Supa A4
06-04-1999, 07:19 AM
Now a 180hp version of the Audi A4 1.8T is available. The extra power, like the 180hp TT Coupe, comes from just a remapped engine management program and twin exhaust. To enhance sportier handling, ride height is lowered by 30mm while 17 inches 225/45ZR17 tyres are used. Expect 145mph, 0-62mph : 7.6sec. Meanwhile, Audi is also developing an S6 with a 360hp version of the 3.7 liters 40 valves V8 added with twin KKK turbos. A prototype without disguised was scooped in Italy’s Nardo test track undergoing high speed testing. From the spy photo it seems to be based on the same chassis as the newly launched A6 4.2, especially the design of nose, bumper and wheel arches are the same. Unlike the A6 4.2, it has a six-speed manual coupling to the quattro 4wd.