so I can't find the link right now but I ust read that Audi might be bringing back the forced induction V6 for the B8 S4. I think if they do that I gotta start saving my pennies


http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_3563.shtml

Found it and may I say the car looks really sexy to me.

Car looks bad as f*ck!

http://www.fourtitude.com/news/uploads/Audi_News/s4_b8_header.jpg

mmm...forced induction

Looks like a BMW.

^^I agree

^^ It sure does[&o]

I can see it kinda, but I still like the profile and if it has forced induction then that might be the selling point I need to attempt to make one my next car.

A BMW from hell! [8D]

would that be the good kind of hell or the bad kind?

The nasty kind [8D]meaning good. :DI would love to get my hands on that car.

automobile magazine also confirmed it, so it might actually happen. they also said it will have a dual-clutch auto, but no mention of a manual. which would suck balls...

The dsg tranny is up there mate, this would probably have the newest version of the new version of dsg which isnt even called dsg anymore..


wordy huh? ;)

if we're talking pure performance, than ya dsg is superior. its just no fun[&o]

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if we're talking pure performance, than ya dsg is superior. its just no fun[&o]


Drive a DSG with paddle shifters and tell me its no fun. Not gonna happen.

If they bring back the ol' V-6 I'll be stoked!

Lol, BMW goes to the V-8 and Audi goes back to the V-6!

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ORIGINAL: chaos92287

if we're talking pure performance, than ya dsg is superior. its just no fun[&o]


Drive a DSG with paddle shifters and tell me its no fun. Not gonna happen.


its no fun

[my opinion]
anything without a clutch just isn't for me. you might as well just stick a computer in your car to mash down the throttle and shift for you as well. some punk lines up next to you, and all you gotta do is sit back and watch your car do all the work for you. at least with clutch, not all shifts are perfect, and it requires some sort of skill, not just "oh look its about to hit the rev limiter, let me just tap this stick now" i just get more satisfaction driving a manual
[/my opinion]

only time I would not mind DSG is in the veyron. you cant not have fun with 1000hp[8D]

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Lol, BMW goes to the V-8 and Audi goes back to the V-6!



BMW's new V8 is a bit lighter than the previous straight six, and still maintains a healthy 100hp per liter, naturally aspirated. And the M3's new 8 redlines around 8 grand, not too shabby.

Yeah, I would definitely be in favor of a V8 like the new M3 has. But still, I love the idea of them going back to a turbo six. Not that it matters - I won't be lining up to buy one unless Ed McMahon shows up at my door with a big cardboard check with lots of zeroes on it.

I just read up on the new features on Quattro V .... very impressive. I also read somewhere that specs had been released in Sept. '06 ?? is this true? I can't imagine that Audi would release the specs that far ahead of its production release.

Choas anything without a clutch isnt fun and you dont need skill ....tell that to any f1 driver or lemans racer.they've both been racing with paddles since the early to mid ninties.Paddle shifters are unique......a manual you can get in a dodge neon.

Also i dont think the new a4's look much like a bmw......bmw has what they call"fire surface styling" .......i think all german cars are started to go to far with styling..look at new vw's they look like over sized toyotas.......bmws have the lines on their cars going everywhere.benz is making everything bigger....bigger grilles bigger headlights bigger everything...and audi is straying away from the bauhaus styling that finally gave the company an image.

I wish audi would go back to twin turboed v6's.

+1 on the force-inducted V6 options, although I wouldn't cry to mama if they wanted to start boosting their V8s on a regular basis.

"Looks like a BMW" was the first phrase that came out of my mouth. Not a like a clone or copy, but the lines and stance are similar. Doesn't look bad, but I hope Audi keeps a distinctive look.

I'd love to see a V6 comeback. As much as I was stoked by the use of theV8 in the S and RS lineup and as much as I lovereading about themIjust don't see the need for 'em.To be fair the only V8's I've ownedweresome late sixtiesmuscle cars (Roadrunner, Mustang,Barracuda) anda 91Mustang, so I don't have any first hand experience with a more refined ride. I'd love to give the Audi V8 a try though. (they sounded sweet at the dealership!)

How many of you guys havetried the paddle shifters? Did it take a lot of getting used to? I don't know if I could ever master it...I tried and it felt strange...like driving via Playstation.

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Choas anything without a clutch isnt fun and you dont need skill ....tell that to any f1 driver or lemans racer.they've both been racing with paddles since the early to mid ninties.Paddle shifters are unique......a manual you can get in a dodge neon.



yeah they do that cause you cant take your hand off a f1 car's steering wheel everytime you need to shift. its more efficient to use paddle shifters. everyone else then got the idea that its so cool and wanted it for themselves

and unique? audi, bmw, mercedes, acura, mini, infiniti, nissan, hell even saturn uses paddle shifters. i wouldn't be surprised if srt-4's (a dodge neon) started coming with them too

That car is incredible...

OOOhh I can't wait, perfect timing seeing ill be in the park for a new car in four years time! Im excited about the forced induction 6.

I share everyones concern with the styling. German auto makers are trying to appeal to entry level business men, not young european tuners like this generation. Or at-least thats how I feel. When a car is that gaudy/blingy looking I feel like I don't want to tune* it, if that makes any sense at all

Yea, I have seen web articles and magazines thatdiscuss the new Bi-turbo 6 forthe B8 s4. The car looks sharp, but some of the lines are looking very BMWish. I think pricing is going to be an issue here. Why pay $50K Plus for a new S4 when you can pay around $40K for a new 335Xi that has the same performance or maybe is even a little faster?

Regarding exterior styling of the current B7 generation, there is no quesiton that the S4 has the BMW beat for good looks. imo

European Car has an interview with Audi West Wingers(Top Brass) and they lead you to believe that the company will head more in a direction of turbo-charging smaller diplacement engines. So my guess would be twin turbo 3.0 litre six.......if my opinion was worth anything.

2008 Daytona Grey RS4 with Titanium PKG -
PW

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Looks like a BMW.


that was my 1st thought also [8D][8D]

it does look kinda like a beemer but im sure once inside, it'll remove all doubt whos family its in... besides, the FI V6 doesnt hurt either. id pick it over a beemer anyday

The FI V6 would be real nice compared to the hefty V8. We've got an allroad with the 2.7 BiTurbo and its great

totally, not to mention better gas mileage

I valet part time at country clubs and I have tried the padel shifting... was kind of fun, but i still feel one hand ons teering wheel and one on the shifter seems more natural

its just wierd to always have your arms at 10- and 2-





boosting V8 is like older RS6.... i wuoldnt mind the 450hp

i am in love

They should just quit beating around the bush and throw the twin turbo V8 RS6 motor in and call it a day.

i guess none of you have ever driven a paddle shift ferrari........ those things are soooooo much fun


i am not a big fan of an "auto/tip" car, but i would but a paddle shift version of those........ but not a paddle shift tip car...... like they make now


the ferrari has two gears.... forward and reverse....... you put the little knob in d and paddle shift from there or r and go backwards

I have to differ. I would rather see Audi loose 400-500 kg off the S4 and use a naturally aspirated engine with a high red line. Is there any good reason an A4 or S4 needs to weigh in at what it does when my old Audi 90 with a five banger weighs a touch less than a Mini while having a lot more interior room than any A4/S4? I think the Germans have it all wrong today. They pack way too much crap into their cars, then need excessively complex turbo motors to lug all that excess weight around, generating the expected heat and lubrication issues no gasoline turbo engine has yet to escape, and forcing the driver to compensate for turbo lag and run on. Enough! Build a light car that doesn't need a turbo, one that revs like a Honda S2000 and makes right now power. Forget all this turbo crapola and excess computer gizmos these cars lug around. My 90 weighs in around 1350 kgs, and if I were to swap the iron block five for the aluminum block 4.2 liter V-8 from an A8 ( and this is the future of my car, 2Bennett Audimotive does this swap ) it will actually loose another 35kg. How about that, a car that seats four in leather lined comfort with a real back seat, weighs less than a Mini with a 310 horse naturally aspirated V-8? You can keep your turbo crap.

well the new s4 is actually getting a new supercharged 3.0L direct injection V6 unit instead of the turbo. at least that whats the articles online have been saying

http://autos.yahoo.com/auto-shows/paris_auto_show_2008/669/2010-Audi-S4;_ylc=X3oDMTE4NnUwcTJkBF9TAzI3MTYxNDkEc2VjA2ZwLX B1bHNlBHNsawNwcmV2aWV3LWF1ZGk-

yeah bringing up old thread but yeah its going to be a 3.ol supercharged for anyone who hasn't been keeping up with the joneses.

I read today that it's a 3.2L supercharged V6 rated at 333hp. Should be good for some fun for you lucky bastards who buy one:)

I want to know how long it will take for someone to throw in a pari of turbos.

vf engineering is prolly already making a prototype supercharger upgrade for it

It really looks like a BMW.

it will be sick