2010 Audi R4.

gonzo · 10-19-2007, 09:39 AM

I like the looks and price of this upcoming Audi. They are going after the Cayman demographics it seems. I prefer the looks of this car over the Cayman. Driving experience will be the key.
Reported. $50,000. Coupe and Roadster. 0-60 5.5 est. 280-300hp.
Price point is great. I would like to see a bit more power. No torque numbers that I could find. Anyone know the torque (est) rating?
Have a great weekend!

Josh49 · 10-19-2007, 09:44 AM

I'd definitely take her out for a spin when that comes out. Curious as to how much it's going to weigh...

ToddPhilly · 10-19-2007, 10:00 AM

Is that not an R8?

gonzo · 10-19-2007, 10:01 AM

I just found some more info.
R4 2 litre FSI 201 kW.
RS 2.5 litre in-line 5 turbo 260kW.
Weight 1,100 kg 1250kg respectively. Can someone translate for me?

gonzo · 10-19-2007, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddPhilly

Is that not an R8?

Nope. It is their Boxster/Cayman fighter. R4....

Epacy · 10-19-2007, 10:16 AM

All 3 pics in this thread are all different. Doesn't look like this thing has been finalized yet.

Josh49 · 10-19-2007, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

I just found some more info.
R4 2 litre FSI 201 kW.
RS 2.5 litre in-line 5 turbo 260kW.
Weight 1,100 kg 1250kg respectively. Can someone translate for me?

R4 2 litre FSI 201 kW. (~270 hp)
RS 2.5 litre in-line 5 turbo 260kW. (~349 hp)
Weight 1,100 kg 1250kg (2425 lb, 2755 lb)

Power to weight ratio = damn good..

herbz · 10-19-2007, 10:22 AM

if only they put the N54 in that car.

ToddPhilly · 10-19-2007, 10:24 AM

Ok that photo (1st post) is an R8. It came from the initial photo launch.

However, is the R4 going to be smaller than the R8??? I saw an R8 in person last month, and it is tiny. Is the R4 targeting the elf population? Is R4 supposed to be mid-engine like R8? The two renderings make it look front-engine.

gonzo · 10-19-2007, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Epacy

All 3 pics in this thread are all different. Doesn't look like this thing has been finalized yet.

The first (silver) pic is the latest. The red one shows the magizine date as 2006.

gonzo · 10-19-2007, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddPhilly

Ok that photo (1st post) is an R8. It came from the initial photo launch.

However, is the R4 going to be smaller than the R8??? I saw an R8 in person last month, and it is tiny. Is the R4 targeting the elf population? Is R4 supposed to be mid-engine like R8? The two renderings make it look front-engine.

I pulled it from an R4 set?

Mid-engine.
Have yet to see an R8. I am a 6'2" elf.

gonzo · 10-19-2007, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Josh49

R4 2 litre FSI 201 kW. (~270 hp)
RS 2.5 litre in-line 5 turbo 260kW. (~349 hp)
Weight 1,100 kg 1250kg (2425 lb, 2755 lb)

Power to weight ratio = damn good..

Thanks.

Yes, those are tasty numbers.

sdiver68 · 10-19-2007, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

They are going after the Cayman demographics it seems. I prefer the looks of this car over the Cayman. Driving experience will be the key.

Perhaps, but now that Porsche controls VW/Audi...I assume we'll see subtle differences that appeal to slightly different audiences.

ToddPhilly · 10-19-2007, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sdiver68

Perhaps, but now that Porsche controls VW/Audi...I assume we'll see subtle differences that appeal to slightly different audiences.

My guess is that the dynamics will be completely different. Cayman S is RWD (no-LSD i might add). Cayman is raw, light on its feet, and has classic looks that will probably age well.

Based on speculation, the R4 will have quattro, probably be a bit more subdued, and its looks will most likley be questionable. I liken it to the TT...it's really a love it or hate it.

ToddPhilly · 10-19-2007, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

I pulled it from an R4 set?

Mid-engine.
Have yet to see an R8. I am a 6'2" elf.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/article....rticle_id=4780

canucklion · 10-19-2007, 10:51 AM

the weights are nothing to write home about, my guess is Porsche will make the Audi Rs more of a luxury sporty coupe, instead of true sport cars like the Cayman, and as you said, will be catered to different demographics.

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdiver68

Perhaps, but now that Porsche controls VW/Audi...I assume we'll see subtle differences that appeal to slightly different audiences.

Kiemyster · 10-20-2007, 01:11 AM

for fucks sake, it looks just like the R8. ok, now im pissed

Year's_End · 10-20-2007, 05:16 AM

First pic is a freakin R8. The other pics are rather nice photoshops (of course), and the 2nd one (the red one) looks very similar to the R4 concept illustration in one of my car mags. If it looks anything like that it should sell pretty well. I think it infringes a bit on the TT's territory though...

10-20-2007, 05:44 AM

i thought the first pic is a buggati veyron.....?

Neema · 10-20-2007, 05:46 AM

that first pic is the most obvious picture of an R8 that i've ever seen, i cant believe you would think thats an "R4"

gonzo · 10-20-2007, 06:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost_Nation

that first pic is the most obvious picture of an R8 that i've ever seen, i cant believe you would think thats an "R4"

A profound post each from the two no it all's right after each other. Amazing. I said I pulled the pic from a set of pics labeled R4.

It was an attempt to talk about an upcoming model, not who may have posted an incorrectly labeled photo. Relax Jrs.

Neema · 10-20-2007, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gonzo

Can you not read? I said I pulled the pic from a set of pics labeled R4.

It was an attempt to talk about an upcoming model, not who may have posted an incorrectly labeled photo. Relax Jr.

It doesnt matter if the gallery you took the pic from said it was an "R4," you dont know what an R8 looks like? So if you saw a gallery that said "5 series" but had pics of a 3 series, you couldnt tell. Its great to start talking about a new model and all, but why post a pic of a totally different car, in this case the clearly obvious R8? Atleast just post the photoshops. No hating and im not being sarcastic with you, just sincerely asking questions asking questions.

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