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You can get them with a sunroof, but the sunroof only titls it does not slide open at all. As you can see it is huge. I'm guessing you didn't get one.
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So far it is unknown as to whether the V10 will fit under the bonnet of the A5, factor in the turbos and piping and I reckon some major metal work would be required.
I reckon at best it will be a version of the current RS4 engine with turbos, small ones to eliminate lag but provide enough power and torque to distance itself from the rivals, because as you said price could be a concern in the same way as it will be for the RS6 compared to the M5. |
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It takes into account AWD vs front vs rear drive. It takes into account the extra traction afforded at launch as well as the extra losses inertia of the AWD components. You can clearly see the improvements at low speed and the "hurt" caused at higher speeds. |
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For light, view and natural ventilation. Let's you watch out for the "bear in the air",too, as we'd say in the US.
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11-06-2007, 03:29 AM | #34 |
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Fair point and likewise I wouldn't have been changing the S5 to the 335i finding it too common and ordinary. It took something a bit more special for that to happen.
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11-06-2007, 04:32 AM | #35 |
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Those white pics of the S5 above are beautiful! The M3 is clearly a better performing car, but regarding visual impact - it's the S5 that wins for me. It has such a low, wide stance with an aggressive body. The M3 looks really weak compared to it IMO.
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Sorry mate, but when my S5 was parked beside the M3 it didn't look weak, far from it in fact, if anything the M3 looked the more aggressive with it nose treatment. Though taking in the overall look, I would agree that the Audi has the edge on the get the f*@k out of my way look when either come up behind you, this might be down to it width which makes it look even lower than it is. I would also agree that the S5 has a much classier interior, though to be fair to the M3 it's the driving experience is more important than how the thing looks inside. Lets just be diplomatic and say both the S5 and M3 are brilliant cars to own. |
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Yeah you're right about the S5's attitude. I'll try explain my M3 comments...
The thing is that the Msport has a nicer front bumper than the M3! It even has the same or very very near ground clearance. The M3 just doesnt look as bold as the previous M3 among other E46 models. I think the new M3 looks quite tacky with it's oversized powerdome and elephant ear mirrors. I wont even start on the rear...saying that I do like the skirts and wheels Regarding the driving experience, the S5 is clearly not an M3 rival but judging by the S5, the RS5 should be a beast
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Well I suppose looks are in the eye of the beholder, to me both look great. I'm not as opinionated as some people and can appreciate both designs equally.
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It might not change your judgement, but what colour was the M3 next to your S5? I think you have to see the S5 in a light colour to appreciate the great bodywork. I feel that black hides the design. The same goes for the M3. I think Jerez Black makes the new M3 look even more like a regular E92...
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