it's official, next S4 will be a V8. Other info from the VP of Audi NA.

~~BenM@University Audi~~ · 03-12-2002, 10:53 PM

Talked in depth with the VP (Russ H) of Audi NA, he said that it will indeed be a V8 in the next S4. Somewhere around 330-360hp, etc. A thing to note here is that the V8 is not any heavier than the 2.7T, so people complaning about it being "heavy" are just caught up in the whole V8 misconception.

He also mentioned a lot of other things, like,

Audi is going to position themselves around the M line of BMW, meaning the S cars will be cheaper than the M cars, and the RS-cars will be around the same price, if not a little more expensive. The RS6 is confirmed for the US, but there will only be about 800 per year, and most likely 2 years of production. There will also be an RS4 although he didn't have any info for us on it as it is just starting the experimental phase (I think).

Also mentioned that I found pretty interesting is that since Audi has aquired lambroghini recently, you can expect to see some design cues and influences from them in the next generation S cars (like after the B6 S4 possibly). He even mentioned the possibility of help from lambo on engines...

Also mentioned was the fact that Audi has been somewhat dissapointed with the recent a quisition of cosworth as a tuner/company working for Audi. He basically said things have been slow. He also said that Audi has been outsourcing a lot of experimental tuning type projects to smaller tuning shops. (ie: abt, mtm?)

We asked him about an Audi Certified aftermarket tuner and he mentioned something about seeing something coming from Champion Audi, but he wouldn't tell us anything else...but he definitely hinted at the fact.

He also said that Audi is running 3 works R8's at Sebring, and then Champion is running their car also. That's about it, some other guys will probably pick up on info I have missed...

This was at the grand opening of University Audi's new Audi showroom/facility.

jatwrite · 03-12-2002, 11:01 PM

Especially cuz I live near Champion & will be heading to Sebring on Friday (first time).

S4_Obsessed · 03-12-2002, 11:01 PM

or when i see an official Audi news release.

ec-s4 · 03-12-2002, 11:08 PM

bobbO · 03-12-2002, 11:16 PM

Nogaro · 03-12-2002, 11:18 PM

Lambo for style and engine help? That should add some fire to the more quiet Audi styling.

bobbO · 03-12-2002, 11:20 PM

You know I'm bored when I start catching other people's typos...

Nogaro · 03-12-2002, 11:24 PM

Polar · 03-12-2002, 11:24 PM

~~Mike@VAST~~ · 03-12-2002, 11:25 PM

03-12-2002, 10:53 PM	#1
~~BenM@University Audi~~ Former Vendor Account #: 3509 Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 8,234	it's official, next S4 will be a V8. Other info from the VP of Audi NA. Talked in depth with the VP (Russ H) of Audi NA, he said that it will indeed be a V8 in the next S4. Somewhere around 330-360hp, etc. A thing to note here is that the V8 is not any heavier than the 2.7T, so people complaning about it being "heavy" are just caught up in the whole V8 misconception. He also mentioned a lot of other things, like, Audi is going to position themselves around the M line of BMW, meaning the S cars will be cheaper than the M cars, and the RS-cars will be around the same price, if not a little more expensive. The RS6 is confirmed for the US, but there will only be about 800 per year, and most likely 2 years of production. There will also be an RS4 although he didn't have any info for us on it as it is just starting the experimental phase (I think). Also mentioned that I found pretty interesting is that since Audi has aquired lambroghini recently, you can expect to see some design cues and influences from them in the next generation S cars (like after the B6 S4 possibly). He even mentioned the possibility of help from lambo on engines... Also mentioned was the fact that Audi has been somewhat dissapointed with the recent a quisition of cosworth as a tuner/company working for Audi. He basically said things have been slow. He also said that Audi has been outsourcing a lot of experimental tuning type projects to smaller tuning shops. (ie: abt, mtm?) We asked him about an Audi Certified aftermarket tuner and he mentioned something about seeing something coming from Champion Audi, but he wouldn't tell us anything else...but he definitely hinted at the fact. He also said that Audi is running 3 works R8's at Sebring, and then Champion is running their car also. That's about it, some other guys will probably pick up on info I have missed... This was at the grand opening of University Audi's new Audi showroom/facility.

03-12-2002, 11:01 PM	#2
jatwrite Member Account #: 18408 Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,186	Very informative -- thanks! Especially cuz I live near Champion & will be heading to Sebring on Friday (first time). __________________ ------------------------------------ Current: 09 GT G8 Gone but not forgotten: 03 RS6 Previous also includes: 05 Crossfire SRT6, 00 S4, 98 A4, 86 Buick Regal turbo, 75 BMW 530i, 7? Lotus Elite, 72 Jaguar XJ6, 71 Audi 100LS, 69 Firebird 400 convertible, 68 Dodge Charger, 52 Triumph TR2

03-12-2002, 11:01 PM	#3
S4_Obsessed Member Account #: 15117 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 20,106	Sounds very very cool! But as always I'll believe it when i see it or when i see an official Audi news release. __________________ See my latest images and articles on my blog

03-12-2002, 11:08 PM	#4
ec-s4 Junior Member Account #: 15405 Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 1,585	really wish i would have came now - Was it crowded?

03-12-2002, 11:16 PM	#5
bobbO Member Account #: 11488 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 2,729	Looks like I'll start saving up soon.... AoA, please make an RS4 sedan for us! ;-)

03-12-2002, 11:18 PM	#6
Nogaro Member Account #: 12 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 12,526	So we will see a mid-ship AWD audi!! Lambo for style and engine help? That should add some fire to the more quiet Audi styling. __________________

03-12-2002, 11:20 PM	#7
bobbO Member Account #: 11488 Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 2,729	Quite? Edit that one, buddy ;-P (resident spell-checker) You know I'm bored when I start catching other people's typos...

03-12-2002, 11:24 PM	#8
Nogaro Member Account #: 12 Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 12,526	You know I get real bad typos when I try to study and post as the sametime. __________________

03-12-2002, 11:24 PM	#9
Polar Member Account #: 5479 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 3,348	yes. but not too bad

03-12-2002, 11:25 PM	#10
~~Mike@VAST~~ Banned Account #: 21977 Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 19,481	then study grammar instead of porn...j/k :)

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