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Originally Posted by Goran
The problem ultimately may be that the engine hangs out over the front wheels, and the auto box weighs 145kg dry and probably 155kg realistically with fluids and flex plate,etc.
The difference between the auto box and the 75kg (85kg with flywheel) manual box in sharp turns is very noticable.
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As a side note, Goran in my opinion highlights why most Audis when pushed hard do not really give the balance and feel you need when it comes to track driving, and lets be honest, same will be true for many other brands for varying reasons, mainly as they are road cars
The engines in many Audis are always fairly well forward of the front axel which is not the best for weight distribution (compare to an M3 or GTR for instance) but for road conditions getting big power down safely in a Quattro is as good as it gets.