Supercharged Audi S5 | Why it Has Unlimited Potential

Hey guys! Today we grabbed the keys to a 2013 Audi S5 and went for a quick drive to see what it's all about. With a 3.0L supercharged V6, Audi's Quattro all wheel drive system, a dual clutch gearbox, and plenty of room, the S5 is a serious competitor with its German cousins. Enjoy!
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[@RoadsUntraveled]

Hey guys! I know a lot of you have been asking what equipment we use to shoot our videos, a few of the links are in the description!

[@Thomas-lx8bc]

Roads Untraveled - great video. I'm sorry to voice this opinion but that body style is so boring. The company should really invest in some more sculptors/designers the performance is stout just not the visuals for the price tag.

[@RoadsUntraveled]

haha why are you sorry to voice your own opinion? I think your point is definitely valid.

[@hanifsimpson]

Thomas You're actually the only person I've ever heard to say such a thing but to each his own as I think this car design is almost ageless

[@frankkirkman5994]

I really like your videos. It's sweet seeing car videos from Canada. Iv got the 4.2 v8 s5, I'm very happy with it and it's hauls ass but I'm curious to try one of the supercharged or newer turbo models. They seem very tunable, unlike my engine. Thanks for making these sweet videos and showing off our cool cars up north.

[@Mekanik.b]

8:25 watching this 5 years later and the tuning scene for these cars are getting pretty crazy

[@DanielsMind99]

Crazy to think I was dreaming of own this car for year to now having one. Best car ever

[@Flyingwalrus42]

Same but S4, dreams really do come true when you work hard.👍 congrats and keep enjoying your baby

[@Bytrl]

Bought my b8.5 s5 in October. I think its a pretty pos draining my wallet, and never satisfying me the way it should. Seems to be a trend of mine.

[@dwade3202]

@@Bytrl really ? Why do you feel like that ? Not enough power, driving feel is wrong or ? Im curious

[@Bytrl]

@@dwade3202 Its gorgeous, handles snow great, fast af w a stage 1 ie tune, beautiful interior. BUT driving feel is ass. Numb steering, wayyy too much body roll, tight turns in parking lots result in a binding feeling like the rear diff is bad but its all new fluids and everything checks out otherwise. Slow roll stops give a buck shifting to 1st like you've been rear ended. Its just not what I expected.

[@dwade3202]

@@Bytrl damn, I was hoping to own this car one day, guess I'll need to test drive the shit out of that thing. Sorry to hear that man, sucks when it happens to your fav car.

[@StormAutoAdventures]

Still one of the best looking coupes on the road IMO! The B8.5 S4 & S5 Prestige are my favorites! I love that these are supercharged! Especially when they are modified to make that s/c whine!

[@RealBearFace]

one of my fav cars ever of all time. i really want a manual supercharged v6!

[@abdbach379]

A simple remap will up it to 420hp and 520nm of torque, just a simple remap damn it!

[@Ray-qx4le]

I did it for mine to 400bhp and 500nm. I've owned a shitload of cars and I rate this above all. Even missing the manual and going to dsg.

[@TheCinderellaman10]

Mrc map these to 480-490bhp and 600nm on a stage 2 plus

[@jeroenvd89]

imran bajwa does then need hardware mods: dual pulley upgrade and preferably bigger brakes + catback exhaust. But when you do this correctly; 😚👌🏻

[@TheCinderellaman10]

@@jeroenvd89 MRC in UK do single crank pulley, air feed, air intake, stage 2 ECU tune & tcu tune, they recommend ams heat exchanger, rather then catback it would be best to go hfc or decat downpipe

[@jeroenvd89]

imran bajwa also sounds good to me :) will look more into the ams heat exchanger

[@aaronp9835]

2006-2008 RS4 is my favorite audi of all time with its amazing sounding 4.2 v8 with 420hp and 317tq. and it even has a 6speed manual with huge 8 piston lambo gallardo sourced brakes!!!!

[@spadgm]

Great review, a friend has a 2011 S4 with the 3.0 supercharged V6 and I was amazed how fast it was, he is going to do a tune soon!

[@k20kdog]

Nice bro been watching vids on S5 all morning and in like less than 1 minute of watching your vid i had all the info on the exact S5 im looking for finally haha. Thanks for this

[@jeffreese7817]

Well done! Pushed me over the edge. Looking at one tomorrow!

[@eff3c7s]

I hope you got one Jeff!

[@TheJMedia]

Good mix of the jdm and euro stuff Marcus!

[@RoadsUntraveled]

😀

[@CoolGuy-ux5wx]

I love how the transmission in this car is bulletproof. The shifts in this video suprises me. I would love to have my hands on one.

[@RandomGuy-ej9gr]

It’s not though far from it. No dual clutch transmission is bulletproof.

[@DMnKS-qx2xb]

The transmission is shit I own this car trust me I know

[@kingsnake545]

These are beautiful I'm gonna pick one up soon

[@angelthewolfman8210]

I have a 2013 S5 SuperCharged. I love this car and don't plan on ever letting her go. I recently got the Stage 1 APR Tune and it is even more fun to drive. I have tested the 2018 Turbo and did not like the turbo as much as I do the Supercharged version. INSTANT POWER is always nice!!!

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

How did I loose to a stock evo then

[@BarcaJerk9]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 weight

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

@@BarcaJerk9 so wtf can I actually beat

[@isea_]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 try a Miata see if you can tie :D, if that fails try a grandma in a corolla.

[@logehn3329]

4 years later, you still have her?

[@justinjoseph7142]

Great review man!

[@rafaelmetzker6181]

Just bought one as well. Same color.

[@SuitedUp2The9s]

Love that you got an Audi on the channel!

[@RoadsUntraveled]

We've got a few more lined up very soon as well :D

[@SuitedUp2The9s]

Roads Untraveled that is music to me ears!

[@SuitedUp2The9s]

That is sweet music to my ears! Keep up the content!!

[@andycory908]

I just bought a beautiful s4 with the 4.2ltr. Love it

[@Dude-tb8ry]

I have a Challenger Scat Pack but my aunt owns a 2017 (I believe) Audi S5 Supercharged convertible and I love driving in it! Thinking about switching from the muscle car territory to the German engineering

[@benedictdonald4338]

Do it. Challengers are dumb, brutish pigs. Dump it and step up to a true German masterpiece.

[@terryrutherford2114]

I did it. 8/30/19 I bought a 2013 Audi S5 Cabriolet Prestige. Fun car so far!

[@6aw7aw]

I have a s5 2013 and even in 2020 people make there head turn for this beast. Also if you are getting one go for the sportback more unique and more badass

[@Garage95]

Hey my friend! I know I am a little late lol but I am about to get a 2013/14 and I would love to know more about the maintenance and everything. I appreciate!

[@KujGaming]

2:00 2013 wasn't the first year for DSG in the S5, 2010 S5 verts have the DSG as well

[@markuslokander5949]

Loved the vid great to have an german powerhouse, Hopefully you'll make a video of a BMW 4 series in the future.

[@rigjockey67]

Excellent video, Thanks! Sold!

[@panda51829able]

I visit Roads untraveled and the smoking tire on a daily basis. Love the channel. It would be pretty sweet if you did a video on the vehicles trailer park boys haha. Much love keep the videos coming 🤙

[@Clutch_Kick187]

Love your vids bro.. I would love to have a nice vid like this for my truck!!!

[@CapnT87]

Aw, I miss my tuned 2014! Same colour and wheels :)

[@ChrisHaas1]

Great video!! I just got a 2009 A5 Quattro V6 3.2 and was wondering where I could get it tweaked somewhere around the Vancouver area - saw your BC plates!! I'd love to get my hands on an S5 some day. Sounds like yours runs great right out of the box. I find the A5 a little sluggish, but better in sport mode - it's an automatic. Cheers!

[@coolduckey]

Yes! This is the review I've been waiting for...hoping to pick one of these up next year!

[@robertgoldsworthy5481]

I love that you loved the S5! Please show more love the the Audi community!

[@evtimstefanov5441]

Can someone give me some more details about maintenance costs and the more pricey things that could go wrong -> what kind of repairs could I expect moneywise etc.

[@chris425amp7]

The 3.0 TFSI are in the Top ten list for a reason

[@WillieWheels]

Good work bro!

[@-sb33-33]

the s5 is a beast and has one of the best responding engines to mods. with just a quick ecu remap they gain something like 100hp are just as fast as the rs5. there is a video by chris harris on this

[@TheMidnightNarwhal]

Really? I'm looking at getting one and was wondering how easy supercharger are to get more power from.

[@moealfaily1662]

True, great competitor to the N54 cars

[@Taterlad32]

Do you have the link to that video?

[@rcurtiiss391]

-SB33- how can I get the extra 100hp

[@stefanfreestylez]

Alfa Asher lol not really n54 can handle aloooott more power. But for reliability and ok performance this car is def better buy.

[@ravenstylea2]

My buddy has the stage 2 and Ultracharger package with full exhaust on his 2013 Audi S4, making 540 hp at the crank. The stock power is 330 hp. Feeling that power I shit my pants in the passenger seat.

[@TheUSSproductions]

what company?

[@albotiger7268]

Can’t wait for mine! Just bought the exact same one with same exact km and picking it up this Friday!

[@6aw7aw]

AlboTiger7 Hm did you pay

[@albotiger7268]

Came out to $34,000 for the 2013 S5 V6 3.0T with 50,000km

[@6aw7aw]

Nice, good buy

[@CAVE_SMITH]

Nice review! I'm expecting to purchase the 2016 s5 sometime next week, so this review helps a lot with my decision to stick with purchasing a s5. I'm currently driving the 2015 a4 premium plus and it's been a great experience the past year of owning it. I'm just ready to try another Audi creation.

[@mikeabel7577]

Did you end up buying the S5? If so, how has it treated you?

[@CAVE_SMITH]

@@mikeabel7577 My bad for the delayed reply. Yes I definitely did. I traded my 2015 A4 for the 2016 S5 premium plus. I've had the car around 3 years and it never gets old driving it. I've had no issues with it and it's fairly easy to work on if you do your research and get the right tools. Go test drive one if you haven't already. A friend of mine owns the 2018 S5 and although the new technology and body is cool. I rather have the 2018 RS5 if I'm going to go with the new body. The 2016 sounds good and looks real mean

[@marksimmons7721]

You need the ride control option. Wife drives in comfort mode and I kill it in dynamic. Faster response,steering tighter. Launch control is amazing.

[@Jsavage504]

I would love this car I'm thinking bout getting one

[@Burden-Boy]

So I'm looking to get an audi S5 soon 2014 what performance mods can I do on it besides exhaust and downpipe can I do cams? also Is the s5 stock turbo charged? I know when they are they're usually not performance turbos but any tips would help guys plz

[@wecaughtit6997]

I get those brrrrps on the upshift in my 14' 335i too, but typically only in sport mode never in eco lol

[@Magowin]

This car is actually WRX Sti size at least 2017 model as I'm about to turn in my 2017 and this is only 3/4" longer than my Sti I was surprised. I'm debating on getting this or a Rs5 still undecided. I know this with toon will be faster and it's alot cheaper than an Rs5 so more leaning on this.

[@dkw6227]

Thanks !

[@terryrutherford2114]

Looking to replace my old 2001 Audi S8. This seems to fit the bill. I'll likely pull the trigger on a 2013 convertible S5 this Wednesday. Thanks for the video!

[@terryrutherford2114]

@Snooty Fox Yes. 2013 S5 Cabriolet Prestige.

[@BBDSmint]

The stock S-tronic transmission in this and the S6/7 will take upto about 580-600hp and be ok, but it's fairly borderline and not a power level I'd like to run without at least a tune on the gearbox. The S6/7 with a tune, exhaust and intake will put down about 580hp and the transmissions appear to hold up fine.

[@sasagrcevic475]

But going from 330 hp stock to something like 400 hp is gonna be perfect in my opinion if anyone wants to keep it for a while. To me pushing it to 600hp is just too much. Even 500ish is borderline crazy. Its too much to ask from a old car.

[@UrbanCowboys]

yes what a machine

[@dillionmcallister1230]

I love my S5 with the 4.2FSI V8 & 6 speed manual

[@packman3671]

Dillion McAllister is it in the shop often and how many miles do you have on it?

[@dillionmcallister1230]

No not regularly, it did come out of the shop recently but that was due to neglect on the carbon build up in the engine from previous owner . It has 117k on it and runs like its brand new @@packman3671

[@ares1469]

Dillion McAllister has it been in the shop since the above conversation? How have you liked it so far

[@andyjohnson9894]

awesome review, I have one they are MASSIVE fun. :-)

[@mohlomphehi]

How is it holding up?

[@quakerome4594]

Will this car keep with with the new 2020 A3 - A4 and S3 and S4?

[@Photosbydrew]

Hey Marcus, would you be interested in reviewing my 2001 B5 S4? can provide more details if it appeals to you.

[@mrhammers78]

Was this really stock exhaust? No res delete / X-pipe?

[@mneste]

I own a 2013 S4 with a Stage 2 pulley and exhaust. It is exactly what it needs to be at that point. Feels faster than the Stage 2 335i I had before. It might be the instant boost or the incredible gearing of the DCT which together delivers a ton of torque. It is a great car. My one gripe is that the soft steering wheel scratches easily when you get in and out of the car and the Bang & Olufsen sound system is nothing compared to the Logic 7 units in BMWs.. just no bass. So far though it has been a lot of fun and gets 32mpg on the hwy when you want it to. Understeer is what it is but it makes up for it everywhere else.

[@jacobhauenstein]

If you think its quick now, get the stage 2 DSG (DL501) tune. Then you get higher rpm’s, more power (pulley spinning faster) and with just an intake and exhaust 450+ is easy... they shift so fast that the interruption in power is almost nonexistent

[@875daily]

can the tranny handle all that upgraded power?

[@rambo4war]

I don’t know why but that intro music makes me want to “wrench everyday”. Maybe I’m on the wrong KZbin channel

[@korrigansellom7221]

I really love this car i want one, i wil get one. Perfect to me. I know it's not the best or the most powerfull or expensive but i really love it

[@lexburen5932]

the germans do crazy things to these cars, this engine is capable of near 1.000 reliable HP. with an ECU tune exhaust and airfilter only, you gain 80-100 HP. the transmission can is strong and can take alot. its a popular car in europe, bussinnes people drive alot in them. also private company owners drive them alot. as second hand car, you get ALOT of car for your money

[@TheUSSproductions]

1000 HP HOW??

[@Andrew-fn7tn]

Is it a 6-speed dct? Sounds amaaaaazing

[@KevinMinato]

How would you compare the acceleration to your turbo JDM MR2 Marcus?

[@RoadsUntraveled]

+Kevin Minato With the dual-clutch the S5 is much quicker from a stop to 100kph+ but doing a 3rd gear pull or something it feels about on par with my MR2 tbh

[@S4_QUATTROPOWER]

Same pontetial as the 2015 S4 right?

[@traceykiddy3849]

i got the 09 Audi s5 v8 and yes a woman can drive it too lol had the a5 before big big fan of audi

[@raywalteroutdoors]

Once you get used to the car you'll know what gear you are in. Each gear is easily identifiable especially while ripping back a curvy road. If I'm hitting higher than 4th I kick it over to sport mode because I'm probably cruising on the highway. Sometimes I'll manually shift on the highway if I'm bored.

[@xFlowRS]

This A5 is timeless.

[@andreascyprus2]

just like the e92, 10 years old and it still looks so good

[@xFlowRS]

I agree on E92, perfect design. Talkin' coupe, of course

[@chriserz94]

E92 is a coupe,E90 is a sedan,E91 is a wagon and the E93 is a convertible.

[@xFlowRS]

Oh, didn't know that. I remember all E46's being called ''E46'', so thought the naming scheme was kept in next generation of 3 series.

[@stefanfreestylez]

Andreas Mertz holy fuck i just realized its 10 years old lmao

[@Mr_Glenn]

Dual clutch, FL and supercharged V6 came out before 2013.

[@wideglide60]

I own a 2012 S5 V8... any idea where to find a Supercharger package? And.. what's the best ec tune /chip?

[@RK1FX]

APR and AWE... Eventuri intake...

[@ramothepharaoh3]

I bought a new S5, was there something better I could've gotten for the money? I was thinking about the RS3 but I guess it's a bit late now. Everyone is saying the new S5 is lethargic.

[@siic]

I had this problem also, but settled with C43 coupe

[@ibo1137]

0:18 Seems legit.

[@shazzle007]

@0:18 "Ultimate BMW dealer" xd

[@joshuathomas5957]

almost a super coupe!

[@talsa6875]

Back when I've bought one

[@S4_QUATTROPOWER]

I have a audi 2010 A4 Quattro 2. 0T, looking for a new reliable and quick car with lots of tuning options, my question is This S5 or a 2018 RS3? I want a car I can well invest on knowing it was worth it and to keep for years.. Help guys lol 👀. BTW was a BMW fan, my father introduced me to Audis and sold me his A4 I currently own, wow love the car but I want better and faster 😮

[@dspada67]

Hi from Australia. Help needed. 😬I already own a lovely e92 M3 tuned exhaust, for collectibility and special drives. etc. Need a daily , looking at Purchasing a Lexus ISF with all the usual mods. I feel it’s possibly the best choice as far as reliability goes especially if I go to the drags and occasional track day. I am tempted to look at c63 and Audi S5 4.2. But now this supercharged Audi looks to have great potential. What’s your pick of the bunch. Many thanks.

[@Mr_Glenn]

You can make the 3.0 as fast as an RS5. I'd go for that, I've done so.

[@JohnSmith-yr6je]

Isf defiantly as far as reliability.

[@alvarogrados1763]

7:00 havd you tried checking in the other options? . My a4 have that gear thing under the green tab mode but it's a manual so :D

[@XxRuskiixX]

This car is not equipped with sports differential!!! Try one with sports diff and see how much better it feels around corners

[@larrylampshade1734]

Hardly any of them are. Incredibly hard to find.

[@ghostridertom]

Dual clutch is a bit overrated in my opinion. :-) A bit problematic during normal driving and city commute (but in action, it is super)... What I want to say is that a good working conventional one is also great and better reliability and long term usability is a big factor for a log term owner or used car buyer... Repairs of these super advanced AUDI or PDG gearboxes are super expensive. Great car this S5, would love to own it of course.

[@OffensiveProduction1]

Yeah, 2013 wasn't the first year for the 3.0t in the s5, or for the dual clutch either.

[@Stretch_Buckets]

The s5 cabriolet came with the 3.0t since 2009 oddly. Idk why they chose to do that should’ve did 3.0t from 2009 like they did with the S4

[@jts400hp]

Probably pick up a 15/16 S4 this summer and I'm getting stoked!

[@sambingdotgov]

Jeff Smith same but lookin for 15/16 S5 with black optics package with under 35k miles

[@SevCars]

4:36 "The ultimate BMW dealer" & BMW badges on the license plate holder? Haha someone is a little confused.

[@RETICULER]

purchased at a pre owned BMW dealer, they also sell off makes.

[@SevCars]

How did you figure that out? My point is, if I bought an Audi at a BMW dealer and my license plate holders had BMW on them, the first thing I would do was getting rid of them.

[@upload9595]

"The ultimate BMW dealer...sells Audi".

[@zgum1]

The eco screen has a big green orange or red number

[@scalways]

If you like it stock you should see when one is fully tuned with suspension and breaks lol

[@JozzieProductions]

Bring that beauty by one of or Thursday night coffee meets in Coquitlam #VancouverAudiClub

[@syedwaji7011]

A guy is selling one for 20k 32k miles on it Rebuilt. Worth it?

[@sjgfloydrose1234]

2 ads - Really ?! Other than that, nice work!

[@jeremyplc2380]

It will be SOOO cool to have a version of the r8 with this engine in it, i feel like it would be such a great sports car

[@illest666]

Hey if you want to review my Rs7 come to Montreal

[@SaveTheManuals]

Why does the badge say V6T if it is not turbocharged? Shouldn't it be V6S? Nice review!

[@seasalt3598]

the t stands for tsfi but i agree with you that it shouldnt say t

[@ibjamin0356]

IT JUST ADDS TO THE EXCITEMENT 9:30

[@m.m14433]

Beautiful car but things such as faulty thermostats, water pumps prove as costly repairs...

[@axiomassets2442]

cute tester! ;-)

[@jimthebrit]

Technically 2012 was the first year of the 3.0 TFSI... I have one!

[@diegohooker]

Exhaust note sounds similar to an E46 M3s S54

[@pajopatak9075]

diego895 No it does not. This car sounds much much better. M3 sounds ricey even with aftermarket exhaust..

[@AlienNinjaPuppy]

Not even close. The e46 m3s sounds hideous.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

I’m late but I lost to a stock evo I didn’t know how to do 40 rolls I learned it that day even in auto mode it still got me I thought superchargers have instant power I should’ve got the line

[@Todd.T]

What do you mean "Got the line". Launch? Do you know how to launch the car?

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

@@Todd.T yes but I didn’t launch the car I just stepped on it

[@Todd.T]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 OK. With a heavy car like this, a lot of the surprise is in the launch. You can beat a 392 Dodge, but not at speed, from a launch is a different story. If you want to floor it at speed and take off, you'll have to tune it. Stage 1 and Stage 2 single pulley from APR makes huge gains, but pulls in the top end and should get a transmission tune as well. Stage 2 dual pulley makes all kinds of low end power and can tackle other cars at speed, but if you have this tune with a transmission tune and a higher launch RPM it will slam you back into the seat very hard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHrWf2mHjJilfLc kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2nZg2qIaqqNb6s

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

@@Todd.T would the same be for an s4 since it’s lighter

[@Todd.T]

@@thenotoriousjoey9956 it is lighter, but longitudinal Audis with torsen quattro are still heavier then others in the same class for their size. A 40 minute ECU tune will fix all that.

[@stefanfreestylez]

Its not unlimited potential but it has good potential no doubt. Past doing pulley upgrade,exhaust and tune what else is there for it? Its not like the b5 s4 that car def had alottt more potential than this altho no doubt way less reliable lol.

[@jasonl5589]

I drove rs5 for a day and i thought it was boring to drive even though they were capable. I will take a fun car over a capable car

[@adamjohnston5250]

I have the v8 one , and I’m thinking of super charging it

[@AlexA-bx8jr]

Modern cars with the ZF8 are very good but you haven't really driven any of those. Automatic transmissions have only recently made up the lost ground. Dual clutches are dying in a lot of cars. For instance, the new S5 has the ZF8.

[@ms3er396]

The new ZF's are great but the main reason they moved is for smoothness in daily driving and costs to build. The downside is the Torque Converter still eats up power thus why the new S4/S5 are only 1/10th second better performance wise despite a big bump in HP and torque.

[@tommydeggerino4995]

Is the engine the same as the older 3.2FSI engines just with a supercharger?

[@djdoomy]

Tommy Deggerino no.

[@mpower3163]

Its supercharged you Said it too and at 4:10 you are talking about turbos🤔

[@Spotter-]

Can’t wait to get one as my first car, my main goal is to Twin Turbo it.

[@ItsMikeArre]

While the s5 is pretty fkn epic in every way performance looks and luxury I would love to have the last gen RS5 instead

[@sandrosandroprod8791]

wtf dude where is package in interior carbon start/stop audio system wtf ?