Is the B7 chassis truely differ from the B6 ?

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09-16-2004, 08:53 AM

Tifosi

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Is the B7 chassis truely differ from the B6 ?

Or is it just a suspension tweak here and there from the B6 to B7?

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09-16-2004, 09:00 AM

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check out the AW homepage for an article.

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09-16-2004, 09:54 AM

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chasis is still 8E, B7 is just the model designation....

B6 and B7 are both on the 8E Chasis.

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09-16-2004, 10:43 AM

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Technically, the alpha-numeric moniker refered to vehicle platform: Segment (B) & Generation (7)

However, I haven't read anthing that convinces me the B7 platform isn't identical to the B6. Thus it seems Audi is breaking from historical internal naming convention with the B7, using it as a *model* designator versus true platform nomenclature. Guess they figured this more-than-just-face-lifted mid-cycle product update to the B6 warranted a next-generation designation.