Audi 2008 Internal Product Launch Document Leaked

Audi 2008 Internal Product Launch Document

By Brian Potter
December 4, 2007 1:52 PM
Filed Under: Audi, German

An anonymous source has sent us this alleged internal Audi document sent to dealerships listing all of the new product launches in Germany for 2008. Notable entries which have yet to be revealed include A4 Avant for spring 2008 and the Q5 and Q7 V12 TDI in the end of the third quarter. Also, the Audi TT-S is listed for second quarter 2008 but what is surprising is the 198kW (269hp) power rating. Using the same 195 kW (265hp) 2.0-liter TFSI engine found in the Audi S3, previous spy reports pegged the TT-S with a increase over the S3 to 280hp, so this marginal power increase is somewhat disappointing.

In a separate occasion, the same source has provided us with another alleged official diagram of the future inline 5-cylinder 2.5-liter TSI engine producing 256 kW (350 hp). Although we have our doubts about it's authenticity due to the design signature and strange Haettenschweiler italics font, it looks exactly the same as the diagram used for the VW four cylinder TSI version with just one cylinder added to the intake and exhaust manifolds. This engine, which is currently found on the North American Jetta in naturally aspirated form will serve as the basis for the upcoming Audi TT-RS which is likely to be called simply, TT-R. Sources at Ingolstadt state Audi was surprised with the success of the new TT and therefore decided to complete the model range with S and RS versions.

Decide for yourself whether it's real or just another edited image.

Comments

Harajoshi2
December 4, 2007 2:21 PM
My German is bad, but I couldn't recieve any new information from this document (okay, my English is bad, too...)

AmazingJerry
December 4, 2007 3:36 PM
The document refers to "HS front" for several models. What does this mean?

TheTaxman
December 4, 2007 4:45 PM
imho "HS front" means, it has manual transmission and not automatic.

pscs
December 5, 2007 3:36 PM
front wheel drive

Navanod
December 6, 2007 12:26 AM
HS=Manual Front=Front Wheel Drive

JoeyRamone
December 4, 2007 4:55 PM
Its real. Check out on Audi site: http://www.audi.de/audi/partner_de/de_69761/aktuell/1.html

BME
December 4, 2007 7:19 PM
HS = Handschaltung = manual transmission front = not quattro not rear ... it is real as linked above fuck what the hell only 269 bhp for the TT-S? ... oops but release list only for germans xD (but not fixed)

rydamee
December 5, 2007 1:27 AM
so no one is gonna mention that this sheet is historic because it marks the beginning of the end for amg and m. the twin turbo 10 cyl rs6 and the turbo'd 12 in the q7 will not go away so stop ignoring them. tremble in fear. lol.

Navanod
December 5, 2007 3:23 AM
The diagram is a fake... Hans created it... he has for year pumped crap into the web stating it's real!!! He also goes by HZW design... Not sure why websites post his stuff. He combs the web like a hawk then repost stuff as if it was his own! Don't believe a word he says!!! As for the schedule... that's legit!

Navanod
December 6, 2007 12:24 AM
He's a person from Denmark? that says he has inside info, where in reality he steals the info from other sites. He creates bad photoshops that some sites (Fourtitude) post. His info is usually inaccurate... Especially the TTS release date. Every show for the last year he has stated the TTS will debut... with no results! He states it all a illusion to mislead you... in reality it's because he really doesn't know. He has posted pictures he said were real Audi Design Sketches before the Mk2 TT was released when in reality he was Photoshopping old A3 sketches. I've been a long time TT enthusiast and I visit all the relevant sites... It's funny because some sites have caught on to his scam and others believe it... for a while I ignored it... but when big websites (WCF and Fourtitude) post his lies it starts to bother me.

carlosmag
December 5, 2007 10:58 AM
Navanod -- I hope the list is not correct 198kw for the TTS is HIGHLY disappointing!!!!!!! What makes it suspicious is the new A4 1.8 being 88kw that just doesnt sound right.....

pscs
December 5, 2007 3:43 PM
typo perhaps? but i think a TFSI can do way more than 88kw. and thats the first new A4 model being released "beginning 2008". so perhaps it may be a "preview model" just to break the ice?

Navanod
December 6, 2007 12:13 AM
TTS is not shocking... look at the S3... The TT has always been paired with the A3. As for the 1.8T... remember this is for germany not the rest of the world. The Mk1 TT had a 1.8T w/ 150hp (Europe). So this replaces that.

Grga
December 5, 2007 8:56 PM
What about TT shooting break? Nobody speaks about that anymore :(

Navanod
December 6, 2007 12:15 AM
The TT SB was canned.

Grga
December 6, 2007 8:58 AM
Canned forever? What a pity... in my opinion the most beautiful AUDI ever!

carlosmag
December 6, 2007 9:23 AM
Navanod -- I see your point but the details leading up to this release said it would be over the 200kw mark, it will be interesting how it matches up to the awesome S3

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