The Truth About Cars: Audi RS4. - Page 2

Just_me · 10-27-2006, 10:02 AM

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However, you have to note that the S4 was not a forced induced engine, showing that Audi was swithing roles form a forced induced system, to a high reving engine.

thats why I think RS6 is getting a N/A engine

Yannis · 10-27-2006, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

There is obviosly a reason why audi hired them that they know one or two about highreeving cars and suspension. Audi wouldnt hire them if they werent usable and add valuable info and that BMW are now taking them back is a proove that they are really good, important and useful for a carcompany.

So what if one or two engineers went from BMW to Audi? Bangle was in FIAT before going to BMW , does that mean that FIAT should be proud?

Just_me · 10-27-2006, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

So what if one or two engineers went from BMW to Audi? Bangle was in FIAT before going to BMW , does that mean that FIAT should be proud?

come on know Yannis ....

Yannis · 10-27-2006, 10:13 AM

When a Ferrari F1 engineer went from Ferrari to Toyota stealing top secret papers at the same time i didn't saw Toyota becoming world champion. The difference is that Audi already had the potential to make great engines while Toyota didn't had the potential to be world champion.

Exchanges or engineers and designers happen all the time between German automakers even if we don't hear anything about them most of the time.

Bruce · 10-27-2006, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

Exchanges or engineers and designers happen all the time between German automakers even if we don't hear anything about them most of the time.

That's right, It's not the first time a company has employed engineers from another company. For instance, two Toyota engineers developed the water cooling system for the Porsche 996, it was their design which was carried into the 997.

Just_me · 10-27-2006, 11:01 AM

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Exchanges or engineers and designers happen all the time between German automakers even if we don't hear anything about them most of the time.

This is no news. This dont only happen in the carbusiness

PC Valkyrie · 10-27-2006, 11:16 AM

Come on guys. The RS4 is made by Audi. Good for Audi that they used whatever resources they needed to make a great car. Whether they hired people from other brands is irrelevant, IMO.

The RS4 is arguably the best overall performing 4 door sedan today. It's also the newest, introduced when cars like the M3/C55 are in the twilight/end of their lifespan. Also, I still maintain that the RS4 is a big step above their S4, which historically has been Audi's response to cars like the M3 and C55 (especially from a pricing point of view......in Canada, the cost of an RS4 is about $20000 more than a E46 M3 and W203 C55).

Just_me · 10-27-2006, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie

Come on guys. The RS4 is made by Audi.

I feel people are misunderstanding me, Im not saying BMW made the RS4, thats just wrong. Im just stating what the article said, I did not made this up or implying BMw created the RS4

Anyway, Have you tried the RS4 yet? I would love to hear your C55 vs RS4 review. Who knows, you might trade your C55 for a RS4

Michael · 10-27-2006, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie

Also, I still maintain that the RS4 is a big step above their S4, which historically has been Audi's response to cars like the M3 and C55 (especially from a pricing point of view......in Canada, the cost of an RS4 is about $20000 more than a E46 M3 and W203 C55).

You are right when you say that historically the S4 has beenthe competitor for the M3 and C55. However, I am not to sure that is the case. I never quite understood why Audi didn't out do themselves with the S4 n competiting with the M3. If you look at the RS4, it looks as if that is the answer Audi has given to the C55 and the M3. The S4 seems more of the golfer's type of car.

I really hope that the M3 targets the Rs4, because it seems like it is. However, will this influence BMW to bump up the price on the M3? Who knows

Tumbo · 10-27-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by PC Valkyrie

Come on guys. The RS4 is made by Audi. Good for Audi that they used whatever resources they needed to make a great car. Whether they hired people from other brands is irrelevant, IMO.

That's exactly what I mean.

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Yannis Philosopher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 7,198 My Mood: Thanks: 1,243 Thanked 1,231 Times in 703 Posts	Re: The Truth About Cars: Audi RS4. When a Ferrari F1 engineer went from Ferrari to Toyota stealing top secret papers at the same time i didn't saw Toyota becoming world champion. The difference is that Audi already had the potential to make great engines while Toyota didn't had the potential to be world champion. Exchanges or engineers and designers happen all the time between German automakers even if we don't hear anything about them most of the time.

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PC Valkyrie Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 497 Thanks: 0 Thanked 187 Times in 84 Posts	Re: The Truth About Cars: Audi RS4. Come on guys. The RS4 is made by Audi. Good for Audi that they used whatever resources they needed to make a great car. Whether they hired people from other brands is irrelevant, IMO. The RS4 is arguably the best overall performing 4 door sedan today. It's also the newest, introduced when cars like the M3/C55 are in the twilight/end of their lifespan. Also, I still maintain that the RS4 is a big step above their S4, which historically has been Audi's response to cars like the M3 and C55 (especially from a pricing point of view......in Canada, the cost of an RS4 is about $20000 more than a E46 M3 and W203 C55).

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