Despite the diesel emissions scandal damaging the reputation of VW’s four-cylinder TDI engines, the torquey, fuel-efficient 3.0-litre TDI V6 at the heart of Audi’s latest special edition is so far unsullied.
Dubbed the Audi A5 DTM selection special edition, this limited edition model is powered by a powerful 3.0 TDI developing 245hp and 580Nm of torque. It accelerates the two-door model from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds on the way to an electronically governed top speed of 250 km/h. The A5 DTM selection achieves average fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of 6.3 liters with 162 grams of CO2 per kilometer. A 7-speed S tronic transfers the engine power to the quattro permanent all-wheel drive system.
In terms of overall looks, the Audi A5 DTM selection turns heads with its special racing design. The front lid, doors and rear window are emblazoned with dynamically designed DTM, quattro and Audi Sport logos. The Misano red paint finish contrasts with high-gloss black add-on parts on the front, sills and rear, giving added emphasis to the sports appeal of this limited-edition model. The front apron and the large air inlets with their rhombus-pattern grilles also contribute to its special looks. The cast aluminum wheels by Audi Sport embrace a 5 twin-spoke design in matt titanium look. Their dimensions are 9J x 20, for 265/30 R 20 tyres.
With the door open, the entry lighting projects a DTM logo onto the road. The special edition’s door sill trims, too, display the Audi Sport label and there are dark-tinted windows at the rear. The interior is dominated by the highly contoured bucket seats adopted from the RS model. Their backrest covers and the inlays in the door and side trims and center console are in Misano red. Red stitching enhances the seats and leather multifunction sports steering wheel, the flattened rim of which is partly trimmed in Alcantara. The pedals are in stainless steel.
The coupé is the third DTM special edition built by the automaker. Audi has restricted the production run for the A5 DTM selection to 50 cars, and it is priced at EUR 74,540 in Germany.
