Having won seven drivers' championships and four constructors' titles between 2002 and 2015, Audi->ke14 has plenty of reasons to be proud of its recent DTM campaigns. And even though 2015 was a rather disappointing season, it didn't stop the Germans from creating a special-edition->ke2041 model that celebrates the A5'->ke1188s efforts in the racing series.

Meet the A5 DTM Selection, a limited-edition coupe->ke141 that carries the spirit of Audi's DTM-spec coupe from the race track to the road.

Limited to only 50 units and priced at €74,540 (about $84,700) in Germany, the A5 DTM Selection->ke2754 is Audi's third road car to wear the DTM badge. The first one came in 2005 as the A4->ke1087 DTM Edition only a few months after Audi had won all three titles in the series. The second one was the 2014 A5 DTM Champion that celebrated Mike Rockenfeller's 2013 victory.

Though Ingolstadt has nothing to celebrate in 2015 with Mercedes-Benz->ke187 and BMW->ke178 only one round away from winning the drivers' and manufacturers' championship, respectively, Audi decided that the current-generation A5 deserves another DTM special-edition before it goes out of production.

Continue reading to learn more about the Audi A5 DTM Selection Limited-Edition.

What Makes the A5 DTM Selection Special?

Much like previous DTM-badged road cars, the A5 DTM Selection stands out by means of custom exterior bits and a sportier interior. On the outside, the coupe sports an updated body kit that seems borrowed from the S5, making the DTM Selection a bit more aggressive than the average A5. The bumper intakes are significantly larger, while the grille surround is finished in high-gloss black (the standard unit is chrome). The side mirrors and the trunk lid spoiler, and the window trim are also black, providing a strong contrast with the flashy Misano red paint. Speaking of the paint, the bright-red hue is complemented by black-and-grey decals on the side skirts and C pillar, as well as white "Audi Sport" logos on the doors and the engine hood, in the same areas where DTM cars usually have their entry numbers.

The fact that the A5 DTM Selection is no regular coupe becomes obvious as soon as the doors are open. The entry lighting system projects a DTM logo onto the ground, while the door sills display the "Audi Sport" label. The driver and front passenger will ride in bucket seats adopted from the RS5. While most of the cabin is dressed in black, numerous features are finished in Misano Red, including the seat backrest covers, door inlays, and center console trim. Red stitching adorns both the seats and the door panels, as well as the sporty, flat-bottomed steering wheel. Rounding off the package is a set of stainless steel pedals.

While both the exterior and interior are worthy of a race-inspired road car, I can't say the same about the drivetrain. That's because power comes from the same 3.0-liter V-6 diesel in the standard A5, meaning output sits at 245 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque. Granted, that's a lot of oomph for a diesel, but not what you'd expect from a coupe that's supposed to bring the A5 DTM's racing spirit to the road. Performance figures are also identical to the A5 3.0 TDI, as the DTM Selection will sprint from 0-to-62 mph in 5.9 seconds on its way to a top speed of 155 mph.

All told, the A5 DTM Selection comes with a good package overall, but it's price tag is far from being seductive. For €74,540, you can buy either a well-equipped S5 (priced from €60,100) or an RS3 Sportback (priced from €52,700) and use the rest to book a few weekends at the track.

Audi A5

Launched in 2007 as a competitor for the BMW 3 Series Coupe (now the 4 Series) and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe, the A5 is based on the A4 sedan and spawned many versions, including a convertible and a Sportback, four-door liftback. The standard model received an array of four-cylinder and V-6 engines displacing between 1.8 and 3.2 liters, while the performance-oriented S5 and RS5 models used 4.2-liter V-8s.

The first-generation models was praised for its design, build quality, performance, and all-wheel-drive system and continues to be a good seller despite nearing the end of its life cycle. Audi launched a facelift in 2011 and made further updates in 2013, adding new equipment and increasing output across the entire engine lineup. A completely redesigned model based on the new A4 is expected to arrive in 2016.

If you want to learn more about the Audi A5 read our full review here.