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No it wasn't, because the article mentioned DSG launch control and AWD really helped TTRS do better than 1 series M coupe. 1 series M coupe is too torquey at low RPM and the driver was sliding left and right out of almost every corner. That is why I think ///M car should stay NA.
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Sliding all over the place? Since when? Maybe the test driver had the stability control off for the video shots? Better face facts that the days of NA M cars are over. |
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well turbo creates a lot of low end torque which make it harder to throttle out of a corner with FR cars. Porsche is ass heavy, so it can use the mass torque more efficiently. again that is just my own opinion. I personally prefer NA + RWD + manual tranny over anything else.
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There are many really good S/C'd, turbo RWD cars out there that can get good grip out of turns. A good LSD and tires evens the playing field. My 600hp S/C'd Corvette sticks quite well with 325 width tires, even with that big lump of V8 out front. |
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The article states that the Audi was faster in one corner otherwise the cars were evenly matched on the track.
The acceleration advantage is a combination of 4 wheel drive (which U. S. cars will have), DCT, and launch control. In the end, the U. S. Audi may or may not be faster than the 1M in a straight line, we'll have to see. It should be able to launch harder with the 4 wheel drive. Audis don't do much for me. A 5 cylinder with more boost pressure can make the same power as a larger 6 cylinder on less boost but I wonder about how long it will do it. A 5 cylinder engine just seems weird to me too. One of the reason I think of Audis as girl cars is girls don't typically care how many cylinders their car has and how it makes power. They just want it to go. But then some people say my 128i is a girlie car too. Jim
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It seems to be pretty robust thus far with what people in Europe are having good results already with tuning, the ecu is not locked and 400hp+ comes with a remap. |
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There comes a time in your life in which you must decide what do you really want. Do I want to arrive to the next light faster? (0-60) with a dedicated, 2-seater sports car (Audi TTrs, Porsche Cayman, 911, Ferrari (!) etc) a wathever cost? or do I want a car that is a pleasure to drive and also blends well in my everyday's life? For me that's exactly what a BMW provides to me. An excellent, best quality german driving tool that is perfect for my driving, but also can carry the ocasional shopping and ocasional guest (my elder aunt, my 7 year old and my 4 years old nephew to school in the morning, etc.) (And it doesn't hurt that it looks phenomenal!) I don't really care if there are sexier, faster, more expensive sports cars out there. My BMW is what I really want.
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I won't lie, I thought I would never use the backseats of my car, but I actually do quite often. Sometimes you have to drive your friends or family when going out. It's actually comfortable back there from what I've been told.
The 1M is so nice...small and powerful RWD with M-handling/6-speed/smooth in-line six and usable back seats... Only wish you could get Coral Red Leather LOL
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Rival: Audi RS3 Hottest A3 is the same price and just as powerful, but uses a different approach. It has a five-door body, twin-clutch gearbox and four-wheel drive – and ultimately isn’t as much fun. |
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I will like to see soon a comparison between 1M and rs3...this shoud be a comparison, tt is not same segment car....can be tested with Z4, not with 1M....
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