Is the A5/S5 a B8 platform or a C7 platform?

Minimization · 03-05-2007, 10:19 AM

Just curious. Will the next A4/S4 be based on this platform?

DeMOROlized · 03-05-2007, 10:21 AM

Of course for the A6 it will be stretched.

DirtySoap · 03-05-2007, 10:31 AM

I'd think it'd be a C7, just for the fact that they are classifying the A5 as a B8. Otherwise, you'd think they would use a new chassis designation for the whole boat.

bzcat · 03-05-2007, 11:29 AM

Edit: I'm sure someone will try to argue with me... so I'm preempting such silly talk. Both B6 and B7 A4 were on the 8E platform so the "B" designation has nothing to do with platform but everything to do with market segment and physical size of the car. "B8" simiply refers to the next generation of the car that is in the "B" size according to Audi. Audi B size cars trace back to the original Audi 80/Fox (B1), then Audi 80/4000/Quattro Coupe (B2), then Audi 80/90/Coupe/convertible (B3, B4), and then A4 (B5, B6, B7). For the B8 generation, it it will include A4, A5, and Q5. Talk of A5 being a 650i competitor is laughable because even Audi doesn't think so, otherwise, they would refer to A5 as "C7" not "B8".

DeMOROlized · 03-05-2007, 12:57 PM

**Jason Teller** · 03-05-2007, 02:04 PM

Next gen B8 A4 debuts in Frankfurt this fall so I've been told.

vplaza · 03-05-2007, 02:40 PM

The B7 A4 came out in 2005.5 and will only be around 2.5 years before being replaced. The B6 came out in 2002 (or was that 2001.5?) and had a little more time in the market.

I guess Audi is accelerating their model releases to keep the brand fresh.

DeMOROlized · 03-05-2007, 02:48 PM

It will likely be out in Europe around end of this year as an MY08.

B6 was out in Europe as an MY01, so the 8E platform will have lasted 7 model years.

Assuming I'm correct about the MY09 B8 A4 on this side of the pond, over here the B6+B7 8E platform will have lasted from MY02 - MY08, for a total of 7 years also.

vplaza · 03-05-2007, 02:53 PM

You didn't mention B7 for Europe. Did they not get a B7 model? Just curious.

DeMOROlized · 03-05-2007, 03:39 PM

03-05-2007, 10:21 AM	#2
DeMOROlized AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GTA, Canuckistan Posts: 4,778	B8. Both next gen A4 & A6 will be based on this modular platform. Of course for the A6 it will be stretched. __________________ 1st Ring: 2002 Dolphin Grey B6 A4 1.8TqMS 2nd Ring: 2006 Moro Blue B7 A4 2.0TqMS 3rd Ring: 2010 Phantom Black B8 A5 2.0TqM S Line 4th Ring: TBD

03-05-2007, 10:31 AM	#3
DirtySoap Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 7,138	Hmm.. I don't know about that. Even though they'll both be using the MLP I'd think it'd be a C7, just for the fact that they are classifying the A5 as a B8. Otherwise, you'd think they would use a new chassis designation for the whole boat. __________________

03-05-2007, 11:29 AM	#4
bzcat AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 540	Correct, B8 and C7 are model designations not platform code, next A6 = "C7" no matter what... Edit: I'm sure someone will try to argue with me... so I'm preempting such silly talk. Both B6 and B7 A4 were on the 8E platform so the "B" designation has nothing to do with platform but everything to do with market segment and physical size of the car. "B8" simiply refers to the next generation of the car that is in the "B" size according to Audi. Audi B size cars trace back to the original Audi 80/Fox (B1), then Audi 80/4000/Quattro Coupe (B2), then Audi 80/90/Coupe/convertible (B3, B4), and then A4 (B5, B6, B7). For the B8 generation, it it will include A4, A5, and Q5. Talk of A5 being a 650i competitor is laughable because even Audi doesn't think so, otherwise, they would refer to A5 as "C7" not "B8".

03-05-2007, 12:57 PM	#5
DeMOROlized AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GTA, Canuckistan Posts: 4,778	Ding do not confuse model designation with platform. __________________ 1st Ring: 2002 Dolphin Grey B6 A4 1.8TqMS 2nd Ring: 2006 Moro Blue B7 A4 2.0TqMS 3rd Ring: 2010 Phantom Black B8 A5 2.0TqM S Line 4th Ring: TBD

03-05-2007, 02:04 PM	#6
Jason Teller AudiWorld Founder Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 9,649	All correct Next gen B8 A4 debuts in Frankfurt this fall so I've been told. __________________

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03-05-2007, 02:40 PM	#7
vplaza Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,677	Does that mean 2008 is when we get the B8 A4? The B7 A4 came out in 2005.5 and will only be around 2.5 years before being replaced. The B6 came out in 2002 (or was that 2001.5?) and had a little more time in the market. I guess Audi is accelerating their model releases to keep the brand fresh. __________________ .................................................. .................................................. ................................................ 06 A4 2.0T QT, Brilliant Black, S-Line, Premium, Sunroof, Technology, Navigation, Power & Manual Sunshades, XM, APR (91 Octane) 09 PBM G8GT Premium & Sport, VMS ECM & TCM Tune (91 Octane)

03-05-2007, 02:48 PM	#8
DeMOROlized AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GTA, Canuckistan Posts: 4,778	My guess would be for the B8 A4 to arrive in CY08 as a MY09. It will likely be out in Europe around end of this year as an MY08. B6 was out in Europe as an MY01, so the 8E platform will have lasted 7 model years. Assuming I'm correct about the MY09 B8 A4 on this side of the pond, over here the B6+B7 8E platform will have lasted from MY02 - MY08, for a total of 7 years also. __________________ 1st Ring: 2002 Dolphin Grey B6 A4 1.8TqMS 2nd Ring: 2006 Moro Blue B7 A4 2.0TqMS 3rd Ring: 2010 Phantom Black B8 A5 2.0TqM S Line 4th Ring: TBD

03-05-2007, 02:53 PM	#9
vplaza Elder Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,677	Interesting. You didn't mention B7 for Europe. Did they not get a B7 model? Just curious. __________________ .................................................. .................................................. ................................................ 06 A4 2.0T QT, Brilliant Black, S-Line, Premium, Sunroof, Technology, Navigation, Power & Manual Sunshades, XM, APR (91 Octane) 09 PBM G8GT Premium & Sport, VMS ECM & TCM Tune (91 Octane)

03-05-2007, 03:39 PM	#10
DeMOROlized AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: GTA, Canuckistan Posts: 4,778	I said 8E lasted 7 years. I didn't say B6 lasted 7 years. __________________ 1st Ring: 2002 Dolphin Grey B6 A4 1.8TqMS 2nd Ring: 2006 Moro Blue B7 A4 2.0TqMS 3rd Ring: 2010 Phantom Black B8 A5 2.0TqM S Line 4th Ring: TBD

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