Audi S6 and Audi S8 ready for launch !!

[Zafiro]

yeah of course 0-100 isnt everything.. but when it comes to car this size..you cant really expect astonishing track capabilitys .. cause thats not what the customer wants.. there are very few ppl who take their S55´s or S8´s to track...
IMO theese cars are all about luxury comfort..and power..and power is a bit low..for such a long development time..and compared to the competition its low to..and if it looks like that..its a bit lame to.. it should be more agressive...

Artist Im not talking about laptimes either. You seem to think that is all I care about. Im talking about the total package and 0-100 means very little.
0-XXX doesnt mean much, its how fast the car is in speed like 80-120, 50-140 , 100-200 and so on. Im certain that the S8 will beat the A8 W12 in those speeds. Also the S8 will be more fun to drive and handle better than A8 W12.
You could say that A8 and S8 are the same for instance like SL600 and SL55, S8 and SL55 will be a sportier choice but almost as fast as A8 and SL600 while SL600 and A8 will be more comfortable.

another nice expression: "Power is nothing without control"

 

[Yperion]

The Gallardo engine in a luxury big Audi?

Naaaaaah.

What do you mean?

Do i need to remind that M5 already uses a V10 engine (that is also very similar in specs to Lambo's V10). A8 has the weight advantage over any other car in it's segment since it's made from aluminium. That means that the weight of the S8 should be close to the weight of M5. If Audi uses the 520 hp Gallardo engine the performance of the S8 will be close to M5 , both straight lines and in track.

 

[LaArtist]

I dont care if its as fast as the W12..the S55 was as fast if not slower in straight line speed than the S600.. so thats not the prob..the prob is that the competition had this kind of speed and power on outgoing modells..and i expected more cause it took so long time to make the car...but still its a damn fast car..no doubt..but im disappointed..

 

[Yperion]

I can't believe that Audi will make a 450 hp only S8. Less that 500 hp will simply leave the car behind the competition. I hope for Gallardo's V10 engine with 520 hp or Bentley GT's W12 engine with 550 hp.

 

[Zafiro]

What do you mean?

Do i need to remind that M5 already uses a V10 engine (that is also very similar in specs to Lambo's V10). A8 has the weight advantage over any other car in it's segment since it's made from aluminium. That means that the weight of the S8 should be close to the weight of M5. If Audi uses the 520 hp Gallardo engine the performance of the S8 will be close to M5 , both straight lines and in track.

I think he mean that the V10 should only belong to the Gallardo and not Audi.
The only BMW with a V10 and is M5 and M6, BMW dont own a company like Lamborghini or Ferrari so its not a problem that M5 use a v10. Thats what I think Klier mean.

BTW I dont think S8 will be fast as a M5 on a track, than that mean the S8 might beat the RS6 as well. I dont think Audi will build the S8 to be meant for the track like the M5 or the Rs-versions. There is a difference between S and RS versions.

 

[LaArtist]

LOL so according to you the M5 and Rs cars are buiilt for track??..LOL

 

[Zafiro]

LOL so according to you the M5 and Rs cars are buiilt for track??..LOL

no, but RS is more track-orinted than S and M versions are more track-orinted than non M cars and M cars are more trackorinted than S but it doesnt mean they are a proper trackcar, (for instance like M3 CSL and 911 GT3).

Im sorry if I used words that confused you.

 

[Yperion]

Don't forget that Audi owns Lamborghini. I have no doubt that Audi engineers are behind Gallardo's V10 although it's not something they want to say loudly. Gallardo's body is made of Aluminium just like A8's and Audi is responsible for that too. When you have the know how it would be stupid not to use it. I read that Audi is right now at least 5 years ahead of any other company in the world when it comes to Aluminium technology so why no use that advantage to Lamborghini too? Same goes with the engine. Audi doesn't steal the engine from Lambo. It was them who helped create the engine in the first time.

 

[Zafiro]

Don't forget that Audi owns Lamborghini. I have no doubt that Audi engineers are behind Gallardo's V10 although it's not something they want to say loudly. Gallardo's body is made of Aluminium just like A8's and Audi is responsible for that too. When you have the know how it would be stupid not to use it. I read that Audi is right now at least 5 years ahead of any other company in the world when it comes to Aluminium technology so why no use that advantage to Lamborghini too? Same goes with the engine. Audi doesn't steal the engine from Lambo. It was them who helped create the engine in the first time.

I know where you mean but its not like Audi people fired the Lambo people to take over their work

 

[Yperion]

I know where you mean but its not like Audi people fired the Lambo people to take over their work

When Audi took over Lambo was nearly bankrupt. Audi has provided the resources that have lead them to the best position they ever had in their history.

 

[Zafiro]

When Audi took over Lambo was nearly bankrupt. Audi has provided the resources that have lead them to the best position they ever had in their history.

yes of course Lamborghini are better cars now when Audi overtook them. Absolutly !!!

 

[Deutsch]

I like this color, very Bugatti. I can't help but think that this car will be somewhat of a disapointment once actually driven thanks to the typical Audi steering and weight. Once they shift the weight of their cars more towards the center than the front, I'll consider buying one. This car will be very desirable I'm sure.

 

[Yperion]

Latest quattro (rear biased) AWD combined with a powerful engine and a DSG type gearbox will make this car unbeatable. I want one in grey please.

 

[PanterroR]

no, but RS is more track-orinted than S and M versions are more track-orinted than non M cars and M cars are more trackorinted than S but it doesnt mean they are a proper trackcar, (for instance like M3 CSL and 911 GT3).

Im sorry if I used words that confused you.

You definitely did confuse me with this one...

Aynhow, can't wait for S8... More than for the S/RS6...

 

[Centurion]

Can't wait to see some specs for the S6 and it better handle good too.

 

[Iceman]

I hope the S8 will have the rumoured totally new 7.2 litre W12 560 hp engine based on the new 3.6 VR6.

wfg, Hans.

 

[Zafiro]

I hope the S8 will have the rumoured totally new 7.2 litre W12 560 hp engine based on the new 3.6 VR6.

wfg, Hans.

I doubt it, then the RS8 will get 700hp and I dont belive that either.

 

[Iceman]

I doubt it, then the RS8 will get 700hp and I dont belive that either.

There will be no RS8 but only a RS4 and RS6.

wfg, Hans.

 

[Zafiro]

There will be no RS8 but only a RS4 and RS6.

wfg, Hans.

Ok, well I still dont belive on the W12 7.3 liter engine