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obviously with xdrive/RWD and 4cyl/6 cyl different weight distro's you need physically different springs to achieve similar results. |
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I really like the Quattro AWD in my S4. I've enjoyed the AWD in the two Audi's I've had.
However, as has been stated, their greatest traction benefit has been on traction limited road conditions, particularly snow. Yes, and obviously, AWD greatly aids in traction off the line compared to RWD with same tires. Put tires designed for the surface and RWD is very competent in snow, and AWD will be more so, as the added traction of the proper tire for the surface will also benefit AWD as it does RWD. However, that is still only true for acceleration, as braking and directional changes are not improved due to AWD. It is true that AWD handles high speed cornering differently. But, to really get the proper sense and feel of that difference one has to be driving at very very high road speeds. Modern AWD can have an advantage on a track and on high speed street driving, but it comes down to how fast one is driving. RWD with LSD can rotate fantastically such that a corner can be attacked at greater angle to what one can do with AWD. The approaches are different as they achieve that same thing, going through/around a corner. Which one a person likes, in terms of feel is subjective. These are STREET cars after all not track cars, regardless of marketing hype. If I go back to BMW I will get RWD not the AWD, knowing the BMW's AWD is as advanced as Audi's Quattro. For me though, any Audi should have Quattro as that is the default "high performance" setup for Audi. BMW's default "high performance" set up has traditionally been the RWD, and that is it's base configuration, whereas Audi is FWD for the A4/S4. The new 3 series may prove differently though. The M340Xi may turn out to be the better all around handler, but, it may not. Testing and driving will tell. Still, for me I enjoy the feel of how RWD goes about it's cornering and handling business. |
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Unless I missed something this is entirely conjecture. There is no evidence of this unless you have something I haven’t seen.
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04-19-2019, 08:01 AM | #49 | |
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The us only rwd version was likely created to deal with USA market sales risk driven by prevalent traditionalist pushback against awd, based on years ago when awd was just for snow. Long before using electronic differentials to manage transferring power around to maximize grip on tarmac. Obviously it was a strong enough business case that they slapped together a rwd version. |
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lmao... Yeah I'm sure they just removed a few bolts at the last second. Because BMW doesn't know how to engineer RWD vehicles. Many people in the USA, including myself, enjoy the driving dynamics of a rear wheel drive car. Your post sounds ridiculous.
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I am always in favor of more consumer choice but the fact is for most of the planning cycle the M340 was intended to be AWD only. How the decision to add a RWD variant compromises that model remains to be seen once they start hitting the roads (and test tracks) it might be significant, it might be not at all. But if you want to believe BMW built a RWD model because they feel it is the superior drivetrain for this vehicle that is not fact, else they would offer RWD globally. |
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Also supports my point above because you have used no information leaked during development nor do you have a response to the fact that the RWD model is USA only. if RWD was meant to be the optimal set up wouldnt it be global? |
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04-19-2019, 12:43 PM | #57 |
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AWD with no compromise sounds like a thumbs up for me. Waiting till 2022 to get a 2020 at half price with low miles and fully loaded. Unlimited miles warranty with an extra year for good measure means getting a car that's better than new especially after bootmod.
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Sorry to disappoint you, but being able to break the rear tires loose on demand and fishtail around a corner is a lot of fun for some of us. You must be a blast to hang out with. |
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Others have made good points about RWD/AWD and I won't get guessing about what the car was "meant" to have. |
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I live in Chicago suburbs and I had 5 RWD 5ers going back to 2001. I abhorred the idea of getting AWD. My 2017 540iX was my first AWD 5er. The car still handles great, and it drives awesome in the snow. I am not going back to RWD. I test drove a M340iX. That car is spectacular and very sporty even with AWD. When my lease is up in a year that is what I shall order.
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