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Audi A5 Sportback S5 TDI 341 Quattro Vorsprung 5dr Tiptronic

Doors	5
Fuel Delivery	COMMON RAIL
Transmission	Semi-auto
Fuel Type	Diesel
Engine Capacity - CC	2967
Trim	S5 Vorsprung
Price	£71,525
Engine Power - BHP	341
Acceleration	4.6
Top Speed	155 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
Length	4765 mm
Height	1384 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	430 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1820 kg

Driver Convenience

360 camera
Advanced key with Audi hands free boot opening system
Audi connect safety and service (e-call)
Audi drive select (Auto, Comfort, Dynamic, Efficiency and Individual)
Audi phone box light with wireless charging
Audi smartphone interface
Audi virtual cockpit - 12.3" full colour digital instrument cluster,vehicle/engine speed,Radio/media information+Driver assistance systems
Automatic start-stop system with coasting functionality and efficiency programme
Bluetooth interface
Camera based traffic sign recognition
Electro-mechanical power steering
Email, calendar and text messages displayed via MMI
Head up Display
Lane departure warning
MMI nav+ with MMI touch - 10.1" high resolution MMI display, touch sensitive, 3D map, route/country info, dynamic route guide, personal route assist
Park assist system
Power operated tailgate
S instrument dials
Service interval indicator
Voice control system

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

58 Litre fuel tank
Adaptive S sport suspension with damping control
Audi sports differential
Diesel particulate filter

Entertainment

Bang and Olufsen 3D sound system
CD player
DAB digital radio reception
Two additional USB ports for rear passenger in rear centre console
Two SDXC card slots

Exterior Features

Audi Beam uses LEDs to project Vorsprung logo
Audi rings and model badging in black
Auto dimming rear view mirror
Badges on front wing
Body colour door handles
Body colour front spoiler lip
Body colour side sill trim
Door mirrors folding with auto-dimming and memory function
Electric adjustable heated door mirrors
Electric front windows
Front and rear bumpers with side skirts
Front fog lights
Headlight cleaning system
Kerb-view function for passenger side
LED daytime running lights
LED side indicator lights integrated into door mirrors
LED third brake light
Matrix LED headlights with Audi laser light, dynamic light sequencing and dynamic indicator
Panoramic glass sunroof
Privacy glass
Rain and light sensors
Rear side wing doors
Rear wiper
S radiator grille in twilight grey matt with dual struts in aluminium and S5 logo
S rear diffuser in twilight grey matt and honeycomb grille in black
S rear spoiler
S specific dual branch chrome tailpipes with twin oval pipes on left and right
S specific side air inlets in titan black with chrome inlays in unique S design
Variable front intermittent wipers
Windscreen with acoustic glazing

Interior Features

3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke heated high multi-function leather steering wheel
40/20/40 split folding 3 seater rear bench seat
Adjustable steering column
Black cloth headlining
Black perforated leather gearknob
Contrast stitching on seats, steering wheel and gear lever gaiter
Deluxe 3 zone electronic climate control
Electrically adjustable front seats with memory function for driver's side
Fine nappa leather upholstery with S embossed logo + super sports seats
Front centre armrest
Front head restraints
Front/rear floor mats
Heated front and outer rear seats
Illuminated door sill trim with S logo
ISOFIX child seat mounting and top tether
Key with S logo
Luggage compartment mat
Pneumatically adjustable lumbar support with massage function
Rear centre armrest
Rear headrests
Single front passenger seat
Stainless steel pedals
Sunvisors with vanity mirrors

Packs

Black styling pack - S5 Coupe/Sportback
Driver assistance tour package - A5
Extended leather pack - A5
Extended LED interior light pack - A5/S5

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
6 airbags - Driver, front passenger, curtain and side airbags
Attention and drowsiness assist
Brake calipers painted black with S logo at the front
Electromechanical parking brake
Electronic Stabilisation Control (ESC) including ABS, ASR and EDL
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Height adjustable front seatbelts
Hill hold assist
Manual child lock in rear doors
Multi collision brake assist
Pop-up bonnet for pedestrian protection
Pre sense city
S model enhanced braking system
Seatbelt monitoring
Tyre pressure warning
Variable restraint system
Warning triangle and first aid kit

Security

Anti theft alarm system
Anti theft wheel bolts
Immobiliser
Keyless Go
Remote central locking

Wheels

20" 5 V spoke star design alloy wheels in matt grey look gloss turned finish
Tool kit
Tyre repair kit

Emissions - ICE

Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	191
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	192
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	191

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2967
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Engine Layout	NORTH SOUTH
Gears	8 SPEED
Transmission	SEMI-AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	38.7
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	38.7

General

AdBlue	Yes
Generation Mark	2
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	47E
Manufacturers Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years	12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years	3
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	60000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	3
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	4.6
Engine Power - BHP	341
Engine Power - RPM	3800
Engine Torque - NM	700
Engine Torque - RPM	1750
Top Speed	155 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	No
Tyre Size Front	265/30 R20
Tyre Size Rear	265/30 R20
Tyre Size Spare	TYRE REPAIR KIT
Wheel Style	5 V SPOKE STAR
Wheel Type	20" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1384 mm
Length	4765 mm
Wheelbase	2825 mm
Width (including mirrors)	2029 mm

Weight and Capacities

Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres)	58
Gross Vehicle Weight	2380 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down)	1245 l
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	430 l
Max. Loading Weight	560 kg
Max. Towing Weight - Braked	2100
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked	750
Minimum Kerbweight	1820 kg
No. of Seats	5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb	11.7 m

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