I was watching YouTube videos yesterday of the m135i xdrive drag racing against the s3 - very interesting and the s3 wins every test to every speed. I was actually a little surprised but I think it's actually down to the 8 speed box in the 135 as whenever it's changing gear it just looses a tiny bit of shove and the turbo spools down a bit. The s3 with only 6 cogs just seems to pull harder for longer.
Well maybe you can argue the point with Audi's marketing department as they think differently.
Q. What if my car has quattro?
A. Audiâs quattro system certainly offers a distinct advantage delivering drive to the road, although it is a misconception to think that it negates the need for winter tyres. When fitted, winter tyres increase the quattro advantage significantly and will ensure you get the best results out of the system. Quattro does little for steering and braking. Fitting winter tyres provides better drive, steering and braking.
Seems like a lot of people are falling for the marketing BS.
This Audi franchise know what they are talking about...
Audi Northwest | Audi Service | Audi Service & MOT In Preston, Blackburn & Carlisle
Not entirely true.You may think it enhances cornering but it doesn't have any impact unless front and rear wheels have a different rotational speed. Until this happens you're on front wheel drive. When it does sense a change in wheel speeds it will do its stuff within a few milliseconds.
So what you are saying is that those who have Quattro have in essence a front wheel drive car with occasional rear wheel drive as well?