[footie]

Originally Posted by E82tt6

If the TT-RS is as under rated as the new S4, it will be a legitimate Cayman S competitor.

A mate at the local dealers will be soon going to Germany to drive it among other close rivals, so I should soon hear whether or not it's a true rival to the Cayman S and possibly even the M3.

When I hear anything I will post his finding.

P.S.

This dealership also has a BMW and Porsche dealership so his opinion should be pretty objective.

[E82tt6]

Originally Posted by footie

A mate at the local dealers will be soon going to Germany to drive it among other close rivals, so I should soon hear whether or not it's a true rival to the Cayman S and possibly even the M3.

When I hear anything I will post his finding.

P.S.

This dealership also has a BMW and Porsche dealership so his opinion should be pretty objective.

I can't imagine it'll outrun an M3 in the straights, but it wouldn't surprise if it's faster around a track. I imagine it'll be a good match for the Cayman S in most regards performance wise, but I kinda doubt it'll be quite as much fun, we'll see.

It's on the list of cars "to look at" when my 135i gets too high mileage to stay reliable for me.

So I'm down to:

370Z
Z4 (m?)
M-1 series
Cayman S
TT-RS
RS3
C6(or 7?)
S4/S5
Camaro5 SS

Too many cars...

[Add1ct]

glad to see audi realizes they really need to pick up their game on power and performance, I think they are probably the most solidly built of the german cars, fit and finish wise, especially on the inside, but they have not been keeping up in the performance areas, so hopefully this gets the green light. I am actually more interested in the rumored R4 roadster based off the VW bluesport concept with the 2l 4 banger turbodiesel that gets 50 some odd mpg and gets to 60 in 6.2!!!

[footie]

Originally Posted by E82tt6

I can't imagine it'll outrun an M3 in the straights, but it wouldn't surprise if it's faster around a track. I imagine it'll be a good match for the Cayman S in most regards performance wise, but I kinda doubt it'll be quite as much fun, we'll see.

It's on the list of cars "to look at" when my 135i gets too high mileage to stay reliable for me.

So I'm down to:

370Z
Z4 (m?)
M-1 series
Cayman S
TT-RS
RS3
C6(or 7?)
S4/S5
Camaro5 SS

Too many cars...

I agree that in acceleration the M3 should have it quite, convincingly so, especially when you move into triple figures, but up to that point it should be able to scare most M3 owners enough to think twice about another rematch.

I also agree about the entertainment value compared to the Cayman, even the M3 doesn't match it in my books so for any Audi to beat a Porsche on this front would be a miracle. But the talk coming from him is that it should be a lot better than almost all other Audis to date and it will get very close to matching the Cayman S on the track and be hammer it off it, like on the public highway.

P.S.
Looking at your list, it's a very diverse group of motorcars. From an all American Legend to a Japanese wan-a-bee to a top drawer German sportscar.

Why not throw in a British luxury saloon and a French people carrier and let's call it a full house.

[E82tt6]

Fiat Punto? Hahaha.

The R8 is a masterpiece. Audi has the capability to build something world class.

We'll have to see.

Originally Posted by footie

I agree that in acceleration the M3 should have it quite, convincingly so, especially when you move into triple figures, but up to that point it should be able to scare most M3 owners enough to think twice about another rematch.

I also agree about the entertainment value compared to the Cayman, even the M3 doesn't match it in my books so for any Audi to beat a Porsche on this front would be a miracle. But the talk coming from him is that it should be a lot better than almost all other Audis to date and it will get very close to matching the Cayman S on the track and be hammer it off it, like on the public highway.

P.S.
Looking at your list, it's a very diverse group of motorcars. From an all American Legend to a Japanese wan-a-bee to a top drawer German sportscar.

Why not throw in a British luxury saloon and a French people carrier and let's call it a full house.