for better weight balance and less front overhang. It doesn't look as if much of that has been accomplished with this platform. I expect more of a change in this regard.

Other than that... I like the styling and I think it'll look better in person.

Also... like the trend to a more defined rear spoiler integrated into the trunk lid (like the B5 A4!).

Tom

it is, all other audi's hang over the front wheels, this one is on back alot further.

Whether ya'll like the styling or not, I think the biggest excitement is how it will drive. Just think of all the problems that moving the engine back will help: excessive understeer, dead steering feel, weight distribution...

15cm is about 6" where as 15mm is @ 5/8 of an inch. (This being based on 2.5cm = an inch.)

It is just not possible with a longitudinally mounted engine bolted on to the transmission and a torsen differential. They have changed the packaging (I believe they made one of the two or both smaller) so it has been moved back a bit. I think April's estimate of 15cm is optimistic at best, I've read a few inches at most.

It'll reduce the front overhang but it won't make a significant impact to the 60/40 weight distribution.

<center><img src="http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e146/proxus/a5_Par_0096_Image.jpg"></center><p>

the only they they did is move the front axle forward giving it a longer wheelbase.

I think the 15cm figure is the result of having both of those done.

In some instances with this new modular chassis, portions of the forward drive apparatus will be housed in the engine block.