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      04-25-2011, 07:22 AM   #107
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Originally Posted by simianspeedster View Post
The 2.0T engine in the current Audi A4/A5 is heralded as one of the best turbo 4s available in terms of power delivery and smoothness. I drove 3 cars with that engine, 2 automatics and one stick, and I really disliked it on every level. I don't see how BMW's engine can be worlds better, but I guess we'll see.
BMW's won't be worlds better. But as the VAG example shows, you don't need the world's greatest engine to garner lots of sales. But you do have to build the cars that most people want. Unfortunately for enthusiasts, it seems that more people actually want a four cylinder engine rather than a naturally aspirated I6.
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