How does the Audi S5 feel during overtaking?

The Audi S5 has not been offered with a manual transmission in the North American market since the 2012 model year, and the current 2026 generation exclusively utilizes a lightning-fast 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission to handle its high torque output. For buyers considering the Audi S5, that matters because it affects how easy the car is to live with, whether for commuting, family use, long-distance driving or ownership costs. The useful way to read this is not as an isolated specification, but as a clue to how the car will feel in real daily use.