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Another 911 killer - this time audi...
Seems like there are many manufacturers that have the 911 in their sights - here's another.
http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publish/Audi_News/article_2106.shtml   
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nicest 'looking' audi i've yet to see..
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I wonder if it is a case of "badge engineering" the Cayman?
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It's a Gayardo chassis with an Audi shell and motor.
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Obviously hiding intakes high and low behind the door.
I'm impressed.
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Beautiful... has some veyron styling ques as well!
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We still have the fastest SUV on the planet. So what if they have a sports car in the works that is backed up by a "current" world dominating Lemans effort?
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Yeah, I'm surprised a "pure" sports car hasn't come out sooner?
Interesting...
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Whatever-This car might be a good/quick drive but to me it looks like the a 2 generation ago Mitsubishi Eclipse- Anyway, it'll stomp my 3.2 but I bet Ill be smiling more than they guy in that over computerized thingy- (ok- if i have to take one for free i will- i won't even complain)--
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Love all of it except the RX-8 front end.
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 I like it Jeremy. Here is my current favorite. Priced to compete with the Cayman, unfortunately it will outperform the 911. |
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Just when I thought BMWs couldn't get any uglier...
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The Audi looks better than the 996 or 997... but maybe it's just the flat black paint.
Shawn - you are in the playoffs for best comment of 2006...
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Loved the older Z3 Coupe based ///MCoupe absolutely loath the new z4 based version.
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Also... big fan of the matt black but could do without the polka dots!
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It's a very nice take on the Nissan 350Z.
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...which is a nice take on the Porsche 911.
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If this is the same Audi that's supposed to be sharing a platform with the supposedly forthcoming Miura (both using a Gallardo chassis...confused yet?), then I remember reading a blurb in R&T about how one idea was to keep electronic aids and general electronic bloat to a minimum. We'll see.
Re: Audi, all I've been able to think of since the introduction of the new RS4 is why the company that can build the R8 and R10 won't--up until now--pursue a real sports car, which I don't think the RS4 is. It's big, heavy, has four doors, and a high CG. But as far as I can tell, the engine is brilliant. 4.2 liter V8 that revs to 8,600 rpm and produces I think upwards of 420 hp. Stick it in a well designed, light-weight chassis and you're off! |
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Talk about expropriating Butzi's design!
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