2009 Audi R8
It gets better though. The 2009 R8 from Audi is also able to calmly cruise any neighborhood avenue as well. In fact, a ninety-year old lady could drive it to church on Sunday and not even kick up dust – unless Granny was a wild one and wanted to! And unlike a stock car, it comes equipped with every imaginable luxury feature as well. The spacious interior features goodies like a state-of-the-art NAV system, a 12-speaker, ear-blasting 465-watt stereo from Bose and much more.
Buyers get their choice between two transmissions: a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed R-Tronic. The R-Tronic utilizes no clutch pedal and can be shifted with either paddles shifters or a lever. It also is able to be entered into an automatic mode. Of course, either transmission works best at higher rpm’s. Both are a little quirky at in-city speeds. The track-worthy braking system is slightly sensitive at low speeds as well. Dual-mode shock absorbers adjust to the terrain and driving style automatically and the Quatro AWD system allows you to take corners at speeds that would simply roll other cars.
MSRPs for the Audi R8 are $109,000 and $118,000 for the stock 6-speed transmission package and the R-Tronic transmission package respectively. The list of standard features is, of course, Audi-impressive. 10-way heated power seats, Sirius radio, 19-inch alloy wheels, advanced anti-theft alarm, loads of airbags, electronic stability and traction control, daytime running lights and a tire pressure monitoring system are but a few. Optionally, there is a $5500 4-way lumbar support Nappa leather seating package that is a big seller.
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2009 Audi S5
The S5 has a 354 horsepower 4.2 liter V8 engine matched with either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission, either with overdrive. There are no current mileage figures, but last year’s model had the same engine-transmission combination. For that model, the fuel efficiency numbers were sixteen miles per gallon city and twenty-two miles per gallon highway with the automatic transmission or fourteen and twenty-one with the manual transmission. Those numbers are a little higher than class average, and about the only knock on the S5.
The S5 bills itself as a coupe, but as you might expect given that it is almost a trim of the A5, there is only one trim level on the S5. Very, very nice. Standard features include automatic headlights, alloy wheels, power everything, heated outside mirror, leather covered tilt/telescoping steering wheel with mounted controls, CD changer, premium sound system, heated power front seats with power lumbar support and a sunroof. Not enough? For just a smidge more you can get interior wood trim and a navigation system.
The S5 hasn’t been tested by NHTSA but it does have the full array of safety equipment including tire pressure monitor, antilock disc brakes, two-stage adaptive front airbags, airbags all around, LATCH system for children, electronic stability with anti-slip regulation, side impact protection with sensors and a first aid kit.
Superficial as it is, maybe the very best thing about the S5 is its looks. Every car looks great to somebody, of course. But the S5 has a look that combines the best of both modern and classic in a way that makes it a piece of art, worth something just sitting in your driveway on display.
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Audi TT Roadster
Responsive steering and crisp handling mark the 2009 TT, especially when equipped with its standard 17-inch wheels. When the 18 and 19-inch wheels are opted for, the ride gets a little bumpy though. High-quality, soft materials abound in the interior and all gaps are tight-fitting – almost invisible. It is one of the roomiest cars in its class and is a definite blast to drive.
Two engine choices are available: a 2.0L 200hp turbocharged 4-cylinder and a 3.2L 250hp V6. Both yield impressive performance and the 2.0T is great on gas rating at 22/29 mpg city/highway. Buyers can also choose between front wheel-drive and Quattro all wheel-drive powertrains. In comparison, the Quattro AWD 3.2L has fuel efficiency ratings of 17/24 mpg – still not that bad for all that power. Additionally, the 2.0T delivers 207 lb-ft of torque at 3400 rpm while the 3.2L pumps out 236 lb-ft at 2700 rpm.
A very innovative optional feature is a $900 power top that can be operated at speeds of up to 25 miles per hour. A $1950 navigational system with iPod interface is also a popular seller. Heated seating and Bluetooth cell phone connectivity are also available for $450 each – also popular sellers.
The 2009 TT Roadster from Audi is designed for safety and features front, side-mounted and front knee airbags; ABS braking with electronically-powered brake force distribution; brake assist; electronic traction and stability control, electronic anti-skid control; head restraints; monitors for tire pressure and a behind-seat rollover bar – all standard. There is also a $350 option for a rear obstacle detection system.
with all Audis, the standard warranty comprehensively covers you for 48 months or 50,000 miles and your first scheduled maintenance trip is 100% free. The TT Roadster was first introduced in 2001 and was never projected to be a huge seller. Instead, it was released to make other sports car manufacturers feel the Audi presence throughout the sector – a plan that has proven very effective. The TT has given Audi new respect as more than just one of the planet’s safest vehicle manufacturers – it is now also considered one of the hippest, sportiest in existence as well.
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