why audi... why?

djfux69 · 02-10-05, 03:23 PM

the decision on making the rs4 an N/A v8 makes me sick. it doesnt make sense.

the competition shoudl always be
s4-m3
rs4-m3csl

but now the m3 will be competing with the rs4, only im sure the m3 will cost less.

where will the s4 go?

i think the s4 should be 400-420hp tt v8, or a tt 3.2fsi and 48-60k
the rs4 should be the same motor as the s4, but bigger turbos. 550-650hp. 75-85k

im not loving the new audi. this upsets me because audi had everything i wanted. luxury, power, utility. there isnt a car out there that can compete with the b5 s4(imo) in terms of a great package.

if i wanted an n/a car i would buy a bmw, but i want FI. MB is still to heavy, and none of the beasts are offered in awd.

LateNightCable · 02-10-05, 11:44 PM

V8's landing in previously six-cylindered or turbo'd cars is a bad trend. It's the power wars that are to blame, and regardless of expertise, it's simply easier to add cylinders and go big.

M3 should be a straight-six or four, and the Audi should be turbo something. The new developments take away from the individuality of the cars. It's a shame.

mv · 02-12-05, 09:42 PM

I guess you'll have to wait for 10+ years to see a stock 650hp RS4.

AudiFunatic · 02-25-05, 09:13 PM

I agree with you. It is really not good that the actual development go to big V8 engines instead of V6 3 litre (Bi-) Turbo engines.
But as i heard the new RS6 will get a V10 (Bi-) Turbo engine which is about 500-600 hp.

djfux69 · 03-03-05, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AudiFunatic

I agree with you. It is really not good that the actual development go to big V8 engines instead of V6 3 litre (Bi-) Turbo engines.
But as i heard the new RS6 will get a V10 (Bi-) Turbo engine which is about 500-600 hp.

yeah i heard it will be a variant of the audi le mans quattro . which uses a v10 tt gallardo motor... well its almost a gallardo motor.

zit · 03-18-05, 09:47 AM

the one thing that no one has ever asked about audi is will they ever make a production version of the audi r8? , if that car were to be made for the road it would tear the competition apart with its if it featured a similar v8 bi turbo spec engine so the question is im hoping is that audi are considering on making a road going version of the audi r8 and a replacement for the quattro and i would also prefer if the new audi rs4 was a coupe and not a saloon since it puts up the weight!

wEstSide · 03-18-05, 08:10 PM

Road legal R8? Never gonna happen. Maybe a road legal car called an R8, but it will never be even close to an R8. There's a reason the P in LMP stands for prototype.

Thunf · 03-18-05, 08:33 PM

I'd rather have a bigger more drivable engine, even if it makes the car a bit heavier, rather than having a small engine that must be hardtuned and consumes allot more energy! I think Audi made a wise decision..

zit · 03-19-05, 04:08 PM

i still feel audi should make a road legal r8 even if it is a prototype an audi r8 road car would cane the competition , if they do not make it which is very likely then it is a wasted opportunity

djfux69 · 03-27-05, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunf

I'd rather have a bigger more drivable engine, even if it makes the car a bit heavier, rather than having a small engine that must be hardtuned and consumes allot more energy! I think Audi made a wise decision..

more drivable? what was wrong with putting a chip in the b5 rs4 and getting 500hp? not to mention that the b5 rs4 still got decent mileage.

i know i get A LOT better mileage now with a chip and im closer to 350hp.