2008 Audi S5

2008 Audi S5

MODELS

Body Style Engine Transmission Retail

2 Door Coupe (50-State) 4.2L, V8, FSI Direct Injection, 354 HP 6-Speed manual quattro $50,500

FUEL ECONOMY: EPA estimate

City 14 mpg

Highway 21 mpg

Combined 16 mpg

ENGINE:

Type V8 gasoline direct injection DOHC

Arrangement Front mounted, longitudinal

Bore 3.3268 in. 84.5 mm

Stroke 3.6535 in. 92.8 mm

Displacement 254.04 cu. in. 4163 cc

Fuel requirement Unleaded Super, 95 RON (unleaded regular, 91 RON, as an alternative with slight reduction in performance)

Horsepower (SAE) 354 hp @ 6800 rpm

Max. Torque 325 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

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