Next gen quattro

[David]

Heck, if I could buy a "new" old CGT, I'd still pay full sticker for it (assuming it was really NEW with warranty and all)...

Dave
1987 CGT 2.3
SE VA

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> From: akowalsk at comcast.net (Alex Kowalski)
> Date: 2005/03/10 Thu PM 03:20:04 EST
> To: quattro at audifans.com
> CC: duandcc_forums at cox.net
> Subject: Re: Next gen quattro
> 
> Well, if the cars handle a little more neutrally while still retaining all that good Quattro tractability love in bad conditions, more power to them.  Beyond that I won't get into the entire torque-split argument: there are others who can argue that one much better than I can ;)
> 
> I thought this was an encouraging comment, though:
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> "The rear-bias (quattro system) fits well into our new, sporty direction (for the Audi brand),” Ulrich Hackenberg, head of concept development and body engineering for Audi AG, tells Ward’s here."
> 
> A 'new, sporty direction for the Audi brand' will hopefully translate into a new generation of cars that enthusiasts can love, hopefully across the entire model line at a lot of different price points.  Wouldn't it be great to buy the updated equivalent of a CGT again at a good price?   I'd be on line at the dealer.
> 
> Cheers,
> Alex Kowalski
> '87 5KCSTQ
> 
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> > Date: Thu, 10 Mar 2005 11:04:52 -0500
> > From: David <duandcc_forums at cox.net>
> > Subject: Next gen quattro
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> > I don't remember this coming up in htere, but I guess it could be a repost 
> > (sorry if it is). Audi is releasing the next generation Quattro with a 60/40 
> > split with the 60 being sent to the rear wheels. Apparently the new S4 will have 
> > it first...........the RS4 will have it, with the other A4's getting it in 2006. 
> > Thoughts? 
> > 
> > http://wardsauto.com/ar/auto_audi_launches_newgeneration/index.htm
> > 
> > Dave
> > 1987 CGT 2.3
> > SE VA
>