White 2018 Audi S5 Cabriolet Review – Video

The S5 Cabriolet is equipped with a re-engineered 3.0-liter TFSI® V6 engine to produce an impressive 354 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque between 1370 – 4500 rpm, and sprints from 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds, half a second faster than its predecessor. The S5 is also newly equipped with an eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission that is well suited for the low-end torque of the new 3.0-liter turbocharged engine.

Audi said the convertibles weigh up to 88 pounds less than their predecessors, in large part due to the new MLB Evo architecture, which places an emphasis on shedding pounds. This, despite the fact that the cars are larger: The wheelbase has grown fractionally, by 0.6 inch, while overall length is up by 1.9 inches. Inside, there’s more front shoulder room and rear legroom. The fabric top can be lowered in 15 seconds and closed in 18 seconds while the car is moving at speeds of up to 31 mph. All versions get a standard “acoustic” fabric top, which utilizes several layers to reduce noise. The 13-cubic-foot trunk is expandable via the folding rear seatbacks. As is the fashion nowadays, the trunklid can be opened via a wave of a foot under the rear bumper.