B8 A4 preview/review winding road

QUATTRO_PEARL · 11-30-2007, 01:12 AM

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Tanner · 11-30-2007, 03:58 AM

Not bad... 3484 for the A4 3.2.

Raistlin · 11-30-2007, 05:19 AM

Steering."

That is a great statement right there

Tanner · 11-30-2007, 05:48 AM

In this case, learn from other's mistake and improve on it!

Raistlin · 11-30-2007, 05:59 AM

bassackwards · 11-30-2007, 02:44 PM

I'm in love already. If we really do end up getting Turbos on the S4... oh man. The wife and I have had 5 Audi's since 2000. Was about to look into a 335i ( I know, the dark side ) but all this B8 news is driving me carazy!

-Brian

Bada Bing · 11-30-2007, 06:55 PM

Only 0.3 second improvement from the B7's 6.7 second time is hardly earth shattering. The closest slowest current competitor is the MB C350 Sport which does 0-60 in 5.8-5.9 seconds. The rest of the field (G35, IS350, 335i, etc.) are at least a second faster.

Yes, 0-60 is not everything but for a brand new model to bring up the rear is not a good distinction. It's a shame since everything else about the car looks really good. Hopefully by summer 2010 when my Bimmer lease is up, they will have upgraded the V6 engine. I definitely want to come back to the brand. I like my BMW a lot but miss the neat Audi interior touches.

jwj · 11-30-2007, 07:45 PM

as it will offer the performance and mileage. Plus, being a turbo, power increase will be easy.
The dynamic steering does work well as I remember it well when I test drove the S5.

RS7 · 11-30-2007, 08:08 PM

I ask because I have a brochure sheet for the B8 A4 and it claims a 0 - 100km/h of 6.1 seconds in the 3.2L V6 and 6.0 seconds in the 3.0L TDI.

I'm not sure if they were using an automatic in their tests either which is always slightly slower than a manual.

I think I would get the 3.0L TDI, seems the best engine at the moment, and its available where I am. Has anyone test driven a 3.0L TDI against the 3.2L V6? Would be an interesting comparison.

rqiu · 12-01-2007, 03:25 AM

341 pounds less than 335xi(3825). Great.

11-30-2007, 03:58 AM	#2
Tanner AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,971	~250 pounds lighter than the previous model Not bad... 3484 for the A4 3.2.

11-30-2007, 05:19 AM	#3
Raistlin AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,117	I was just about to post same. "Audi Dynamic Steering is markedly more effective than BMWs Active Steering." That is a great statement right there __________________ 2k7 B7 2.0T qTip, BB w/Ebony, Convenience, Premium, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Sports Suspension, 18" S-Line Rims, RS4 Rear Sway Bar, S4 Alum Mirrors & Door Blades, Kerscher CF Splitter, Votex 3pc Rear Lip Spoiler, Painted Rear Valence, 38% Titanium Tint, V1, Nuvi 660, DICE w/ iPod Touch, Audi Sport Rubber Mats, Audi Sport License Frame, Battery & RS4 Engine Covers

11-30-2007, 05:48 AM	#4
Tanner AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 13,971	Sometimes being first with the new technology isn't ideal :) In this case, learn from other's mistake and improve on it!

11-30-2007, 05:59 AM	#5
Raistlin AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 7,117	Yup, I have nothing against BMW and actually like their cars, but I love Audi's __________________ 2k7 B7 2.0T qTip, BB w/Ebony, Convenience, Premium, Bluetooth, Heated Seats, Sports Suspension, 18" S-Line Rims, RS4 Rear Sway Bar, S4 Alum Mirrors & Door Blades, Kerscher CF Splitter, Votex 3pc Rear Lip Spoiler, Painted Rear Valence, 38% Titanium Tint, V1, Nuvi 660, DICE w/ iPod Touch, Audi Sport Rubber Mats, Audi Sport License Frame, Battery & RS4 Engine Covers

11-30-2007, 02:44 PM	#6
bassackwards Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 28	Lighter, better weight distribution..... I'm in love already. If we really do end up getting Turbos on the S4... oh man. The wife and I have had 5 Audi's since 2000. Was about to look into a 335i ( I know, the dark side ) but all this B8 news is driving me carazy! -Brian

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11-30-2007, 06:55 PM	#7
Bada Bing AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 2,048	With a 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds, the 3.2 seems better suited as the entry-level engine Only 0.3 second improvement from the B7's 6.7 second time is hardly earth shattering. The closest slowest current competitor is the MB C350 Sport which does 0-60 in 5.8-5.9 seconds. The rest of the field (G35, IS350, 335i, etc.) are at least a second faster. Yes, 0-60 is not everything but for a brand new model to bring up the rear is not a good distinction. It's a shame since everything else about the car looks really good. Hopefully by summer 2010 when my Bimmer lease is up, they will have upgraded the V6 engine. I definitely want to come back to the brand. I like my BMW a lot but miss the neat Audi interior touches. __________________ Current car: 2010 VW CC 2.0T Sport R-line 6MT Previous cars: '07 BMW 335i 6MT, '06 A4 2.0T 6MT, S-Line, Premium, Technology, Quartz gray/Ebony

11-30-2007, 07:45 PM	#8
jwj Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 925	Nice write up and lots of positive comments. Really looking forward to the diesel... as it will offer the performance and mileage. Plus, being a turbo, power increase will be easy. The dynamic steering does work well as I remember it well when I test drove the S5.

11-30-2007, 08:08 PM	#9
RS7 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 539	Was that what their independent testing recorded? I ask because I have a brochure sheet for the B8 A4 and it claims a 0 - 100km/h of 6.1 seconds in the 3.2L V6 and 6.0 seconds in the 3.0L TDI. I'm not sure if they were using an automatic in their tests either which is always slightly slower than a manual. I think I would get the 3.0L TDI, seems the best engine at the moment, and its available where I am. Has anyone test driven a 3.0L TDI against the 3.2L V6? Would be an interesting comparison. __________________

12-01-2007, 03:25 AM	#10
rqiu AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 223	That is 143 pounds less than 328xi (3627) and 341 pounds less than 335xi(3825). Great. __________________ ---------------------- quattro rules... 2006 A4 2.0T quattro 2008 Q7 3.6 Premium

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