Audi S5 Convertible Spied Making Quick Laps at the Nurburgring
The next Audi S5 convertible has been spied testing at the world famous Nurburgring race track.
Although the Audi S5 convertible is heavily camouflaged, we can see the soft top that will be used. Like the new Audi A5, the S5 will ride on Audi’s newest version of its MLB platform, known as MLB Evo. By using ultra-high strength steel, aluminum and other composite materials, the German automaker aims to reduce weight by 200 to 250 pounds compared to the current offering. The new platform was introduced on the 2015 Audi Q7 and will eventually underpin most of Audi’s lineup in the near future.
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Expect the Audi A5 to offer a wide range of standard gasoline and diesel engines, although it’s unclear if diesel models will continue to make it to the U.S. given the Volkswagen Group’s massive emissions scandal. The high-performance S5 will likely improve on its current 333-horsepower figure, but don’t expect a huge jump in performance since the model is already getting lighter.
Production for the 2017 Audi A5 and S5 convertible models should start in late 2016 or early 2017, so look for an official debut later this year.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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