B8 S4 video (on a track)

[Nige_RS4]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pyaG6gOvwuQ

[Pete.S]

Nice find

Sounds sweet - in fact far better than I was imagining it would.

Found another glowing review here:

http://www.carenthusiast.com/reviews.ht ... le&id=3067

Will be putting a deposit down shortly!

[Nige_RS4]

The new S4 is in this weeks Auto Express too, but not too much info on the drive itself. Looks like they only had it for a short time.

[sonny]

and also in Performancecar mag, very good write up! I wonder if the new RS4 will have a the same V6!

[Nige_RS4]

and also in Performancecar mag, very good write up! I wonder if the new RS4 will have a the same V6!

It should do, I can't think of an RS model that has a different engine size / no. cylinders than it's S counterpart?

Maybe it will have twin super chargers LOL!

[sonny]

Yea I was thinking the same, unless the V6 will have FSI technology!

[P_G]

Is it enough to tempt B7 RS4 owners out of their cars? For me, not really, although I have no doubt that with S-Tronic box it will be as quick if not quicker than me in my RS4. I just can't quite get on with the new dash layout, the electric handbrake, the looks of the B8 Avant from the rear and I would miss my V8 sountrack.

[tweek]

Does look interesting, i'm toying with a test drive to compare against the B7 S4 but wouldn't buy one for the same reasons above, particularly the handbrake but would like the improved economy.

[P_G]

If you want inproved economy on the B7 S4. if you have not done so already get it remapped. I had my B6 remapped and not only does it give more horese power and torque but around 10% better fuel economy as well.

[BlingBling]

I am defintiely considering upgrading. The new S4 is an evolution from the B6/B7 wrt performance (more hp & torque at every rpm), improved handling (revised ESP & Auto Drive Select) and economy (up by 30%). I imagine it will give RS4 owners a shock when they start appearing. The only down side for me is the styling, too bland even by audi standards and the price. That is why I going to wait until late 2009/2010 to get my hands on one. Let someone else take the hit for being the first to drive it off the forecourt.

[Nige_RS4]

The only down side for me is the styling, too bland even by audi standards and the price.

I thought that was the whole point of the S models though?

[BlingBling]

The only down side for me is the styling, too bland even by audi standards and the price.

I thought that was the whole point of the S models though?

By bland I mean that this version will be no different from a 2.0TDi S-Line. Previous S models have differed from other A4 models.

[Pete.S]

The only down side for me is the styling, too bland even by audi standards and the price.

I thought that was the whole point of the S models though?

By bland I mean that this version will be no different from a 2.0TDi S-Line. Previous S models have differed from other A4 models.

Hmmm possibly you have a point, but then it's no worse a differentiation than that between the B7 S4 & B7 S-line A4s. What worries me slightly is the almost "barge-like" appearance of the B8 having seen a few of the new S-line A4s in the flesh. Still very nice, but maybe not 'squat' enough IMO for a sports saloon.

I think the price is actually pretty reasonable considering the spec (it's been reduced since the prices were first revealed too)

[BlingBling]

I should have been more specific and stated B6 becasue your correct that a B7 S4 looks no different from a B7 S-Line A4's.

On the price issue I spec'd a S4 up and the price was nearly 45K....! There was about 10K worth of options.

[Pete.S]

Yep the options are where they get you by the b*ll*cks

Base price though is cheaper than the B6/7 - even cheaper on Broadspeed