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Why are they not bringing the rs6 in an stick to the U.S.

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Old 09-08-2002, 11:02 AM
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Why are they not bringing the rs6 in an stick to the U.S.
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because audi said that they dont have a transmission? strong enough to handle all that power.
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Default They are not making the RS6 with a manual at all........
Audi believes the market for the RS6 doesn't really want it.
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4.7 0 to 60 is fast enough for a auto 4 door
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Default Yes, as stated in Car and Driver. Meaning a 'production transmission', BUT then...
...how do they propose to offer a manual in a bi-turbo, V8 S4???? Mi no comprende!
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Marketing to soundly slap Daimler in the face.
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Default You mean bi turbo, V8 RS4
V8 S4 will be normally aspirated. Both will be avilable with a six speed manual.
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