Audi’s new A5 is a totally new model for the AUDI, being a genuine four-seater two-door coupe. At just over 182 inches from nose to tail, the A5 is 18 inches longer than the redesigned TT couple and 7 inches shorter than a BMW6 Series. It’s almost exactly the same length as the Mercedes-Benz CLK coupes.

The A5 has further revised suspension technology, the latest spec 4wd system, Audi adaptive lights combining bi-xenon headlights with the ‘dynamic cornering light system’, deluxe automatic climate control with three temperature zones, a bodyshell of extremely high rigidity, and a new key (that sounds like Mercedes’ one) that can also store important information, such as the vehicle’s current mileage or warning messages from the Audi A5’s driver information system. This data is always up-to-date, and available to allow after after-sales staff at a dealership to receive the vehicle for servicing quickly and easily.

Sticking to their tradition inline-engine layout, Audi have nevertheless managed to produce a car with a long wheelbase (more secure handling and greater internal space) and short overhangs. The four-seat A5 will have a 3.2litre FSI (direct injection).It expect at least 260bhp. While a 1.8litre TFSI with 170bhp. These 2 models will be available from autumn 2007. Gearboxes are either 6-speed manual or Audi’s ‘multitronic’ auto, with eight forward gears and a sport mode.

The S5 with it’s 4.2litre V-8 engine and expected 354bhp delivering peak torque of 440Nmat 3,500 rpm. It’s top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h and only takes 5.1 sec from 0-100 Km/h. Visually, the S5 has a different radiator and bumpers, together with aluminium-look exterior mirrors, 18-inch wheels with 245/40 R 18 tyres, colour-keyed door sill trims and a dual-branch exhaust system with four oval tailpipes. Inside the sportiest model, Audi have done its usual superb job of blending hugging seats and sporty instrumentation with discrete styling.