Stunning 2008 Audi S5 Quattro Lowered 6-spd Meisterschaft Exhaust Perform Tuned on 2040-cars

2008 Audi S5 Quattro

All Wheel Drive • 6-Speed Manual Transmission

H & R Lowering Springs • Meisterschaft Exhaust • ADV Flow Spec 20-Inch Wheels

Optional Navigation, Bang & Olufsen Audio and Carbon Fiber Interior Trim

2008 Audi S5 Quattro

VIN: WAURV78T98A022873

Odometer: 70,000

Engine: 4.2 Liter DOHC V8

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Exterior: Light Silver Metallic  (LX7W)

Interior: Black Silk Nappa Leather  (N1U)

Built: December, 2007 - Ingolstadt, Germany

Over 161 high resolution pictures below.

Standard Equipment

4.2 Liter DOHC Direct Injection Alloy V8 Engine

354 horsepower @ 6,800/325 ft-lbs. torque @ 3,500 RPM

6-Speed Manual Transmission with Dual Mass Flywheel

Quattro Permanent All Wheel Drive System

Servotronic Speed Sensitive Electric Power Rack and Pinion Steering

4-Wheel Power Disc Brakes with ABS and Electronic Brake Force Distribution

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) version 8.1 with 2-Stage Deactivation

Power Windows

Power Heated Auto-Dimming Power Folding Outside Mirrors with Memory and LED Signal Indicators

Power Locks

Electronic Cruise Control

Audi Multi Media Interface System  (MMI)

Silk Nappa Leather Interior

12-Way Power S5 Sport Seats with 4-Way Power Lumbar, Memory, Integrated Headrests, 6-Level Heating and Enhanced Side Support

Panorama Roof with Shade

Audi Intelligent Key/Remote Keyless Entry

Automatic Dynamic Auto-Leveling B-Xenon HID Headlamps

LED Daytime Running Lamps

3-Zone Automatic Climate Control/Air Conditioning with Active Charcoal/Electrostatic Filters

3-Spoke Leather Wrapped Multi-Function Steering Wheel

Tilt/Telescopic Steering Wheel

Auto-Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror with Compass

Brushed Aluminum Interior Inlays  (doors, rear sides and shifter boot)

Backlit Cluster with Temperature, 8,000 RPM Tachometer, Color LCD Driver Information Center, 200 MPH Speedometer and Fuel Gauge

Concealed Headlight Cleaning System

Fog Lights

Rain Sensing Intermittent Wipers

Auto-Blink Turn Signals  (3-blink)

Front Map, Rear Interior, LED Rear Floor and Ambient Background Lighting with Glasses Compartment

HomeLink Universal Transmitter

Dual Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors

Luggage Compartment Light

Locking Illuminated Glove Box

60/40 Split Folding Rear Seat with Load Through and Ski Bag  (4-pair skis or 2-snowboards)

S Sports 4-Wheel Independent Suspension with Anti-Dive Compensation

Self-Locking Center Differential with Assymetric/Dynamic 40/60 Front/Rear Torque Split

2-Stage Driver and Passenger Frontal, Driver and Passenger Knee, Side and Side Curtain Airbags

Front Seatbelt Tensioners and Force Limiters

3.89 Ratio Front and Rear Differentials

Electromechanical Parking Brake

Tire Pressure Monitoring

Heated Windshield Washer Nozzles

Rear Defrost

Anti-Theft Alarm with Interior/Doors/Hood/Trunk Monitors, Immobilizer and Tow-Away Protection

4-Way Adjustable Center Armrest with Storage

Leather Shift Knob

Carpeted Front and Rear Floor Mats

S5 Badged Aluminum Door Sills

3-Power Outlets and 6-Cup Holders

Space Saver Temporary Spare with Tool Kit

Galvanized Steel Body with Aluminum Front Fenders

16.6 Gallon Fuel Tank

Optional Equipment

Audi Navigation Plus DVD Navigation with 7-Inch Screen

Bang and Olufsen 505 Watt 12-Speaker Premium Surround Sound Audio

Carbon Atlas Interior Inlays  (doors, rear sides and console)

Metallic Paint

Other Items

H and R Race Lowering Springs  ($250)

Meisterschaft Stainless Steel Exhaust System  ($2,147)

20-Inch ADV.1 Flow Spec Alloy Wheels  ($2,488)

Dark Tint

Hankook Ventus V12 evo Steel Belted Radials 285/30ZR20 (rear) 255/35ZR20 (front)

Recent Work

New Upper and Lower Control Arm Bushings

New Engine Mounts

New Headlight Bulb

New Thermostat Housing

New Coolant

New Hood Shock

New Front Tires

2008 Audi S5 Quattro with 70k miles, direct injected 4.2 liter DOHC V8 and 6-speed manual transmission.  Dramatic stance courtesy H & R lowering springs and a pricey Meisterschaft exhaust system ($2,147) gives this German cruise missile a small block Chevy-like exhaust note.  Quality throughout is exquisite and unlike most dealers, we have seen to a few service items to ensure all the next buyer has to think about is how cool this car will look in his or her driveway.  New engine mounts, control arm bushings, a headlight bulb ($189!) and new front tires are things other dealers might overlook and a private seller probably wouldn't be aware of.  Even the hood support shock was replaced. . .

No accident history and the most sensuous shape on the road.

We don't have to tell you it's beautiful but we will point out that there is no tire rub, over train tracks or even with the front wheels turned all the way.  Pretty amazing considering how the 20-inch wheels and Hankook Ventus tires completely fill the fenders.  Also cool; silver finish outside mirrors and the biggest sun roof opening you've ever seen: 50.5 inches diagonal . . .

Tight Panel Seams

You have to love the dark tint/dark wheel combination with this color silver.  Curbside swagger is backed up by serious performance.  Even six years later, a 2008 S5 turns heads and can still amaze anyone lucky enough to find themselves piloting (or riding in) a car this special.  Acceleration is breathtaking and driver and passengers alike never forget how rare the experience is . . .

Audi played hard-to-get.

At introduction, there were few S5s to be had in the US.  From late 2007, well into model year 2009, buyers bragged if they were fortunate enough to score an S5 at or near full MSRP.  Nine months between deposit and delivery was not uncommon.  People often traveled the opposite ends of the country, accepting whatever color the car happened to be just to get their hands on one.  All of this occurring during the worst economic downturn since The Depression.  Audi clearly had a winner.  The long wait, jumping through hoops and 5-digit lease payments were all forgotten approximately one half second following a clean shift to third gear with the zingy V8 rocketing the big coupe deep into triple digits . . .

Love, American Style . . . fully serviced.

The Audi S5 is a classic American coupe, from Ingolstadt, with V8 muscle and a sound us Yanks can appreciate.  With low production, high performance used Audis, the trick is finding one that was not abused and doesn't need to be fixed.  Check, and check, with this S5.  As noted above, we had this car inspected by an Audi expert and ponied up three large to bring its factory recommended maintenance current.  All S5s require the same upkeep and if any other seller can't document this service, you will pay to have it done instead of us . . .

A very special car.

All S5s are unique and you rarely see another while on the road but even among these, this car is special.  It's fast, painfully attractive and has a melodic idle suggesting otherworldly performance.  With the Meisterschaft exhaust, the snarling 4.2 liter engine feels like it has twice its 354 rated horsepower.  Things like tight panel gap quality can easily be seen and everything you touch feels German and expensive.  The lowering springs provide the seemingly impossible opposites of an OEM smooth ride, firm handling and zero wheel rub.  Acceleration pins your ears back, the 12-speaker Bang and Olufsen audio system can vibrate license plates of cars in the next lane and all service is current and complete.  Worthy cars can be had no other way and if you want a spectacular, high performance Audi you'll never tire of looking at, this is your very special car.

Carbon Fiber

Optional carbon fiber inlays on the doors, rear side panels and console with top condition Silk Nappa leather everywhere.  Navigation, 505 watt Bang and Olufsen audio, an enormous panoramic roof and 12-way power seats are just part of the lavish list of amenities.  Absolutely nothing in here looks, feels and more importantly, functions, like a used car . . .

Quattro all-wheel-drive and a real 6-speed manual transmission combine adolescent fun with high tech safety . . .

DVD navigation and Auxiliary/iPod input . . .

Panoramic roof tilts open and has a sun shade . . .

4.2 Liter Direct Injection DOHC V8 Engine

354 horsepower @ 7,000/325 ft-lb torque @ 3,500 RPM

Basically a new car down here - dry and perfect . . .

This picture with the lower engine cover removed . . .

H & R Race lowering springs and high-polished, Meisterschaft stainless steel exhaust system . . .

Brand new front tires . . .

Compliance label with December, 2007 build date.

Original owner books.