phatfocus
January 31st, 2008, 16:03
I'm sure its outsanding, and I want one, but £76,000, WoW! The other figure that worries a liitle is a kerbweight of 2050Kg, correct me if I'm wrong but the old car comes in at something like 1880KG in avant form. That's quite a difference, despite this it appears the new one is sharper (aacording to motoring journos)
However, my point is this. I can't help but think if Audi had used a twin turbo version of the 4.2 V8 with FSI, to obtain say, 540 BHP, the car could have been lighter and just as fast if not faster, and still with shed loads of torque. It appears Audi has entered into willy waving competition with BMW, necessitating 10 cylinders.
Also, in the new car where are the high tech weigh saving materials, eg carbon fibre, titanium etc. I would expect some/more use of these on a £76K car. Are ther many instances?
However, my point is this. I can't help but think if Audi had used a twin turbo version of the 4.2 V8 with FSI, to obtain say, 540 BHP, the car could have been lighter and just as fast if not faster, and still with shed loads of torque. It appears Audi has entered into willy waving competition with BMW, necessitating 10 cylinders.
Also, in the new car where are the high tech weigh saving materials, eg carbon fibre, titanium etc. I would expect some/more use of these on a £76K car. Are ther many instances?