Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Audi S5 are quite excited about their purchase. The S5 has held a position among the top of the S5 line of car for more than a generation. It is a significant car, and the 2008 model is no different. The Audi S5 comes under the heading of coupe models that are exiciting.

Stop and Go

Audi S5 Engine Specs: The S5 Base comes outfitted with a 4.2 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by Volkswagen, is mated to a six-speed transaxle by Volkswagen. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Audi.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The S5 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The S5 is 182.50 inches long, 78.00 inches wide, and 53.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 108.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $50,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $46,966. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 S5 is a traditional Bosch ME-7, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.60 gallons.

The S5 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 14 - 16 in-city driving and 21 - 22 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Audi S5. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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