tallguylehigh Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 Yet another potential Legacy replacement/competitor http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/20/audi-s4-to-get-330-hp-biturbo-3-0l-tfsi-v6/ Audi S4 to get 330-HP biturbo 3.0L TFSI V6 Audi is returning to turbos in a big way lately. Look no further for proof than the RS6 Avant sporting a twin-turbo V10 producing 510 HP. The smaller S4 sedan, however, hasn't been force fed since the B5 version with its biturbo 250-horsepower V6. The next two generations were powered by the brand's ubiquitous 4.2L V8 in both non-direct inject and direct-injected versions. AudiWorld has revealed that the newest B8 iteration of the S4 will return the car to turbos once again when it debuts with a biturbo 3.0L TFSI direct-inject engine producing 330 horsepower. This is significant news for a couple of reasons. For one, as AudiWorld points out, the new S4 will be far more receptive to modification than the last two generations with their naturally-aspirated V8s. Presumably it will also be more frugal with fuel than the 4.2L V8-powered S4s before it while producing almost as much power. Finally, the S4's 340 horsepower will best the BMW 335i with its 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six by some 30 horsepower. It's a small victory, but we're sure Audi will take it. Along with high-po powerplant, the B8 S4 is also expected to get Audi's vectoring quattro system that can dynamically send the twist to any wheel it wants. The previous active sport differential system could only split torque between the rear wheels. AudiWorld also reports that the new S4 will go on sale in the U.S. in late 2008, the same time as the A4. This means we should expect the S4 to debut at either the Detroit Auto Show in January or the Geneva Motor Show in March. http://audiworld.com/news/07/b8-s4-exclusive-preview/header.jpg Helloooo Legacy replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mines Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 that looks gooood what will rs4 bring? A turbo v8? or bigger turbos on the v6? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABPillinois Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 ^ V-10 :rolleyes:"All right, brain, I don't like you and you don't like me - so let's just do this and I'll get back to killing you with beer." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DukeTrout Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 That's the best looking Audi I've seen, period. It's even nicer than the S5. But at $20k more, it will hardly be competing directly with the Legacy, unless Subaru (cleverly) builds a flagship model well above the spec.B. Ich bin echt viel netter, wenn ich nuechtern bin. Echt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallguylehigh Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Well, they could reduce the price of the S4 to bring it more in line with 335 pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Im not getting my hopes up because it will be way overpriced. $55k+ http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 It should be in direct competition with the 335... audi doesn't like selling cars though so it'll probably be priced ~$10-15k above the 335 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb175 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 yeah. a bit steep. otherwise a nice car! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobE Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 $55k+ http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_sharp Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 $55k+ Let me rephrase my statement: +1 lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rexster Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Finally, the S4's 340 horsepower will best the BMW 335i with its 3.0L twin-turbo inline-six by some 30 horsepower. It's a small victory, but we're sure Audi will take it. Helloooo Legacy replacement. it will still be slower than the 335i. Audi tends to stretch their numbers while BMW is conservative. And the 335i will be lighter and have less drive line loss. I would take the 135i wagon over either of them if BMW would only bring it over... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy02 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 i just spooged myself. i miss my A6 It's not about speed, it's about acceleration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tytek Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasopoliS Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 love the styling of the audi's, but not the price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoWagon Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 This might be the car that'll get me back in an Audi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy02 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 love the styling of the audi's, but not the price ... or the maint. costs after the warranty runs out. that's what got me out of mine. It's not about speed, it's about acceleration! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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