But fans of the original S5 will be relieved to hear that Audi has just unveiled a special edition of the S5 via their Facebook page. And no, it’s not powered by the latter 3.0L V6, but the original 4.2L V8.

But that’s not all. Audi’s Exclusive department got their hands on this last hoorah for the V8 S5 and treated it with fancy two-tone leather and stitching, unique 19-inch Rotor design wheels and a special Daytona Grey paint finish.

Only 125 S5 Special Editions will be produced and it can be had in either a 6-speed manual (the ideal cog swapper) or Audi’s Tiptronic automatic (you’d be mad to opt for this).

Prices have been estimated to start at $68,700 for the manual and $69,900 for the Tiptronic.

- By: Chris Chin

Source: Fourtitiude

On the outside, JMS fitted the Audi with a front lip, rear diffuser, and stainless steel exhaust. The S5 has been dropped by 40mm all around, and fitted with a set of Varianza TS1 wheels sized at 9.5×20 and 10×20, wrapped in 255/30-30 sized rubber.

Power remains Audi’s standard, with the S5’s 4.2-liter engine that makes 354-hp and 325 lb-ft of torque. The car’s 0-60mph time comes in 4.9 seconds, with a top speed of 155 mph.

- By: Alexandra Koken

Source: WCF

In a non traditional move, Audi will drop the manual transmission option from the S4 and S5 in Europe.

Audi’s Barry Hoch indicated this in an email to Fourtitude.com: “They (Europe) lose the manual. We keep the manual! 100% confirmed, although I don’t know what other markets also get to keep it. I don’t want to fear for my life when I leave the office. The manual transmission enthusiasts are… umm… passionate individuals. Save the Manuals!”

This leaves the DSG (dual clutch auto ‘box) as the only Euro option. This change bucks the trend of more manuals for Europe, but it isn’t the first: the TTRS of course only comes with the manual here in the ‘states, relinquishing the hot TT’s sub-four second 0-60 time by half a second.

2012 Audi S5:

- By: Sawyer Sutton

Source: Fortitude

Oh what a beautiful way to kick of Tuesday morning for an enthusiast. We have just come across UK Fifth Gear’s comparison of the new Audi RS5 against the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe.

Check out the video after the jump.

Refresher:

• Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe: The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe is powered by a 6.3L V8 engine making 451-hp with a maximum torque of 443 lb-ft. Mated standard to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe goes from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph. The AMG Development Package allows the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe to produce 481-hp. That allows it to improve 0 to 60 mph acceleration to 4.3 seconds with a top speed increased to 174 mph.
• Audi RS5: Power for the Audi RS5 comes from a 4.2 liter V8 making 450-hp at 8,250 rpm with a maximum torque of 317 lb-ft between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. Mated to a dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive, the 2012 Audi RS5 sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 174 mph.

- By: Omar Rana

But what about the Audi RS5 that’s coming to the United States next year? Will it look like the same old Audi RS5 we’ve been seeing for a while now or will it be the new redesigned version that was unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show last month?

Click here for more news on the Audi RS5.

Well, we won’t beat around the bush. Thankfully, the new Audi RS5 will indeed look like the one we saw in Frankfurt when hits our shores next year.

Pricing for the 2012 Audi RS5 US-spec will be announced closer to launch.

Refresher: Power for the Audi RS5 comes from a 4.2 liter V8 making 450-hp at 8,250 rpm with a maximum torque of 317 lb-ft between 4,000 and 6,000 rpm. Mated to a dual-clutch transmission and quattro all-wheel-drive, the 2012 Audi RS5 sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds with a top speed of 174 mph.

- By: Omar Rana

Audi’s A5 and S5 models have become one of the brand’s most respected models. For the 2012 model year, Audi is updating the two with a wider engine lineup, a facelifted exterior, upgraded interior and new interior colors, materials and options.

On the outside, the 2012 Audi A5 and 2012 Audi S5 both features redesigned tail lights and headlights and are available in xenon plus technology with homogenous LED daytime running lights. Audi has also upgraded the interior with new colors and materials.

For the 2012 Audi A5, Audi offers three gasoline engines and four TDI units. The gasoline engine lineup consists of a 170-hp 1.8 TFSI, a 2011 2.0 TFSi and a 272-hp 3.0 TFSI. The diesel lineup offers a 177-hp 2.0 TDI, a 204-hp 3.0 TDI and a 245-hp 3.0 TDI.

The 2012 Audi S5 drops its superb 4.2-liter V8 for a 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6 from the S4 making 333-hp. That allows the 2012 Audi S5 to run from 0 to 62 mph in 4.9 seconds with a top speed of 155 mph.

Keep in mind that these changes are only for the European market. In the United States, Audi will continue to offer the same A5 and S5 as last year.

Check out the high-res galleries and the press release after the jump.

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Press Release:

Beauty, power and efficiency –the new Audi A5

Audi is refreshing the A5 model series. Advanced technologies are being added to the Sportback, Coupé, Cabriolet and S5 models in the areas of the engine, quattro drive and infotainment for even more efficiency, sportiness and intelligence. The updated design visually underscores the technical expertise involved in these versions.

The A5 models are now more distinctive than ever. The rear lights and the headlights have been redesigned and are optionally available in xenon plus technology with homogenous LED daytime running lights. New colors and materials accentuate the interior, and many details of the operating concept have been fine-tuned.

Each of the four TDI diesel and three TFSI gasoline units in the new engine lineup include forced induction and direct fuel injection. The new 1.8 TFSI features a number of groundbreaking innovations. Fuel consumption has been reduced by 11 percent on average. The start-stop system and the recuperation system come standard with all engine-transmission configurations.

Each engine is matched with the ideal drivetrain – six-speed manual, multitronic, seven-speed S tronic, front-wheel drive or quattro drive. When combined with S tronic, the quattro drivetrain uses the crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring; the sport differential is the perfect complement. The chassis has been more finely tuned, with the optional Audi drive select system and dynamic steering making the A5 even more fun to drive. The electromechanical power steering is new to the A5 family.

The new A5 is a highly intelligent car. Its driver assistance systems have undergone intensive further development. The range of infotainment options now includes the Bluetooth online car phone, which delivers a number of special services and connects the A5 to the Internet.

The Audi A5 – A winner is now even more attractive

A successful family is now even more attractive: Audi is refreshing the A5 model series. New solutions for the engines, quattro drive and infotainment are being added to the Sportback, Coupé, Cabriolet and S5 models, making them even more sporty and efficient. The design is now even more dynamic.

Exterior design and body

Ever since their debut, the models of the A5 family – the Sportback, Coupé and Cabriolet – have impressed with their elegance. The flowing silhouettes, the sharp lines and the muscular surfaces make strong statements. The product improvement adds sharp new accents to the design.

The upper corners of the single-frame grille in high-gloss black are beveled. The grille’s lateral bars and the Audi rings appear to be sculpted. The new bumper features pronounced air inlets with massive struts, revamped grilles and flat fog lights. Sharply chiseled edges give the engine hood a three-dimensional look; the entire front end appears even flatter and wider.

The headlights have also been updated. Their lower edge forms a wave; their interior has been restructured. With the optional xenon plus headlights, the LED daytime running lights form a narrow, homogenous clasp framing the headlight. Audi also offers the adaptive light system with dynamic cornering light and turning light. The rear lights have also been redesigned and are optionally available with continuous LED light strips. The bumper includes a number of additional details.

The product improvement has added a millimeter (0.04 in) to each of the exterior dimensions. The A5 Sportback is 4.71 meters (15.45 ft) long; the Coupé and the Cabriolet 4.63 meters (15.19 ft). The range of colors has been reshuffled and now comprises 16 colors. The fully automatic acoustic top of the A5 Cabriolet is available in four colors. The S line exterior package is available for those who appreciate an even more dynamic look.

The vehicle bodies impress with high rigidity, outstanding crash safety, high vibrational comfort and low weight. The front fenders are made of aluminum for improved axial load distribution. Aerodynamic fine-tuning measures include a lined underbody.

Interior design

A harmonious balance of proportions and surfaces, fine materials and top-quality fit and finish: The interior of the A5 models reflects the Audi brand culture. It is now more elegant than ever – with new steering wheels, including an option for a flattened ring, new steering column stalks and with narrow chrome clasps framing the control elements.

A button is used to directly adjust the optional seat heating and seat ventilation in three stages. Also updated were the ignition key, the selector lever for the automatic transmission, the button for the optional Audi drive select system and the controls of the high-efficiency air conditioning and multifunction steering wheel. All displays are now illuminated in white.

New paint covers the bezels on the instrument cluster and the center console, and there is also a new selection of upholstery and inlays. The latter are available in Aluminium Trigon or in walnut or natural fine grain ash. Almost all of the interior colors are new. Fine Nappa leather replaces Valcona in the Sportback, and the armrests can also be covered in leather, if desired. The A5 Sportback is also now optionally available as a five-seater.

Another attractive option is the S line sport package. It drapes the interior in black and accentuates it with elegant applications. A sport suspension lowers the vehicle body by 10 millimeters (0.39 in), and 18-inch wheels round out the package. Buyers looking for that special something will find many more customization options in the Audi exclusive range, including the stylish Audi exclusive line with two-tone seat coverings.

Engines

The A5 family sets new standards for sportiness and efficiency. All engines feature forced induction and direct injection for tremendous pulling power. Even the entry-level engine produces 320 Nm (236.02 lb-ft) of torque. The start-stop system and the recuperation system are standard with all engines – no other manufacturer takes such a rigorous approach. The lineup comprises three gasoline engines and four TDI units. CO2 emissions have been reduced by as much as 22 percent.

The completely redesigned 1.8 TFSI showcases the full extent of Audi’s expertise. Groundbreaking innovations can be found in the control of the valves and their lift, the thermal management concept, the injection system, the turbocharger and the integration of the exhaust manifold. In the A5 Coupé, the high-end four-cylinder unit consumes on average just 5.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (41.27 US mpg). This best-in-class value corresponds to 134 grams CO2 per km (215.65 g/mile) and is 21 percent lower than before. With 125 kW (170 hp), the 1.8 TFSI accelerates the A5 powerfully.

The output of the 2.0 TFSI remains unchanged at 155 kW (211 hp). New to the Audi A5 lineup is the 3.0 TFSI, a supercharged V6 producing 200 kW (272 hp).

The diesel engines are also impressively efficient, and the four-cylinder units feature modifications in numerous areas. Equipped with the 130 kW (177 hp) 2.0 TDI and a manual transmission, the A5 Coupé consumes on average just 4.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (50.05 US mpg) – a CO2 equivalent of 122 g per km (196.34 g/mile) and a milestone in the coupe segment.

Three V6 diesel units round out the lineup on the top end. The 3.0 TDI with 150 kW (204 hp) is the most fuel-efficient six-cylinder unit in its class worldwide. In the A5 Coupé with multitronic, it consumes on average 4.9 liters (48 US mpg) of fuel and emits just 129 grams CO2 per km (207.61 g/mile). The second variant of the 3.0 TDI produces 180 kW (245 hp). Arriving somewhat later is a particularly low-emissions clean diesel model that will make the A5 the first coupe on the market to meet the Euro 6 diesel standard.

Drivetrain

Audi offers the ideal drivetrain for each engine. A manual six-speed transmission and the continuously variable multitronic are available for models with front-wheel drive. The quattro models come with a manual transmission or the lightning-fast, seven-speed S tronic. All of the transmissions shine with their convenience and precision, high efficiency and wide gear spread. The long ratios in the upper gears reduce fuel consumption.

Members of the A5 family equipped with quattro permanent all-wheel drive and the S tronic transmission also feature the crown-gear center differential with torque vectoring. During normal driving, the mechanical component sends the engine’s power primarily to the rear wheels. If necessary, it redistributes the power lightning-fast and smoothly. Up to 70 percent can flow to the front axle, 85 percent to the rear axle. Torque vectoring uses targeted, minor braking interventions to make the handling even more precise.

Available as an option in all A5 quattro models, the sport differential provides for maximum precision and high traction. It uses two superposition stages engaged via multi-plate clutches to actively distribute the torque between the rear wheels as needed.

Chassis

The A5 models set standards for sporty dynamics, luxurious ride comfort and excellent driving safety. Most of the components of the five-link front suspension and the trapezoidal-link rear suspension are made of aluminum. The rear suspension bearings and the damper tuning have been updated for more precise handling and even greater comfort.

The ESP stabilization program with electronic limited slip differential is standard in all front-wheel drive versions of the A5. ESP uses minimal braking interventions at the inside front wheel for even more agility during dynamic driving. The large brakes – with ventilated front and rear discs in many variants – offer excellent stopping power and are very easy to modulate.

17-inch wheels with 225/50 tires are standard. Options include wheels up to 20 inches and 265/30 tires as well as four new wheel designs.

Among the high-end features in the model series is Audi drive select. In the basic configuration, it adjusts the power steering boost, the accelerator characteristic, the shift points of the automatic transmission and the automatic air conditioning. Using a button in the cockpit, the driver can determine whether these components should work in “comfort,” “auto,” “dynamic” or “efficiency” mode. The latter helps to drive the A5 particularly efficiently. If the car is equipped with a navigation system, there is also an “individual” mode that the driver can largely configure him or herself.

Audi drive select can be combined with additional modules, if desired. These are the sport suspension with damper control, the sport differential and dynamic steering, which steplessly varies the steering ratio by nearly 100 percent as a function of speed.

Another new standard feature in the A5 model series is the electromechanical power steering. An electric motor generates the right amount of boost for the speed being driven. The electromechanical power steering features a direct ratio, reacts instantly and provides precise road feedback. It intervenes slightly to support the driver when braking on a surface with less grip on one side of the car.

The system reduces fuel consumption by up to 0.3 liters per 100 km and up to 7 g CO2/km (11.27 g/mile) because it consumes no energy at all while driving straight.

Assistance systems

The assistance systems in the Audi A5 model series use a variety of technologies to make driving even more controlled. Some of them have been improved with new functions. Among the standard features is the new driver information system with recommendations to take a break. It uses steering motions and additional parameters to detect when the driver is getting tired and issues an appropriate warning.

Audi side assist supports the driver when changing lanes by using radar to monitor the space behind the car. Audi active lane assist – a new feature in the A5 – helps the driver to maintain the lane. A camera detects the lane markings and the system makes slight corrections to the electromechanical steering, if necessary. The adaptive cruise control uses radar technology to maintain a constant interval between the A5 and the vehicle ahead. At speeds below 30 km/h (18.64 mph), it initiates maximum braking in the event of an impending collision.

Infotainment systems

The infotainment systems in the A5 have been significantly upgraded. Audi equips all models in the A5 lineup with a CD radio and eight speakers.

The optional top-of-the-line unit is MMI navigation plus with a large hard drive, seven-inch color monitor, 3D graphics and DVD player. Its controls have been improved. The number of hard buttons has been reduced from eight to four and the volume control now features a joystick cap to make it easier to choose songs. Voice control and digital radio reception also received some fine-tuning.

An additional option is the Bluetooth online car phone. Audi connect is the catchword for the attractive services this phone brings to the A5, which include Google POI search, navigation with Google Earth images and a WLAN hotspot. The hotspot enables passengers to surf the Internet and send and receive e-mail with their mobile devices. Audi traffic information online is an additional service that does a much better job than the familiar TMC standard of providing the driver with extremely precise and current information about the traffic load along the selected route. All the driver needs to use these functions is a data-capable SIM card.

Prices

Despite the extensive product improvement, Audi is raising prices only slightly. The price increase for the A5 Coupé 2.0 TFSI is only €200, for example. The base model, the Audi A5 Sportback 1.8 TFSI, costs €33,350.

The Audi S5

The top models in the series – the S5 as Sportback, Coupé and Cabriolet – have also been refreshed. All S5 models, including the Coupé, are now equipped with the 3.0 TFSI producing 245 kW (333 hp). Compared to the 4.2-liter V8 it replaces in the Coupé, the supercharged V6 consumes on average 20 percent less fuel per 100 kilometers. Average fuel consumption is just 8.1 liters (29.04 US mpg) while performance remains impressive. The S5 Coupé accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 4.9 seconds on its way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

Visual cues to the updated S models include new lights, modified body details and new crystal-effect paint finishes. Subtle changes can also be found in the interior. The most important technical updates for the Audi S5 are quattro drive with the crown-gear center differential and electromechanical power steering. The special S sport suspension and the standard 18-inch wheels deliver the power to the road.

- By: Omar Rana

North American tuning firm STaSIS unveiled its latest and greatest version of the Audi S5 Cabriolet: the 410-hp Challenge Edition.

This new model includes a reworked engine with a revised ECU to help bump the supercharged 3.0L V6’s power from 333-hp, quad T304 stainless steel exhaust with adjustable resonators, six-pison monoblock Alcon brakes, and a revised suspension featuring Ohlins SL dampers and an increased spring rate with adjustable ride height.

On the outside, the S5 Cab Challenge Edition receives 20inch ultra-lightweight forged aluminum multispoke wheels, redesigned front and rear fascias and more aggressive side skirts.

This model can be had through several sales firms throughout the North American Region and will go on sale for the first time in the UK markets.

STaSIS Audi S5 Cabrio Challenge Edition:

- By: Chris Chin

2011 Audi RS5

Audi recently pleased all of its North American fans with the announcement that the Audi RS5 and the Audi TT RS will both be headed to United States.

During a roundtable interview at the Audi Forum in Ingolstadt, Germany earlier this week, Audi Quattro General Manger of Development Stephan Reil said that the United States is likely to get some more RS badged models. Most of that is thanks in part to a more favorable euro-to-dollar exchange rate and the buzz the models have with enthusiasts.

The 2011 Audi RS5, which is powered by a 4.2L naturally aspirated V8 making 450-hp, will be coming to the United States in 2012. The 360-hp Audi TT RS will head to the stateside in the third quarter of 2011.

Reil also mentioned that unlike BMW and its new X5 M and X6 M, Audi has no plans on putting RS badges on its SUVs. He said that RS stands for “ultimate performance, driving dynamics, and what is technically possible,” and to get an RS badge, an Audi model must qualify in all three parts.

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- By: Omar Rana

Source: Motor Trend

HS Motorsport Audi S5 Cabriolet

As Jeremy Clarkson once said, “Audi”s are for German cement salesmen.” And I can”t agree any more. Except here, in “˜Emerica, it”s either pretentious lawyers or guidos. But as characterless and cold Audis of the past have been, save a few gems in the mix, things are a lot different now. The Audi S5 coupe and cabriolet are prime examples. However, HS Motorsport thought that the already muscularly athletic S5 cabriolet wasn”t enough, and decided to give it some Viagra.

The out-of-house tuning company took the S5″s existing 3.0-Liter supercharged and boosted the output from an already smug 333 hp and 325 lb-ft of torque, to a gut-wrenching 375 hp and 387 lb-ft of torque that will top the car out at 180 mph with the new Vmax limiter modification. HS Motorsport didn”t release exactly how they squeezed the extra grunt out, but there are strong guesses of some ECU reworking.

They also added some oomph to the brakes, changing out the stock units with a Brembo system, and an upgraded Bilstein sport suspension to help the heavy cabriolet dance.

HS Motorsport also believed that S5 “didn”t need any upgrades” aesthetically. And another agreement with that one, because the S5 coupe and cabriolet are stunning to look at.

So lately, Audi showed us that their cars are not for pretentious lawyers and guidos with cars like the S5. In fact, who cares if they have that image associated with them. Because if you are a lawyer or a guido and want an S5 but don”t want to settle, the HS Motorsport version will give you the steroid boost that you probably need. And that”s a good thing because it means you know how to party like a rockstar.

HS Motorsport Audi S5 Cabriolet:

- Christopher Chin

2011 Audi S5 with Titanium Package

Tired and sick of all the chrome on your Audi? Well, you’ve probably missed the “Black Optics” option offered by the brand for years. The option basically gets rid of most of the chrome trim including grille surrounds, adds some window treatment and interior touches.

For the 2011 model year lineup, Audi of America will relaunch the option and call it the “Titanium Package.” The model will be offered on mostly ever sedan and coupe including the A4, A4 Avant, S4, A5 and S5 coupes. It is actually the first time Audi will be offering the package on an S-car.

Audi has yet to announce pricing but details of the Titanium Package have been delivered to dealers and production has already begun on some Titanium Package equipped models.

- By: Omar Rana

Source: Fortitude

Weight reduction is now a major part of the game when putting a vehicle through the development process – especially for the high-performance vehicles. The current Audi S5 coupe weighs in at a hefty 3,800 pounds and the recently unveiled 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet weighs in even heavier at 4,300.

And while the 2010 S4 and 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet flaunt fast acceleration and an increase in fuel-economy by replacing the heavy 4.2L V8 with a lighter 333-hp 3.0 TFSI supercharged V6, there is still much more performance and fuel-efficiency to gain for these two high-performance Audis.

According to Michael Dick, Audi’s global head of product engineering, the company is testing the next-generation S5 which weighs 880 pounds less than the current model. Dick told CARandDRIVER that the next-generation model will feature more aluminum, magnesium and high-strength steel to help cut excess weight. That will applied to future Audi models including the next-generation Audi A6 and the use of those materials will increase significantly in the A4, A5, S4 and S5 in the 2014 model years.

Great – so we’ll see a slight jump in fuel-economy once again. Not exactly. The jump is expected to be quite significant since Audi is planning to replace the supercharged 3.0L V6 in the 2010 S4 and S5 with a lighter 4-cylinder turbocharged engine. That will help fuel-economy come in at the mid to high 20 mpg range. So, does that mean we’ll be giving up a faster S5 for the sake of higher miles-per-gallon?

Dick says the 3,000 pound next-generation S5 “laps Germany’s famed Nurburgring Nordschleife eight seconds faster than the current S5.”

- By: The Daily Auto Editor

Source: CARandDRIVER

Images of the new Audi A5 Cabriolet / Convertible have been leaked over the internet prior to the car’s official announcement later this week. From the images you can see that Audi is forgoing the motorized hard-tops adopted by rivals such as the BMW 3-Series Convertible, Lexus IS Convertible and the Infiniti G37 Convertible.

Audi’s soft-top A5 and S5 Cabriolets will be offered with the same engine choices as their coupe siblings. The U.S. should get an A5 Cabriolet powered by the 265-hp 3.2L V6 FSI while the S5 Cabriolet should get its 354-hp 4.2L V8 unless Audi decides to drop it for a supercharged V6 from the 2010 Audi S4.

We’ll bring you more details later this week.

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Audi A5 Cabriolet Leaked Images:

Source: hoymotor (via autoblog.nl)

Can’t say we didn’t see it coming. According to an Audi source that spoke with InsideLine, the next Audi S5 will carry a V6 instead of a V8 following in the footsteps of the recently launched 2010 Audi S4. Audi will swap the current 354-hp 4.2L V8 for the same supercharged 3.0 TFSI V6 producing 333-hp from the S4.

According to an Audi spokesperson the new engine gets nearly the same horsepower and more torque than the gas-guzzling V8. It will also improve fuel-efficiency of the S5 by 30 percent.

The source also said that the next Audi S6 will drop its V10 for a twin-turbocharged of the 4.2L V8 previously used in the S4 and S5. The V10 will be left to the high-performance ‘RS’ lineup and the V10 R8 due out next year.

InsideLine says that the supercharged V6 from the 2010 S4 may even find its way into the Audi R4, a baby version of the R8 currently in the works.

Source: InsideLine

Audi is expected to give us some official word on the upcoming RS version of its ’5′ range at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show. However, the German automaker recently invited out a couple of press folks at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia to test drive an ‘EVO’ model of the S5.

The Audi S5 is powered by a 4.2 liter V8 engine producing 354-hp. But this experimental ‘EVO’ S5 was modified to produce a total of 420-hp. The engine was mated to Audi’s new S-Tronic dual-clutch transmission.

Now you might think this is probably just a one-off model but according to InfoMotori, Audi had four models on hand. We’re led to believe that Audi is just testing the waters for a model that will fit between the 354-hp S5 and the upcoming 450-hp RS5 (also rumored to get A 5.2 liter V10 engine that produces 500 horsepower in the Gallardo).

Source: InfoMotori (via MotorAuthority)