2012 Audi S5 Convertible 4.2 liter V8 Engine
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 by adrx # Audi2012 Audi S5 Convertible 4.2 liter V8 engine line-up entered the 2012 model year with a new, advanced technologies and designs that are updated after being introduced to the market in 2007. This species should be expected mid-cycle refresh, but features one modification that brings some minor confusion for the automotive world is derived engine found under the hood. Audi S5 comes before packing 4.2-liter V8 engine that powers out 354 HP, but the 2012 model will only get a supercharged 3.0 liter TFSI engine with a total output of 333 HP. This may leave some people shaking their heads, but the green is more streamlined and the new engine will provide the fuel consumption of around 20% (get it for 29.04 U.S. mpg). If the environmental aspect is not enough, then rest assured that the 2012 Audi S5 Convertible will still provide performance numbers are impressive.
Interior
Minor changes also find their way inside of the vehicle with a new steering wheel, new paint covers, revised center console buttons, and an updated ignition key. The selector lever for the automatic transmission is also new, as is the button for the optional Audi drive select system and the controls for the high-efficiency air conditioning system, the multifunction steering wheel, and the white illumination on the car’s display units.
Exterior
Like with all the other models in the line-up, the Audi S5 Cabriolet has received subtle changes to both the exterior and interior. The most obvious change can be found in the new headlights and taillights with LED bulbs. Other changes include a redefined glossy black upper grille, a new and slightly more contoured hood, larger air intakes on the bumper, and new crystal-effect paint finishes. Finishing off the exterior is a new set of standard 18″ wheels combined with an S sport suspension.
Engine
The biggest update for the 2012 Audi S5 can be found under the hood. In a surprising turn of events, Audi has dropped the car’s standard 4.2-liter V8 engine in favor of a new supercharged 3.0 TFSI V6 engine that delivers a total of 333 HP. This decrease of power does come with a bonus, however. The Audi S5’s fuel economy has gotten a jumpstart of about 20%, allowing it to climb to 29.04 US mpg.
Despite the fact that the S5 will now deliver less power than the previous model, the performance numbers are still impressive. The sprint from 0 to 60 mph will be made in 4.9 seconds, while top speed is still electronically limited to 155 mph.
The most important technical updates for the Audi S5 are quattro drive with the crown-gear center differential and electromechanical power steering. When combined with S tronic, the quattro drivetrain uses the crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring; the sport differential is the perfect complement.
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