Can someone explane any chassie differences between the B7 RS4 & B6 S4?
06-06-2006, 03:11 PM
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Can someone explane any chassie differences between the B7 RS4 & B6 S4?
There is a guy on e46 stating this about the RS4 vs M3 thread going on...
"The RS4 will still beat the M3 CSL so it doesn't matter.
If you really want to keep it heads up, you need to compare newest to newest. The RS4 is the new chassis. The E92 M3 will be the new chassis. So we need to wait until the E92 arrives to make a comparison.
Which I'm pretty sure the M3 will outshine the RS4. I don't think BMW AG was too thrilled when the Audi beat them."
It just got me to wonder, what exactly is the difference between the two chassies?
"The RS4 will still beat the M3 CSL so it doesn't matter.
If you really want to keep it heads up, you need to compare newest to newest. The RS4 is the new chassis. The E92 M3 will be the new chassis. So we need to wait until the E92 arrives to make a comparison.
Which I'm pretty sure the M3 will outshine the RS4. I don't think BMW AG was too thrilled when the Audi beat them."
It just got me to wonder, what exactly is the difference between the two chassies?
06-06-2006, 03:45 PM
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Comparison of E46 to RS4 can be made simply because that's all that you can buy right now
It's silly to say you can't compare them simply because they are from different generations.
All that matters is what the consumer can buy at a given moment.
And correct me if I'm wrong, but the RS4/B6 S4/B7 S4 all share the same chassis. It's not a new chassis
All that matters is what the consumer can buy at a given moment.
And correct me if I'm wrong, but the RS4/B6 S4/B7 S4 all share the same chassis. It's not a new chassis
06-06-2006, 03:47 PM
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I hope someone can answer that but I think there were slight mods done to B7.
Of course the torque split appeared on the 6-speed manuals but I can't remember whether there was anything else. I think mainly upgraded parts IIRC.
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06-06-2006, 04:07 PM
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the CSL is a purpose-built track car. i think it would beat the RS around most circuits...
...but almost unfair to compare. most CSLs are not really luxury sport sedans - no AC, stereo and other creature comforts. the trunk is cardboard!
