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more about #nextaudis4 more comments → If FromaBuick6 has to watch one more Chevy commercial, he's going to punch Howie Long in the face: How the fuck does an Audi weigh 100 lbs less than my 4WD 4Runner? Crazy over-engineering Germans. more » DoctorNine: Philistines. There is no question that curves and comfort are superior to ruler straight and pancake flat. I submit for your consideration: OR more » Mad_Science: My 67 Country Sedan, ~19ft bow-to-stern, complete with 315hp 390ci medium-block and heavy 9" rearend weighs 4200-4300lbs. And seats 10. more » Van Sarockin, rogue trebuchet: Two tons has always been too much for a family sedan. Even one without pretensions to driving ability. Audi's slimming down is a step in the right d... more » Ford Tempo Fanatic: 4,300lbs ay? Thats 100lbs. off my half ton Chevy K2500. Well at least Audi is aware. Then you've got Ford and Dodge who are still in denial. more » MushyHeirloom: Gotta love a midsized sport coupe that weighs half a fucking ton more than my Volvo. more » Pessimippopotamus: Trifles. Everything can be solved by a bigger engine. MORE POWER!!! more » Leeeeena the Jalopchick: The S5 is the most beautiful design to come out of any car company in a long time, but I wish they could have kept it from getting this porky in the f... more » Number_Six: Wasn't the A8 supposed to begin this trend in 1994? That's fifteen years of experience with aluminum (or al-yoo-min-yum, if you prefer) and it still w... more » ampedpack: So the progression of the S4; Twin-turbo v6 to a V8 then to a supercharged 6 and now to a turbo (single?) 4 banger? Mehh. Are they going to downsize t... more » Syrax: I'm all for losing weight, but not liking a turbo-4 idea. more » .357: Work It! more » eggwich del fiero: It is amazing how heavy these little beauts are, but really, if you gotta cut weight, does it have to be by downsizing the engine? Weight can be cut p... more » tenbeers: Holy crap, 4300lbs? My fucking Silverado is lighter! /interior isn't as nice though more » damnelantra™: about damn time! more » -
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Audi Putting Next S4, S5 On Crash Diet
The chaps at Car und Driver report Audi will put the next S4 and S5 on diets to trim 20% of their heft with lighter materials and smaller, higher strung engines. More »
