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the characteristic of any audi with in-line engine, is that the axle-line of the front wheels has to be well rearward of the engine block - since the driveshafts to the front wheels are connected to the gearbox rear of the clutch. This means that the weight of the engine is well forward.

I'm interested in seeing how audi have improved the arrangement, and so put more weight to the rear of the car (BMW-style). This has got to improve the front-heavy feel of some audis.

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this was from the initial launch - would be interested in seeing the layout in detail

"Overall, the front axle is located a long way forward for a longitudinal engine configuration with front- and four-wheel drive. This new vehicle architecture makes it possible to have a long wheelbase with a short front overhang, and to optimise the axle load distribution. These are all additional elements that enhance the supreme handling qualities of the new Audi A5. To accomplish this special design, the engineers used a trick adopted from the Audi A8: the front axle differential is located in front of the clutch."

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