Can Audi Expand on Its R8 Success With The Launch Of New Models Like The R4?

Its a tough thing. If the economy calls for it, and those kinds of cars are in high demand, yes it is possible.

— pacotacolol (View Profile)

Posted on 11/12/2008 9:01:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

No, I don't think Porsche is cutting its own throat as parent/owner of VW/Audi and developing these new Audi models. Porsche fans are die-hard. If you're a 911 driver, you will never consider anything else. As their advertising proclaims, "there is no substitute." Audis are mass market. Porsche will always be far more exclusive.

— 204E60 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/12/2008 9:57:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Not sure where they get their information, but Audi has not offered any details at this level of the future TT or R4 as it might be called. I think it is too early to speculate on this.

— VISO (View Profile)

Posted on 11/12/2008 11:09:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

I think it will crucify the TT

— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/12/2008 11:27:47 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

Too bad AUDI has to put AWD on it. Maybe the engine will be from the new S4?

— dlin (View Profile)

Posted on 11/13/2008 2:13:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

This is following a proven formula for success. The Touareg did not steal sales from the Cayenne, even though both are VW designed and built. Porsche purists claim they are different, but you can swap doors between them ... Porsche adds their own engine, seats, and paint. Except for the V6 model, which has a VW engine too!

And everyone knows the Q7 is a stretched Touareg/Cayenne.

The Cayenne is Porsche's cash-cow, and its natural for them to look for other markets where they share a platform across all 3 brands.

— DieselRules (View Profile)

Posted on 11/13/2008 3:16:55 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

All of this sounds like cannibalization to me, which makes me nervous. (Audi R8 competing with Porsche 911 variants, R4 competing with TT & Boxster/Cayman, etc.) However, if Porsche can sufficiently differentiate them so that the VW, Audi & Porsche cars are not badge-engineered versions of the same car, more power to them.

— Audiphile (View Profile)

Posted on 11/13/2008 9:09:13 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Funny, when Audi does something more for the enthusiast, you still don't approve. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.

Idiot.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/13/2008 10:53:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

If you can read, this will be the basis of the next Porsche Boxster/Cayman. A collaboration. If you don't think the Cayman is an enthusiast's dream then you drive a Morgan Aero 8 on a daily basis. Or you're just stupid. Probably the latter.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/14/2008 12:19:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I have an R8 with that sh!t RS4 engine. I'll take out any crap BMW you have and slice you some burnt rubber as I do drifts around you. Bring it!. I'm a Porsche fan too so don't think I'm biased. Also some VW badged cars seem to have similar fit and finish as a BMW, does that say anything?. Good thing VW aren't too shabby with fit and finishing.

— Agent63 (View Profile)

Posted on 11/13/2008 6:22:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I whatte the new amazimingbummer or is it the same retard?

— 1evlaudi (View Profile)

Posted on 11/13/2008 11:08:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

"Anyone can drive an R8 Fast"

That's the whole point...and wake up whattie or whatever, many and many enthusiasts drive Audi. Check out the tons of sites for just that. Are the incarnation of amazing idiot or whattanidiot?

— VISO (View Profile)

Posted on 11/14/2008 7:15:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1