FSI V8 in 2007 S4
01-09-2006, 10:00 AM
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of course they do, ever hear of ASF?
using the A8 as an example, it weighs 200lbs less than the BMW 750i (which of course does not have AWD). The A8L is about 150lbs less than the 750iL. Now if Audi can find a way to implement ASF technology in the B-platform...
01-09-2006, 11:28 AM
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Ever hear of the A2? IIRC it was more expensive than the A class, and it's other competitors
Why? It had ASF. Aluminum isn't cheap, it'd prob raise the price of the A/S4's $4000+ more than what it is now.
01-09-2006, 03:41 PM
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I think Clarkson went overboard with the RS4 praise.
As said, don't expect Audis to get lighter anytime soon.
FWIW, the 7.0 liter 505 hp V-8 in the new Z06 is only about 15 lbs heavier than the 4.2. Hmmmm.
FWIW, the 7.0 liter 505 hp V-8 in the new Z06 is only about 15 lbs heavier than the 4.2. Hmmmm.
01-09-2006, 05:06 PM
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of course it's lighter, it has Ti rods and a dry sump!
if GM put 1/10th as much attention into the interior of the Z06, they might actually have a car that feels like it's worth $70K.
01-09-2006, 05:11 PM
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yes.
from the deep wishes in my head. THere is no fvcking way their new s4 would compete with the m3 with 380 hp. i know, "it isnt a horsepower war" is what audi says, but wait till the new S6 gets its *** handed to by other cars in the segment.