Audi S5 (8T) Cabriolet Convertible (2009-2016)

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Keywords: audiaudi-sawdcompact-executiveconvertibledohcmulti-linksupercharged

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Product Overview

Audi S5 (Type 8T) Cabriolet is a compact executive convertible in production from 2009 to 2016. It was powered by with a supercharged V6 engine (wrongly marketed as "TFSI") that displaced 3.0 liters paired to a 7-speed DCT. AWD is standard.
The same 3.0 TFSI supercharged engine can be found in many larger Audi vehicles, which makes the S5 Cabriolet less special. It also produces less power than the V8 found in the S4 Cabriolet that preceded this car. Nevertheless, it is a rather reliable engine that is much lighter than the V8 before.
Styling-wise, the pre-facelift S5 actually looked more imposing. The over-styled front-end is arguably a downgrade in the facelift.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Audi S5 Cabriolet comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good supercharged engine
  • Decent reliability
  • Multi-link suspensions all around
  • Better styled than the S4 Cabriolet
Cons

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    Specifications

    Pre-faceliftFacelift

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 750 L / 26.5 cu-ft320 L / 11.3 cu-ft ~ 380 L / 13.4 cu-ft
    Coolant Capacity12.0 L / 12.7 qt
    Engine Oil Capacity6.2 L / 6.6 qt6.8 L / 7.2 qt
    Fuel Capacity64.0 L / 16.9 gal61.0 L / 16.1 gal
    Passengers4
    Payload500 kg / 1102 lbs425 kg / 937 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearVentilated discs
    Power SteeringHydraulic SteeringElectric Steering
    Suspension | FrontMulti-link
    Suspension | RearIndependent on trapezoidal lever
    Tire Size245/40 R18
    Turning Circle11.4 m / 37.4 ft

    Construction

    Body Style2-door Convertible

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1380 mm / 54.3 in
    Size | Length4635 mm / 182.5 in4640 mm / 182.7 in
    Size | Width1854 mm / 73.0 in | 1981 mm / 78.0 in (mirror unfolded)1854 mm / 73.0 in | 2020 mm / 79.5 in (mirror unfolded)
    Track Width | Front1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
    Track Width | Rear1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
    Weight1875.0 kg / 4133.7 lbs1955.0 kg / 4310.0 lbs
    Wheel Size8.5J x 18
    Wheelbase2751 mm / 108.3 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.6 sec5.4 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.3 sec5.1 sec
    CO2 Emission224 g/km199 g/km
    Coefficient Of Drag0.32
    Fuel Economy9.7 L/100km / 24.2 MPG (combined) | 13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 7.3 L/100km / 32.2 MPG (highway)8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (combined) | 11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
    Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 1900 kg / 4189 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
    Emission StandardEuro 5
    EngineCCBA, CAKACGWC, CGXC
    Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio10.3:1
    Engine | Displacement3.0 L / 182.8 cu-in / 2995.0 cc
    Engine | Power333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-7000 rpm333.0 hp / 248.3 kW @ 5500-6500 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output111.2 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke89.0 mm / 3.5 in
    Engine | Torque440 Nm / 324.5 lb-ft @ 2900-5300 rpm
    Engine | TypeSupercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderSupercharged direct-injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears7-speed
    Transmission | TypeAutomatic S tronic

    Production

    Availability2009 ~ 20112012 ~ 2016

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