According to Audi’s official figures, the new engine pushes the A5 to 62mph in around 7.9 seconds, and promises an average fuel economy in the combined cycle of 41.27mpg – a 21 per cent saving compared to the previous generation of engine.

The new engine also benefits from a redesigned and fully-electric cooling system, which sees the traditional water pump replaced with a pair of rotating cores in a single unit and driven by a small electric motor. As a result, the engine promises to make better use of ‘waste’ heat, improving efficiency still further and making the engine more responsive from a cold start.

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