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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie  Here's a thought as to why there is a delay.
HP crazy N. America may not be too keen on a wimpy 160bhp from the base 1.8TFSI model of the B8 A4. Even the 3.2FSI model only boasts 265bhp, making these models underpowered compared to the competition. This is even worse than MB's W204 carry over enigines in terms of output, and this segment is supposed to be "sport sedans". Heck, even my old 1.8T has more HP output than the new 1.8TFSI engine. Sure, the new engine is more efficient, but somehow I don't think that will be a major selling point.
Perhaps they want to delay introduction of the B8 A4 into N. America until they have some higher output petrol engines available......just a thought.
What really puzzles me is why they don't offer the great 2.0T engine found in the currrent VAG products. |
Interesting theory. I'd like to see Audi get rid of 4-cylinders engines all together in the U.S. market. No one else is using them in the luxury class anymore and it kinda keeps them linked to VW even if they aren't using the same exact engines. A smaller displacement V6, say like 2.8L with 220hp would be nice and a larger one, say 3.6L with 310hp would be nice. Painful change for those who love the 4-cylinders but IMO necessary if Audi wants to shed their image of being a pricier VW in the U.S.
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