The is the real deal, the first test by Motor Trend has the S8 quicker to 60 and 1/4 mile than the M5 and Panamera Turbo S.
0-60 in 3.5
1/4 mile: 11.8 @ 118.3 mph
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...s8_first_test/
The is the real deal, the first test by Motor Trend has the S8 quicker to 60 and 1/4 mile than the M5 and Panamera Turbo S.
0-60 in 3.5
1/4 mile: 11.8 @ 118.3 mph
http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...s8_first_test/
That's incredible for a 4619lb sedan. I'm guessing that 520hp rating is a tad underrated.
Here's what I got from plugging those numbers into an online calculator: horsepower (hp) = 596.8
No 4,02. It is 4,2. I do not trust it. The really time of m5 (E60) on quarter 12,8. M5 (F10) - 12,2
Audi RS6 Evotech or MTM (720-750 Hp) - 11,55-11,77.
Last edited by Sauron; October 22nd, 2012 at 19:53.
holy crap. how fast is the RS7 going to be? maybe the update r8 v10 can do 4 flat with dsg and launch control.
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The times and speed are getting closer between the two tests which suggests to me the Motortrend test was with rollout and it's surface gave better traction. In any case the S8 is every bit the competitor of an M5 or Panamera Turbo in a straightline fight though I doubt it would compete with either when things got twisty.
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The twisty road scenario might be true, but I know which of the three I would rather road trip in....
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just think about adding an apr chip to it wow
That's an interesting shot of the S8 engine bay in the Motor Trend piece.
11.8 @ quarter mile. LOL
I think Audi supplied a very strong sample.
He seemed happy with the S8
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This video defenetly reveals why BMW is planing on M7 in next gen' 7series!
I think Audi made a mistake. This thing is too fast. Can the RS6 possibly be any faster. That's insane acceleration for huge family sedan. Maybe they have something to prove, you want fast well hear it is. Well done Audi.......
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Maybe this one was little bit stronger , specialy prepared for jurnalists, but any way its fast and strong!
Interestingly, but I didn't remember does he mentoned anything about the drivebility of S8, he said that he don't like the steering, but nothing about engine weight and does it pull the front of car trough a corner...
BTW, there are roumours about BMW expanding its "Mperformance" line up with M750i with optional or serial xDrive, that would be something to target directly in S8, and after this test I think we can expect BMW to release that car!