Leadfoot, it were you who convinced us that it would be NA V8...
and now you look not very convinced in this. How should we understand your comment?
Leadfoot, it were you who convinced us that it would be NA V8...
and now you look not very convinced in this. How should we understand your comment?
There is only one way to perceive that comment - TT is the way to go.
the engine chosen will say volumes about the future of the R8, A/S6/7, and A/S8.
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
quandary- NA V8 = more expensive for audi. because that engine just wont do for much longer given its thirst. and it would have to go in both RS5 and V8. as such they'd need the expected SC/TT V8 in the A6-8 and Q7 separately.
if they do put in diff versions of a TT/SC V8 in the RS5, A6-8 and Q7 they'd be able to simplify things across the line up as MB is doing. the only question is. can they put it in the R8? should they put it in the R8? if they do it will be too close to the V10 IMO (450-480 hp easy)- unless the V10 gets a power boost. and even then- you could mod a SC/TT V8 to kill a NA V10 for sure. and you could count me in on that one.
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
If Audi decides to go the NA route, then they must provide an engine more or less as efficient as the all new Ferrari 458 Italia engine (if they want to keep their "vorsprung.." slogan). The Ferrari engine has surprisingly high power and torque coupled to an impressive power band for a NA engine.
A 450 hp engine, marginally tuned from the current 4.2 420 hp would be a serious dissapointment, at least from my point of view. Let's hope for the SC 4.0, and a launch in the not too distant future..
Audi has dramatically changed its plans from NA to SC4.0?
That would be great, and I will again then wait for this car and look for a buy
Who said anything about a different choice of engine, I only highlighted the similarities between the debate over the RS6 engine and the acknowledgement over intercoolers either side of the front spoiler. When you lighten the front-on picture of the RS5 test mule you appear to see what looks like intercoolers.
The same debate happened when the RS6 appeared to show the same and in that case it did indeed have twin turbos. Everyone is perfectly able to make their own minds up without me telling them anything.
Though it does make you wonder.
Search and you will find the truth.
i think audi could very well make a last minute change.... i hope it shows up in frankfurt.
something big had better show in frankfurt.
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
Christ, the speculations continue!! lol
We've got the same problem going on over at BMW M boards in regards to the future M5 & M6. (OT - as a matter of fact, there is a V10 tt being tested in mules so the V8 tt from X M series might not make it to the F1x future BMW M series - good!!)
2006 M6 delimited, Sapphire Black.
Has anyone given a thought to the possibility that what we are seeing now with matt black A5 is in fact the 'S5 Quattro-Lightweight'.
Search and you will find the truth.
Hmm, things are getting more interesting. Look what i found in Ingolstadt last week:
Maybe it's a regular S5 with TTRS front bumper, but maybe not...
You can find these photos in higher resolution here(hopefully at least...) : Link
5 Audis so far...currently:
2007 Audi A4 B7 2.0 TDI Multitronic