Sending power to all four wheels is a perfectly-spaced, 6-speed manual transmission with short enough throws to allow precise engine control and deliver high levels of excitement. Of course, the S5 also comes with quattro all-wheel drive and I swear this system gets better with every new application.
As for the suspension, the S5 offers slightly sportier settings than the regular A5. Handling and stability are top-notch, and only extreme cornering maneuvers will induce a little body roll. A few tricks with the throttle and gearbox will allow you to maintain control of the car at all times, even if you're not a seasoned driver.
Sloth
The third and not the least of all sins is sloth. How does it relate to the S5? Simple: once you've tried it, you never want to let it go. Everything becomes an excuse to drive. Never have I walked so little than during these couple of days.
At $70,000, the 2008 Audi S5 is a true premium GT coupe offering an ideal blend of comfort and sportiness. Some rivals may be a tad more extreme, but the S5 still delivers gobs of fun, even on a daily basis.
Racy styling
Powerful V8
Flawless quattro system
Firm suspension
Lack of steering response
Price
MMI
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| A sports coupe that will make drivers smile day in and day out... |
As for the suspension, the S5 offers slightly sportier settings than the regular A5. Handling and stability are top-notch, and only extreme cornering maneuvers will induce a little body roll. A few tricks with the throttle and gearbox will allow you to maintain control of the car at all times, even if you're not a seasoned driver.
Sloth
The third and not the least of all sins is sloth. How does it relate to the S5? Simple: once you've tried it, you never want to let it go. Everything becomes an excuse to drive. Never have I walked so little than during these couple of days.
At $70,000, the 2008 Audi S5 is a true premium GT coupe offering an ideal blend of comfort and sportiness. Some rivals may be a tad more extreme, but the S5 still delivers gobs of fun, even on a daily basis.
 |
Powerful V8
Flawless quattro system
 |
Firm suspension
Lack of steering response
 |
Price
MMI
photo:Audi
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