chris

Is there really an over 1.5 second discrepancy in 0-60 times between the A4 2.8q 5sp manual and the automatic transmission as Audi claims? I'm considering buying an A4 2.8q and this seems like a huge difference. Please advise and help! Thanks.

Jeff M

The 5 speed is so fun to drive, even if there isn't a difference in 0-60, it sure feels like it.<p>98/2.8Q/Sprt

Ray Calvo

All deends on the driver and how good he is with a stick. Personally, if you want an automatic, buy a Chevy or Ford - you're missing the whole point of a fine German touring car.

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Robbie

Of course, as already said, you must know how to use it, but, here are the 0-60 times pritned by Audi fo the 1998 2.8 models. Remember that every car and every driver is unique.<p>'98 2.8 FWD Stick 0-60= 7.1sec<br>'98 2.8 FWD Auto 0-60=8.2sec<p>'98 2.8 AWD Stick 0-60=7.4sec<br>'98 2.8 AWD Auto 0-60=8.8sec<p>With Tiptronic you might be able shave off about 2/10 of a second, but remember that the car is still slaved to the torque converter (which robs potential torque) and launches will be affected by this.<br>

Christian J. Long

Also, the new Benz SLK manual is not faster, but equal to the automatic in performance. Other than that, sticks ALWAYS faster.<p>Christian J. Long

Type SH

Get stick, more fun to drive. Hehe. I love stick shift, you'll like it. It doesn't make a HUGE difference in a straight line, but when you race up the mountains ... stick makes a difference.. hehe<p>~Prelude SH (need stick 'cuz got no low end torque...sigh... but gotta love the VTEC!)

Christian J. Long

From the 1998 brochure:<p>A4 2.8 fwd auto: 8.2<br>A4 2.8 fwd man: 7.1<p>A4 2.8 Q auto: 8.8<br>A4 2.8 Q man: 7.1<p>A4 1.8 fwd auto: 9.1<br>A4 1.8 fwd man: 8.0<p>A4 1.8 Q auto: 9.8<br>A4 1.8 Q man: 8.1<p>Any questions?<p>Christian J. Long

Robbie

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Christian J. Long

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