Audi A5 drop top in the works
The Audi A5 hit parade continues with speculation that a convertible is on the horizon, and since word of the drop-top comes from Audi officials, we think production looks like a pretty safe bet. Audi plans on going with a soft-top setup for the A5, even though VW has experience engineering retractable hard-tops in the form of the Eos. Considering that hard-tops add weight and complexity, that's a decision we're alright with.
The Car Connection is also reporting that an RS model is planned for the new A5 range. What this supposed RS5 would come equipped with in the engine department is up for speculation, but the smart money may be on the Lamborghini-sourced 5.2L V10 currently used in the S6.
Audi has already admitted that the A5 line is an integral part of its strategy over the next ten years. We'll reserve judgement until we get behind the wheel, but we like the choices so far.
[Source: The Car Connection]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Justin 8:12AM (3/12/2007)
bring it bring it bring it. I love these...
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Garion 11:30AM (3/12/2007)
Audi, please add DSG to these and I'll be buying one! Thats the only thing missing for me.
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nagmashot 12:50PM (3/12/2007)
don´t belive that they use the 5.2l V10 in the A5 chassie, the chassie is the next generation A4...they had to work a lot to fit the 4.2l V8 in the curret generation A4. Smart would be to add the RS4 420hp high rev 4.2l V8 into a RS5... would be a much better competition vs the next generation BMW E92 M3 as the curret 4 door RS4. Would be 2 Coupes equiped with high rev 4l V8 one RWD one AWD oth nearly perfect balanced... that would be a nice compare!
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Ligor 2:20PM (3/13/2007)
I don't even know why they bother withthis car.
the old A4 convertible was so much more refined looking and at least it looked good. now it just looks like a Camaro wanabee
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