The Audi S5

Less than twenty four hours after the first photos of Audi A5 coupe has spread in the internet came more photos but this time revealing its S5 performance sibling. Although there is still no news as to when the S5 will be launched - whether it will be presented before the A5 or whether it will have the upgrade version of Audi’s 4.2 including the FSI and the new Valvelift technology that would give it more power. All these remain as theories for the time being.

But basing on the photos spreading on the net, you can see that the S5 sports a more aggressive front fascia and S-car trademark grey grille. Also new to S-car is what appears to be an aluminum segment mounted on the center of the chin spoiler which could also be an optical illusion due to the fact that the car is silver. However the segment appears to be of accenting aluminum which is likened to elements seen on the allroad.

Photos showing the front of the car reveal for the first time the lit LED daytime running lights which are much inspired by those on the R8. The rounded bars of light redefine the shape of the lights when they are activated. The quad exhaust tips that the S5 have together wit its corresponding center aluminum segment help it further at the rear.

The interior of the S5 also showcase several new design elements like for instance the RS 4 inspired shift knob which is similar to the one seen in A5 photos although it has white stitching on the steering wheel and shift boot which are likened to those of the S6 and S8.

Likewise, the two-material trim style at the belt of the S5 looks as if they are inspired by the interior of the A6 which is made even more prominent by its aluminum and carbon fiber mix which are not that close in appearance and feel to those found on the S6. The carbon fiber trim that can be seen on the S5 is found at the center console accent and on the left of the interior where it is fitted to the driver’s side door. There is also a start button on the center console that is seen on the A5 seems to be replaced with an equivalent silver aluminum version for the S5.

Other new features that are going to be seen on the S5 is the dash-mounted MMI controls which are positioned to the center console just below the shifter for cars with Navigation and the optional in-dash CD changer.

And speaking of sports coupe, Volkswagen owner of Audi brand has launched a sporty hatchback from 1974 through 1992 the Volkswagen Scirocco. The model was very successful and helped in boosting Volkswagen’s reputation. Although the production of the Scircocco coupe has stopped in 1992 but production of Volkswagen Scirocco parts has continued. As a fact, Europe’s largest is planning to revive its Scirocco with a third generation model in 2008 and that of course would mean production of new lines of Volkswagen Scirocco parts.