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The Audi 3.0 liter TFSI engine has been named one of Ward’s “10 Best Engines” in its first year of production. The 3.0 liter, all aluminum V6 benefits from the combination of FSI direct injection and supercharging to create 333hp and 325 lb-ft. of torque. The impressive torque is generated over a wide range, from 2900 to 5300 RPM, making full power usable at any speed. The four-vane Roots-style supercharger makes the 3.0 liter V6 exceptional. The potent combination of FSI with supercharging allows Audi to achieve V8 power and torque with the efficiency of a V6.
Permanent all-wheel drive systems are not created equal. And they certainly don’t perform that way, either. quattro is essentially a mechanical system devised around a torque-sensing, self-locking, center differential that shifts torque instantaneously to where it’s needed. This means quattro® is adjusting power between front and rear axles more than 100 times a second, helping ensure torque is delivered to the wheels where traction exists. Under normal driving situations, quattro® distributes the power between each axle by sending 40 percent to the front wheels and 60 percent to the rear wheels, enhancing the driving dynamics while helping maintain optimum control. Constantly assessing grip, quattro® ensures the best possible combination of traction and handling, regardless of the road conditions.
quattro® with Sport Rear Differential additionally senses which rear wheel to deliver an optimum level of torque. Specifically, it directs most of the power to the outer rear wheel to help steer the car through the corner. This reduces understeer, common among other all-wheel drive systems, and creates the true sportscar handling found in an Audi. Not to mention, a 0 to 60 time of 4.9 seconds.
The high-revving Audi 3.0 liter FSI® V6 produces a remarkable 333hp and 325 lb-ft. of torque capable of launching you from 0 to 60 MPH in 5.1 seconds. In building the powerplant, engineers fought to shave every gram of weight possible, reinforcing the philosophy that lightweight design allows for greater all-around performance. One step on the throttle and the instantaneous response and exceptional low-end torque more than back up a commitment to inspired engineering.
Audi Fuel Stratified Injection, or FSI®, offers the benefits of increased performance and fuel efficiency. FSI direct injection delivers a precise amount of fuel directly into the engine cylinders as opposed to the engine intake runners. This advanced process helps ensure a more complete combustion, thereby diminishing waste and increasing power.
Additionally, the specially designed piston heads compress the fuel-air mixture in a spiraling motion, creating the most efficient combustion possible. Making the most of these technologies allows for greater efficiency in the combustion process.
The rapid-shifting, dual-clutch, seven-speed S tronic® transmission delivers gear changes in a blistering 0.2 seconds, allowing you to keep the power on even while shifting. Combined with the 333hp 3.0 TFSI® engine, the S5 Cabriolet reaches 60 MPH in a mere 5.1 seconds while also contributing to the vehicle’s impressive fuel economy.