The 2008 Audi A5 is one of the top selling models in its class. The starting price of the car is $39,900. The A5 model released in this generation is a great car, with three engine choices, acceleration and performance. Though the model looks divisive, it is a great cruising car. The model is offered in Quattro all wheel drive.

Engine

Power to the 2008 Audi A5 comes from a 3.2 liter FSI V6 engine that can produce 265 hp at an angular speed of 6500 rpm and torque of 243 lb ft at 6800 rpm. The other engine available as optional is a 4.2 liter FSI V8 version that can generate up to 354 hp at 6800 rpm and torque of 325 lb ft at 3500 rpm. Both the engines are mated to a standard 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission.

Mileage Rates

With the powerful engine equipped, the 2008 Audi A5 model can achieve fuel economy of 20 miles per gallon in the city streets, while 28 miles per gallon on the highway roads. The time it takes to accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour is breath taking, 5.8 seconds. The top speed of the vehicle is electronically limited to 250 kilo meters per hour.

Luxury Features

The 2008 Audi A5 model is featured with several standard luxury amenities like the 3-zone automatic climate control, leather covered power front seats, satellite radio, rain and light sensor for automatic wipers and lights, electromechanical parking brake, and telescopic three spoke steering wheel. The A5 model runs on 18 inch alloy wheels.