2012 Audi S5 Convertible

Once introduced into the market in 2007, Audi A5 consists of 2012 model year with new, advanced technology and an updated design. This kind of mid-cycle update, you can expect, but one feature of the change that has brought some slight confusion, the automotive world is downgraded engine under the hood.

Previous 2012 Audi S5 came packing 4.2 liter V8, which cranked out 354 hp, but the 2012 model will only turbocharged 3.0-liter TFSI engine with a total capacity of 333 hp. This may leave some people shaking their heads, but the green is more compact and this new engine provides improved fuel consumption by about 20% (getting it to 29.04 miles per U.S. gallon). If the environmental aspect is not enough, then you can be sure that 2012 Audi S5 convertible will continue to be impressive performance.

Hit the jump to learn more about the 2012 Audi S5 Convertible.

2012 Audi S5 Convertible

Exterior

Like all other models in the line-up, convertible 2012 Audi S5 was a small change in both external and internal. The most obvious change can be found in the new headlights and taillights with LED bulbs. Other changes include a new glossy black upper grille, new and a little more than outlines of the bonnet, larger air intakes on the bumper, and a new crystal-effect finishes paint. Completing the exterior of the new set of standard 18 "wheels in conjunction with sports suspension, S.

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Exterior

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Exterior

Interior

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Interior

 Minor changes and find their way inside the car with a new steering wheel, new paint cover, revised button on the center console, as well as update the ignition key. Selector lever for automatic gearbox and new, as well as buttons for additional drives for Audi and the choice of controls for high-efficiency air-conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, white backlight display car units.

2012 Audi S5 Convertible Interior

Engine

Major upgrade for the 2012 Audi S5 can be found under the hood. In the surprising turn of events, Audi dropped the standard 4.2-liter V8 engine car in favor of the new turbocharged 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that delivers a total of 333 HP. This reduction in force does come with a bonus, however. Fuel Economy 2012 Audi S5 has got to give impetus to about 20%, allowing it to rise to 29.04 miles per gallon.

Despite the fact that the S5 will now deliver less power than the previous model, the performance is still impressive. Acceleration from 0 to 60 miles / hour is 4.9 seconds, while top speed remains electronically limited to 155 miles / hr

The most important technical updates to 2012 Audi S5, Quattro drive crown gear center differential and electromechanical power steering. In combination with the S Tronic, Quattro drivetrain uses a crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring, sport differential is a great addition.

2012 Audi S5 Engine

Prices

Despite significant improvements for the 2012 model year, 2012 Audi S5 prices remain virtually unchanged. In Germany, the starting price will only rise by about € 200 (about $ 284 at current rates) in the previous year, settling at around € 33 350 ($ 46,933 at current rates).

2012 Audi S5 Prices

Competition 

List of competitors for the 2012 Audi S5 Convertible will include models like the BMW 3-Series Convertible and the Infiniti G37 Convertible. With some minor improvements for the 2012 S5, we can safely say that the S5 is the most elegant model of them all. And even with a decrease in power to 333 hp, S5, even the most powerful.

Infiniti G37 coupe is equipped with a 3.7-liter V6 engine with VVEL (for variable valve event and Lift), capacity of 325 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque. The BMW gets the double-turbocharged six-cylinder engine good for 300 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque, thanks to Twin Scroll turbo engine technology and the integration of Valvetronic. 

2012 Audi S5 wallpaper

2012 Audi S5 wallpaper