Virtual Road Test: B8 S4
08-04-2008, 07:02 PM
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Virtual Road Test: B8 S4
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Everything we currently know about the next generation S4...<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/b8-s4-virtual-roadtest/">https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/b8-s4-virtual-roadtest/</a</li></ul>
Everything we currently know about the next generation S4...<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/b8-s4-virtual-roadtest/">https://www.audiworld.com/news/08/b8-s4-virtual-roadtest/</a</li></ul>
08-04-2008, 10:52 PM
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spy shots showed LED tails
Audi says that the supercharger is good for packaging, and the engine ended up being couple of pounds lighter than the BMW I6 twin turbo. The regular 3.2 is about fifteen pounds heavier than the non twin turbo I6 3.0. You can say that the supercharger could have possibly saved Audi about 20 pounds when compared to a twin turbo setup.<ul><li><a href="http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15779">http://www.rs6.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15779</a</li></ul>
08-05-2008, 04:59 AM
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if the S4 is now supposed to compete with the 335i, it better be in the 330 hp range and not 290
since the 335i is a 3.0 I6 turbo that makes 300 hp. honestly, 330hp is still a dissapointment, since isn't the current B7 S4 making 340? You'd think that Audi would at least reach 350hp. But, if their competition is the 335i at 300hp, then it better be priced accordingly with it in the low $40Ks. If it breaks $50K, then it needs to clearly be the winner in the hp war...even against its prior self...and break the 350 barrier.
08-05-2008, 07:09 AM
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I agree - the tuning possibilites on a SC car may put it way behind the curve unless there is a lot
of headroom in the factory setup vs . the 335. I'm looking forward to driving one in 2009 since that will be perfect timing for me to consider purchasing a new vehicle.
08-05-2008, 07:44 AM
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How can one who has "virtually" driven the B8 S4 claim it's better than a built B5 S4?
One thing I know it won't be better at is... well... performance. My gut tells me a basic chipped B5 S4 won't have a problem keeping up with a B8 S4. A RS4'd B5 S4 with suspension will embarrass it -- plain and simple... even a tuned B8 S4. We shall see.
*anxiously anticipates youtube comparison videos in 09*
*anxiously anticipates youtube comparison videos in 09*
08-05-2008, 07:59 AM
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With all due respect...
I spoke to not one, but two people with ACTUAL SEAT TIME in this new vehicle. Each has extensive time in mod'd B5's and in the RS4. This was no fishy write-up, I did my homework and reported it just as it was relayed to me.
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08-05-2008, 09:00 AM
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The Skip Barber guys at Audi Sportscar Experience said the same about the S5
It was their choice for the pilot vehicle while being chased by the RS4 and R8.
I would guess that has more to do with the refinement and improvements in the new chassis, versus the choice of the powerplant.
I got to drive the S5 on the track and it was better to drive than the RS4. Sure; the RS4 has more power, but you could come close to the same lap times given the better suspension layout. Of course that would depend on the track, but Infineon with its many curves and elevation changes was better in the S5. Not to take anything away from the B7 RS4--it is a lot of fun and plenty capable.
I would guess that has more to do with the refinement and improvements in the new chassis, versus the choice of the powerplant.
I got to drive the S5 on the track and it was better to drive than the RS4. Sure; the RS4 has more power, but you could come close to the same lap times given the better suspension layout. Of course that would depend on the track, but Infineon with its many curves and elevation changes was better in the S5. Not to take anything away from the B7 RS4--it is a lot of fun and plenty capable.
08-05-2008, 09:04 AM
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The B5 might have the power plant advantage
But the new chassis has it all over the B5 with chassis rigidity, front axle location (weight bias), and Torsen split.
My biggest beef, these days, with the B5 is its now antiquated chassis rigidity and weight over the front axle. Unless you spend some $$$'s shoring it up, the chassis shows it age...and ultimately you're still limited to some degree on the improvements you can make.
This is from a longtime B5 fan that is moving forward.
My biggest beef, these days, with the B5 is its now antiquated chassis rigidity and weight over the front axle. Unless you spend some $$$'s shoring it up, the chassis shows it age...and ultimately you're still limited to some degree on the improvements you can make.
This is from a longtime B5 fan that is moving forward.