New S6, power?

**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?

**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

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?

Ben

**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/t...te_techdat.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.

Ben

**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!

**tailpipe** · March 8th, 2006, 23:54

Originally posted by AndyBG
Be strong, hold your grounds!

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.

**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!

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