2010 Audi S5 Sportback

The Frankfurt show will see another new reveal from Audi, this time the S5 Sportback, which is, of course, based on the A5 Sportback. Powered by the same 245kW 3.0 litre supercharged V6 from the S4, Audi reckon the Sportback version will reach 100km/h in around 5.4 seconds.

Power is driven through Audi’s familiar quattro system and a 7 speed S tronic dual clutch transmission. Average fuel economy is said to be 9.7l/100km. Not too shabby at all, really.

I had a brief drive of the V8 powered S5 coupé during the week (Drive Thru to be report soon) and one suspects the more practical four door S5 Sportback will prove to be a great choice for those who buy one.

More after the jump.

Dynamics and Efficiency: Three New Models at the IAA

• The S5 Sportback uses a powerful, supercharged V6
• A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro with stunningly clean exhaust
• The A3 1.2 TFSI consumes just 5.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (42.77 mpg)

Audi will unveil three new vehicles at Frankfurt’s International Motor Show (IAA): the remarkably dynamic S5 Sportback, the extremely low-emission A4 3.0 TDI clean diesel quattro, and the especially efficient A3 1.2 TFSI. These innovative engines boast some very different key data, yet they share something in common: They embody Audi’s conviction that dynamics and efficiency are not mutually exclusive; on the contrary, they go hand in hand and are mutually complementary.

Elegant dynamics: Audi S5 Sportback
The S5 Sportback is the pinnacle of the new Sportback model line. This elegant, five-door coupé is propelled by a three-liter V6 with a mechanical compressor. From a displacement of 2,995 cm3 (182.77 in3), the small turbo engine delivers 245 kW (333 hp) and 440 Nm (324.53 lb.-ft.) of torque between 2,900 and 5,300 rpm. The S5 Sportback sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.4 seconds [provisional figure]; its top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph) is limited by an electronic governor. It averages just 9.7 liters of fuel per 100 km (24.25 mpg) [provisional figures] — the best in this power-output category.

Concerning the powertrain, the Audi S5 Sportback similarly underscores its superiority: a seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission and quattro permanent all-wheel drive are standard equipment. Upon request, Audi will include the sport differential. It variably distributes power on the rear axle between the rear wheels. This new “top model” has a sportily configured chassis with 18-inch aluminum wheels fitted with 245/40 tires; black brake calipers bear S5 emblems at the front. Speed-dependent servotronic steering is also standard.

Small yet striking exterior and interior features visually distinguish the Audi S5 Sportback. Equipment highlights include electrically adjustable S sports seats covered with Silk Nappa leather. Sales of the Audi S5 Sportback will start in Spring 2010; its basic price will be 57,900 euros.