<P> The Audi S5 was released in coupé form to the public at the same time as the A5 . The Audi S5 Sportback was unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, and went on sale in the spring of 2010 with a MSRP of € 57,900 . </P> <P> The Audi S5, in comparison to the A5, features a more aggressive body style (typical design for Audi S and RS models) which consists of side skirts, bigger air inlets on front bumper and dual - quad tip exhaust . The S5 includes a string of LED daytime running lights around the bi-Xenon headlamps and a vertically striped chrome grille as well . In many markets, the S5 includes as standard, 19" alloy wheels with a five - parallel spoke design, bigger brakes, heated leather sport bucket seats, and other convenience features, some of which are available only as an option on the A5 . Changes for 2010 model year include LED tail lamps, the introduction of Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels and new optional equipment such as leather / Alcantara seats . </P> <P> Despite sharing the same nameplate, the powertrains were different between the coupé and the Cabriolet / Sportback for the 2010 - 12 model years . The 2007 - 2012 Audi S5 coupé had a 4.2 - litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V8 engine that produces 260 kW (349 hp), while the S5 Cabriolet and Sportback have a supercharged 3.0 - litre TFSI V6 engine producing 245 kW (329 hp) which is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 3.0 TFSI quattro sedan and avant . The coupé had a choice of either a 6 - speed manual or 6 - speed Tiptronic, while the Cabriolet / Sportback have the 7 - speed S - tronic dual - clutch transmission . Despite minor differences in peak power output, both the V8 and the supercharged V6 provide very much similar performance . While the V8 benefits from the smooth power delivery the V6 is more frugal . The only Audi S5 with the V8 engine is the pre-facelift Coupe version . </P> <Ul> <Li> Sportback </Li> <Li> Convertible </Li> <Li> Coupe </Li> </Ul>

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