Audi S8 - Q.M. = 11.8 @ 118.3 MPH 0-60 = 3.5 Seconds MOTORTREND ARTICLE
10-24-2012, 12:20 PM
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Great numbers, but not really any different than what the BMW M Division or AMG offers. Once you remove the launch AWD gives you they're all similar...
10-24-2012, 12:27 PM
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10-24-2012, 12:32 PM
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10-24-2012, 02:46 PM
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that's what I'm thinking.
Both the Ferrari F430 and the Vette Z06 have nearly claimed HP and weighs 1500lbs less. Even though they're RWD, they have massive rubber so traction is good. Yet, the claimed 0-60 for the F430 and Z06 are 2-3 tenths of seconds behind the audi.
Both the Ferrari F430 and the Vette Z06 have nearly claimed HP and weighs 1500lbs less. Even though they're RWD, they have massive rubber so traction is good. Yet, the claimed 0-60 for the F430 and Z06 are 2-3 tenths of seconds behind the audi.
10-24-2012, 02:53 PM
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AWD + a couple more gears (8 vs the 6 in the Z06) puts the torque to work very effectively, though.
10-24-2012, 03:40 PM
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The S8 put down 475 HP to all 4 wheels. Factoring in 20% drivetrain loss, the engine is making HP in the 575 range. It is hugely underrated, just like the B8 S4 is.
Audi claims 333 HP for the S4, but it almost puts down the much to the wheels. Love Audi's recently.
10-25-2012, 06:46 AM
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Originally Posted by CosmosMpower' timestamp='1351105434' post='22105877
4,600 lbs? Geez I thought my GT-R was a piggy.
And the GT-R IS a piggy. Just a very fast, very capable piggy!
10-25-2012, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by JonBoy' timestamp='1351110447' post='22106090
[quote name='CosmosMpower' timestamp='1351105434' post='22105877']
4,600 lbs? Geez I thought my GT-R was a piggy.
4,600 lbs? Geez I thought my GT-R was a piggy.
And the GT-R IS a piggy. Just a very fast, very capable piggy!
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If you have to compare your cars weight to a S8 in order to feel good, your gonna have a bad time.