"The nine-speed S-tronic transmission will be the only option on the next Audi RS 4, which will have a 2.9 TFSI powertrain with 420 hp."
That is a significant change. Speculation?
Link:
http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015 ... ssion.html
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Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
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MartayMcFly
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
Quite possible, the B6/7 S4 was a 4.2 V8 same as the B7 RS. It makes sense in terms of current engine down-sizing. Means I have no interest in the next RS4 though, which is maybe a shame?
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
Audi has its work cut out to make that look as mean as an RS4 B7 
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PetrolDave
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
+1MartayMcFly wrote:Means I have no interest in the next RS4 though, which is maybe a shame?
No V8 = no sale.
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
+2PetrolDave wrote:+1MartayMcFly wrote:Means I have no interest in the next RS4 though, which is maybe a shame?
No V8 = no sale.
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2007 RS4 B7 Saloon, Metallic Silver with SS+.
LED's all round and Dectane LED tailights. KDS detail and paint. Lepsons black chrome, heavy on the silver wheels. JCWeldFab full system - valved and no pre-cats. MRC stage 2, de-flap and full carbon clean - 438PS and 489NM. HEL brake lines. H&R Spacers. Gtechniq C1 and EXO V2 coatings. 2010+ RNS-E. On the MRC dyno: http://youtu.be/y_k0VJ2--y8
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geordie jay
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
I feel left out, +4 (and wont say no to strong residuals on the v8s either!)
Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
Ah well that's scuppered that. GTR up for sale was going to hold off until next year to see if the RS4 would go turbo (not interested in a non turbo) but looking like 2018. Next!!
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
It's a shame that they're dumping the V8 but with emissions (cough cough, recent VAG news) being a hinderance on larger displacement I suppose it's the only way to go...
I've heard rumours of electric turbos so hopefully no lag! At a minimum I'm assuming variable geometry?
I just hope they make the styling more aggressive. The new S4 looks a bit... business...
I've heard rumours of electric turbos so hopefully no lag! At a minimum I'm assuming variable geometry?
I just hope they make the styling more aggressive. The new S4 looks a bit... business...
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
Seen hints dropped in articles that there will be a small electric turbo to reduce lag plus a large conventional turbo for power. It's already been confirmed that the new SQ7 will have an electric turboWotsirb wrote:I've heard rumours of electric turbos so hopefully no lag!
http://www.leftlanenews.com/audi-confir ... -2016.html
http://www.autoevolution.com/news/audi- ... 94094.html
http://www.carscoops.com/2015/04/audi-t ... cally.html
The B9 A4 and S4 look awful IMHO, especially the front.Wotsirb wrote:I just hope they make the styling more aggressive. The new S4 looks a bit... business...
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Re: Next RS4 to have 2.9 TFSI 420hp, 9 speed s-tronic
Unless all bets are off as VAG don't seem to have an engine man right now!
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