4-tified
10-05-2007, 01:02 PM
http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/vdp/articleId=122888/pageNumber=1
I'm always surprised by many reviewers attitude towards sport suspensions and sport tires.
The model reviewed is the 3.2 V6. I can't tell if it has the standdard new sport suspension, or the even lower and firmer S-line suspension.
From the B8 details, you can have an S-line with 18" or 19" wheels.
The model tested had 18".
Also, he does report that the US market will get the 2.0T and the 3.2 V6.
But, he also writes that the B8 2.0T is NOT the same 2.0T in the current B7.
"North American buyers will get to choose between two gasoline engines when the A4 goes on sale here next spring. Kicking off proceedings will be a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It's based on Audi's new EA888 power plant and will feature Audi's latest direct fuel injection and variable valve timing/lift systems.
Not to be confused with the existing EA113 designated turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in various Audi models, the new engine is claimed to provide similar power and torque outputs to the unit it replaces, so expect around 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque with as yet unspecified improvements in fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions."
He says the new 2.0T will have "similar" power and torque, but also indicates that hp will be around 200, and torque at 221.
221 lb ft. would be an added bonus. And, if the new 2.0T FSI has the Euro 1.8T FSI valve improvements, that added torque could come in at 500rpm sooner.
Also, the new 2.0T will have a front mount IC if the Euro spec's are correct in that "all" turbo engines will have a FMIC mounted low and in front of the radiator.
I'm always surprised by many reviewers attitude towards sport suspensions and sport tires.
The model reviewed is the 3.2 V6. I can't tell if it has the standdard new sport suspension, or the even lower and firmer S-line suspension.
From the B8 details, you can have an S-line with 18" or 19" wheels.
The model tested had 18".
Also, he does report that the US market will get the 2.0T and the 3.2 V6.
But, he also writes that the B8 2.0T is NOT the same 2.0T in the current B7.
"North American buyers will get to choose between two gasoline engines when the A4 goes on sale here next spring. Kicking off proceedings will be a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder. It's based on Audi's new EA888 power plant and will feature Audi's latest direct fuel injection and variable valve timing/lift systems.
Not to be confused with the existing EA113 designated turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder found in various Audi models, the new engine is claimed to provide similar power and torque outputs to the unit it replaces, so expect around 200 horsepower and 221 pound-feet of torque with as yet unspecified improvements in fuel consumption and tailpipe emissions."
He says the new 2.0T will have "similar" power and torque, but also indicates that hp will be around 200, and torque at 221.
221 lb ft. would be an added bonus. And, if the new 2.0T FSI has the Euro 1.8T FSI valve improvements, that added torque could come in at 500rpm sooner.
Also, the new 2.0T will have a front mount IC if the Euro spec's are correct in that "all" turbo engines will have a FMIC mounted low and in front of the radiator.