Audi S5 TC
10-13-2003, 02:07 PM
Besides the obvious for all Audi models worldwide (improved quality and reliability, improved customer service, improved dealer and treatment and improved AoA (and the like) treatment), here is a suggestion for all future RS models beginning with the D3 RS8 and C6 RS6: Use forced induction in the form of a supercharger (like Mercedes Benz) instead of twin turbochargers. Why? Better reliability, no pain in the ass lag, smoother operation and power delivery, less whine and noise in general and no sacrifice in gas mileage.
John Stahmann
10-13-2003, 03:54 PM
Audi is big on tradition, and so far all RS cars have been turbocharged along with many S cars....
Randy Welch
10-13-2003, 04:52 PM
They have dropped the turbos, hence the V8 S4.
Randy Welch
10-13-2003, 07:52 PM
My wife want's an SL600 as her next car....
So I know these things.
CarbonFibre
10-13-2003, 10:35 PM
If a supercharger in an SL55 eats up 90 hp just to run at full boost then wouldn't that use up gas over a naturally aspirated car? You need fuel and power to turn that wafflemaker looking thing of theirs to force air into the engine. Turbochargers run of exhaust pressure/gasses and so IMO seem to be more fuel efficient. I don't know if this is true in the real world, but simple logic makes me think what's said above.