The 2012 Audi S5 is part of the model's first generation which debuted in 2008 and exhibits Audi's adeptness at crafting a high-quality luxury sports car. Under the hood, it features a robust 4.2-litre V8 engine generating 354 horsepowers and comes with a six-speed manual or an optional six-speed automatic transmission with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system as standard. Accommodating five occupants, the Audi S5 offers three trims: the coupe, cabriolet, and sportback. The coupe variant comes with a panoramic sunroof, heated eight-way power front seats, and tri-zone automatic climate control while the cabriolet and sportback come with wind deflectors. Standard tech features include a 10-speaker sound system with a six-CD changer, satellite radio, an iPod interface, and Audi's MMI infotainment interface. Among the safety highlights are stability control, antilock brakes, and front-seat side and knee airbags.