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2008 Audi S5 - Specifications

MSRP: $50,500 - $51,800 See Local Classifieds
 
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2 Door Coupe Man Performance Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $50,500
Engine
Engine Type Gas V8
Displacement 4.2L/254
Fuel System DOHC FSI Direct
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 325 @ 3500
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 354 @ 6800
Engine Order Code NA
Transmission
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.92
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.13
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Trans Order Code NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.46
Drivetrain All-Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.78
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.33
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.67
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.05
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.89
Trans Type 6
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.6 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x - TBD -
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.3
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr rack & pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 255/35R19
Spare Tire Size Compact
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size 255/35R19
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 19 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Rear Wheel Size (in) 19 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/anti-dive
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front 5-link

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The natural competition for the Audi S5 is BMW's M3 coupe, and the two are near equals in performance in price--though TheCarConnection.com's car experts prefer the Audi's sleeker styling and standard all-wheel drive.

Mercedes-Benz offers a slightly more sedate coupe, the CLK550; it's powerful, and a Black Series edition can be had with ungodly amounts of power and torque.

It may not seem like a cross-shopped car, but the Dodge Challenger SRT8 can play musclecar even better than the Audi S5, though it's much larger, heavier, and cheaper.

 
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