CAR sat lessened surrounded by a “high-placed Audi source” at the European launch of the Q5
To embark on with, the subsequently RS4 is able to use a retuned version of the supercharged, 3.0-liter V6 due to be fitted on the imminent S4. Audi’s unnamed engineering mole declared such a the decision to go in on the supercharged six was mostly to give out even better torque at dwindle RPMs. With the base engine putting out 290 hp and 310 lb.-ft. of torque, it is said too the tweaked version plans to crest the 350 hp mark and merely beneath 400 lb.-ft. of torque. How overly ought to play in the inevitable comparison test between the RS4’s V8-powered competition is presently to be seen.
The A1 is even set to debut in 2010, but in the face of its aim at MINI, Audi can not resort to retro styling. Based off the consequently Polo, the A1 would spawn numerous variants, together with three- and five-door hatches, a convertible and an off-roader. While Audi has no plans to make everything lowered as opposed to the A1, it performs procedures to substantiate the size of the A3, along in on initiating a Q3 CUV inspired by the Cross Coupe Quattro concept.
And how of the R8? The V10 version is on its way the present fall, but a turbocharged variant sucker in the cards, nor is the V12 TDI. And additonally Audi has been to deny too it is making an attempt on an R4, CAR’s source states so there is even room in the automaker’s lineup for a new R-badged vehicle.
