TopGear - The Audi RS4 ! - Page 5

warot · 11-26-2005, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Luwalira

Njaa, I don't really think that one can put it like that. The RS4 is ineed very raw and capable but it can't be compared with the M3 CSL which is a pure track car which is built in the purpose of going fast around tracks. On the other hand the RS4 can be taken on a track but isn't as uncomprommised as the M3 CSL which doesn't even have radio as a standard option. The RS4 is meant to be fast but still be albe to transport 4 adults and be used as an everyday car.
In order words the cars are too different to be compared and the only cars which can fairly be compared with the RS4 is the C55 and up and coming 4-door E90 M3.

My friend, have you seen the legroom in the rear seat? 4 adults will not fit in there and make in a long drive. Although those seats are amazing seats, they take a lot of space. Simple as that.

We can only assume how fast the BMW will be. My guess is that it will be the same result as the last generation. The M3 is the "true" sportscar while the RS4 blew the doors out when the track is wet. Clarkson talked about V8 and AWD a lot. The RS4 is a brand new car! How can you compare it to the E46 M3.

Here's my comparo, maybe it's accurate, maybe not.
Audi. 4.2 liter V8 at 420hp and

BMW. 5.0 liter V10 at 507, which means that the speculated V8 4.0 liter can be:
(507/ 5)4 = 405.6 hp.
I think that that is being quite conservative as well. Anyway, don't get me wrong, I believe that the RS4 is an absolute bargain and it definitely looks the part (the best looking Audi hands down). But do not think write out M///.

Tumbo · 11-26-2005, 05:19 AM

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Yannis · 11-26-2005, 09:30 AM

Great! Thanks.

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