The second-generation Audi S5 Coupe has been available here since 2017. This is the sporty variant of the Audi A5. The S5 also comes in Cabriolet and Sportback variants, and all three of these are very desirable cars with a powerful V6 engine. The S5 is very quick, with a 4,7-second 0-100 km/h time and it reaches its electronically-limited top speed of 250 km/h extremely rapidly.
The twin-turbo 2 995 cc power-plant produces 260 kW and 500 Nm of torque. Transmission is via an 8-speed automatic transmission and Audi’s famed quattro all-wheel-drive system. The quattro set-up on the S5 is special with a mechanical locking centre differential which electronically varies power to each axle when wheel slippage is detected.
The car comes with Nappa leather upholstery, sports seats, sports suspension, beautiful 19-inch alloys wheels and spoilers painted in body colour for a very distinct, clean look.
Audi offers a wide range of accessories for the S5 through its dealer network. These can be ordered when buying the car new or retro-fitted to used S5s. At this point, if you are considering buying one of these high-end stylish cars, AutoTrader currently lists 30 examples of New and Used Audi S5 models for sale.
We feel that the understated look of the S5 is central to its appeal as a classy sporty coupe, so when it comes to accessorising the car we deliberately chose accessories that don’t alter the appearance in any way. Instead we chose practical accessories to protect the investment as well as safety items and unusual comfort items that Audi offers through its dealer network.
Our Top 5 Audi S5 accessories
1. Swan neck
This extremely handy device comes with an LED lamp and a flexible neck that can be adjusted by bending but is stiff enough to maintain its shape once you have achieved the desired direction of illumination. It is connected via the cigarette lighter socket. It is very well-priced, and handy for passengers who like to read on long night-time journeys.
2. Anti-theft wheel bolts.
The S5 comes with extremely attractive 19-inch alloys which are expensive to replace. These anti-theft bolts come with a special tool for tightening and removal that fits into a normal wheel spanner. They also come with black plastic caps to give an appearance of conventional wheel bolts, and a special tool to remove these.
3. Ash tray
Most people would choose not to smoke in a car as luxurious as the Audi S5. But for those “career smokers” out there, Audi offers a smart ashtray with a sealable pop-up lid with an Audi logo. Non-smokers may also like to use this as an oddments container. It slots neatly into one of the cup-holders on the console.
4. Coat hanger
This sturdily-constructed chrome-plated coat hanger is ideal for use when you are on your way to a smart business meeting or social function. It attaches cleverly to the stalks of the headrest on the front seats, so that the coat hangs in the rear passenger compartment.
5. ISOFIX base and junior child seat.
This is an extremely high-quality safety seat for young children. Baby seats are also available from Audi. This one comes with a special ISOFIX base for added security. It is trimmed in leather and features an Audi logo, which should make junior a four-rings fan for life!
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