DTM Revival (Part 2)

2012 Audi A5 DTM (Rendering)

More DTM madness out of Germany. Now that BMW's back in the sport, Audi figured it was time to show them who they were messing with. So, they released these renderings of the new A5 DTM. Built to replace the already steady A4 DTM, Audi says that this car will house a 456 horsepower 4.2-liter V8 engine, which is also being used in the A4 DTM. The renderings resemble the car before its facelift, but Audi says that come production time at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the model will closely resemble the new A5 which was revealed a couple days ago.

Audi Nip/Tucks Their Sport Coupe

2012 Audi S5

If you're an S5 lover, you'll pleased when I say that Audi have updated the car with a more futuristic look. Unfortunately, the handsome 4.2-liter FSI V8 has been replaced with a fuel-saving 3.0-liter TFSI Supercharged V6. So, it's not the most powerful S model in their line (333 horsepower) and because it's a heavy sport coupe, it won't be much faster, but Audi does say that they've lightened it so you'll still get power and more fuel, which should be brilliant. As for the design, the lines stay the same. Only the front and tail lights are different. The LED "jeweled eyes" seem to have been taken from the A1, though I maybe wrong. The tail lights, however, are definitely from the A8. Everything else on the car is exactly the same: same luxurious commodities, same sport-tuned suspension, same R-tronic transmission. Now, here's the catch. Audi says that the model that you see here won't be coming to America, yet. So, the bold 4.2-liter FSI V8 S5 with the be-spoke LED "Jeweled eyes" is here to stay for a couple of years. So, if you're in Europe and miss the V8 engine, you might wanna look into the American market, cuz it's here to stay!