The Audi A5 is
a series of compact executive coupe cars produced by the German automobile
manufacturer Audi since March 2007. The A5 range additionally
comprises the coupe, cabriolet, and Sport
back version of the Audi A4 saloon and estate models.
The A5 is a member of the B- platform series of vehicles,
sharing its platform designation with the A4 saloon and Avant. The first generation A5 is
therefore a member of the B8 family, whilst the second
generation model is based on the B9. Both are derived from
the Volkswagen MLB (Modular Longitudinal Matrix) architecture.
