and thatīs just the S6, imagine the upcoming RS6



source:

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2013-audi-s6-test-review

 

0-60 mph isn't the most important test. Alot of cars launch well, I've seen 300hp EVOs do sub 4 0-60 mph. More important tests are 60-130 mph, 0-124 mph, the 1/4 mile. Those tests are where the real results show and where cars are separated. I mean the GT-R does 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds and the same as a Veyron but a STOCK GT-R would never compete with a Veyron. Get what I mean? See the 0-130mph which takes 16.1 secs, a Mercedes-Benz E55 does it faster stock. The quarter mile isn't bad it's amazing but the trap speed is a bit off for the E/T, maybe they had a holeshot launch which explains the 0-60 time.

 

i know what you mean, but itīs 1.5 seconds faster than the previous S6, of course with launch control. still unreal.
and i think it is also pretty amazing that itīs close to some M5 (F10) numbers, which isn`t supposed to be its direct rival (M5 with 140 more HP):

M5's 5-60 number was 4.6 seconds, S6s is 4.9 seconds. S6's 1/4 mile ET of 12.1 seconds, M5 does it in 12.0 at higher MPH, but also at MUCH higher costs.

so the carīs performance is pretty brilliant imho.

 

I agree. The previous gen C6 RS6 with the V10 is still one of my all time favorites, can't wait to see this current generation's RS6, and I pray that we actually get them here stateside this time around.

 

i hate to say that the car looks like an excellent value, but at $70k base with those specs it looks like an excellent value....

 

Before or after MTM mods?

 

haha, thatīs another +.
i mean the same engine makes a 100HP more (520HP) in the new S8.
it should be easy for the aftermarket to make it even more brutal.

 

True, but it does mean it's aggressively geared, it's far more useful than a 0-130mph time, the AWD means it can do it virtually anytime, far far more consistently than a RWD competitor. Same with the GT-R.

 

Absolutely guys it's amazing I didn't mean to discredit the new S6 and that TT V8 will have ALOT of potential when it gets tuned. I just wanted to clarify the 0-60 thing that's all. I loved the old S6 and this looks very nice from the outside. I'm sure it'll be a beast.

 

I think I found a replacement for my R63

RS6 will probably just have the 520hp+ tune from the S8, so simply getting an S6, and flashing it might just be a close substitute for the Rs6.

I had an '03 RS6 years ago, and had it flashed with GIAC tune - it was a monster! Very very fast, and the AWD was great year round.

 

I love the look of the front of this generation of A6. It's a real shame they seemed to have been out to lunch when designing the rear tail lamps and such.

 

That is so true.^^^ I just got the new A6 and Audi has done a good job with it. I just wish the seats would have better side bolsters or seats like the S6.
As for acceleration I think the gearing is matched very well to achieve those numbers.

 

S6, M5, E63 should all have easy hp upgrades since all went with turbos.

I see the M157 in the benz's having the edge in tuning.

 

The C5 RS6 was/is a monster. This new one looks promising too ! Can't wait!

 

I think the upcoming RS6 will have at least the same amount of hp as the F10 M5, probably more.