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12-31-2010, 12:49 PM | #23 |
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I think we'll see the Quattro as R4. Remember the R4 e-Tron? It looks very similar.
Audi Nuvolari ---> Audi A5 Audi Le Mans ---> Audi R8 Audi Quattro ---> Audi R4 |
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The cars will most likely be similar in size though the quattro will be taller and longer. But size doesnt matter though, most of the times cars like wagons weigh less than their sedan family members. Anything is possible. |
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there are "sports" cars in the 100k+ price range couldn't outrun, for example, a C6 Z06
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01-02-2011, 03:52 AM | #26 |
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No, I think the Quattro will come as R4. Just as the Audi Le Mans (with 620 HP) became an R8 V10 (with 525 HP), and its entry model got a the RS4 V8 (with 420 HP), so I think the Audi Quattro will come as R4 with a I5 (with about 400 HP) from TT-RS, and the entry model will get the I4 (with about 300 PS), from the TT-S. So the R4 will be the fastest Audi under R8, but priced slightly under or like RS5, which will be "slower".
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01-02-2011, 11:58 PM | #27 | |
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1. low volume super-exotic construction as described above, well over $100k price tag, or 2. high volume lightened and decontended version of the RS5 Option 1 can definitely achieve the sub-3000 lbs weight target - it would be a very limited production item, faster than a standard R8 and more expensive. Option 2 has no chance in hell of making the weight target - would be lucky if it came in around 3400lbs. I think the R4 will be something totally different from either of these options - built on a new smaller mid-engine Audi/Porsche (and possibly VW) chassis. Think VW Blue Sport concept from a couple of years ago (did I get the name right). Mostly 4 cylinder engines (turbo and N/A), for the next small and (relatively) inexpensive roadsters and coupes. The reason I doubt this is the same thing as the R4 is, IMO, engine placement - the R4 will be mid-engined, and a true Quattro descendant would need to be front-engined. Either way, these will come in at well over what I'm willing to pay for a car - which is around $50-55k out the door. Too bad...
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