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Originally Posted by AGD
Ulrich Baretzky isn't some keyboard jockey dummy. I'm sure he is confident in his criticism if he was willing to say what he said publicly.
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Baretzky knows as much about the engine as you or I, it's a straight-six turbo, working on a BMW motor thirty years ago has little relevance.
Engine choice is as much a marketing decision as engineering, Audi's big, heavy V12 TDI was a backwards step from the 3.6T V8 FSI, but favourable regs ensured Audi's marketing needs could be met.
Aston have the same needs, it's why any manufacturer competes, going the turbo route is also a sound choice, they have many performance and efficiency advantages over an atmo, and dominated Le Mans for the past thirty years.