bhvrdr

Interesting info. It looks like it likely retains the 2.0T with only a mild boost in output to 210hp but the front susp is revised to give better weight distribution and rumor has it that it will shed some weight too. Listen up APR, the 2.0t is here to stay so get working on that stage 3+ for us cheers! Mike<ul><li><a href="http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0605_2008_audi_a4/">http://www.automobilemag.com/features/news/0605_2008_audi_a4/</a</li></ul>

lnferno

Good find!

ECAM

It certainly gives us some more info on what to expect in the B8. I'll wait for the quattro!

Tanner

Seems like what everybody else have been suggesting also, either they're getting the information various forums, or hopefully somebody inside.

Chef S.

and I kept telling everyone we wont see the B8 till 2008 =)

TheWalrus

Audi's have had large front overhangs for as long as I've known them (starting with our 1990 V8 Quattro). I always thought it was just part of driving the front wheels (think Saab 900s).
Is shifting the engine rearward and shortening the front overhang while keeping Torsen-Quattro just wishful thinking? We've seen them do it with the A3 and TT, but those are Haldex-Quattro. What technical change is happening now that this is suddenly possible? Is Audi moving from Torsen to Haldex in order to fix the weight distribution and packaging issues? Thoughts?
I guess we'll just have to wait and see...<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/a4b7/msgs/44009.phtml">Previous thread</a></li></ul>

bhvrdr

Sorry for the repost ;0) I'd like to know what in the suspension is being changed as well. They are still using Torsen but obviously st is different. cheers! Mike

bhvrdr

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Audi Loyalist

to allow for the rear displacement of the engine while simultaneously keeping the Torsen Differential. I will attempt a search and post a link soon.

ubersport avant

B7 Forum not as jaded and cynical as B6 Board