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Old Mar 20, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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whats with all these naturally aspirated systems, no turbos? common, whats so S or RS about that?!

yea the powerblock is nice, a nice hefty v8, but wats the point if there is no turbo! mite as well call em A's again. i mean whats next? the s3's with a v8?!

 
Old Mar 21, 2005 | 08:56 PM
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I agree... thats why i went with the twin turbo S4. The REAL S4.
 
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 12:53 AM
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Yeah i've been saying the same thing since the announced the engine. I'm pretty dissapointed that they are n/a cars. [:@]
 
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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think they did it cuz they had so many problems with the turbos or somethin?
 
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 03:09 AM
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that is with out a doubt why they did it... tired of replacing 2 turbos with the car under warenty
 
Old Mar 22, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Yeah Audi is tired of footing the bill for people chipping their engine and then experiencing premature blown turbos.
 
Old Mar 23, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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bastards...
 
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 01:47 AM
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The "S" and "RS" monikers were always used to signify a vehicle that came from the Audi performance arm of Audi AG. So, it has less to do with a turbocharged engine, but rather, Audi AG's line of performance oriented cars.

Although, I agree with you purists who enjoy a great turbocharged car, I understand the financial risk that Audi undertook with the twin turbos. What I don't like and understand is the blurring of the Audi car lines with addition of the "S Line" from Audi. The "Sport" packages don't allow for a distinct line of performance cars.
 
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 06:57 PM
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definatly with ya there Imola.
 
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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i stand by my choice of words...
 



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