วันจันทร์ที่ 28 กันยายน พ.ศ. 2552

First Impression: 2010 Audi S5 Cabrio

Audi convertible first of the modern age, debuted in 1991 based on the Audi Cup, Wimpy came with 133 horsepower. While some suggest that the new S5 Convertible Convertible is the spiritual successor to the first, there is little to connect the two, besides the fact that the roof can be lowered when the sun decides S5 shine.With $ 72,000 adjusted, multi - layer soft - top-up, a trip is disturbingly quiet - no wave usual, no wind and the noise bothers exhaust quad registry is just discovered. Ownership button for 15 seconds, considers the fall of grace in his hood well and there is no need to install one of these hard to use Tonneau finished look.

The cargo space? Much. With the folding roof that is 11.3 cubic feet, up 26 / 5 ea. Pair with '50 / 50 rear seats folded forward.

Finally, when the clouds begin to gather and there is no room for stopping, dropping only 50 kmh give up the top (within 17 seconds) to get past the riders in the rain without the usual complications. In other cases, the car is stopped and the handbrake is used to make. At this point, Murphy's law dictates boot driver sitting in pools of water.

The rest of the cabin above expectations. He also completed many of the materials and soft texture of the ground surface and a lot of space - enough for what is considered a legitimate S5 four-seater, while the front seats are not far behind. Below is a list of computers. Everything from the xenon headlights of air conditioners that are in place. The highlight is the optional Bang & Olufsen sound system. S 505 W, 10 channels and 12 speakers, the rocks.

As S5 is powered by 354 hp, the Audi 4.2 liter V8 is a silk (until 2011), convertible is another way - using V6 3.0L. To ensure that droptop S is worthy of the name is fed with direct injection to force fresh air through the exchanger compressor. The result is 328 horsepower and 325 foot-pounds of torque at 2900 rpm to see. Needless to say it is enough to get the heart. Typically zero to 100 km / h in just 5.6 seconds and run S5 faces 80 to 120 km / h trick in 4.3 seconds only faster.

The dual-clutch gearbox is a joy, because the seats in the seven-speed controller of elimination. As such, there is a connection for all eventualities. Sunset Cruise Meets smooth, the automatic mode is the right choice - the changes are smooth and refined. Turn the heat slightly, and is equivalent to paddle changers criminal negligence - with every drop, rev box, which agrees with the exhaust system and cruixits Espetec. Fall of Nice, followed by a pocket full of "lost value of the note from the exhaust gases from the finish of mild changes. Oh, the joy of open air motor racing!

Quattro Q5 all wheel drive system sends 60% of the rear wheel drive, 40% in the front. It is also a positive spin - the difference optional sports. Stratification of the intrinsic ability of the Quattro system with this device is born and raised bar. Sport differential automatically sends most power to the rear wheel in the curve from the outside - usually around 10%, even if you could control the torque to a wheel. This seemingly simple act of doing two things very good.

Firstly, the speed of the wheel turns the car off the corner. This reduces the amount of management input required, and all except the elimination of subviratge. Secondly, the difference as a sport is the first level of stability control. Benefit tacit is that instead of stopping the wheel on the right side, where a small error in the differential count of sport proactively accelerating the wheels right. All this means Capricorn ordinary mail is much less likely to intervene - thanks.

Of course, this technology is worth the squat position, the suspension was not his ability to control and balancing the body - P255/35R19 tires deliver tons of hand catches. Hammer in the corner, struck a large folder and S5 is as flat as a sauce on the plate - no rolls, no ads. Sense of direction and information are also very acute. Combining instill a sense of unity with the car, which is rare, especially convertibles. The fact that virtually no hood shake, adding S5 sense of solidity.

S5 can also be adapted for the driver. The use of additional drive select system, suspension, steering, throttle, transmission and differential all sports, sitting in the comfort, auto and dynamic ways. The reality is that the automatic attitude is so good that all but denies the other two options.

Audi is on a tear recently, the introduction of a new model after new models, each surpassed its predecessor in all areas. S5 follow the trend. It's quick, up and management are welcome and be in balance with all the necessary equipment. It is, friends of the shorts are ideal for gentle walks mid summer night - or a quick turn to the local track.