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Audi put power into soft top.


A HIGH performance version of Audi's latest cabriolet is going on sale in October October: see month.  - powered by a new supercharged su·per·charge  
tr.v. su·per·charged, su·per·charg·ing, su·per·charg·es
1. To increase the power of (an engine, for example), as by fitting with a supercharger.

2.
 V6 engine.

The S5 Cabriolet, priced from pounds 42,245, will replace the opentop S4V8.

The new three-litre engine develops 330bhp and, mated to a standard, seven-speed S tronic dual clutch transmission, has a 0-60mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds and a top speed limited to 155mph.

Fuel economy is a claimed average of 29.1mpg, with CO2 emissions of 224g/km.

The S5 can also be fitted with Audi's sport differential, giving the standard quattro four-wheeldrive system extra traction Traction Definition

Traction is the use of a pulling force to treat muscle and skeleton disorders.
Purpose

Traction is usually applied to the arms and legs, the neck, the backbone, or the pelvis.
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Like the A5 Cabrio, the S5 is fitted with a reinforced soft top that keeps noise levels to a minimum.

The electrically powered hood can be lowered in 15 seconds and operated at up to 31mph.
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Publication:Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland)
Date:Aug 7, 2009
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