sorry I am not posting this in the Audi section, but its dead (not a single thread in there) and a lot of people are considering these cars...

2006 RS6 (with a Lamborghini Gallardo V10)


2005 S8 (engine... ???)

 

very nice!

 

Here in Florida theres no front plate so that would make it just one big front grille.... I dont know about that look yet?? It would make it kinda like the new Chrysler 300 Hemi thingy.....

 

I wonder what the US version will look like though... because our plates are much shorter and fatter

 

I have a 2002 S8 and love it. No problems, a great 4 wheel drive system and handles pretty well for a large sedan. I am considering another one when this lease runs out but the new grill is ugly. I wish Mercedes would make the E55 with 4 wheel drive but I hear there are serious quality issues there. Choices, choices.

 

Same here... I want a AWD super sedan... and the RS6 is the only one that cuts it

 

I think they are hot! Me likie!!!

 

same here... especially the RS6 (lamborghini V10... yummmm)

 

That is one BIG grill!

 

Info on the S8 (translated from german):
In 2005 the new AUDI S8 starts. First an uprated W12-Motor was planned for it, but now AUDI decided as with the future RS6 for the installation of the V10-Motors. For the S8 so far 420PS should the 500PS-Konkurrenz (Mercedes S55 AMG and Alpina B7) be enough, but could to a heightening of the achievement lead. Among the characteristics of the S8 rank the wide grill ("Single Frame"), Wheels in the format 255/35 R20, outside mirror with aluminum housing and a sportily functional Interieur.

Info in the RS6 (translated from german):
AUDI equips the RS6 II, on which at the earliest at the end of is to be counted 2006, no more with V8-Motor, but with 5,0 litres a V10-Triebwerk. This engine builds Lamborghini with developed and already modified for parts (cylinder head, injection and ignition) in the 500PS strong Gallardo in. AUDI wants to still adapt it for the employment in the RS6 II. The Design of the power sedan becomes just as progressive as that of current R-S. With at least 500PS the new one is to begin against the future BMW M5 (V10-Motor, 500PS) and the Mercedes E55 AMG.

 

IMHO the RS6 looks way more aggressive. I love the looks of it. The W-12 in the RS8 will be a remarkable engine. I test drove the W-12 VW Phaeton and was very impressed. Seemless power that accelerates the car effortlessly and rapidly to very high and very smooth cruising speeds. The engine is sooo smooth that while sitting inside the car at stoplights I had to glance at the tach to verify that it was still running. It also has a very nice exhaust note outside of the car.

Any info as to the pricing of both cars?

 

SICK. I think my next car will be one of the following:

CLS55/65
SL65
RS6/RS8
SLK55

 

RS6 looks SICK

 

Step 1) Buy one of those cars

Step 2) Let me live in your garage

 

My guess would be

RS6: 75-85 grand
S8: 100-110 grand