I took delivery of my Audi S5 on Thursday and here is a brief review of my first weekend with the car.
First, the facts: the S5 produces 260 kW and 440 Nm of torque. It pierces the air at a top speed of 270 km/h and annihilates the 0 – 100 km/h test in 5.1 seconds.
This performance had a direct impact on my wallet as it consumed fuel at a rate of 20 l/100 km. Seeing that I had the S5 from Thursday morning, I had the opportunity to drive it over 2 000 km during the weekend, which resulted in a petrol card-crunching fuel bill of R2 700. Just as drug addicts spend their money on their fix of choice, I spend mine on petrol.
As a car enthusiast, I do not care for economical driving or how much carbon dioxide is produced. What I do care about is brute power, beautiful design, acoustic pleasure for occupants and bystanders, and handling that is precise and entertaining.
