tee_tz

So I guess Mercedes will just keep the CLK as a coupe alternative to the C-Class rather than introduce a C-Coupe (I actually never got that - is the CLK a C-Class Coupe or an E-Class coupe). I mean, the looks, interior layout has always been familiar with the C-Class, but the pricing is in the E-Class territory. Hmm...

Anyway, as the title states, Audi are introducing a new series to the line, A5 (and S5 as the high performance); and let me say, it looks pretty good. Although it's probably not the 'production version', if it looks anything like that, I'd say BMW's 3-Series Coupe and the Mercedes CLK have some competition in sight. What do you guys think? (Top 3 are S5, bottom are A5)

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/audi-s5/


Tee_Tz.

Kev04C320

I'd say they took the mold of the new E92 3-series coupe and made changes to it and called it an A5

Fifth Ring

It looks a little like a baby Bentley Continental Coupe. It's the first coupe out of Audi (other than TT) in 20 years.

spr

specs and price?

Fifth Ring

I think it will be comparable to the A4/S4 given that they share a lot of hardware.

StealthAuto

I think the S5 is pretty sweet.. Kinda resembles a Bentley Continental GT.

Fifth Ring

Ya think so? (Look three posts up.)

amgmark

I think the back looks just like the new 3 series coupe..

StealthAuto

Ahhh, didn't see that, sorry!

I see we have the same eye.

Blake P

I think I'm in love...

tee_tz

Yeah, I didn't want to say it yet to see other responses first, but I see many agree. It does have the Bentley GT look! And yes, it does have a similar body structure of the 3-Series now that people have mentioned it. But it is good looking, pricing will likely be around the 3-Series Coupe prices - a tad cheaper I'd think (as generally Audi tend to be cheaper than BMW and Mercedes)... I don't know, it looks really good! And the interior is amazing.

Obviously the A5 will sell well, the S5 will depend on the performance specs (for people to justify spending that much). And Audi does offer the S-line badging packages for their cars, so people will probably just hook up their A5's.

When do you think the CLK will be redesigned? It debuted in 2003 right?


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jgsx

Looks good, but hopefully it gets a better motor than the S4.

TopGun32

I was thiking of getting a 335i... but now I'm a state of confusion.


The A-S5 is way better looking than the 335i however the M3 will probably be a bit more aggressive.

If the keep the 4.2 with DSG I'll buy it.... I won't take the Auto and the manual is not for me.

I hope the pricing is less than the new M3 and a bit more than the 335i..

starting 50k?

moosejaw

i remember readinf the a5 will be priced along the A6. forget about it being in the reach of a bmw 3 series. Notice the interior is similar to an A6?

SilverBulletAMG

4.2 V8 with 353 bhp. Haven't seen anything on the price. I think it looks pretty sharp. Reminds me of a coupe CLS from the side kinda.

SilverBulletAMG

That is dead sexy!!