0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds, top speed 250km/h

The Audi S5 is based on the A5 Sportback, which was announced in July of this year. It is powered by a direct-injection 3.0-liter V6 supercharged engine, shared with the "S4" and other models.
This engine produces a maximum output of 333ps and a maximum torque of 44.9kgm. Combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch "S tronic" transmission and full-time 4WD "quattro," it achieves performance figures of 0-100km/h in 5.4 seconds and a top speed of 250km/h (electronically limited).

Official Debut at Frankfurt Show

It also incorporates the latest technologies, such as the "Audi sport differential" for enhanced cornering performance and "Audi drive select," which allows drivers to choose between Comfort, Auto, and Dynamic modes for engine and shift characteristics, enabling a higher level of driving dynamics.

The interior also exudes a sporty yet luxurious atmosphere, with silk nappa leather sports seats and aluminum trim.

The S5 Sportback will be officially unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Sales are scheduled to begin in Europe in the spring of 2010. The price is announced at 57,900 euros (approximately 7.82 million yen).

BRAND HISTORY
The Audi emblem is the "Four Rings." As you may know, each ring represents one of the automotive manufacturers: Audi, DKW, Horch, and Wanderer. All were based in Saxony and were leading brands in the German automotive industry at the beginning of the 20th century. However, the four companies, hit hard by the Great Depression following World War I, formed Auto Union in 1932 to survive. DKW specialized in motorcycles and small cars, Wanderer in mid-size cars, Audi in premium mid-size cars, and Horch in luxury cars.

However, due to Germany's defeat in World War II, Saxony in East Germany fell under Soviet occupation, and Auto Union ceased to exist. Anticipating this, a new Auto Union was established in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, in West Germany. Unlike BMW and Mercedes-Benz, Auto Union faced a difficult start without existing factories, but gradually built its strength through production of vehicles like the DKW delivery van.

In late 1964, Auto Union came under the umbrella of Volkswagen and soon introduced new models bearing the Audi name. In 1969, it merged with NSU (known for its development of the Wankel engine), based in Neckarsulm, becoming Audi NSU Auto Union, and since 1985, has continued as Audi to the present day. Technologies such as quattro, dynamic performance backed by motorsport activities, elegant design, and high-quality finishes are driving Audi's popularity.