Arslanoff
July 28th, 2008, 22:07
The high-rev applications in the R8 and B7-generation RS4 have impressed Audi’s engine development teams and they wish to continue in that direction with the next-gen of Audi’s hottest models. First comes a high-revving V10 in the R8 this fall, then an assumed V8 in the RS4 and RS5. :rs4kiss:
(http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_4182.shtml)
In addition to the new engine, we’ve also been told that these models will get Audi’s latest 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission (a.k.a. DSG), though hopefully not as the sole offering. The new RS cars will also benefit from Audi Drive Select (ADS) – controlling suspension, steering weight and ratio, throttle mapping, and shift points on S-tronic models. Audi’s new torque-biasing all-wheel drive set to debut on the next-generation S4 is expected and, we were told, will be controlled via the Audi Drive Select portion of the car’s pre-programmed ADS settings or via the MMI system for custom settings. :heart:
With the S5 already on the market and the S4 set to bow at the Paris auto show, combined with our knowledge of test vehicles, expect to see the RS5 debut first. The RS4 should follow close behind the coupe – we’re guessing the RS5 could debut as early as next spring’s Geneva Auto Show and maybe the RS4 at the 2009 Frankfurt IAA.:dig:
(http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_4182.shtml)
In addition to the new engine, we’ve also been told that these models will get Audi’s latest 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission (a.k.a. DSG), though hopefully not as the sole offering. The new RS cars will also benefit from Audi Drive Select (ADS) – controlling suspension, steering weight and ratio, throttle mapping, and shift points on S-tronic models. Audi’s new torque-biasing all-wheel drive set to debut on the next-generation S4 is expected and, we were told, will be controlled via the Audi Drive Select portion of the car’s pre-programmed ADS settings or via the MMI system for custom settings. :heart:
With the S5 already on the market and the S4 set to bow at the Paris auto show, combined with our knowledge of test vehicles, expect to see the RS5 debut first. The RS4 should follow close behind the coupe – we’re guessing the RS5 could debut as early as next spring’s Geneva Auto Show and maybe the RS4 at the 2009 Frankfurt IAA.:dig: