Phantom Posted June 6, 2015 Share Posted June 6, 2015 I was in Langley, BC calling on some customers this past week and saw a new Audi dealership so I stopped in to see what the new version of my car is like. First thing I saw was that it was $100k more than what I paid for mine so it will be a long wait before I replace mine even though it has 97k miles on it. What really got me though was the drivetrain. My car has a 4.2L V8 pumping out 335 HP through a 6-spd automatic transmission with EPA ratings of 17 city and 24 highway which I always thought was pretty good for a 4,200 LB sedan. The new one, however, has a 4.0L twin-turbocharged V8 rated at 420 HP running through an 8-spd dual clutch automatic with EPA ratings of 22 city and 34 highway. Holy Crap! Essentially the same sized V8 putting out 85 HP more and getting 10 more MPG on the highway. I am definitely impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
260DET Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Did a detailed comparison of what was available in my market to do dual duty, general runabout and long distance tow car with plenty of power but economical. All in a compact package. You probably have more choice in the US but there was virtually nothing that suited spec wise other than a Audi Q5 3.0 TDI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socorob Posted June 8, 2015 Share Posted June 8, 2015 I would be more excited if they came out with a 200hp car that got 70 mpg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom Posted June 8, 2015 Author Share Posted June 8, 2015 Well, the Audi A8L twin turbo 4 liter V8 making 420 HP thru an 8 spd twin clutch transmission gets 34 Highway. Maybe you could de-tune it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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