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    They had a regular M3 already at the track that...

    They had a regular M3 already at the track that day to serve as a visual aid for Clarkson's conclusion. Which means his conclusion was made before the test took place. This isn't the first time...
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    The car had a parachute as an air brake. The...

    The car had a parachute as an air brake. The lambo skidded when it was deployed.

    Now that they have to start over, they should do something about the traction at lower speeds. And the cartwheels...
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    My guess is that the TT is on its way out, and...

    My guess is that the TT is on its way out, and we'll get a "Torsen-TT" which will also be the base for the Quattro Sport. (That would leave room for a 2door A3 coupé on the transverse platform.) Even...
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    Diesel are hard to hybridize because of the self...

    Diesel are hard to hybridize because of the self combustion. If this drivetrain is a real prototype, we may be looking at the biggest scoop in Paris, as far as everyday technology is concerned.
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    TDI, Direct Injection, AWD, Aluminium Space...

    TDI, Direct Injection, AWD, Aluminium Space Frame, luxury hatchback (A3), performance stationwagons, DSG, LEDs,... All things that Audi pioneered ahead of its main rivals, while there was no demand...
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    photoshop The reflextions in the paint...

    photoshop

    The reflextions in the paint disappear whenever the car is altered from the original. Also, Bentley is bringing a completely new Continental next year.
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    I believe this is the first sensible electrical...

    I believe this is the first sensible electrical car I've seen. You can't ask for a better car in the congested old European cities. Small, economical, no nasty fumes when you're fully charged, but...
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    I've found Lexus marketing information discribing...

    I've found Lexus marketing information discribing dual injection as a combination of direct and port injection, but the actual technical explanation by Nissan discibes it as a low cost alternative to...
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    The weight is disappointing. Are they still...

    The weight is disappointing. Are they still planning to do anything with those lightweight prototypes? Perhaps that rumoured "Sport Quattro" version. That being said, the GT-R is plenty fast with...
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    Whine whine whine. Nice things cost a lot of...

    Whine whine whine. Nice things cost a lot of money. And 450pk is plenty. Have some class people.
  11. Thread: Next Gen A8.

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    Isn't that what the A8 has always been. The...

    Isn't that what the A8 has always been. The original one was just an upscaled Audi 80. Between the 7series and the S-class (RR, Bentley further up the price scale) it's good to have some...
  12. Thread: Lambo Jota.

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    Depends on the illustrator. Huckfeldt and a few...

    Depends on the illustrator. Huckfeldt and a few others are usually spot on.

    9396

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    This yellow Jota (no way that will be the name) however has a few significant differences with the...
  13. Dark wheels are starting to look tacky to me.

    Dark wheels are starting to look tacky to me.
  14. Thread: Next Gen A8.

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    I know. Just a consideration. :)

    I know. Just a consideration. :)
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    But, there will be no M7, and there will be an...

    But, there will be no M7, and there will be an S8. Sure, it will sacrifice comfort. But that's just part of the enjoyment of the sensation of speed in a "Sport" model anyway. If they bring the...
  16. Thread: Audi S1 (A1)

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    You can choose the color of the trim, like the...

    You can choose the color of the trim, like the sideblade of the R8. I think the aluminium isn't even the standard trim. There'll be a number of colour options, probably increasing as the model ages....
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    An enthusiast will know that the r-tronic isn't a...

    An enthusiast will know that the r-tronic isn't a dsg, and will prefer the manual option. I'm sure some people will be actively looking for the manuals.

    Will the r-tronic pay for itself upon...
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    The RS4 was based on the B7-generation A4, which...

    The RS4 was based on the B7-generation A4, which they don't make any more. The RSses aren't mass production like BMWs Mseries, and Audi usually waits untill the model is at the end of its production...
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    What are you talking about? PR-mistakes? I'm...

    What are you talking about? PR-mistakes? I'm talking about what it is, and what it is, is a 5door A6. And A6 sized Audi, that looks like an A6 (especially when the new one comes), that has an A6...
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    Chassis-variant and price segment. Just like...

    Chassis-variant and price segment.

    Just like one would compare a coupé to another coupé, a stationwagon to another stationwagon, a roadster to another roadster.

    A lot of carmakers have 5door...
  21. Thread: Next Gen A8.

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    That's actually intentional. Audi counts on the...

    That's actually intentional. Audi counts on the lease market (if I remember correctly, in Europe leasing represents 70% of Audi sales), and the leasemarket counts on resale value. So Audi makes sure...
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    - 5series GT is 5door 5series - A7 is 5door A6 ...

    - 5series GT is 5door 5series
    - A7 is 5door A6

    => 5series is A6 competitor
    => 5series GT is A7 competitor
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    It's going to embarras the 5series GT.

    It's going to embarras the 5series GT.
  24. I think weight bias towards the primary driven...

    I think weight bias towards the primary driven wheels was an important factor here.
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    So... Audi is experimenting with lightweight...

    So...

    Audi is experimenting with lightweight A5s, and we know the new RS5 will have a slightly updated old engine, which won't attract much attention on its own.
    Plus, they've been running...
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