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2009-2012 Audi S5 Cabriolet review
The top-of-the-line model of the new Cabriolet production series from Audi is the S5 Cabriolet. The letter “S” stands for Sport – for dynamics, performance and power, but also for amazing efficiency.Oval twin tailpipes and LED rear lights catch the eye. The car’s athletic appearance with long wheelbase and short overhangs indicates just what it’s capable of. A high-quality soft top rounds off the aerodynamic silhouette. The headlights give the Audi S5 Cabriolet a determined look. The distinctive front end generates added impact, as do the tail’s horizontal lines. The red S badge is a key incentive for anyone with a passion for sporty bends and endless straights.quattro with sports differential (optional)quattro four-wheel drive with sports differential combines the advantages of quattro technology with a completely new differential that accelerates the rear wheels individually. Specifically on bends, the S5 Cabriolet now exhibits noticeably more agility. When steering into and accelerating out of bends, power is diverted to the outside rear wheel. With the optional Audi drive select system, you can tailor the response of the quattro with sports differential to your own preferences.
Audi drive selectThe optional Audi drive select system with dynamic steering and/or quattro with sports differential lets you choose between the settings comfort, auto and dynamic at the press of a button. In addition, a personally defined individual mode can be saved via the optional MMI. The throttle characteristic, shift points and, if ordered, the hydraulic damper control, dynamic steering and quattro with sports differential are specially adapted for every mode. S tronicSporty and efficient: the 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch gearbox minimises gearshift times, while operating virtually without any interruption to the power flow. The S tronic comprises two clutches: if you accelerate in second gear, for example, third gear is already preselected in preparation. When the ideal shift point is reached, the twin multi-plate clutch reacts in a flash: the first clutch opens while the other closes immediately. The S tronic is controlled either by the gear lever or via shift paddles on the back of the steering wheel.
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