Audi invited a group of U.S. journalists to a roundtable discussion with Rupert Stadler, chairman of Audi AG's board of management, and Scott Keogh, chief marketing officer for Audi of America, this morning at Geneva's Palexpo. A few tidbits:
- The A5's new chassis design isn't just a single platform. It's a modular structure that will not only underpin the next A4 and A6, but can potentially be adapted for other vehicles within the VW group as well...
Audi is working on a version of its dual-clutch sequential manual transmission (aka, the DSG) that will be packageable with the longitudinally mounted engines in the A5/S5, A4/S4/RS4, and so on. But Mr. Stadler didn't want to get specific about timing. We're guessing it's at least a couple years out.
An RS5 coupe will definitely follow the A5 and S5 to market. But again, Mr. Stadler wouldn't commit to a date. After the discussion, we were presented with an Audi RS4 pen with the proviso that we not scratch out the "4" and write in a "5." --Erin Riches, Senior Content Editor
Categories: Audi,Auto Industry,Coupes,Future Vehicles,Geneva Motor Show,Luxury Cars
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