Times are changing at Audi, but for a little while you'll still be able to get internal-combustion versions of the A4 and S4. Actually, scratch that – combustion-powered models are now called the A5 and S5, and as far as anyone can tell, they will only be sold in wagon or Sportback configuration. Name change aside, both versions look capable of delivering some excitement behind the wheel, as seen in this recent batch of spy shots from Germany.
It's a tad ironic that the performance-oriented S5 was caught on public roads while the standard A5 was snapped carving up the Nurburgring. Of course, both versions see plenty of laps at the Green Hell, but the A5 is the one demonstrating its grip this time. We wouldn't blame you if you thought it might actually be an S5, as it's wearing an aggressive wheel/tire combo that also reveals some impressive brakes. However, the rear clearly shows rectangular exhaust outlets, whereas the S5 sports quad oval finishers.
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