Audi news sites are reporting that that a Cabriolet version of the Audi A5 will be launched at the Paris car show this September – with first delivery in the spring of 2009.

The vehicle will be produced by Karmann. The A5 and S5 cabriolets will receive a folding soft top similar to the tops in use for the A3 Cabriolet.

The engine options look to remain remain the same including the 4.2L V8 in the S5 coupe.

Tony Stark the hero of the New Ironman Film drives an Audi R8 in the recently released film. There is an official microsite here and Audi will be doing several movie tie ins.

The theatrical trailer has some interesting shots in Tony Stark’s garage including a pre war silver arrow which can be briefly spotted in the back ground along with the R10.

Ford Cobra Fans might want to look away towards the end of the trailer.

Not to be out done by its super car sibling the R8, the Audi S5 also gets a look in as the ride of Virginia “Pepper” Potts, Starks PA played in the film by Gwyneth Paltrow.

Super hero films out side of the very well known hero’s don’t always work well transferring from comic book to screen but this one does have some good d reviews both from fans and the main stream press. In the states Iron Man is the second highest ever opening three days ($101 Million) for a non sequel film.

A review of the Audi S5 4.2

Audi’s latest model, the Audi S5 gets a going over by The Guardian Weekend:

The Audi S5 drops it’s weight even closer to the ground than previous Audi models, comes with four exhaust pipes instead of two, and features a set of 19-inch alloys.  

All this weight is distributed pretty evenly on to both axles.  Jump on the accelerator, therefore, and there is little chance of your Audi S5 rearing up on its back wheels like a panicked horse.

Being an Audi, the car’s behaviour is, by default, mature and sensible.  The Audi S5 doesn’t so much overtake other cars as patronise them until they slow down.

Top Speed: 155mph

Acceleration: 0-62 in 5.2 seconds

‘The Audi S5, a four-seat grand tourer that says “Ambassador, you are spoiling us”, quicker than a tray of Ferrero Rocher ever could’

- Giles Smith (The Guardian Weekend).

We now have more details on the Audi S5 One look at its muscular body styling, 18” alloy wheels and subtle V8 badging, and it’ll come as no surprise that the Audi S5
features a powerful 4.2-litre V8 engine, capable of taking you from 0-62mph in under 6 seconds.

And from the comfort and stability of a stylish Silk nappa Sports seat, you can sit back and enjoy every single unit of this engine’s 354PS capability, safe in the knowledge that the quattro® permanent four-wheel-drive system will keep you exactly where you want to be – on the road.

But sleek styling and powerful performance in the Audi S5 don’t come at the expense of functional, driver-oriented specifications. Simple yet thoughtful touches, such as the matt brushed aluminium inlays, S instrument dials and through-load facility have been included to ensure that your fast-paced lifestyle runs as smoothly as your Audi S5 does.

You can dowload a pdf with Audi S5 and Audi A5 pricing and specification details here or contact us for a test drive

The high performance A5 coupé

V8 FSI technology, quattro permanent four-wheel drive, specially tuned sports suspension and high performance brakes are just a few of the characteristics of the Audi S5 which will be launched alongside its A5 sibling at the Geneva Motor show on 6th March 2007.

The Audi S5:

• 260 kW (354 bhp)
• 440 Nm of torque
• 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds
• Six-speed manual gear box
• 18-inch alloy wheels with S design and 245/40 R 18 tyres
• Xenon plus headlights with daytime running lights with LED light strip
• Sports seats with electronic adjustment

The S5 has its own distinctive profile with the stance of the most finely tuned athlete. The grille incorporates the ‘S look’ painted in platinum grey and fitted with vertical chrome inlays. The front and rear bumpers are more pronounced and the air inlet grilles are more striking.

Our first demonstrator will be in our showrooms soon – as soon as we have a date it will be posted here so bookmark this site to keep up-to-date. UK price lists have yet to be announced but we expect the A5 to be priced around £25,000.