2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet

The 2011 Audi S5 Cabriolet (Base MSRP: $59,050), the more powerful and pricier version of the A5 convertible, offers a potent supercharged V6 and seductive styling albeit at a hefty price. The S5 has one of the nicest interiors of any luxury car, say experts, though the convertible is only available as a soft-top. Handling and performance are good. Our complete review of the 2010 Audi S5 Cabriolet (Base MSRP: $58,250) provides in-depth coverage and analysis of what the experts are saying.

The 2011 model year brings only minor changes to this performance convertible, adding rear parking sensors and a rearview camera standard on one trim package, and adding HD radio capability to the available navigation system.

The supercharged V6 engine in the convertible Audi S5 delivers 333 horsepower and 325 pound-feet of torque -- the latter figure equal to what's delivered by the S5 coupe's V8 engine. Available only with a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic, the Audi S5 Cabriolet is rated at 17 mpg city, 26 mpg highway and 20 mpg combined.