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Report: Updated S5 to feature supercharged V6

Report: Updated S5 to feature supercharged V6

Ralph Hanson November 18th, 2008 Ralph Hanson By Ralph Hanson Author November 18th, 2008
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December 31st, 1969 Audi’s decision to downsize the engine in the recently revealed S4 range from a naturally-aspirated V8 in the previous model to a forced-induction V6 is set to be repeated for a number of important performance models from the Germany luxury carmaker. According to latest reports the facelifted S5 sports coupe, due next year, will drop its current 349hp (260kW) 4.2L V8 mill in favor of a 329hp (245kW) supercharged 3.0L V6. It doesn’t end there as the next-generation Audi S6, due early next decade, will reportedly drop the current model’s V10 mill in favor of a newly developed twin-turbocharged version of the current 4.2L V8. The information comes from an inside source at Audi, who revealed to Edmunds that the high-performance twin-turbocharged engines would be reserved for the exclusive RS models and a new R8 GT3 race car seen in spy shots. "Not only does this new engine get nearly the same horsepower and more torque," said the source, in reference to the supercharged V6 TFSI. "The fuel efficiency with the V6T improves by 30% over the V8." This same engine is also pegged for the long-rumored R4 mid-engine roadster model, and is expected to filter across to more models in Audi’s lineup, including the next-generation A8 flagship and upcoming A7 four-door coupe.
Supercharged 3.0L V6 is claimed to deliver superior torque to the current S5’s naturally-aspirated 4.2L V8

Supercharged 3.0L V6 is claimed to deliver superior torque to the current S5’s naturally-aspirated 4.2L V8

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Audi’s decision to downsize the engine in the recently revealed S4 range from a naturally-aspirated V8 in the previous model to a forced-induction V6 is set to be repeated for a number of important performance models from the Germany luxury carmaker. According to latest reports the facelifted S5 sports coupe, due next year, will drop its current 349hp (260kW) 4.2L V8 mill in favor of a 329hp (245kW) supercharged 3.0L V6.

It doesn’t end there as the next-generation Audi S6, due early next decade, will reportedly drop the current model’s V10 mill in favor of a newly developed twin-turbocharged version of the current 4.2L V8. The information comes from an inside source at Audi, who revealed to Edmunds that the high-performance twin-turbocharged engines would be reserved for the exclusive RS models and a new R8 GT3 race car seen in spy shots.

"Not only does this new engine get nearly the same horsepower and more torque," said the source, in reference to the supercharged V6 TFSI. "The fuel efficiency with the V6T improves by 30% over the V8."

This same engine is also pegged for the long-rumored R4 mid-engine roadster model, and is expected to filter across to more models in Audi’s lineup, including the next-generation A8 flagship and upcoming A7 four-door coupe.

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  1. ma_Michael D avatar by Michael D #1, Posted: 11/18/2008

    I'm not too fond of this idea, it appears that Audi is selling out here. This appears downmarket!
    What about the RS lines, will they still have V8's?
    What about higher versions of the A6 and A8 - will these still have V8s? This does not include teh RS versions, I know, if not V10s, a twin-turbo V8 is these is fine.
    I just don't want to see, or know of things like this falling backward.

  2. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #2, Posted: 11/18/2008

    I like the idea, save the V8 for the RS, the supercharged V6 is great, more torque and better fuel milage.

  3. ma_Edward avatar by Edward #3, Posted: 11/18/2008

    A V6 diesel somewhere in the lineup???

  4. ma_NoNameDenton avatar by NoNameDenton #4, Posted: 11/18/2008

    That would be awesome, and the 2 liter diesel in the TT

  5. ma_azlan avatar by azlan #5, Posted: 11/18/2008

    if the supercharged s5 is dramatically cheaper this will be great! but if its still way over priced no one will want it

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