Audi’s promotional video shows us one sleek A5 Cabrio strolling through tight roads of some European town. The drop top is canvas, not a hard top, which separates it from the metal convertible lids many car companies go with today (unfortunately it makes the top more accessible to harsh weather damage and fading) This lid can come down in 17 seconds at speeds of up to 31 miles per hour. But is it hard to stay warm on those chilly Spring evenings with the it down? Not with Audi’s heating set up on the A5, borrowed from Mercedes-Benz, which shoots warm air at driver/passenger neckline.

Audi’s A5 Cabriolet will offer owners a choice of five different engines, including a 3.2-liter V6 265 horse power. Two different versions of the 2.0 TFSI will also be available, the entry level version produces 180 horse power, while the other pumps out 211 horse power.

A supercharged version of the A5 (Audi’s soon to be released S5) features a 3.0-liter V6 engine producing 333 horse power, allowing a 0-62 mph run of 5.6 seconds. So, whether you go for the conservative convertible or sporty roadster, it looks as though Audi will not disappoint and bring the Cabrio style car back to the forefront of driving.

According to the press release, this Audi can “Sprint to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, top speed 316 km/h.” That brings this enhanced Audi to just under 200 miles per hour – we figure it’s only a matter of time before some foreign tuner gets that needle and horse power past these numbers.

It’s not all power with the new Audi R8 V10 – this puppy has the looks to back its attitude up. The vehicle has more sleek sideblades, giving it an edgy look. Judges at the 2009 North American International Auto Show took notice, and awarded the Audi with their Design Excellence Awards. Expect to see this Audi on dealer lots (at least throughout Europe) by second quarter of 2009.