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The 2017 Audi S5 Sportback (B9) is an all-wheel drive coupé built by Audi from late 2016, after its unveiling in June 2016. Its Sportback trim adds rear doors and a hatchback rear.

It is part of the second generation model line following on from the Audi S5 (B8) that had been in production since 2007.

Fitted with a 3-litre V6 engine, the S5 has direct injection as well as a twin-scroll turbocharger to reduce both weight and cost. The turbocharger is mounted within the engine and as a result has reduced response times.

The quattro all-wheel drive system receives power through a locking centre differential that splits torque sent to the wheels at 40% to the front and 60% to the rear. The system can also divert up to 70% to the front or up to 85% to the rear.

Games[]

Need for Speed: Payback[]

The S5 Sportback appears in Need for Speed: Payback following its appearance during the game's reveal trailer, in which the car's interior can be briefly seen with Jess in the driver's seat.

It was later revealed during a developer interview with PlayStation Live at E3 2017 alongside the Buick Regal GNX.

Stock

The stock S5 Sportback is unlocked for purchase from the drift, race, and runner class dealerships for 91,000 upon completing three questlines in Chapter 3: "City Lights".

LV173
91,000
Complete all questlines in Chapter 3: "City Lights"
Purchase from an available Dealership
Stock: LV 173
Max: LV 399
Speed
Horsepower: 354 bhp
Top Speed: 175 mph (282 km/h)
Acceleration
0 - 60: 4.50 secs.
1/4 Mile: 12.97 secs.
Nitrous
N2O Capacity: 3.2
N2O Power: 3.2
Air
Airtime: 4.4
Landing: 3.3
Brakes
Braking Response: 4.0
Braking Power: 3.7

Need for Speed: Heat[]

The S5 Sportback appears in Need for Speed: Heat following an article published[1][2] on August 19, 2019, revealing it to be part of the game's official car list, and appears in the NFS: Heat Studio app as part of container 1, which was included with the release of the app.

Stock

The stock S5 Sportback is unlocked for purchase from the car dealer for 70,500 upon reaching Reputation Level 8.

It has a customisation rating of four and can be equipped with performance parts.

Unlocked at  LVL 8
 168
70,500
POWER 1.7
HIGH SPEED 2.2
ACCELERATION 2.6
NITROUS 2.0
HORSEPOWER [bhp] 349
0-60 MPH [s] 4.50
MAX TORQUE [ft-lb] 369
TOP SPEED [mph] 175
Customisation (Rating: 4/10)
Engine Swaps (10 Available)
349 bhp 3.0L V6
102,500, REP LVL 23
[bhp] 349 / 807
345 bhp 4.0L V8
131,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 345 / 1,009
385 bhp 4.9L F12
185,500, REP LVL 27
[bhp] 385 / 1,204
460 bhp 6.2L V8
243,500, REP LVL 31
[bhp] 460 / 1,239
542 bhp 5.0L V8
303,500, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 542 / 1,215
600 bhp 5.2L V12
348,000, REP LVL 35
[bhp] 600 / 1,239
612 bhp 5.2L V10
358,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 612 / 1,235
640 bhp 8.4L V10
380,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 640 / 1,239
710 bhp 3.9L V8
438,000, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 710 / 1,234
730 bhp 6.5L V12
454,500, REP LVL 39
[bhp] 730 / 1,239

Need for Speed: Unbound[]

The S5 Sportback (2017) appears in Need for Speed: Unbound as part of the Volume 6: "Head-to-Head" update released on February 27, 2024, following its reveal via official Need for Speed social media accounts on February 20, 2024.[3]

Stock

The stock S5 Sportback can be purchased from the "Buy Stock" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $70,500 and has a Tier A 191 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 10 of the Speed Pass during Volume 6.

Custom - "NEXTECH Tourenwagen"

The S5 Sportback - "NEXTECH Tourenwagen" is a rare rated custom that can be purchased from the "Buy Custom" section of the "Buy and Sell" menu in the garage for $70,500 and has a Tier A 191 performance rating.

Story & Lakeshore Online[]

It is unlocked for purchase upon the player reaching level 45 of the Premium Speed Pass during Volume 6.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Article: ea.com (2019) Under the Hood: Need for Speed Heat Car List. Available at: https://www.ea.com/games/need-for-speed/need-for-speed-heat/news/nfs-heat-car-list
  2. Article: gtplanet.net (2019) Need for Speed Heat Full Car List Revealed. Available at: https://www.gtplanet.net/need-for-speed-heat-car-list/
  3. Tweet: @needforspeed (2024) 2024 marks 30 years of #NeedForSpeed. Ready to celebrate? Introducing "Kaizen" - our second year of support for #NeedForSpeed Unbound. Learn more: http://x.ea.com/79479. Available at: https://twitter.com/NeedforSpeed/status/1759850375027322883
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