New S4 engine

[Virtual Bob]

> Was reading last night on the new car and driver, and happened to notice a
> little blurb about the S4.  They stated that the new S4 will not have the
> 2.7tt, but instead be carrying a W-8.  Anyone heard about this before?  I
> was kind of surprised that they would abandon the 2.7tt so quick.  Having
> too many turbo failures?

Most rumors suggest next S4 will get same 2.7tt but with stock 300+bhp. I
think C&D is one of very few who says next S4 will get W8 or V8, depending
on where you hear the rumor. But that is highly unlikely, since BMW ain't
doing V8. Besides, Audi usually likes to do turbos.