mrzed Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Pictures from the Tokyo Motor Show. The grill looks a bit more subdued here and I think these pics do it more justice than the CGs that were floating around before. Can still see the influence and there seems to be something Hondaish in there too. More pics here Translation of Japanese text [ QUOTE ] Looking at their booth, it seems Audi put a lot of effort into the TMS. Even though it has only been a month since the Frankfurt show, 2 models made their world premier. One of those, the Shooting Brake, is a 2 door sports concept. It has a front mounted 3.2 liter V6 engine with 250ps, Quattro 4WD and a top speed of 250km/h. From the single frame grill and powerfull engine, you would think it would be the next TT, however Audi's promotional material staes this is 'merely a show model'and that there are no plans for a production version [/ QUOTE ] The S8 also made its debut. It has a 5.2 litre V10, apparently a version of the Gallardo's, pushing 450ps with 55.1kg-m of torque and a top speed of over 250 km\h. The body has been strengthened and it has the next generation Quattro system as well as Adaptive Air Suspension Sports. More of the S8 And the Q7 A few others from the same site Z4 Coupe 130i M Sport Fiat Lexus Honda Mitubishi Mazda Suzuki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I like it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Not sure about the front though, looks crosseyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimdiesel Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Fantastic pics, thanks. The S8 makes me go all funny. Hmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzed Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 The show opens to the public from Saturday to the 6th of November and the Mrs was mumbling something about going to Tokyo on the 30th... I also heard that there is an Audi lounge for Audi owners so I might have to make a trip of it and get some of my own pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omi Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Am I alone in thinking the Z4 Coupé will be delicious? Get the new M3 V8 in it and you've got what the Z3 M-Coupé should have been! Sexy black rims too... :drool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser647 Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 That S8 is looking REAL good. Great pics MrZed! Engine had to be enlarged, as the Gallardo one is tuned for power and not torque - especially to push a big ol' saloon at a fair rate of knots! Actually, the Shooting Brake thing looks good too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chav Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Not sure about the front though, looks crosseyed [/ QUOTE ] Nice front ...The "I-robot look" is coming, slowly but surely. Shame the rear looks complete pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Thats a menacing front end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Engine had to be enlarged, as the Gallardo one is tuned for power and not torque - especially to push a big ol' saloon at a fair rate of knots [/ QUOTE ] Rev limit is lower, which is why it produces less power than the Gallardo, despite larger displacement, which provides the extra torque. FSI will be a nice addition for long distance cruising, should be slightly more economical than the W12 on a steady run (hard to be worse, TBH!). 60/40 split torque and firmer (than even 'sport') suspension and steering will make it handle nicely too. I may have to have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CabGirl Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I must admit it's looking better the more I see it. I'm also a bit worried that I like it in white! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danksy Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 That looks A LOT better than previous pictures I have seen. I quite like it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_B Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 The Shooting Brake is really a TT Avant if you think about it, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Well, well, that is disgusting. Look at it, take the four circles off it, put any Korean badge on it....and you'd not think twice about laughing at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 [ QUOTE ] Well, well, that is disgusting. Look at it, take the four circles off it, put any Korean badge on it....and you'd not think twice about laughing at it. [/ QUOTE ] For you MrMe.............. notice abything similar ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Precisely. See, I think it's a good test to remove the badging and place another manufacturers badge on any new car - and then see what people say. You are almost always guaranteed a very different response and I genuinely believe people would think this Audi would look awful if they'd been shown it with a Daewoo, Perodua, Hyundai, Kia or Proton badge on it (I know they're Malaysian, but the same rule applies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilB Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 I think this badge suits it... Hate it, looks as bad as the So much so I've created this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzed Posted October 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Damn you beat me to it But here's my feeble attempt anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Yep, and both look like Kia cars!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R32North Posted October 19, 2005 Report Share Posted October 19, 2005 Just to make it a tad more authentic, ie Korean !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzed Posted October 27, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Sorry about the Japanese commentry (just turn the sound off) but here is some footage of the Shooting Brake and some snaps of the S8. Shooting Brake video Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduisbergkid Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 More great cars ruined by poor choice of colour ! S8 looks mental ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 S8.... Shooting Brake ..... I'm not a fan.... at all. TT was supposed to be a Coupe or Roadster, this doesn't do either. I'll just have to save up my pennies, wait for second hand residuals and write to Santa for a second hand S8 V10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzed Posted October 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 The Audi guy in the vid said it's NOT a TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P_G Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 [ QUOTE ] The Audi guy in the vid said it's NOT a TT [/ QUOTE ] Thank God for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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