AUDI S5 Cabriolet 2009-2012 Photos, engines & full specs

Adding the “S” badge to any of the Audi’s models only meant more power and more fun.

Based on the A5, the S5 was equipped with a surcharged V6 or V8 engine and offered an improved handling, with the V6 being exclusively offered to the cabriolet body style.

No surprise, the cabin was fitted with high-quality material and top-notch features that were impressive for both the driver and the passengers. The sport seats offered great lateral support and allowed the driver to find their favorite driving position in no time.

While the soft-top convertible looked a little date, it was built in a way to keep the noise out of the cabin and did not compromise the cargo area too much.

Available in a coupe or a cabriolet body style, the S5 offered with the Premium Plus and the Prestige trim levels.

The standard features included 19-inch alloys, automatic xenon headlights, LED running lights, foglights, automatic wipers, leather upholstery, twi-zone automatic climate control, auto-dimming mirrors, Bluetooth connectivity, Audi’s MMI and iPod interface. Compared to the coupe, the cabriolet featured a powered soft top and a wind deflector. Bundled options such as a rearview camera, rear parking sensors and a navigation system with voice control were part of the Navigation package.

The top-of-the-range S5 Prestige added adaptive headlights, keyless entry, a blind-spot monitoring system, a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system and the Navigation Package included.

Of course, even the top-of-the-range could be fully loaded with an adaptive cruise control and Audi’s Drive Select package that included a sport rear differential and driver-selectable settings.

The cabriolet S5 was available with a Comfort package that added a neck-level heating system, upgraded leather upholstery and ventilated front seats.