the Nurburgring before public consumption. The 2010 S5 will receive subtle revisions over the current car. The biggest change is under the hood: the new S5 gets Audi’s new supercharged 3.0-liter V6 engine in place of the current model’s 4.2-liter V8. The RS5 coming in 2010 will also get a V8 engine. The new S5 will also feature the option of a seven-speed twin-clutch DSG transmission and the latest iteration of Audi’s Quattro four-wheel drive system. The 0 to 60 mph sprint will be made under 5 seconds, while top speed will be limited to 155 mph.
Audi A5/S5 by Caractere
Caractere, the famous Belgian tuner, unveiled today its new body styling equipment for the new Audi A5 and S5. The new kit consists in a front bumper especially designed for the vehicles with original fog lights, a new front grill and a rear spoiler and integrated rear air diffuser,  with or without exhaust tips on the left and on the right side, a new boot spoiler but also a new set of 19 or 20” alloy wheels having the well-known Caractere design. No words about the price yet! Also check, Audi A4 Avant by Caractere!
STaSIS Signature Series S5 based on the Audi S5
STaSIS may not yet be a household name, but with more cars like these, that may change. Based on the Audi S5, the Signature Series S5 comes in two levels of trim called Touring or Challenge Edition. The Touring Edition comes with Ohlins SL dampers, 20 inch STaSIS Monolite RS 147 forged wheels and a T-304 stainless steel exhaust while the Challenge Edition features a 370-mm Alcon Mono6 front brake upgrade, Torsen center differential, anti-roll bar package and an ECU upgrade estimated at an additional 15 hp/20 lbft. Also new Yokohama Advan Sport tires were added.  With the new improvements, the Signature Series S5 sprints from 0-60 mph in just 4.6 seconds—that’s half a second faster than the "standard” Audi S5. With these kind of numbers, the car is faster than the BMW 650i, Mercedes CLK 550 and the Lexus IS-F. All this performance comes at a price: $9,995 for the Touring Edition and $13,995 for the Challenge Edition - both with the security of a 4-year/50,000 mile warranty.
MTM S5 GT Supercharged based on the Audi S5
With the new MTM S5 GT Supercharged, the German tuner obtained an astonishing 505 hp out of the Audi 4.2 liter V8 which is now capable to push the car from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds while the top speed is 300+ km/h.  The tuning company did not modify the bodykit, just added a new set of 21” alloy wheels and an impressive exhaust system in order to deliver a new sound but also more power.Also the braking system is impressive due to the fact that the vehicle is capable to stop from 100 km/h in about 35 m. Full story Abt AS5
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Audi S5 driven by Paul RiveraThe new Audi S5 will be launched on the US market in November 2007. But before that, Paul Rivera put his hands on the car and made some testings. Results? Well, watch the video!
Audi S5 vs. BMW 335i CoupeOne of the most interesting comparisons ever: an Audi S5 vs a BMW 335i Coupe, a 354 hp one vs a 350 hp one. The winner? Takes it all!
2008 Audi A5 and S5 US pricing announced
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