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Replying to: rjlaero (Feb 21, 2008 1:04 pm) |
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Replying to: rjlaero (Feb 21, 2008 1:04 pm) The engine, apparently, will power the B8 S4 -- initially. One (me) wonders why Audi would not IMMEDIATELY put this engine into the A6, if for no other reason than to catch up to and pass the BMW 535xi. Of course, here is the rub -- if the V6 3.0T comes in at over 330 HP (even though we love torque, we seem always to quote the HP #), the V8 -- which is much more costly -- will become a "why bother?" choice, for it will be only slightly more potent with respect to HP and it would likely be less quick from 0-100kph due to the very early torque offered by the V6 turbo. An Audi A6 S-Line 3.0T would, unless the 4.2 V8 motor gets a similar upgrade, kill sales of the A6 S-Line 4.2. The Cadillac STS V6 DI makes the STS V8 seem darn near irrelevant and I would think the same situation would face Audi. Marketing trumps engineering, apparently. Green footnote: the artificially aspirated engines, like the 3.0T use less fuel and continue with each generation to enjoy reduced turbo lag and better and better mileage and pollution statistics. Give us choices! 
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Feb 23, 2008 6:19 am) |
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Replying to: jeqq (Feb 23, 2008 7:05 am) In 2005 Audi sold approximately 18,000 A6s in the US, with 2,301 being 4.2s (12%) In 2006 Audi sold approximately 16,500 A6s in the US, with 2,204 being 4.2s (13%) In 2007 Audi sold approximately 12,000 A6s in the US, and I am guessing that about 1,500 were 4.2s. Despite their being approximately 6,000 C6 4.2s in the US, I have only seen approximately 10 in the last three years, not including the one I park in my driveway.  I guess with 48 million new cars purchased in the US during those same three years, the 6,000 4.2s get lost in the jungle (.012%). I guess I have to look at 10,000 cars to find another C6 4.2. It is a shame that more people do not get to enjoy the pleasure of driving a 4.2.
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Replying to: kgary (Feb 23, 2008 11:20 am) I think the next evolution/generation for the A6 will be two engines - a turbo diesel and a turbo petrol. The petrol being the quicker one - zero to sixty. When the A6 3.0 TDI arrives in North America, it will be a huge seller for Audi.
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Replying to: jeqq (Feb 23, 2008 3:10 pm) |
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Replying to: jeqq (Feb 23, 2008 7:05 am)
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Replying to: markcincinnati (Feb 24, 2008 6:22 pm) Did Audi not go backwards with the phase out of the 2.7t and the introduction of the 3.2? I don't think you can always trust Audi to make a rational move but this time I think they will. BTW, Bmw also made a mistake with their underpowered 528xi. The S6 will be the image IMHO. Bottom line is I don't have a crystal ball - so it's all conjecture 
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Replying to: jeqq (Feb 23, 2008 7:05 am) I agree... when I went to look at the C6's when they 1st came out, they only had 3.2's available. My options were to buy a 3.2 at the time, or get on a list for a 4.2 and maybe get it in 6 months.... I would have taken a 4.2 if it were available (now I would not feel as strongly...). |
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Replying to: jeqq (Feb 25, 2008 10:28 am) I have had three 4.2's -- and my current 3.2 in vitually every way, makes me wonder why I would spend the extra bucks on the gas and the acquisition price -- and the 3.2 with a little bit of turbo-pressure would all but render the 4.2 completely off my list. The A6 with the 3.0T V6 at 333HP and 300+ pound feet of torque -- ahhhh Bach! (M*A*S*H) Yet, it is still about IMAGE and Audi will NOT let their cars be without the "availability" of a V8 or V10 or even W12 despite low demand. I remain, "often wrong, never uncertain. . ." 
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