The prototype downloaded over 100 kg. the weight of the familiar Audi A5. The main difference between the familiar version of the A5 and lightweight prototype, which the company tested the results in lighter materials. Thanks to the aluminum alloys and carbon fibers, which have replaced conventional steel, the weight of the car has decreased by 110 kg. The new lower weight of the test model, equipped with 2.0-liter FSI engine, offers almost similar dynamics to that of a gifted V6 models C 265 hp under the hood. Weight / power at the prototype A5 2.0 FSI has 159 hp per tonne, where a powerful A5 3.2 FSI, the figures are 170 hp per ton. The company explained that the light weight will allow the integration of smaller engines which in turn will require less fuel and emit less harmful emissions. Lose weight, will inevitably affect positive and dynamic characteristics of the vehicle, its management and last but not least – the stopping distance.
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From Audi has finally spread official information and numerous pictures of his first 5-door compartment – A5 Sportback, which will debut in auto exhibition in Frankfurt in September. The founder of Audi A5 Sportback argue that the model combines in himself sedan comfort, practicality and elegance of the wagon body. Trunk of the car fit with load capacity 480 liters, but if lower back rear seats, it can reach 980 liters. Overall design of the A5 Sportback is not radically different from that of the coupé version, such as bumpers, lights and even tracks are identical. Changes were made only in the rear as they were needed because of the specificity of the model. The interior of the car is identical to that of the body and convertible. The engines, which will be Audi A5 Sportback again are the same as other versions of the model. Petrol units are the 3.0 FSI (265 PS) and two versions of the 2.0 TSI, whose capacities are 180 and 211 PS and diesel – 2.7 TDI (190 PS) and 3.0 TDI (240 PS) as at a later stage will be introduced 2.0 TDI (170 PS) and a potent 3.0 TFSI, generating 333 PS Absolutely all modifications A5 Sportback will be equipped with a system for recovery of energy from the brakes.
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In the event of the summer season comes the time of the convertible. On this occasion, presented by ABT Sportsline sports program for the Audi A5 Cabrio, gives the car personality. Tuning package is called AS5 Cabrio and include new front bumper, radiator grille and side thresholds, and the rear bumper was modified by its integrated dofuzer four codend of the exhaust system. Convertible also has received a more powerful braking system, sports suspension, and allows clients to choose between 19 and 20-inch alloy wheels series BR. Of course, by ABT Sportsline kits are made to increase capacity of the engine, which offers Audi A5 Cabrio. In the modification 2.0 TFSI power increased from 210 to 275 h.p. where 2.7 TDI of 190 of 230 h.p. and in 3.0 TDI, which is standard 240 h.p., productivity reaches 282 h.p. and even 310 h.p. package ABT POWER S.
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