2016 Audi S5 Specifications Pictures Prices 2016 Kelley Blue Book.The look of the Audi S5 is by no means fresh. For the past five years or more, it's been a design benchmark for luxury coupes, so it's no surprise that many of its cues and themes have appeared in newer models. That's however also a testament to how well the S5's design works.
It has classic rear-wheel-drive luxury-coupe proportions (even though it's all-wheel drive), and the flowing, sculpted design is brought to its best (but not over the top) with accent trim, some blacked-out details, and special available Black Optic 21-inch wheels. Inside, the switchgear can seem a bit excessive or cluttered, yet all of the materials and finishes still live and breathe quality, sportiness, and performance.The 2016 Audi S5 is remarkably easy to live with, yet it's ready to thrill whenever you get the urge. Power from the supercharged V6 is plentiful, and unlike many V6 engines, this one is virtually vibration-free, even at redline. The standard steering system manages to be both calm on the highway and responsive in turns. We also like the sport differential's understeer-quelling magic during at-the-limit driving, though you won't get much use out of this feature unless you're comfortable taking corners with all four tires squealing.
The S5 is a companion model to the A5 Coupe and Cabriolet and closely related to the S4 sport sedan. Compared to the A5, the S5 offers stronger performance, sharper looks, and more exclusivity and tech features.Drivers who choose the coupe's stick shift will be rewarded with precise, positive action through the gates. That's no knock on the S tronic automated manual transmission, however, which supplies silky-smooth shifts in normal driving, yet reacts quickly to the manual commands of the paddle shifters, executing rev-matched downshifts with clinical precision.
For both the Coupe and Cabriolet, the standard engine on the S5 is the 3.0T supercharged V-6, rated at 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is just 4.9 seconds to 60 mph for the Coupe, and 5.1 seconds for the Cabriolet. Handling is excellent, although the steering is a bit too far on the numb and artificially weighted side. An optional Audi Drive Select system lets the driver select modes that include individual settings for the steering, transmission, and throttle (as well as those of the available adaptive damping suspension).Even with the Audi S5's sporting personality, ride quality remains quite pleasant overall. The optional adaptive suspension gives the driver some choice in the matter, but we feel the standard calibration strikes an agreeable balance between comfort and control. Whether you're on a twisty mountain pass or in the midst of a cross-country trek, this handsome two-door is a most rewarding traveling companion.
The S5 is a companion model to the A5 Coupe and Cabriolet and closely related to the S4 sport sedan. Compared to the A5, the S5 offers stronger performance, sharper looks, and more exclusivity and tech features.Drivers who choose the coupe's stick shift will be rewarded with precise, positive action through the gates. That's no knock on the S tronic automated manual transmission, however, which supplies silky-smooth shifts in normal driving, yet reacts quickly to the manual commands of the paddle shifters, executing rev-matched downshifts with clinical precision.
For both the Coupe and Cabriolet, the standard engine on the S5 is the 3.0T supercharged V-6, rated at 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque. Acceleration is just 4.9 seconds to 60 mph for the Coupe, and 5.1 seconds for the Cabriolet. Handling is excellent, although the steering is a bit too far on the numb and artificially weighted side. An optional Audi Drive Select system lets the driver select modes that include individual settings for the steering, transmission, and throttle (as well as those of the available adaptive damping suspension).Even with the Audi S5's sporting personality, ride quality remains quite pleasant overall. The optional adaptive suspension gives the driver some choice in the matter, but we feel the standard calibration strikes an agreeable balance between comfort and control. Whether you're on a twisty mountain pass or in the midst of a cross-country trek, this handsome two-door is a most rewarding traveling companion.