s3q and s4 coupe quattro

[JShadzi at aol.com]

I think Audi needs to be following Subaru's lead here, the key is affordable and light.  If recent history is any indication, the S3 will be powerful, but offset by weight and a hefty price tag.  I would love to see an S3 quattro model with the 225hp 1.8t, lightened interior with minimal sound dampening, simple manual control ventilation, AC optional, with stiff suspension and wide rubber (ok, basically my 80tq but 15 years newer  =)   And, priced below $25k.  

This is best illustrated by the recent Car and Driver challenge, where the S4tt barely beat out the WRX in performance, though close to half the price.  Keep making all the cushy luxo cars, Audi, but I'd love to see a stripped down, affordable performace model too.

Javad
80tq.com

In a message dated Fri, 19 Oct 2001  6:10:18 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Dave Eaton" <Dave.Eaton at clear.net.nz> writes:

> good new on the performance car developments according to autocar.
> 
> the new s3 looks a lot more interesting that the current model, with the top
> s3 model having a 3.2l v6 n/a tuned to 340hp.  the car itself is only an
> artists mock-up, albeit with inside information.  it has some of the
> "steppinwolf" treatment, in the front-end and side windows, the overall
> result is, to my mind, nice and creates a distinct impression, where the
> current a3 looks classy, but bland.  also gone is the distracting bonnet
> shut-line across the front of the current car.  it continues with the haldex
> awd system.
> 
> the a4 coupe is a reality with the top model being "s4 coupe quattro" coming
> with a new fsi (direct injected) n/a v8, also tuned for 340hp, and sub 5sec
> 0-100.  nice to see that the s2 line is going to be continued, and
> significantly improved.
> 
> also interesting to note that there is no published 0-100 time for the w12
> bugatti.  the factory is comfortable (!!) with publishing a 0-300 time of 14
> seconds!
> 
> dave
> '95 rs2
> '90 ur-q