Quattro/S2 Audi unveils the legendary Quattro's successor at the 2013 IAA

[Tumbo]

Considering this a near-product car, I think it is quite good that Audi retained 99%+ of the original concept. Very small/nominal changes were made. Virtually indistinguishable in overall shape, proportions, character lines, and details. Have you guys not seen what most other companies do in turning a concept car into a production car?

Man... Not changed?? EVERYTHING is changed! Wight, size, powertrain, engine... Everything. It's like the moon and the sun. The first Concept was a 2 seater coupé, while the new one is a 4 seater. It's MUCH bigger, and weights 550kg(!) more.

 

[Monster]

Considering this a near-product car, I think it is quite good that Audi retained 99%+ of the original concept. Very small/nominal changes were made. Virtually indistinguishable in overall shape, proportions, character lines, and details. Have you guys not seen what most other companies do in turning a concept car into a production car?

Yes, but these small changes made a huge difference to the final appearance of the car, people don't see why Audi cannot keep the original design, it didn't look impossible to produce? Also the latest technical specification is a complete departure from the original specification. What is the purpose of this car now? It is big, heavy, fast but no faster than the R8, and probably more expensive too?

 

[Deckhook]

Considering this a near-product car, I think it is quite good that Audi retained 99%+ of the original concept. Very small/nominal changes were made. Virtually indistinguishable in overall shape, proportions, character lines, and details. Have you guys not seen what most other companies do in turning a concept car into a production car?

You are quite right, just look at the 4 series concept compared to the actual production car.

 

[Monster]

You are quite right, just look at the 4 series concept compared to the actual production car.

Are you suggesting that the differences between the 4 series concept to the actual production car are bigger than the differences between the first and the latest Quattro concept?

 

[Deckhook]

Not at all only showing the similarity between the two, no need to get all defensive.

 

[Monster]

Not at all only showing the similarity between the two, no need to get all defensive.

Just want to clarify your post, that is all.

 

[Tumbo]

You are quite right, just look at the 4 series concept compared to the actual production car.

You must be joking right?

The 4 series concept and the final result are pretty much the same cars.
While the first and second version of the Quattro differns by a total different platform, 550kg, 3 cylinders and 292hp... C'mon..

 

[Deckhook]

You must be joking right?

The 4 series concept and the final result are pretty much the same cars.
While the first and second version of the Quattro differns by a total different platform, 550kg, 3 cylinders and 292hp... C'mon..

Tumbo old friend, my comments are regarding its body shape. Though I wouldn't have been in the market for such a machine in either form I am as upset as you are about the changes because fundamentally these two would have completely different characters, where as the original captured the spirit of the original Quattro coupe this latest one appears to be closer to the GTR which in isolation would be great but in no way what I would have imagined a modern day Quattro coupe should have been and by the reaction of most here I am not in a minority.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

What a miss by Audi!

 

[sanpt7777]

This is just a spiced up RS5 which. In my opinion, it's overpowered. I say less power, 3 less cylinders and a BIG weight reduction. This car will suck if its 1800Kg. They could get rid off things like A/C and power windows, even sound deadening. I mean, look at the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, it lacks everything yet it has it all.

 

[Lazydog]

I would like to see a retro look back to the coupe. I loved the coupe and wish they would look more in that direction.
Ford and Chevy did a half decent job with their retro cars.

 

[JHF]

 

[Tumbo]

I hate those lights so much. that I wanna break my screen.

 

[Lazydog]

I hate those lights so much. that I wanna break my screen.

Now that is big time hate.

 

[Monster]

I am not a fan of the undercut below the bonnet, between the inner edge of the headlights and the front grill, it looks like the panels don't fit properly.

 

[Merc1]

Just not as svelte as the previous concept.

M

 

[Tumbo]

Just not as svelte as the previous concept.
M

Exactly!

Just to compare, with a flashback...

How can they ruin something that was SO PERFECT....

 

[Merc1]

Well I wouldn't say that they have ruined it, but they have changed it. Maybe it had to be done to get it closer/approved for production. Either I'm sure the finished product will be an event.

M

 

[Levi68]

Well I wouldn't say that they have ruined it, but they have changed it. Maybe it had to be done to get it closer/approved for production. Either I'm sure the finished product will be an event.

M

Not with the thursty V8 and the heavy batteries.

 

[klier]

I am the only one who really likes it (other than the weight, but then again, a GTR is fat as well)???

This car is going to be insanely quick, and the looks are pretty hot imo. A straight up Nissan GTR rival. Bloody awesome.

How can they ruin something that was SO PERFECT....

Changes aren't big...
Changes are like one could expect going from a concept to a production car.

I don't understand the overreacting.