2012 Audi S5 Coupe High Performance
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by adrx # AudiLine-ups for the A5 and S5 models of the new 2012 has finally been officially launched by Audi. It describes some raised eyebrows for subtle changes and tweaks powertrain features. As a high performance option of the group, the new 2012 S5 coupe is expected to attract buyers with performance numbers in mind. On that note, Audi go with something that may not be what people expect from the car. Although there are some aesthetic changes made, the most significant changes for the S5 Coupe is a powertrain choice, or in this case, ‘downgrade’ from the powertrain under the hood the car. No longer will the S5 comes with eight cylinders. In contrast, the German automaker chose to use a 3.0-liter V6 TFSI powerplant that produces less horsepower than its predecessor. All is not lost, though, because Audi themselves must work around the new engine, giving the same performance numbers with the 2011 model while also improving efficiency rating of a car, something that became increasingly important between buyers today.
Interior
Even the car’s interior, which generally speaking looks pretty much the same, has its own share of new items. Adding a dash of elegance and comfort to the car, Audi gave the interior a new steering wheel, new paint covers, revised center console buttons, bezels on the both the console and the instrument cluster, and white illumination on the car’s display units.
Exterior
The 2012 S5 Coupe isn’t exactly a new-generation take on the A5 line, so we don’t expect anything to be completely overhauled. Having said that, there are still plenty of changes on the 2012 model that differentiate it from its predecessor.
One of the most telling differences on the 2012 S5 is the newly designed set of lights on both the front and rear of the car, which now comes with more angles than the almost rectangular shape of the 2011 model. On top of that, the new lights configuration comes with homogenous LED daytime running lights that can be equipped with xenon plus technology as an added option. The subtle changes continue with a redefined glossy black upper grille, a new and slightly more contoured hood, larger air intakes on the bumper, and a set of 18″ alloy wheels.
Performance
Surprisingly, Audi did away with the old model’s 4.2-liter V8 engine, instead opting for a slightly less powerful 3.0-liter TFSI engine. The numbers certainly speak for themselves as the former was capable of producing an output of 350 horsepower while the new engine only churns out 333 ponies. The flip side to this is that, with a less powerful engine, the 2012 S5 is more fuel efficient than its predecessor, consuming an average 20 percent less fuel per 100 kilometers (29.04 mpg) than the 2011 version. The 2012 S5 accomplishes this while still being able to produce impressive numbers, including a 0-62 mph time of 4.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
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