Audi’s future powertrain schedule leaks
Following on the heels of a report that leaked Audi’s future production plans, a leaked document from Audi Poland supposedly reveals the German automaker’s future powertrain plans. Some elements of the document support the previously leaked production plan, while others are being revealed for the first time.
According to the schedule obtained by Audiblog.nl and Autoweek.nl, the all-new Audi A1 will be available with a range of gas and diesel engines when it launches in December 2009. The gasoline engines will include an 86 horsepower 1.2L TSFI — mated to a five-speed manual — a 122 horsepower 1.4L TSFI which can be had with a manual or S-tronic gearbox and a 170 horsepower 1.4L TSFI mated exclusively to Audi’s S-tronic transmission.
The A1′s diesel options will include a 1.6L unit churning out 90 horsepower and a 2.0L unit making 143 and mated to a six-speed manual tranny.
As expected, the Audi S4 will be making the swap from a V8 to a supercharged V6 later this year and will be rated at 333 horsepower. The new S4 will be available with a six-speed manual or seven-speed S-tronic transmission.
The S5 will also be making a similar jump, but not until about mid-year 2010. Just a few months before the V6-powered S5 bows, look for Audi to introduce an RS5 performance model, powered by a 450 horsepower 4.2L V8. The S5 will be available with the same transmission options as the S4, but the RS5 will only be available with an S-tronic unit. A sportback version of the A5 and S5 will also arrive in 2009 and 2010, respectively.
Other interesting tidbits include a 2010 launch for automakers upcoming A7/S7 four-door coupe. Motivation for the 7 line will range from a 204 horsepower 2.8L FSI to a 394 horsepower 4.0L powerplant in the range-topping S7.
The document also confirmed an early 2009 launch for a V10-powered Audi R8, with a Spyder version following later that year.
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