2012 Audi S5 Base Pricing and Spec

Base
Overview
The 2012 Audi S5 Base is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd February 2012. The Audi S5 is regarded as a Medium Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $135,900 before on-road costs.
This Audi S5 is powered by a 3.0L 6-cylinder engine that has 245 kW of power (at 5500 rpm) and 440 Nm of torque (at 2900 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Audi claims the S5 Base uses 8.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 190g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 790km per full tank
The Audi S5 measures 1382mm (54.4 inches) in height, 4713mm (185.6 inches) in length, 1854mm (73.0 inches) in width with a 2811mm (110.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1820kg (4012.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The S5 Base comes standard with 245/40 R18 front tyres and 245/40 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,713 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,854 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,382 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,811 mm |
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Explore Audi S5 Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Supercharger
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: EU5
Emission Control Level Co2 Level Combined: 190
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.0
Engine Configuration: V
Engine Cc: 2995
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 84.5
Engine Stroke: 89.0
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 64
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 14.1
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Display Screen Location: ?
Display Screen Size Inch: 7.0
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 8.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 29
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Miles Per Uk Gallon: 35
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Km Ll: 12.3
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Km: 790
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Calculated Vehicle Range Miles: 491
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 8.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.1
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 250
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 155
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 245
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 333
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 440
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2900
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Mechanical
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Transmission Manual Sequential: yes
Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Transmission Automatic Mode: yes
Transmission Gearchange Paddles: yes
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245
Wheels Tire Front Width: 245
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Y
Wheels Tire Front Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels Tire Rear Type: Conventional/Summer
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 18
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 8.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: MLB
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 480
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 17.0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 34.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 980
Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: VDA
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 54.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1382
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2811
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 110.7
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 73.0
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1854
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 185.6
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4713
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1575
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 62.0
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1588
External Dimensions Front Track In: 62.5
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 37.7
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 11500
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.9
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 1014
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 37.3
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 947
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1405
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 55.3
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1374
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 54.1
Doors
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Doors Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Dusk Sensor: yes
Headlight Control Directional Headlights: yes
Headlight Control Auto Highbeam: yes
Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Bi-Xenon
Led Lights
Led Lights Day Time Running Lights Location: Day Time Running Lights
Led Lights Rear Lights Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Color: Black
Type: Gloss
Sunroof
Sunroof Front Location: Front
Sunroof Front Type: Glass
Sunroof Front Operation: Electric
Sunroof Front Sliding: yes
Sunroof Front Sunshade: yes
Sunroof Front Tilting: yes
Sunroof Front One Touch Opening: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Alloy
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Electrically Foldable Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Rear View Mirror Camera Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Rain Sensor: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 4012
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1820
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 2100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 4630
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Tare Weight Kg: 1780
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Cd Player Reads Mp3: yes
System Brand Name: Manufacturer'S Own
System Digital Media Card: yes
Connection To Ext Entertainment Devices
Connection External Usb Front: yes
Connection External Ipod Front: yes
Connection External Aux Jack Front: yes
Disc Player
Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 6
Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: DVD
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Speaker Brand Name: Bang & Olufsen
Speaker Upgraded Speakers: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection: yes
Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming: yes
Entertainment Display Screen
Ent Display Screen Front Screen Location: Front
Ent Display Screen Front Dvd: yes
Ent Display Screen Front Digital Television: yes
Memorized Adjustment
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Parking Distance System
Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor
Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Smart Card Smart Key
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Includes Keyless Start: yes
Smart Card Smart Key Type: Automatic
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Voice Activating System
Voice Activating System Includes Phone: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Navigation System: yes
Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player: yes
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Crash Test Results
Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering: yes
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Front Seat Driver Height Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Height Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Reach Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Lumbar Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reach Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Lumbar Type: Electric
Front Seat Driver Reclining Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Reclining Type: Electric
Front Seat Passenger Thigh Support Type: Manual
Front Seat Driver Thigh Support Type: Manual
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Seating Configuration: 2+2
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning Type: Fully-Auto
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Intermediate Service Distance Km: 15000
Intermediate Service Distance Miles: 9321
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