The power base at Audi is changing yet again as a 180PS version of the all-new 2.0-litre TFSI unit takes over from the 1.8 TFSI in the A5 coupé – the latest step in an exhaustive engine development programme bringing average CO2 reductions of as much as 10 per cent for core Audi models within the past 12 months. The A5 2.0 TFSI (180PS) is priced from £26,710 OTR and will reach its first UK customers in October.

Derived from the 211PS version of the turbo charged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder FSI engine introduced earlier this month in the A5, and sharing its new, economy enhancing Audi valvelift technology, the new 180PS unit holds a 10PS power advantage over the 1.8 TFSI, and delivers its peak output 800rpm earlier. Torque also increases by 70Nm to 320Nm, which is available from 1,500rpm... // AutoCorse.it

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Audi has made an important change to the entry-level model in its A5 range, and added a new engine option for the A4.

The cheapest A5 is now the 2.0 TFSI, which replaces the previous 1.8 TFSI. The new engine is a detuned version of the 2.0 TFSI already available further up the range, but it still produces a maximum of 178bhp, or about 10bhp more than the 1.8 did. Inevitably, straightline performance has improved - the car will go from 0-62mph in 7.8 seconds and has a top speed of 148mph.

But fuel economy is better too, at 42.8mpg combined (3mpg better than the 1.8), and CO2 emissions have dropped by 9% to 154g/km. This is part of Audi's plan to reduce the CO2 output across its range, and it also means that the new car is one VED band lower than the old one was, which results in a £25... // CARkeys

The power base at Audi is changing as a 180PS version of the all-new 2.0-litre TFSI unit takes over from the 1.8 TFSI in the A5 coupé – the latest step in an exhaustive engine development programme bringing average CO2 reductions of as much as 10 per cent for core Audi models within the past 12 months.

Derived from the 211PS version of the turbo charged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder FSI engine introduced earlier this month in the A5, and sharing its new, economy enhancing Audi valvelift technology, the new 180PS unit holds a 10PS power advantage over the 1.8 TFSI, and delivers its peak output 800rpm earlier. Torque also increases by 70Nm to 320Nm, which is available from 1,500rpm to 3,900rpm, ensuring that the A5 2.0 TFSI can out-accelerate its predecessor to 62mph by 0.6 seconds,... // Car and SUV

MILTON KEYNES - July 30, 2008: The power base at Audi is changing yet again as a 180PS version of the all-new 2.0-litre TFSI unit takes over from the 1.8 TFSI in the A5 coup the latest step in an exhaustive engine development programme bringing average CO2 reductions of as much as 10 per cent for core Audi models within the past 12 months. The A5 2.0 TFSI (180PS) is priced from £26,710 OTR and will reach its first UK customers in October.

Derived from the 211PS version of the turbo charged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder FSI engine introduced earlier this month in the A5, and sharing its new, economy enhancing Audi valvelift technology, the new 180PS unit holds a 10PS power advantage over the 1.8 TFSI, and delivers its peak output 800rpm earlier. Torque also increases by 70Nm to 320Nm, which... // Autochannel

INGOLSTADT - July 30, 2008: While many things may be new with FC Bayern Mnchen, when it comes to its company cars the German record champion again relies on equally sporty and comfortable support in the new season: Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Management Board of AUDI AG, today handed over the keys to the new company cars to the players, coaches and management staff in Ingolstadt and wished the team a successful start to the season.

AUDI AG and FC Bayern Mnchen have been on the ball together since the beginning of the 2002 season. As always, the players of the double winner had a free choice from the model range and, as always, the clear majority of the pros opted for the sportiest versions of the Audi models: without exception, they selected cars with quattro drive. The front... // Autochannel

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The power base at Audi is changing yet again as a 180PS version of the all-new 2.0-litre TFSI unit takes over from the 1.8 TFSI in the A5 coupé – the latest step in an exhaustive engine development programme bringing average CO2 reductions of as much as 10 per cent for core Audi models within the past 12 months. The Audi A5 2.0 TFSI (180PS) is priced from £26,710 OTR and will reach its first UK customers in October 2008. // carpages

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The power base at Audi is changing yet again as a 180PS version of the all-new 2.0-litre TFSI unit takes over from the 1.8 TFSI in the A5 coupé – the latest step in an exhaustive engine development programme bringing average CO2 reductions of as much as 10 per cent for core Audi models within the past 12 months. The A5 2.0 TFSI (180PS) is priced from £26,710 OTR and will reach its first UK customers in October.

Derived from the 211PS version of the turbo charged 2.0-litre, four-cylinder FSI engine introduced earlier this month in the A5, and sharing its new, economy enhancing Audi valvelift technology, the new 180PS unit holds a 10PS power advantage over the 1.8 TFSI, and delivers its peak output 800rpm earlier. Torque also increases by 70Nm to 320Nm, which is available from... // Easier