The question you need to be asking is will Audi think either the C63 or F30 M3 will hurt the sales of the RS4/5 if it retains the 4.2FSI engine?
If that answer is YES then I wouldn't rule out the switch of engine, but you also need to remember that both these cars are limited production runs, even compared to the likes of the M3 and chances are they will still be able to sell every single one of them.
Hanging the tail out is Vanity
but choosing AWD is Sanity
Next generation M3 will have 6 cilinder bi-turbo or tri-turbo engine, until we see that car we wont see no Audi RS car with 3.0 T... remember my words!
I would bet my left nut that Audi will know exactly the performance potential of the next M3 long before it hits the streets.Originally Posted by AndyBG
Hanging the tail out is Vanity
but choosing AWD is Sanity
Maybe they will, but they want be launching proper rival before BMW release their F10 (F12) M3 sometime in '13, I guess... Until then we can enjoy in N/A powered RS 5/4...I would bet my left nut that Audi will know exactly the performance potential of the next M3 long before it hits the streets.
S6/s7/S8 will be launched in frankfurt. 420/420/520 hp respectively.
Disappointing the S7 is getting a horsepower boost over the S6 since it has a weight disadvantage.
lets wait for final figures. in the end.even if they are the same they may not actually be the same. the S8 is finally going to be a real beast. are they casting for Ronin 2 yet?
Past- A4, TT, S4
Present- R8 V10
You meant ''it doesn't''?
Yes. I'm starting to dislike the autocorrect in Mac OS Lion.
The A6 is definitely the more sporty of the two and weighs in most markets about 100 kg less.
Three brand new spankin' S models just came out and no one seems to care less for it! Very shame that at same time as it's increasing global sales - Audi is losing rapidly their core fans...
These three are to me just too little too late.
I like everything about them apart from their weight, S6 at 1895kg isn't that much lighter than BMW quote for their 550i, in fact if you add the 75kg that BMW include in their figures then the Audi is actually heavier. Seems like we have been here before with the RS6 and the old M5.
Lets just hope that the actual output figure is greater than the official one.
Hanging the tail out is Vanity
but choosing AWD is Sanity
The A6, A7, and A8 are still relatively new from launch. In the case of the A7 I could see how lacking a V8 put it somewhat behind its one direct competitor, the CLS. The A8 V8 is about as quick as its closest competition and I don't see a lack of a V8 a big problem in the A6 as I see few E550 or 550i compared to the 6 cylinder offerings. Audi takes its time with the engines but the result is quite good, the 3.0T is a good example so I think that the 4.0T will do quite well as well. I suppose Audi also took some time to give the 4.0T cylinder deactivation which is a first on a turbocharged engine as far as I know.
Dear Friends,
Audi S7 Sportback, Estoril Blue Crystal Effect.
Qisha
That is one of the best looking car at the moments.
Except wheels.
Eat. Breathe. Drive.
In the last picture, is that an A8 in the background? The rear lights look different.
HKS786
Awesome colour! Any high res pictures?Dear Friends,
Audi S7 Sportback, Estoril Blue Crystal Effect.
Qisha
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