Next Gen A8.

**tailpipe** · September 23rd, 2009, 14:14

Originally Posted by Mockenrue

Did you mean 2.0TTDI? I was under the impression that this is being developed.

Yes. And, it's ready to go. Shame VW didn't put it in the recently released Golf GTD.

The RS6, you're right. Audi's school report should definitely read: must try harder with its engines. Given the considerable resources Audi has at its disposal in the engine department (many of whom were poached from BMW), we should start to see some interesting developments.

Super-powerful yet efficient V6s should be at the top of the list, followed by a similar V8. I think work is being done on 3-cylinder engines as well.

**RXBG** · September 23rd, 2009, 15:04

Originally Posted by The RS6

Audi hasn't been doing much in the engine compartment for the last few years...

Since the RS4's 4.2 we haven't actually seen anything spectacular...

"We" need a 3.0TTDI with about 200Hp
3.0TTDI with about 300Hp
4.2TDI updated do 350Hp
3.0T needs to be better
4.0TurboFSI needs to be finished and introduced

...

i am in the usa- gas wise i have the most opinions-

the 3.0T needs either:

a- make more hp (350) and keep the same mpgs

b- makes less hp (315) and increase mpgs to 23/33

the current regular 4.2 V8 has to go- it is a gas guzzling, heavy, and relatively low torque/hp engine. the replacement could weigh the same and make the same mpgs- but would need to make at least 400 hp and 380 of torque to justify itself.

**The RS6** · October 5th, 2009, 10:56

**Audiphile** · October 6th, 2009, 03:36

Looks like a big A4. Let's hope not. Lacks distinction compared to the current one.

**The Pretender** · October 6th, 2009, 05:33

Like i said, boring.

**Mockenrue** · October 9th, 2009, 13:49

**Damienr8** · October 9th, 2009, 13:57

Originally Posted by The RS6

Hope to god it doesn't look like these renderings....

**Kliko** · October 9th, 2009, 14:59

I hope so too, that is just not the way it should look!! That is like the Pretender said, just boring boring boring....

come ooon Audi, this has to be the best car in the model line-up. The pictures above are nothing more than a big A4

**andreadebi** · October 9th, 2009, 17:48

video spy A8

http://dailymotion.virgilio.it/video...orldscoop_auto

**andreadebi** · October 13th, 2009, 08:53

http://spyshots.nl/SpyVideo/Eerste_s...nieuwe_Audi_A8

**andreadebi** · October 15th, 2009, 08:27

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/news/sp..._a8_spied.html

**chewym** · October 26th, 2009, 06:26

Originally Posted by RXBG

i am in the usa- gas wise i have the most opinions-

the 3.0T needs either:

a- make more hp (350) and keep the same mpgs

b- makes less hp (315) and increase mpgs to 23/33

the current regular 4.2 V8 has to go- it is a gas guzzling, heavy, and relatively low torque/hp engine. the replacement could weigh the same and make the same mpgs- but would need to make at least 400 hp and 380 of torque to justify itself.

How do you expect it to get 23/33 mpg, a diesel won't get those numbers while making 315 horsepower.

The figures for the S4 are amazing EPA wise. 4,000 pounds and AWD and 18/27, not going to beat that with a gas engine. The A8 would get fairly similar figures from the EPA, especially with the 8 speed auto. But I don't think the US A8 will come with the 3.0T.

The 4.2 isn't heavy a heavy engine and the A8 gets better fuel economy than S class or 7 series, especially when you compare AWD versions. It is behind on horsepower and torque, but that's a given. A FI V8 will weigh more than the current 4.2 but will produce more horsepower.

Another A8 gallery, new wheels?

http://www.secretnewcars.com/SpyShot...di_A8?fotoid=1

**andreadebi** · October 27th, 2009, 17:38

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUOzdxwBRec

**AndyBG** · October 28th, 2009, 16:14

2000 Audi A8 3.3 TDI - 224 ps
2011 Audi A8 2.0 TDI - 204 hp

Nice performance jump...

**The Pretender** · October 28th, 2009, 16:17

Originally Posted by AndyBG

2000 Audi A8 3.3 TDI - 224 ps
2011 Audi A8 2.0 TDI - 204 hp

Nice performance jump...

The 2.0TDI is een Bi-turbo.

**PeterJohn** · October 28th, 2009, 16:58

The broad sholderline, and the way the roof flows into the trunk, remind me of Volvo. My money is on a tasteful evolution of the current car. A too radical design change will make the outgoing model look extra old. Since this is a important lease market car, Audi will want to protect the resale value of the old model.

As with any Audi really.

**RXBG** · October 28th, 2009, 18:06

Ronin 2.........

**chewym** · October 29th, 2009, 00:24

500 horsepower W12 is also mentioned in this article, first time hearing about that option

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/27/s...turbodiesel-n/

And like expected the 3.0T is making more than 333 horsepower

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/10/28/r...is-underrated/

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