On our coffee run up to Casa degli Spirit at the crest of Monte Baldo overlooking Lake Garda, passing the climbing cyclists and Fiat Puntos, the "whoop, whoop" of running the S5 through the gears garnered plenty of "molto benes" from the car crazy locals.
There's plenty of grip from the S5's 255/35 R19 rubber. Predictably, though, when cornering, the S5's additional weight makes itself known. It causes the suspension to take a moment to compose itself, unlike the lighter A5.
Audi continues to tease, as you'll have to wait until November for the all-new Audi A5 and S5 to join the just-released TT coupe and roadster and R8 sports car as the more mature Audi two-door.
Quiet and comfortable; a true GT.
Looks more expensive than it is.
New, balanced handling.
RS5 not confirmed yet.
Nothing.
photo:John LeBlanc
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| Audi has done a great job: The cabin is quiet and the ride is refined. |
There's plenty of grip from the S5's 255/35 R19 rubber. Predictably, though, when cornering, the S5's additional weight makes itself known. It causes the suspension to take a moment to compose itself, unlike the lighter A5.
Audi continues to tease, as you'll have to wait until November for the all-new Audi A5 and S5 to join the just-released TT coupe and roadster and R8 sports car as the more mature Audi two-door.
 |
Looks more expensive than it is.
New, balanced handling.
 |
RS5 not confirmed yet.
 |
Nothing.
photo:John LeBlanc
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