New A4. First pic

[f1esp]

http://static.blogo.it/autoblog/audi_a4_b8_2008_00.jpg

[f1esp]

f1esp: :applause: :dig:

[The RS6]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/sedans/new-audi-a4-breaks-cover/

Saw that yesterday, not sure it's for real...

[chewym]

nothing new, this is the official looking one form the 27th, but it could be a good pshop

[Arslanoff]

looks like a ps of A4 B7 - only few lines a new + LED

[Arslanoff]

I think that I will change my mind when I see the pics from different angels http://www.germancarzone.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

What interests me the most, is how much did they change the interior.

[tvrfan]

DUUUDE!! the wait is killing me!!! :jlol:

when were going to see the first official pics from extereur and interior??? the date is today but ive seen nothing, are we gonna see they today or tomorrow?

ok the day is long :)

[Damienr8]

DUUUDE!! the wait is killing me!!! :jlol:

when were going to see the first official pics from extereur and interior??? the date is today but ive seen nothing, are we gonna see they today or tomorrow?

ok the day is long :)

I know lol. Same here. I hope to god that it does not look anything like the image in this post. If so, the b8 a4 is more like a 'refresh' to the b7.

[roadrunner]

The pic really seems to be the final deal.

tomorrow the new ams (auto motor sport) comes out. on their site is a preview of the issue with the same pic on the cover http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/heft/mpsmag_mag_%20500199_13996.hbs

I think we all were misled with the date (today, 28th ), when the official info will be available. Tomorrow it has to be at the latest , as the car mags are out (or today evening)

[HKS786]

The pic really seems to be the final deal.

tomorrow the new ams (auto motor sport) comes out. on their site is a preview of the issue with the same pic on the cover http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/heft/mpsmag_mag_%20500199_13996.hbs

I think we all were misled with the date (today, 28th ), when the official info will be available. Tomorrow it has to be at the latest , as the car mags are out (or today evening)

It also has a TINY rear shot! This must be official!

http://images.auto-motor-und-sport.de/hps/img/hxmedia/mpsams/2007/08/HBfWI8w4_140x.jpg

[tvrfan]

iam not impressed by all =_( maybe its the rims and colour, but overall a B7 facelift for me. i wait today for other pics with better rims and colour hopefully interior shots also. maybe thats growing on me then

[HKS786]

iam not impressed by all =_( maybe its the rims and colour, but overall a B7 facelift for me. i wait today for other pics with better rims and colour hopefully interior shots also. maybe thats growing on me then

I see what you mean but I think it might actually look a lot better on the road. I'll post a comparison shot in a sec....

[HKS786]

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3676/audia420t2005800x600walva2.jpg

http://thecarfanatic.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/a4.jpg

[Damienr8]

iam not impressed by all =_( maybe its the rims and colour, but overall a B7 facelift for me. i wait today for other pics with better rims and colour hopefully interior shots also. maybe thats growing on me then

+1 - Unimpressive exterior design. Lets hope for the interior to be something more than a refresh.

[HKS786]

So far I can see:

- The grille is more distinct and more like the A5, less strips.
- Headlights are changed with a more A5 look including LED strips
- Bumper looks chunkier with more distinct lines and A5 influence
- Mirrors look chunkier and rounder, indicators included.
- Nicer wheels
- Side profile looks better with A5 cues again

As I said before, I think it'll look much more refreshed and like the A5 on the road, which is a great thing. But yeah I agree that it looks more of a facelift than a new generation...

Maybe the colour makes me like it too, I think the red looks great. If you look at my sig you can tell I love red cars, it very much depends on the type of red though...

[MPT]

Everytime i look at this, i just can't get the picture of a VW Passat out of my mind. Those head lights remind me too much about taht car ? . I'm dissapointed!

BTW. Check: http://www.nieuweaudia4.nl/ - The date (28/8-2007) has been removed from the text now ?

[Arslanoff]

Painted in blue (same pic)
http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/5125/bluerl3.jpg
Looks GOOOOD

[HKS786]

Had to sort the front plate :lovl: but yeah it does look good...

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/8932/bluerl31yu4.jpg

[Damienr8]

So far I can see:

- The grille is more distinct and more like the A5, less strips.
- Headlights are changed with a more A5 look including LED strips
- Bumper looks chunkier with more distinct lines and A5 influence
- Mirrors look chunkier and rounder, indicators included.
- Nicer wheels
- Side profile looks better with A5 cues again

As I said before, I think it'll look much more refreshed and like the A5 on the road, which is a great thing. But yeah I agree that it looks more of a facelift than a new generation...

Maybe the colour makes me like it too, I think the red looks great. If you look at my sig you can tell I love red cars, it very much depends on the type of red though...


- Chrome grill outline still looks to 'thick'. Should be 'thin' as the A5's outline. :nana:
- Headlights looks like someone photochopped the R8's headlight assembly into the B7 A4's headlight frame. :noshake:
- Diffuser below the grill looks very photochopped.

[HKS786]

- Chrome grill outline still looks to 'thick'. Should be 'thin' as the A5's outline. :nana:
- Headlights looks like someone photochopped the R8's headlight assembly into the B7 A4's headlight frame. :noshake:
- Diffuser below the grill looks very photochopped.

Wow, you're right. Maybe the difference in the grille outline is to seperate the saloon and coupe, but I agree the A5's thin outline is better!

I agrere about the headlights to some extent and I fully agree with what you said about the diffuser. I think some image quality has been lost too, maybe that's contributing to our doubts.

I think too helps confirm it's offical. Here's shots Audi released of the new A8 4.2TDi. Notice the background is the same...

http://img504.imageshack.us/img504/6043/audia842tdiquattro20088kf1.jpg

[AUDItor]

Hi all!
Its Too ... softly!
I am afraid, AUDI starts to lose the individuality!
And, Valter De Silva it is guilty in it...

[AUDItor]

All of us we remember NUVOLARY!

[HKS786]

All of us we remember NUVOLARY!

A source actually told me that the A4 would be like the A5 and Nuvolari concept...

[JavierNuvolari]

I find it a bit dull(flame suit on)...I dare to say the present desing a lot more interesting and appealing. Of course...that's for my taste.

[HKS786]

I find it a bit dull(flame suit on)...I dare to say the present desing a lot more interesting and appealing. Of course...that's for my taste.

check the other thread for official pics!

[AUDItor]

I wished to tell, that the top of design AUDI contained in consepts of 2003 Geneva.
NUVOLARY was best of them.
But now, globalization forces AUDI to make mistake BMW

[Arslanoff]

YEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!
http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Audi/A4/B8/A4_MOTORAUTHORITY_5.jpg

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Audi/A4/B8/A4_MOTORAUTHORITY_2.jpg

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Audi/A4/B8/A4_MOTORAUTHORITY_3.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/08/ac1adb80f3a7f187d7ab003cb9fcf89d.jpg

http://www.motorauthority.com/wp-content/uploads/Audi/A4/B8/A4_MOTORAUTHORITY_1.jpg

[AUDItor]

OK!
It calms a little.
But, it is a little.

[Arslanoff]

Sorry for the repost

[AUDItor]

Mi interess is the size of wheel arches...))

[AUDItor]

Greetings.

Thanks!!!

[JavierNuvolari]

The rear...the rear....looks a bit BMWish to me. Now that I see these pics...I still find it a bit dull.

[AUDItor]

I very long waited for these photos. Now I have chosen. My choice it S5.
Thanks a Lot!!!

[HKS786]

The rear...the rear....looks a bit BMWish to me. Now that I see these pics...I still find it a bit dull.

Check my comparison shots in the other thread and tell me what you think bro...

[The RS6]

I kinda like the silver one, looks nice! I wanna se the S-Line, S, and RS models... :)

[AUDItor]

Any one know?
AUDI present A and S models simultaneously?

[Arslanoff]

HKS786 (http://www.rs6.com/forum/member.php?u=5288) sais S4 in a Year! If so, my next car is not an Audi!

[+44 Dave]

Would be nice if somebody could get some S4/RS4 photoshops done for us all to have an image of what the new A4 will look like in that form. Its odd the first shots of the A5 were infact of the S5 but these are A4 not S4.

[JavierNuvolari]

Check my comparison shots in the other thread and tell me what you think bro...

Checked them. It looks like it the rear of the A5 with a sedan body...confusing to me... as I find the A5 much much nicer, will save final judgement until I see some real world pics.

Cheers mate:cheers:

[HKS786]

Would be nice if somebody could get some S4/RS4 photoshops done for us all to have an image of what the new A4 will look like in that form. Its odd the first shots of the A5 were infact of the S5 but these are A4 not S4.

Yeah I agree. I actually thought I heard the S5 pics were accidentaly leaked. :rolleyes: OR maybe Audi just wanted to hurry up because BMW already have the M3...Maybe the RS5 will be sooner than we think...

[Arslanoff]

Now I calmed down and thinking about getting the 3,0 TDI A4 S-line Manual for 65k euro + (remapping +mtm 19 Bimoto wheels + new brembo brakes + exhoust = 10k euro and 300hp) = 75k euro and my S4 diesel is ready to go!!!

[+44 Dave]

Now I calmed down and thinking about getting the 3,0 TDI A4 S-line Manual for 65k euro + (remapping +mtm 19 Bimoto wheels + new brembo brakes + exhoust = 10k euro and 300hp) = 75k euro and my S4 diesel is ready to go!!!

Sounds like a nice car...:cool2: The torque will definately be on par with that of a S4 and then you have the consumption of a diesel ! I'm not sure about your prices though, will a 3.0TDI really cost 65k even in euro ?

[roadrunner]

Found 1st A4 s-line exteriour pics on fourtitude.com

http://www.fourtitude.com/gallery/albums//Audi/A4-S4-RS4%20(B5,%20B6,%20B7%20and%20B8)/A4%20Sedan%20(B8)/Exterior%20-%20EU/003.jpg

Some more here: http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=12906

Greetings
seb.

[Arslanoff]

Audi posts pics!!! http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/html/popup.html
http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/gallery/picture/1024x768_AA4_D_11058.jpg

http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/gallery/picture/1024x768_AA4_D_11051.jpg

http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/gallery/picture/1024x768_AA4_L_10465.jpg

http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/gallery/picture/1024x768_AA4_D_11043.jpg

http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/gallery/picture/1024x768_AA4_L_10480.jpg

http://microsites.audi.com/a4microsite/gallery/picture/1024x768_AA4_L_10489.jpg

[HKS786]

wow, personally, I really like it now !

[Arslanoff]

Man!!! Why no S4!!!!!???? WHY?????????

[Arslanoff]

Go to the link, you can find 360-view in different colors and rims + many photos with up to 1600x1200!

[HKS786]

Go to the link, you can find 360-view in different colors and rims + many photos with up to 1600x1200!

Thanks! I'm gonna check the side profile....

+1 about the S4, it would be SO good if they showed us it at Frankfurt!

[HKS786]

Bro can you take a screenshot of the side profile with 5 spoke wheels in Ibis White? the stupid 360 view keeps jumping and wont let me turn it round for side view

Edit: I finally got it, it's okay

[HKS786]

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6381/untitled1md5.jpg

[HKS786]

I think my source was right when he said the new A4 was going to be like a mini A6 with A5/Nuvolari hints.

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/6381/untitled1md5.jpg

http://www.audi.de/etc/medialib/cms4imp/audi2/emotion/entertainment/gallery.Par.0116.Image.jpg

[Leadfoot]

I'm a little disappointed, it's not the change from the old model I was looking for and lots of things like 7sp DSG, Quattro3 etc, not being present.

[tvrfan]

I'm a little disappointed, it's not the change from the old model I was looking for and lots of things like 7sp DSG, Quattro3 etc, not being present.

i think later and maybe for the S4 for sure, and i think, the reason we gonna wait so long for the S4 is maybe the engine 3.0 TT V6, maybe its not ready at this time :jlol:

[Leadfoot]

I noted one interesting aspect of the new A4 over the A5.


Originally by WCF
As fast as a professional rally driver –Audi dynamic steering

The new A4 features yet another pioneering technological development: Audi dynamic steering. Its key element is a superimposed gear system that alters the overall ratio according to road speed and the chosen Audi drive select setting. This concentric-shaft steering gear is extremely compact and light in weight; it has a precise action free from any slack. It was first developed for use in robots and for space travel applications; the expedition vehicles on which it was installed have already traversed the surface of the moon and Mars.
Audi dynamic steering makes the steering ratio more direct at low speeds, with a higher level of power assistance. This renders the steering extremely light when manoeuvring, and only two turns of the wheel are needed from lock to lock. As the car’s speed increases, however, the steering ratio becomes gradually less direct and in parallel with this the amount of power assistance is reduced. At high motorway speeds the A4 can therefore be driven smoothly and has excellent straight-line stability.
Audi’s high-tech steering can do even more. It is closely networked with the ESP and therefore receives precise information about the car’s attitude as the handling limit is approached. If the A4 threatens to oversteer, for instance after an abrupt avoidance manoeuvre, the steering performs slight corrective impulses in the direction needed to reduce this tendency. Such corrective action takes place faster than even an experienced rally driver could react. This rapid response means that brake applications are often not needed, so that the car continues its journey more smoothly and dynamically.
The system also takes action if the car understeers: it selects a more indirect steering ratio for a short time, the aim being to prevent the driver from turning the steering beyond the point at which the tyres still have plenty of road grip. With these capabilities, Audi dynamic steering represents leading-edge technology in this car market segment.
The optional-extra damping control permits individual suspension settings to be chosen. These are based on the lowered sports suspension. Continuously adjustable hydraulic shock absorbers permit the damping characteristic to be varied individually at each wheel. This means optimal contact between the tyre and the road in almost every situation, for greater safety and more dynamic road behaviour.

[Erik]

Sounds like a much developed version of BMW's Dynamic Drive - that never was much succesful.

[HKS786]

I'm a little disappointed, it's not the change from the old model I was looking for and lots of things like 7sp DSG, Quattro3 etc, not being present.

I'll try find out about the DSG etc. I'm sure I read somewhere that it will be launched but not right away. I cant remember if I seen it on rs6.com or my source told me. I'll find out....

[Leadfoot]

Sounds like a much developed version of BMW's Dynamic Drive - that never was much succesful.

The same is said about i-Drive but Audi made a success of it with their MMI. :hihi:

[tvrfan]

i think DSG will be later and maybe for the S4 for sure, and i think, the reason we gonna wait so long for the S4 is maybe the engine 3.0 TT V6, maybe its not ready at this time :jlol:


:jlol:
what do you think?

[Arslanoff]

First A4 Video!

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[AUDItor]

Spasibo!!

[Arslanoff]

Spasibo!!

Yuo are welcome!

[HKS786]

Yeah I seen it over at worldcarfans but was too busy to show you guys. I love the front & rear lights and also the mirror indicators. I think LEDs are a thing of the future and I'm glad Audi is starting to make them as an "Audi thing".

Also, interior looks great. Infact, the whole car does. I just wish it was even more different from the old A4. Still a great car though...