How different will the new GTD engine be compared to the current 177PS unit?

[Movi]

Interesting to note that the pounds foot of torque are exactly the same. Makes you wonder what, if anything, they've done with the new GTD unit apart from focusing on dramatically improving CO2 and MPG.

I suspect that 380nm is getting close to the limit of the transmission including some margin for vw saftey limits.

the engine could be very different.

We need someone with access to vag parts system to do a comparison of the components to clarify this?

[monkeyhanger]

Not sure what engine mine would compare to there given from same stable, CR or PD? present is 2010 A3 Sline 170BHP with the Quattro

You'll have the CR lump i'm pretty sure - it came in around July 09 for the Scirocco and MK6 GTD, presumably Audi had instant access to it too or at least got it within a yera.

[Sootchucker]

thought the MK6 was 350NM (258lb/ft) where as the MK7 is 380NM (280 lb/ft) ?

[Movi]

thought the MK6 was 350NM (258lb/ft) where as the MK7 is 380NM (280 lb/ft) ?

correct, but the comparison is the 177ps v the 184ps which both have 380nm
the mk6 GTD has the 170ps

[Sootchucker]

ah sorry, should learn to read better.