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AndyBG
March 6th, 2006, 22:35
At the end, how many ''ponys'' will it have.
Original 420, or 435 that are reported from Geneva?
Qisha
March 7th, 2006, 08:10
Dear AndyBG,
435HP (320KW), 398.28 lbf ft. (540NM)
AudiTumbo
March 7th, 2006, 10:44
How come they said 420hp at the press-release then? :vhmmm:
Qisha
March 7th, 2006, 11:55
How come they said 420hp at the press-release then?
Marketing
AndyBG
March 7th, 2006, 13:23
Originally posted by Qisha
Dear AndyBG,
435HP (320KW), 398.28 lbf ft. (540NM)
THX on info.
540 Nm, nice torque figures
JavierNuvolari
March 7th, 2006, 14:17
Originally posted by Qisha
Marketing
:vhmmm: I don't get it...why would they say it has less power than it actually has???...maybe because at that time the S8 with 450hp was just released??
Javier
AudiTumbo
March 7th, 2006, 14:43
Or maybe they got to much complaints about the 420hp version, so they decided to change it while they still could...?
Benman
March 7th, 2006, 15:49
Originally posted by Qisha
Dear AndyBG,
435HP (320KW), 398.28 lbf ft. (540NM)
Isn't that slightly more torque than the new S8?:vhmmm:
Ben:addict:
Qisha
March 7th, 2006, 15:58
Isn't that slightly more torque than the new S8?
Dear Ben,
it is exactly the same.
AndyBG
March 7th, 2006, 16:05
Originally posted by Qisha
Dear Ben,
it is exactly the same.
Yes. it is!
http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/test_technik/fahrberichte/audi_s8_auf_zehn_spitzen.99173.d_ams_fberichte_tec hdat.htm
Benman
March 7th, 2006, 16:07
Originally posted by Qisha
Dear Ben,
it is exactly the same.
Ahh... So same torque, but a touch less hp.:thumb:
Ben:addict:
nene
March 7th, 2006, 17:46
I've always believed that Audi understates the real power of the engine. Not my much mind you. Whether it is 420 or 435, can you really tell the difference? It's a fast pig. 'Nuf Said!
AudiTumbo
March 7th, 2006, 17:51
So is the 0-100km/h number still 5.2 sec?
Tom C
March 7th, 2006, 19:12
Maybe Audi didn't like the criticism that the RS4's NA 4.2 V-8 produced the same exact hp as a 5.2 V-10....
Tom
tailpipe
March 8th, 2006, 18:49
I have also heard that S6 has many of the suspension tweaks of the latest RS4 giving it a firm but well-sorted ride. Add improved steering, 40:60 front:rear torsen 3 quattro system and fuel consumption that is reportedly a genuine 20-24 mpg versus RS4 12-14 mpg and you have a fairly amazing car. Not quite as 'point and and shoot' as the RS4, but still quick enough to embaress an M5 on anything other than a dry, well-tarmaced road.
I will drive S6 at the beginning of April and as soon as I have, will choose between this and RS4Avant. In the meantime, heart says RS4 while head says S6. (Wife says Range-Rover Sport, which could almost be grounds for divorce.)
AndyBG
March 8th, 2006, 21:03
Originally posted by tailpipe
... (Wife says Range-Rover Sport, which could almost be grounds for divorce.)...
Be strong, hold your grounds!
:D
tailpipe
March 8th, 2006, 23:54
Originally posted by AndyBG
Be strong, hold your grounds!
:D
One of the things I really love about RS6.com is the character and humour of everyone on it, wherever they live. This is a very special place.
:alig:
007
March 13th, 2006, 22:17
I will drive S6 at the beginning of April and as soon as I have, will choose between this and RS4Avant. In the meantime, heart says RS4 while head says S6. (Wife says Range-Rover Sport, which could almost be grounds for divorce.) [/B][/QUOTE]
Get the RS4, I bet you any money it will make a better exhaust note at idle than the new S6 with the V10. It sounds like a diesel!
:rs4kiss: