During last autumn the German brand with the four rings revealed the new Audi A5 and Audi S5 in its convertible body, which logically take the basis of the Audi A5 Coupé. The Audi A5 is one of the firm's most passionate cars and this second generation, although aesthetically it is not very different from the predecessor model, increases its dimensions to achieve a greater habitability and comfort for occupants who can travel in this Cabrio variant.
Thus, we find a Audi A5 Cabrio measuring 4,67 meters, having also increased its wheelbase in 14 mm. Audi says that these new dimensions, together with the new narrower seats, have increased the width at shoulder height in the front seats by 26 mm and the space for the knees in the rear seats by 18 mm. Despite its increased length, engineers They have reduced the total weight of the set by 40 kilos.
The Audi A5 Cabrio also grows inside
The Ingolstadt firm has preferred to use a classic soft top instead of resorting to a retractable hard top, but they say their design achieves great insulation. Is it takes 15 seconds to open and 18 to close, being able to perform this maneuver with a single touch button (it is not necessary to keep it pressed) and at speeds of up to 50 km/h.
dynamic enhancements
The new Audi A5 Convertible increases its torsional stiffness by 40% compared to the predecessor model. The suspension The rear uses a five-arm system, replacing the previous one with trapezoidal arms. In front it also uses a five-link system.
Optionally adaptive suspension can be equipped, but as standard it incorporates the Audi drive select that allows the driver to vary the hardness of the suspension and the responses of the accelerator and the automatic transmission. And since we talk about the direction, Audi comments to have reviewed it. You can also optionally equip a adaptive steering depending on the speed and angle of rotation.
More trunk than ever for the Audi A5 Cabrio
On the other hand, we must highlight the increased trunk volume. In the new Audi A5 Cabriolet, the cargo space will be 380 liters, that is, 60 liters more than in the first generation A5 Cabriolet. As a curiosity, the rear seats can be folded down into two symmetrical halves.
Engines for the Audi A5 Cabriolet and Audi S5 Cabriolet
Initially The range of engines for the Audi A5 Cabrio consists of a 2.0 TFSI with 252 hp, the 2.0 TDI with 190 hp and the 3.0 TDI with 218 hp. Later The 2.0 TFSI variants with 190 hp and a 3.0 TDI with 286 hp will be incorporated into the range. These engines have increased their power by up to 17% while it has also been possible to reduce their fuel consumption. As standard they will send their energy to the front train, but will be available with all-wheel drive systems quattro ultra (more efficient) and the mythical permanent quattro drive. The permanent quattro system is standard on the 286 hp diesel and the Audi S5 Cabrio.
By now you have surely wondered about the features of the Audi S5 Convertible. Well, the sports variant uses a 3 liters with six cylinders and supercharging capable of developing 354 CV, which are 21 more than in the previous model, and 500 Nm of torque. Thus, it is capable of 0 to 100 km/h in just 5,1 seconds and reach a limited top speed of 250 km/h. If out of curiosity you want to know the approved average consumption, it is 7,8 l/100 km; although we fear that it will not be easy to achieve in real life.
Pricing
The Audi A5 Cabrio will arrive at the official dealerships of the brand in Spain In March, with a starting price of 54.500 Euros which corresponds to the 2.0 TDI variant with 190 hp. The price of Audi S5 Cabriolet also arrives on the Spanish market in March, with a starting price of 86.900 Euros.