Audi's Secret Boxster - An Audi R4 ?
04-26-07, 08:31 AM
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Audi's Secret Boxster - An Audi R4 ?
Audi's secret Boxster
25/04/2007 07:53
Audi is revving up to launch a smaller sibling for its R8 super car, which could be badged the R4.
If it makes production the mid-engined R4 will rival sports cars such as the Porsche Boxster.
topCar magazine reports that the entry-level R4 will get the VW/Audi group's 2-litre turbo FSI engine. However, power will be increased to 201 kW.
The RS model will have a 2.5-litre in-line five turbocharged to produce 260 kW.
Audi is developing a brand new platform for the R4 while the transmission, steering and brakes will come from the existing parts bin.
According to topCar the R4 would not use lightweight aluminum like the R8 and TT. Audi will use a high-strength steel spaceframe for the chassis, with hang-on body panels made of plastic and aluminum.
Apparently kerb weight could be between 1 100 and 1 250 kg.
Production for the R4 is expected to kick off at the end of 2009.
25/04/2007 07:53
Audi is revving up to launch a smaller sibling for its R8 super car, which could be badged the R4.
If it makes production the mid-engined R4 will rival sports cars such as the Porsche Boxster.
topCar magazine reports that the entry-level R4 will get the VW/Audi group's 2-litre turbo FSI engine. However, power will be increased to 201 kW.
The RS model will have a 2.5-litre in-line five turbocharged to produce 260 kW.
Audi is developing a brand new platform for the R4 while the transmission, steering and brakes will come from the existing parts bin.
According to topCar the R4 would not use lightweight aluminum like the R8 and TT. Audi will use a high-strength steel spaceframe for the chassis, with hang-on body panels made of plastic and aluminum.
Apparently kerb weight could be between 1 100 and 1 250 kg.
Production for the R4 is expected to kick off at the end of 2009.
04-26-07, 08:40 AM
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Interesting but I think Audi may be overdoing the coupe segment. They went from offering almost nothing in the way of coupes except for the TT, to adding the A5, R8, and now the R4?
04-26-07, 09:51 AM
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There are a lot of things wrong with the TT, but having the R4 and TT is redundant. I wouldn't mind if they just got rid of the TT and replaced it with the R4. Having both overlap doesn't really make sense (especially with the A5/S5/RS5 coming out), especially from a brand like Audi that isn't exactly known for its sports cars
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04-26-07, 10:04 PM
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Is this the case of answering a question no body asked? Not only are they having problems overlapping VW's and Audis, they are starting to do that within the brand. 
I guess this is a car that can go after the SLK and Cayman??
I guess this is a car that can go after the SLK and Cayman??
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