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Audi’s adds first S to the Q-Range

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2013 Audi SQ5

The new Audi SQ5 to be shown at the Detroit Auto Show is the first ever to be powered by a gasoline engine – in this case one producing 260 kW (354 hp) and 470 Nm (346.65 lb-ft) of torque The new top-of-the-line model, which was designed specifically for markets such as the United States, Canada and China, uses a 3.0 TFSI engine with forced induction. It sprints from zero to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 5.3 seconds on its way to a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).  Meanwhile Europe will get the 3.0 TDI, twin turbo, producing 230 kW (313 hp), and peak torque is 650 Nm (479.42 lb-ft). The Audi SQ5 TDI sprints from zero to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 5.1 seconds; top speed is 250 km/h (155.34 mph).

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