garcon magnifique Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 At launch I don't think a 3.0TDi is a viable choice. Like most diesels, that engine needs an auto box - and there ain't one available yet. When they mate it up to what ever's replacing tiptronic (S-tronic?) that'll be the car to have - and the vast majority of 3.0TDi's will be spec'd with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted March 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] I wonder when Audi will cash in on it diesel success at Le Mans. Perhaps they've something in the pipeline IF they win this year. Surely a diesel S5 (i.e. all the suspension, brakes etc plus a tuned oil burner) and a diesl TT has to be the way forward? [/ QUOTE ] I must agree scott, but the 335d and Alpina 335i (360BHP) look great value compaired to audis now(I can't beleive I said that either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted March 27, 2007 Report Share Posted March 27, 2007 [ QUOTE ] At launch I don't think a 3.0TDi is a viable choice. Like most diesels, that engine needs an auto box - and there ain't one available yet. When they mate it up to what ever's replacing tiptronic (S-tronic?) that'll be the car to have - and the vast majority of 3.0TDi's will be spec'd with it. [/ QUOTE ] I'm afraid that you are right - just about all A4 and A6 3.0tdis' sold are tip. I heard that an A5 tip is coming a few months after launch so it looks like DSG is still some way off for a torsen quattro car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Surely a diesel S5 (i.e. all the suspension, brakes etc plus a tuned oil burner) and a diesl TT has to be the way forward? [/ QUOTE ] I've been waiting for an S4D for years ... with the large percentage of diesels being sold now throughout Europe I'm amazed that Audi haven't created a family of S3D, S4D, S6D & S8D - they've got the engines available to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 Not sure they'd want a SAD (S4D) badge though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlot Posted March 28, 2007 Report Share Posted March 28, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Not sure they'd want a SAD (S4D) badge though [/ QUOTE ] Its no worse than SS...sorry S5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetrolDave Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 [ QUOTE ] Not sure they'd want a SAD (S4D) badge though [/ QUOTE ] Wouldn't want an SD4 badge - would bring back nightmares of Rover SD's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisg Posted April 12, 2007 Report Share Posted April 12, 2007 4.2 TDi with DSG........ yeh I'm dreaming........ although if this new autobahn speed limit comes in there will be no point in anything other than a TDi...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfer Posted April 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 15, 2007 [ QUOTE ] 4.2 TDi with DSG........ yeh I'm dreaming........ although if this new autobahn speed limit comes in there will be no point in anything other than a TDi...... [/ QUOTE ] Yep I agree, I did 200 miles at night in my 4.2TDI Sport this week what a joy, Awsome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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