View Full Version : Winding Road's A4 review
Tanner
11-30-2007, 06:57 AM
They have an early review of the A4 3.2TDI quattro. Two things to note: Audi's Dynamic Steering much better than BMW's Active Steering. And the thing went on a diet and lost ~250lbs compared to the previous model in Europe.
http://windingroad.com
Scott@Rival
11-30-2007, 08:27 AM
Lookin' gooood
DeMOROlized
11-30-2007, 12:30 PM
Tanner I think you got overly excited. It's the regular 3.1L gas engine, not a TDI.
lunamarA4
11-30-2007, 12:38 PM
I wonder what the botton by the side mirror on the inside on the car does????
I wonder what the botton by the side mirror on the inside on the car does????
it is like a radar system to give a warning light (blinking signals) to the driver, if he is switching lanes where another car is on that lane within close proximity.
I can not wait to test drive this car. The amount of engineering that went into this car should be enough to buy one.
1. B8 has grown considerably, yet 250lb lighter! That is a great achievement indeed.
2. Wheel base/weight distribution has improved. I wish they have used steel arms for back suspension to allow for better weight distribution. This could sacrifice some of the weight saving though.
3. Cd is one of the best for cars of this size.
4. Seems Audi opted for a chassis that could meet a wide range of preferences depending on engine/configuration/line/options.
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Silververtu
12-01-2007, 10:48 AM
I thought the B7 uses Al arms for back suspension.
I thought the B7 uses Al arms for back suspension.
it does and so the new B8 A4
the 3 series uses al in front and steel in the back. I think the reason they've done it that way is to get almost 50/50 weight distribution.
TooLow2.0T
12-01-2007, 09:05 PM
And the thing went on a diet and lost ~250lbs compared to the previous model in Europe.
Impressive! [up]
Tiesto
12-01-2007, 09:16 PM
That first high res pic is fucking incredible, I WANT!
Hamotee
12-01-2007, 10:50 PM
Glad to hear it did not gain weight. The current trend in cars getting heaver with each model year is one that needs to change.
yamatoii
12-02-2007, 12:38 AM
its the heaviest model of the A4 range too, isnt it?? v6, quattro, tiptronic = 34xx lbs!!! cant wait to see the 2.0T quattro 6spd version!!!
4-tified
12-03-2007, 12:49 PM
I can not wait to test drive this car. The amount of engineering that went into this car should be enough to buy one.
1. B8 has grown considerably, yet 250lb lighter! That is a great achievement indeed.
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I hope that 250lb weight LOSS, will make it to the US.
That's excellent!
If rumors are correct, power will go up in the 2.0T, combined with a weight loss, that will make the modest power increase even more useful.
Tanner
12-03-2007, 12:50 PM
I've read the complete opposite on the 2.0T... no significant amount of power increase but better emissions/fuel economy, which I'm suspecting will probably be with the true FSI engine in Europe as we do not have the lean-burn mode which is unfortunate.
At any rate, less weight will help in the long run with mileage and handling.
meinblaus4
12-03-2007, 01:30 PM
game over! i would rather tinker with my b7 s4 than spend the money on a b8, but if the 09 a4 will come with the 3.0tdi, i will be first in line!. that engine in the a6 pulls almost consistently with my 4.2, think of that power in a smaller a4.
crespo
12-03-2007, 01:45 PM
I've tried it out in the A5. It *FEELS* faster than the old man's S8. It obviously isn't, but it's a LOT of fun. And is, of course, very quick (just not as quick as the S8 :D). That feeling of torque is second to none.
I've tried it out in the A5. It *FEELS* faster than the old man's S8. It obviously isn't, but it's a LOT of fun. And is, of course, very quick (just not as quick as the S8 :D). That feeling of torque is second to none.
Which one did you try crespo?
Tanner
12-06-2007, 05:15 AM
I'm guessing the 3.0TDI?