new audi's with less front overhang

onstar · 07-09-2006, 08:52 PM

http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/199/...4-2008-rumours

its about time they do this. thats the main thing i hate about audis, that huge front over hang makes it look like a FWD.

As for the S8 with lambos v10 under the hood, about 3000 lbs of it is under the front tires.

**mgescuro** · 07-09-2006, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by onstar

http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/199/...4-2008-rumours

its about time they do this. thats the main thing i hate about audis, that huge front over hang makes it look like a FWD.

As for the S8 with lambos v10 under the hood, about 3000 lbs of it is under the front tires.

Ironic that some of the Audis are actually FWD cars.

01cavalier · 07-09-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mgescuro

Ironic that some of the Audis are actually FWD cars.

That's what I thought. Like the change though.

Joevette · 07-09-2006, 09:44 PM

do they currently sell a FWD vehicle today or are they all AWD standard now?

lightbrotha2004 · 07-09-2006, 09:56 PM

I don't know but i like cars with overhang to them i IMHO think cars with no to very little overhang look odd and stupid to me

Bravada · 07-10-2006, 07:14 AM

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do they currently sell a FWD vehicle today or are they all AWD standard now?

All Audis are FWD standard, but the more powerful versions come with AWD AFAIK. I must say they have really reduced front overhangs over the last few years.

Seeing those production plans, I believe Audi is going straight the Mercedes way - too many models to make sense.

AG3 · 07-10-2006, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Joevette

do they currently sell a FWD vehicle today or are they all AWD standard now?

Base model Audis are usually FWD, including the Audi A8.
But in some places like in North America A8 models are always AWD(Quattro), I guess this is because the base engine in North America is a V8, while in other countries they have a FWD V6 model.

Vintalage · 07-10-2006, 09:39 AM

Yes, about time indeed!!! That is an improvment.

gliguy18 · 07-10-2006, 10:32 AM

Only the entry level A3, A4 & TT are fwd, with awd optional, or standard on higher models. The TT is being phased out as the next generation will hit the streets sometime next year, and I believe it has standard AWD. As for the A6, A8, S4, S6, S8, RS4, and Q7, they are all AWD

Bravada · 07-10-2006, 11:24 AM

The following Audi models come with FWD standard:

all A2s, no Quattro option
A3s except for 3.2
A4s except for 3.2, 1.6 and 1.9TDI do not have the Quattro option even
A6 2.4 and 3.2 (there is a 3.2 Quattro, though), as well as TDIs
A8 3.0
TT with 1.8Ts in 150 and 180 PS versions

I guess the vast majority of Audis sold are non-Quattros.

Kowalski · 07-10-2006, 12:06 PM

Quattro is standard on all Audi SUV models, such as the Allroad and Q7.

Quattro is also standard on the S and RS high performance models and the A6 and A8 models equipped with the 4.2 V8 or 6.0 W12.

However, Quattro may be an option depending of the model and version.

For instance...

...You can either have the Audi A3 or A4 with the 2.0 16V Turbo or the 3.2 V6 24V as FWD or as AWD (Quattro).

cadillacpimpin · 07-10-2006, 01:01 PM

it mentions all wheel steering... which audi models currently have or offer this feature

guitarlix · 07-10-2006, 10:04 PM

I love the design of that new A4

onstar · 07-10-2006, 11:13 PM

the funny thing about most of Audis FWD is that the engine is mount transversely, like the old acura legends and the old 300/intrepid.

Bravada · 07-11-2006, 04:55 AM

You mean LONGITUDINALLY, like in RWD vehicles.

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onstar 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nuevo York Drives: 2004 Grand Prix Posts: 584	new audi's with less front overhang http://www.eurocarblog.com/post/199/...4-2008-rumours its about time they do this. thats the main thing i hate about audis, that huge front over hang makes it look like a FWD. As for the S8 with lambos v10 under the hood, about 3000 lbs of it is under the front tires. __________________ "There is no security in life - only opportunity"- MT

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Vintalage Level I Members Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Drives: 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 Posts: 2,858	Re: new audi's with less front overhang Yes, about time indeed!!! That is an improvment. __________________ Considering GM Again??? No. 2002 Pontiac Grand Am GT1 1992 Honda Accord EX Sedan Tough times are ahead. A brand new car is not in the cards. My new (to me) 16 year old Accord serves the purpose extremely well. And it's paid off!

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gliguy18 2.0 Liter Supercharged ECOTEC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Rhode Island Drives: 2007 VW Jetta Posts: 151	Re: new audi's with less front overhang Only the entry level A3, A4 & TT are fwd, with awd optional, or standard on higher models. The TT is being phased out as the next generation will hit the streets sometime next year, and I believe it has standard AWD. As for the A6, A8, S4, S6, S8, RS4, and Q7, they are all AWD __________________ "My other ride is your mom"

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,732	Re: new audi's with less front overhang The following Audi models come with FWD standard: all A2s, no Quattro option A3s except for 3.2 A4s except for 3.2, 1.6 and 1.9TDI do not have the Quattro option even A6 2.4 and 3.2 (there is a 3.2 Quattro, though), as well as TDIs A8 3.0 TT with 1.8Ts in 150 and 180 PS versions I guess the vast majority of Audis sold are non-Quattros. __________________ NUDE BABES @ GMI??? FOR REAL OR HOAX? See yourself - click!

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Kowalski Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Drives: 2004 Vauxhall Vectra GSi 3.2 V6 24V Manual Posts: 2,402	Re: new audi's with less front overhang Quattro is standard on all Audi SUV models, such as the Allroad and Q7. Quattro is also standard on the S and RS high performance models and the A6 and A8 models equipped with the 4.2 V8 or 6.0 W12. However, Quattro may be an option depending of the model and version. For instance... ...You can either have the Audi A3 or A4 with the 2.0 16V Turbo or the 3.2 V6 24V as FWD or as AWD (Quattro).

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onstar 3.8 Liter Supercharged V6 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Nuevo York Drives: 2004 Grand Prix Posts: 584	Re: new audi's with less front overhang the funny thing about most of Audis FWD is that the engine is mount transversely, like the old acura legends and the old 300/intrepid. __________________ "There is no security in life - only opportunity"- MT

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Bravada 70 MPG Two Mode Saturn Hybrid Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Warsaw, Poland Posts: 10,732	Re: new audi's with less front overhang You mean LONGITUDINALLY, like in RWD vehicles. __________________ NUDE BABES @ GMI??? FOR REAL OR HOAX? See yourself - click!

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