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
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.
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...
if we're talking pure performance, than ya dsg is superior. its just no fun
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
< Message edited by chaos92287 -- 11/16/2007 11:07:22 AM >
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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.
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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.
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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.
< Message edited by HyteProsector -- 11/27/2007 9:53:33 AM >
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.
"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 the V8 in the S and RS lineup and as much as I love reading about them I just don't see the need for 'em. To be fair the only V8's I've owned were some late sixties muscle cars (Roadrunner, Mustang, Barracuda) and a 91 Mustang, 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!)
< Message edited by incrementalg -- 12/9/2007 7:00:22 AM >
How many of you guys have tried 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.
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
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OMG, It might be happening (B8 S4 rumor) - 
I would love to get my hands on that car.
