Leaked Official Audi RS4 Photos

Post by **andre3k** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:51 am

P_G, you aren't really being serious about the F12 styling are you?? Not heard anyone else be that negative.

Have you seen the Huayra? And Im with you on the Bentley, Im really shocked with that one and the Evoque Cab; both a disgrace if you ask me.

Post by **sonny** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 3:54 pm

Great write up p-g thanks for sharing. Look forward to pics of the show.

Post by **535dboy** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 5:32 pm

lee,m wrote:
535d boy i presume you will be heading straight for Audi stand on the 17th........................any idea what time??

I haven't a clue yet, I'm still in the Caribbean so haven't thought about it much yet

I'm coming with my neighbour who wants to see that new M135i 3 door or whatever it is

I also want to see the baby Jag, exige and smart so we are going to be running around! All in a day too!

What about you?

J

Post by **P_G** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 7:53 pm

andre3000 wrote:P_G, you aren't really being serious about the F12 styling are you?? Not heard anyone else be that negative.

Have you seen the Huayra? And Im with you on the Bentley, Im really shocked with that one and the Evoque Cab; both a disgrace if you ask me.

Yep, was very disappointed with the F12, it is an FF with two less seats, the inside has been lifted straight out of the 599 and as usual just about all the controls are on the steering wheel which drives me nuts because whilst the concept is right having most things at a drivers immediate touch it is overly complicated and then the rear is overly fussy and the F1 rear foglight design inspired reverse light with integrated camera just eeks to me chav. Also it has some 720bhp and is not quicker than an Aventador. Like said it is the first Ferrari in a long time since the 360 that does not suit Rosso red and is better in other colours. And all for basic c.£280,000 when it goes on sale so nearer £300k when you spec options. £20k more than a fully loaded Aventador.

The FF is bombing sales wise and if you had heard the goings on when Montezemelo met with all the Ferrari sales heads, they are bricking it. And feel for the 458 customers because the spyder is better looking and 60% of the spyder order book is coupe customers so you should be able to grab yourself a bargain 458 soon.

Have a read of Evo and Tom Hartley's predictions and he is spot on.

The Pagani looked naff in bare c/f, last years red one was far more striking and I prefer the looks of the Zonda TBH. Evoque cab I actually walked past without recognising and had to go back.

Post by **andre3k** » Fri Mar 09, 2012 11:42 pm

P_G wrote:
andre3000 wrote:P_G, you aren't really being serious about the F12 styling are you?? Not heard anyone else be that negative.

Have you seen the Huayra? And Im with you on the Bentley, Im really shocked with that one and the Evoque Cab; both a disgrace if you ask me.
Yep, was very disappointed with the F12, it is an FF with two less seats, the inside has been lifted stright out of the 599 and as usualy just about all the controls are on the steering wheel which drives me nuts and then the rear is overly fussy and the F1 rear foglight design inspired reverse light with intergated camera just eeks to me chav. Also it has some 720bhp and is not quicker than an Aventador. Like said it is the first Ferrari in a long time since the 360 that does not suit Rosso red and is better in other colours.

The FF is bombing sales wise and if you had heard the goings on when Motezemelo met with all the Ferrari sales heads, they are bricking it. And feel for the 458 customers because the spyder is better looking and 60% of the spyder order book is coipue customers so you should be able to grab yourself a bargain 458 soon.

Have a read of Evo and Tom Hartley's predictions and he is spot on.

The Pagani looked naff in bare c/f, last years red one was far more striking and I prefer the looks of the Zonda TBH. Evoque cab I actually walked past without recognising and had to go back.

A hard man to please you must be.

Ill get a copy of Evo next time Im out and about and read the article

Post by **P_G** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:10 am

Not at all mate, I love car design and that's why I have gone to Geneva year on year to see the latest and have over 300 pics for it! If anything this year was way better than last. The NSX looks stunning from everwhere except the rear, the Lexus LF-LC is just stunning, Mansory even made a good job of 'styling' their Aventador, the Kia Trackster was a laugh and Lotus had an excellent stand. But I have been fortunate enough to be a guest on the Ferrari stand for the last 3 years now and for me the whole experience includes how they make you feel from initial contact to picking it up. And it isn't there. Example, we were on the Rolls stand and got full access to the series II phantoms including Coupe and Drophead and then the Ghost and they couldn't do enough for you. They knew my friend who is the one with the spending power isn't likely to buy one for a couple of years until he has got his fun out of his Aventadors (no spelling mistake there, coupe and spyder) but spent an hour with us anyway. And it wasn't even his local dealer. Lamborghini the same, even before he bought his Aventadors and the number of times he was invited to track days, press events, skiing etc before buying beggers belief!

Ferrari, no one came to greet you, no explanation of the benefits of the F12, no tour around the car or indeed any of the others (it was like pulling teeth to get them to open bonnet / boot to the point where we tried to ourselves and only then did some disapproving member of staff do it for us), zero space in the hospitality area because it is so small and shoved out the way whilst trying to get a drink at the bar by dealer consultant with his customers if you were seen not to be with your dealer. A disgrace.

Post by **P_G** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:00 am

RS4 Pics as promised...

R8 GT Spyder in new colour IMO was the pick of the bunch....

A1 Quattro

Post by **HYFR** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:05 am

Erm? What have they done to the GT Spyder

The one at goodwood last year and the one I saw 3 weeks ago both had buckets. Thet one looks like it has comfort seats from the headrests?

Post by **P_G** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 11:15 am

It did have comfort seats in it, must be a European thing.....

Post by **sonny** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 4:54 pm

I love the A1!!!!

Post by **HYFR** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:00 pm

that A1 is great ... with a map ... 300PS in 1,200kg !

Post by **AdamM** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 5:01 pm

A1 looks great, not sure on the GT Spyder colour. RS4, hhmmmm will have to see one in person, the wheels let it down IMO.

Post by **sonny** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:38 pm

D_K wrote:that A1 is great ... with a map ... 300PS in 1,200kg !

1200 is that right? Very tasty

Post by **P_G** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 7:02 pm

Pity that it will only be LHD.

Post by **lengster1** » Sat Mar 10, 2012 9:02 pm

Cheers for the pics PG,like the RS4 overall but like to see it in a few other colours and wheel options as im just not warming to those at all!

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