The all-new 2008 Audi A5 four-seat coupe joins an impressive lineup of other Audi performance vehicles and is available with a 6-speed manual transmission or the optional Tiptronic 6-speed automatic transmission.
The epitome of a luxury sports coupe, the elegant A5 features stylish interior and exterior styling, a host of safety features, as well as sharp handling and strong overall performance.
Price range
The price ranges for the 2008 Audi A5 are as follows:
Mug MSRP Price: $39,900, Invoice Price: $37,108
Coupe with Tiptronic MSRP Price – $41,200, Invoice Price – $38,315
New features and options for 2008
Some of the new features that Audi has implemented on its 2008 A5 model, which is available in only one trim level, are electromechanical parking brakes and climate controls with three separate zones. The front suspension system has been redesigned, as well as a longer wheelbase and a revised engine, transmission and steering rack, resulting in better handling, more precise steering and better weight distribution. .
The 2008 Audi A5 also comes with a 48-month/50,000-mile base warranty, as well as a 48-month/50,000-mile powertrain and 144-month/unlimited-mile rust warranty.
Body style and options
Described as muscular yet curvy, the 2008 Audi A5 is unrivaled in its visual appeal and impeccable styling. Automatic headlamps, fog lamps and daytime running lights are standard on both the A5 Coupe and Tiptronic Coupe, while High Intensity Discharge headlamps are an available option for either.
A power trunk lid, a rear spoiler, 18-inch alloy wheels and a front air deflector are also standard features on the Audi A5, as are rain-sensing wipers with intervals and a rear window defroster.
Some optional exterior features of the A5 include heated mirrors, electrochromic automatic day/night mirrors, both interior and exterior, and 19-inch alloy wheels.
The 2008 Audi A5 is available with a power or manual sunroof/moonroof and is available in several exterior colors including: Aruba Blue Pearl, Avus Silver Pearl, Brilliant Black, Brilliant Red, Deep Seal Blue Pearl, Ibis White, Ice Silver Metallic, Pearl Meteor Grey, Pearl Misano Red, Quartz Gray Metallic or Sahara Silver Metallic.
Interior design and features
In addition to air conditioning and separate climate controls for the driver and front passenger, the A5 model also features a CD player with subwoofer speakers, cruise control, tilt steering, a leather steering wheel, a trip computer, and a tire pressure/inflation monitor.
Some of the attractive features of the 2008 Audi A5’s finely stitched leather seats include multi-adjustable power controls for the driver and passengers, and front power lumbar support.
Additional seating options for the A5 include heated front seats with electric memory, as well as a few other optional interior options, such as a navigation system that features an iPod interface and a 505-watt Bang & Olufsen premium audio system.
The “S” line package is also available for the Audi A5 and includes 19-inch alloy wheels and a sport suspension system, front and rear fascias, sport seats with bolstered bolsters, aluminum interior trim and, for coupes equipped with with Tiptronic, paddle shifters. .
Available colors for the A5’s leather interior include black, cinnamon brown, light gray or linen beige.
performance and power
Due to the longer wheelbase, the A5 offers more responsive and precise steering action, and the car’s Quattro all-wheel drive (AWD) system is unparalleled and shared only with one other, the BMW 335xi. The 2008 Audi A5 Coupe with or without Tiptronic features a standard 3.2L V6 engine, 265 horsepower (hp) at 6,500 revolutions per minute (RPM), and torque rating is 243 at 3,250 RPM.
The direct injection technology of the 3.2L V6 engine allows the Audi A5’s manual transmission to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 5.8 seconds, while the automatic transmission takes a tenth of a second longer.
security features
Some of the safety features that are standard on both the A5 Coupe and Tiptronic Coupe include driver’s side, front side, passenger side and side head curtain airbags, along with an anti-entrapment device located inside of the trunk and an anti-theft system. system.
Power door locks and power windows are also standard, as are electronic brake assist and ABS brakes, Audi’s familiar Quattro AWD system, and a vehicle stability control system. Another useful safety feature on the 2008 Audi A5 is the optional electronic parking aid in the form of a rear view camera.