The fact that the new Allroad will have a 300 HP 4.2L V8 (according to AutoWeek) seems further
02-02-2002, 02:49 AM
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The fact that the new Allroad will have a 300 HP 4.2L V8 (according to AutoWeek) seems further
confirmation that the new S4 will also be a NA V-8. I just hope they give it a bit more oomph than 340 HP or somehow cut the weight down.
02-02-2002, 07:31 AM
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What I heard from Audi officials in Germany...
when I attended the Winter Ice Driving school a couple weeks ago was that the next S4 would in all probability have "more than six cylinders."
Whether it would be a NA V8 or a biturbo (the same engine as the RS6) was not yet determined. Of course, "more than six cylinders" could also mean some version of the W8 -- either NA or turbocharged.
Whether it would be a NA V8 or a biturbo (the same engine as the RS6) was not yet determined. Of course, "more than six cylinders" could also mean some version of the W8 -- either NA or turbocharged.
02-02-2002, 08:25 AM
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If the next S4 is NA....forget it...Audi Lost my Sale.
The S4 has been a turbo engine since its inception...I cant figure out the logic of Audi if they put in a big *** V/W-8 Engine in the car. Granted the engine only putting out 340HP for a Sport V-8 will last for ever. But S4 owners have always purchased the S4 as a luxury performance Sedan...not a "I will be driving this car when I am 80 years old"
Unless Audi offers a tuning partnership w/ ABT and a supercharger for 450HP is available :-)...mmmmmm
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Unless Audi offers a tuning partnership w/ ABT and a supercharger for 450HP is available :-)...mmmmmm
Just my 2 cents
02-02-2002, 09:00 AM
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Actually, they might not mind losing the sale to a lot of people on this forum
since it might be safe to say that we represent a small percentage of total S4 sales but probably the hardest driving percentage (translated: the percentage that would be hardest on the turbos and trannies and therefore be most likely to make expensive warranty claims which eat into their profits). Who knows?
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02-02-2002, 09:08 AM
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Colorado and New Mexico. What part of Colorado are you from.
I live in Taos, NM (60 miles from the Colorado border), but I spend most of my time in Butte and Steamboat where there is REAL snow. 
02-03-2002, 08:27 AM
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Just seems they are leaving the S4 "Roots" if the engine is NA.
Also I spend much of my time above 8000 feet and beyond...this NA engine will be choking for air like a Texas Businessman on a ski trip ;-) Lets just hope they have a ABT version w/ supercharger much like AMG and Mercedes have done
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