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Preview: Audi A5 cabrio arriving in 2009

Preview: Audi A5 cabrio arriving in 2009

Viknesh Vijayenthiran March 13th, 2008 Viknesh Vijayenthiran By Viknesh Vijayenthiran Author March 13th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Audi has confirmed production of its A4 cabrio will come to an end later this year and will be replaced early next year by the all-new A5 cabrio. Unlike the previous A4 version, which was built by Karmann, the new A5 drop-top will be built by Audi at its Neckarsulm plant in Germany alongside the coupe model. Unlike its 3-series rival from BMW, Audi will likely employ a lightweight canvas roof for its new convertible that will save both on costs as well as storage. Expect the car to be powered by the same engines as found in the coupe, which means the latest FSI and TDI engines, with output ranging from 125 to 195kW (170 to 265hp). There’s also likely to be V8 powered S5 and RS5 performance models as well. A total of 28,000 A5 cabrios will be produced in the first year of production and the car should make its world debut at next year’s Detroit Auto Show in January.Preview: 2009 Audi A4 Cabrio
Preview: Audi A5 cabrio arriving in 2009

Preview: Audi A5 cabrio arriving in 2009

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Audi has confirmed production of its A4 cabrio will come to an end later this year and will be replaced early next year by the all-new A5 cabrio. Unlike the previous A4 version, which was built by Karmann, the new A5 drop-top will be built by Audi at its Neckarsulm plant in Germany alongside the coupe model.

Unlike its 3-series rival from BMW, Audi will likely employ a lightweight canvas roof for its new convertible that will save both on costs as well as storage. Expect the car to be powered by the same engines as found in the coupe, which means the latest FSI and TDI engines, with output ranging from 125 to 195kW (170 to 265hp). There’s also likely to be V8 powered S5 and RS5 performance models as well.

A total of 28,000 A5 cabrios will be produced in the first year of production and the car should make its world debut at next year’s Detroit Auto Show in January.
Preview: 2009 Audi A4 Cabrio
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  1. By rodas #1, Posted: 3/13/2008

    a audi e amelhorrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

  2. By Raptor #2, Posted: 3/13/2008

    We want hardtop!

  3. By HECTOR #3, Posted: 3/13/2008

    A car that looks incredible in hardtop version looks like a sorority girl's car in convertible form. Another example of how car companies want to make cars for everybody and their dog.

  4. By NaBUru38 #4, Posted: 3/14/2008

    Translatios for those who don't understand rodas' Portuguese: "audi rocksssss"

  5. By Sir Yappie #5, Posted: 3/24/2008

    I like Audi but i think they have gone tooooo Vanilla with the A5......they need to sport it up..make it more agressive....i know Audi prefer to go for a more executive type of buyer with mostof their cars but they have show with the RS cars that they know how to make a car that will make you consider trading in your missus for !

  6. By van der wath #6, Posted: 3/26/2008

    i love audi they are just brillian cars. they shoud make an RS5 in order to compete with the m3 coupe...wat do u guys think

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