A3 & A4 1.8t lumps

[Aky]

Just been having a look at galleries and came across this:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=2826

Is there any logical reason why it is the other way round to this:

http://www.audi-sport.net/vb/vbpicgallery.php?do=big&p=1953

Just interested in your comments

Aky

 

[jcs356]

A3 is transverse layout, A4 is longitudinal.

Transverse allows for a shorter/wider bonnet, but limits the maximum size of engine - e.g. you won't get a V8 in there without increasing the track. Drive needs to be turned through 90 degrees to get to the gearbox.

Longitudinal means a longer/narrower bonnet which means loads of room for a V8 or whatever else. It also means that the drive to the gearbox is in a straight line.

So to sum that load of rambling up - it's transverse in the A3 to keep the car small; its longitudinal in the A4 and A6 as those cars also take V8s.

 

[Dave_Bayern]

In the picture of the S3, the alu pipe/tube that runs to the left of the block with the little hand warning about it being hot, is that an aftermarket part? You see them on a lot of cars..

 

[Aky]

Nice one. Cheers, learnt something new today

 

[S3tony]

In the picture of the S3, the alu pipe/tube that runs to the left of the block with the little hand warning about it being hot, is that an aftermarket part? You see them on a lot of cars..

no the ali pipe with the warning on is standard on the s3.