R4 canceled, A2 delayed...

[AndyBG]

Any comments on this...?

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11105053...layed---report

[Erik]

I looked forward to the R4, but as it can't beat the Cayman perhaps best it's canned

[The Pretender]

I'm happy the R4 will be canned, it's better for the next TT Mk3.
If you want a smal mid engined car buy a Boxster or Cayman.

[RXBG]

never surprised me. the R4 will be the next TT. VW needs to hold back the reins a bit with this product flood. it can't produce an updated V8, but it's going to make 3 versions of the same car, lol.

[The Pretender]

Next TT will be MQB based with the engine transverse in the front of the car.
The design for it will be a mix between TT 8N Mk1 and TT 8J Mk2 and the final design will be decided within weeks.

[Lmg]

Well, I'm not too worried they canceled the R4. There's always the new Sport Quattro.

[tailpipe]

I heard a rumour that the next TT will be rear mid-engined? Whatever, and even if the R4 is cancelled, I am sure that Audi will use the MQB chassis in some way.

[The Pretender]

Next TT will have transverse front engine with Gen 6 Haldex for quattro models.

[tailpipe]

Thanks Pretender. The TTS and TTRS have really elevated this model line in the eyes of customers. The Mk 2 was a terrific follow-up to the first one. In so many ways, the TTRS is better than the Cayman S. If the Cayman does have an edge, it is due to it's rear mid-engine configuration. When it comes to year-round drivability and pace, my money is on the TTRS.

What advantages will Haldex 6 provide? And how will it compare to latest generation Torsen?

[The Pretender]

Haldex 6 will be a evolution of Haldex XWD (used by Saab) it will have two couplings.