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Old 23rd August 2017, 09:47 PM
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Default Two numbers badge to signify power output on all new Audi's

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30 = 109-128 hp (81-91 kW)
35 = 147-160 hp (110-120 kW)
40 = 167-201 hp (125-150 kW)
45 = 226-248 hp (169-185 kW)
50 = 281-308 hp (210-230 kW)
55 = 328-368 hp (245-275 kW)
60 = 429-455 hp (320-340 kW)
70 = 536+ hp (400+ kW)
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Old 23rd August 2017, 10:04 PM
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Even more stupid than the BMW pseudo-capacity, e.g. a 140i which is actually a 3-litre turbo.
Though as the owner of a T5 Volvo (actually a 180kW/245PS 2-litre turbo, so a 45 in Audi-speak) that hasn't been debadged, should I comment?
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Old 23rd August 2017, 10:16 PM
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Truly daft - hopefully they'll put more thought into their future product line up.
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Old 24th August 2017, 05:23 AM
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60 = 429-455 hp (320-340 kW)
70 = 536+ hp (400+ kW)
So there wont be any 65 designated cars with power between 455 and 536?
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Old 24th August 2017, 07:36 AM
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Old 24th August 2017, 08:37 AM
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So there wont be any 65 designated cars with power between 455 and 536?
They'll just move the margins as and when any new product falls into the HP cracks.

Seems like the sales & marketing team have got the keys to the company at the moment.

Model identification (and HP) used to use visual cues, alu mirror caps, door skirting, different larger wheels, twin exhausts etc.

S Line (M Power, AMG badges) diluted that so now a new solution to a self generated problem is needed.
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Old 24th August 2017, 08:52 AM
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I would think a new way of showing the power output makes sense now that the engine size is going to be less important with hybrid and full electric becoming more commonplace.
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Old 24th August 2017, 08:57 AM
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S Line (M Power, AMG badges) diluted that so now a new solution to a self generated problem is needed.
Yup, I am waiting for the new fangled RS-Line to appear
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Was chatting about this today and it makes sense with power not being proportional to engine size but it also makes sense in the **** fencing arena.

Every toff that knows bugger all about cars will have no difficulty bragging about the bigger number on the back of the car.

This alone will encourage sales in higher output configurations.
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Old 24th August 2017, 09:59 AM
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Dare I say it, you could end up with an S8 45 TDI (possibly in white)
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