C&D tests S6 @ 0-60 in 3.7 seconds
05-12-2012, 08:41 PM
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C&D tests S6 @ 0-60 in 3.7 seconds
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...s6-test-review
Audi's lineup of V-8–powered S models is growing, and each one has its own place. Of the four models with the new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, the 420-hp S7 is the beauty, while the 520-hp S8 is the big daddy with lots of extra baubles. The Europhile's choice, the S6 Avant, won't be offered here, which leaves the four-door S6 as the serious performance sedan. Under the skin, it is virtually identical to the S7. But thanks to the lack of a hatch and its slightly more compact dimensions, the S6 weighs about 100 pounds less, and it's also got a slightly narrower track. The chassis components are identical, however, and so are the engine and transmission.
Which is a good thing. As in the S7, the force-fed V-8 produces 420 hp at 6400 rpm and maximum torque—an impressive 406 lb-ft—is available from 1400 all the way to 5200 rpm. The power is put through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system.
The new S6 walks in some big footprints: Its immediate predecessor was more powerful, packing a 435-hp naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10. And that powertrain was capable of sending a chill down your spine simply from its F1-like exhaust note. The new V-8 emits a menacing growl, but doesn't quite match up to the raging V-10. On the plus side, the new engine is not only a bit more torquey but also more efficient—by a whopping 25 percent, according to Audi. It’s also much quicker.
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With launch control engaged, the sprint from 0 to 60 mph takes a mere 3.7 seconds, which is all the more impressive considering the engine’s modest output; the last S6 needed 5.4 seconds to do the same deed. Top speed on the new car is limited to 155 mph, although we’re told the car would be capable of close to 190 if left ungoverned. The S6 is supposed to be a very efficient performance sedan, thanks to low engine friction and cylinder deactivation—we saw 14 mpg over an admittedly strenuous workout, but EPA numbers should be closer to 17 mpg city, 26 highway.
Positively Balanced
The combination of the torque twin-turbo V-8 with a longer wheelbase, less front weight bias, and less overall mass makes the new S6 more of a driver's car than its predecessor. It is still big, but noticeably more tossable than the previous model. The electromechanical power steering is surprisingly pleasant, light but progressive and well weighted. The optional torque-vectoring sports differential adds weight but offers extra agility that ambitious drivers will easily experience. Grip from the Bridgestone Potenza tires measured 0.87 g on the skidpad, and we managed a 157-foot stop from 70 mph. This isn’t the most hard-edged sports sedan, but its balance of comfort and sporting aggression is commendable.
The S6 is distinguished from the lesser, conservatively styled A6 sedan with a unique platinum-colored grille, horizontal elements in the front air intakes, aluminum mirror caps, a rear lip spoiler, and four exhaust outlets. The front intakes are surrounded by an additional strip that follows their outer contour—this element, not yet present on the S7, will be a trademark of all future S models, we’re told.
Why a lip spoiler instead of a unique, fully formed trunklid? Because customers don't notice the spoiler if it's not a separate element, the designer tells us, and because Audi already went to the limits of manufacturing feasibility with the crease of the A6's aluminum trunklid. We will cast yet another vote for the optional black wood/aluminum interior trim we liked so much in the S7.
So fine, the S6 Avant will stay in the Old World, and the S7 is just a touch heavier than this sedan. We'll have to put up with the all-business S6—and, with performance like this, we won't complain much.
Specifications >
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $71,000
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 240 cu in, 3933 cc
Power: 420 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.6 in
Length: 194.1 in
Width: 73.8 in Height: 56.7 in
Curb weight: 4255 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 16.1 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.1 sec @ 115 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 17/26 mpg
C/D observed: 14 mpg
TEST NOTES: Launch control is activated in D sport with ESC off. Just stomp the gas with the brake and it zings to 5000 rpm, lift and it moves out.
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Specifications >
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED (est): $97,000 (base price: $92,000)
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 268 cu in, 4395 cc
Power: 560 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 502 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 116.7 in
Length: 193.3 in
Width: 74.4 in Height: 57.3 in
Curb weight: 4300 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.3 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 18.3 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.8 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.4 sec
¼-mile: 12.0 sec @ 122 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155–190 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 165 ft
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17/22 mpg
TEST NOTES: Launch control is difficult to engage: DSC off, manual shift to “S3” setting, step on brake lightly, hold gear selector forward—but not too long or it drops out—and floor it.
Audi's lineup of V-8–powered S models is growing, and each one has its own place. Of the four models with the new twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8, the 420-hp S7 is the beauty, while the 520-hp S8 is the big daddy with lots of extra baubles. The Europhile's choice, the S6 Avant, won't be offered here, which leaves the four-door S6 as the serious performance sedan. Under the skin, it is virtually identical to the S7. But thanks to the lack of a hatch and its slightly more compact dimensions, the S6 weighs about 100 pounds less, and it's also got a slightly narrower track. The chassis components are identical, however, and so are the engine and transmission.
Which is a good thing. As in the S7, the force-fed V-8 produces 420 hp at 6400 rpm and maximum torque—an impressive 406 lb-ft—is available from 1400 all the way to 5200 rpm. The power is put through a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system.
The new S6 walks in some big footprints: Its immediate predecessor was more powerful, packing a 435-hp naturally aspirated 5.2-liter V-10. And that powertrain was capable of sending a chill down your spine simply from its F1-like exhaust note. The new V-8 emits a menacing growl, but doesn't quite match up to the raging V-10. On the plus side, the new engine is not only a bit more torquey but also more efficient—by a whopping 25 percent, according to Audi. It’s also much quicker.
Hold On to Your Hüte
With launch control engaged, the sprint from 0 to 60 mph takes a mere 3.7 seconds, which is all the more impressive considering the engine’s modest output; the last S6 needed 5.4 seconds to do the same deed. Top speed on the new car is limited to 155 mph, although we’re told the car would be capable of close to 190 if left ungoverned. The S6 is supposed to be a very efficient performance sedan, thanks to low engine friction and cylinder deactivation—we saw 14 mpg over an admittedly strenuous workout, but EPA numbers should be closer to 17 mpg city, 26 highway.
Positively Balanced
The combination of the torque twin-turbo V-8 with a longer wheelbase, less front weight bias, and less overall mass makes the new S6 more of a driver's car than its predecessor. It is still big, but noticeably more tossable than the previous model. The electromechanical power steering is surprisingly pleasant, light but progressive and well weighted. The optional torque-vectoring sports differential adds weight but offers extra agility that ambitious drivers will easily experience. Grip from the Bridgestone Potenza tires measured 0.87 g on the skidpad, and we managed a 157-foot stop from 70 mph. This isn’t the most hard-edged sports sedan, but its balance of comfort and sporting aggression is commendable.
The S6 is distinguished from the lesser, conservatively styled A6 sedan with a unique platinum-colored grille, horizontal elements in the front air intakes, aluminum mirror caps, a rear lip spoiler, and four exhaust outlets. The front intakes are surrounded by an additional strip that follows their outer contour—this element, not yet present on the S7, will be a trademark of all future S models, we’re told.
Why a lip spoiler instead of a unique, fully formed trunklid? Because customers don't notice the spoiler if it's not a separate element, the designer tells us, and because Audi already went to the limits of manufacturing feasibility with the crease of the A6's aluminum trunklid. We will cast yet another vote for the optional black wood/aluminum interior trim we liked so much in the S7.
So fine, the S6 Avant will stay in the Old World, and the S7 is just a touch heavier than this sedan. We'll have to put up with the all-business S6—and, with performance like this, we won't complain much.
Specifications >
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, 4-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
ESTIMATED BASE PRICE: $71,000
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 240 cu in, 3933 cc
Power: 420 hp @ 6400 rpm
Torque: 406 lb-ft @ 1400 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 114.6 in
Length: 194.1 in
Width: 73.8 in Height: 56.7 in
Curb weight: 4255 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 9.2 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 16.1 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.9 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 2.1 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.6 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 12.1 sec @ 115 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 157 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.87 g
FUEL ECONOMY (C/D EST):
EPA city/highway: 17/26 mpg
C/D observed: 14 mpg
TEST NOTES: Launch control is activated in D sport with ESC off. Just stomp the gas with the brake and it zings to 5000 rpm, lift and it moves out.2013 M5
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...ad-test-review
Specifications >
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door sedan
PRICE AS TESTED (est): $97,000 (base price: $92,000)
ENGINE TYPE: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 268 cu in, 4395 cc
Power: 560 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 502 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 7-speed dual-clutch automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 116.7 in
Length: 193.3 in
Width: 74.4 in Height: 57.3 in
Curb weight: 4300 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 3.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 8.3 sec
Zero to 150 mph: 18.3 sec
Rolling start, 5–60 mph: 4.6 sec
Top gear, 30–50 mph: 1.8 sec
Top gear, 50–70 mph: 2.4 sec
¼-mile: 12.0 sec @ 122 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 155–190 mph
Braking, 70–0 mph: 165 ft
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA fuel economy, city driving: 17/22 mpg
TEST NOTES: Launch control is difficult to engage: DSC off, manual shift to “S3” setting, step on brake lightly, hold gear selector forward—but not too long or it drops out—and floor it.
Last edited by QUATTRO_PEARL; 05-12-2012 at 08:48 PM.
05-13-2012, 04:07 AM
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Interesting...Edmunds quote says ".... Audi says the new S6 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than 4.8 seconds, a full second faster than the lazy legs of the current model."
4.8 seems a bit more realistic given HP/torque and new S6 is slightly heavier. Bottom line...wouldn't bet on 3.7
4.8 seems a bit more realistic given HP/torque and new S6 is slightly heavier. Bottom line...wouldn't bet on 3.7
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Yes, that car is what's brought me back to AW in fact 
Here's hoping launch control is included in NA cars, and that AoA's quoted 4.8s is simply the time without USING launch control.... I'd bet dollars to donuts that there will be no launch control in the US though
Here's hoping launch control is included in NA cars, and that AoA's quoted 4.8s is simply the time without USING launch control.... I'd bet dollars to donuts that there will be no launch control in the US though
05-21-2012, 11:27 AM
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Looks like the numbers are legit..even caught Audi off guard according to the article
Looks like the numbers are legit..even caught Audi off guard according to the article
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05-21-2012, 11:51 AM
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Yes, that car is what's brought me back to AW in fact
Here's hoping launch control is included in NA cars, and that AoA's quoted 4.8s is simply the time without USING launch control.... I'd bet dollars to donuts that there will be no launch control in the US though
Here's hoping launch control is included in NA cars, and that AoA's quoted 4.8s is simply the time without USING launch control.... I'd bet dollars to donuts that there will be no launch control in the US though
12-28-2012, 12:45 AM
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The V-10 takes 5.1 0-60. The new V-8 turbo take 4.7-4.8 0-60.
Fact from Audi! The R-8 V-10 does 0-60 in 3.5 sec. The S6 is not.2 sec off the top R8 0-60. VERY obvious!!..The new RS6 does not even do it in 3.7 sec...It is 3.9 0-60.And it has 572 HP!! The 520hp S8 does it in 4.1-4.2 0-60, and is meant to be the fastest S model 4 door that audi has, as it was before and will be in again!
I have driven the new S6 and it is very hard to tell any difference 0-60 from the V-10 with the new one....0-100kpm the new one wins, by about a quater-half of a car length. 100kph-200+ kph the V-10 wins.By about a full car length. And why would Audi state that the car does 0-60 in 4.8, if it could come even close to below the 4 sec mark? They would not and they would say that it is a below 4 sec monster. But in the real world it is not, and it is just under 5 sec.
Any other FACTS people would like to know??????
Fact from Audi! The R-8 V-10 does 0-60 in 3.5 sec. The S6 is not.2 sec off the top R8 0-60. VERY obvious!!..The new RS6 does not even do it in 3.7 sec...It is 3.9 0-60.And it has 572 HP!! The 520hp S8 does it in 4.1-4.2 0-60, and is meant to be the fastest S model 4 door that audi has, as it was before and will be in again!
I have driven the new S6 and it is very hard to tell any difference 0-60 from the V-10 with the new one....0-100kpm the new one wins, by about a quater-half of a car length. 100kph-200+ kph the V-10 wins.By about a full car length. And why would Audi state that the car does 0-60 in 4.8, if it could come even close to below the 4 sec mark? They would not and they would say that it is a below 4 sec monster. But in the real world it is not, and it is just under 5 sec.
Any other FACTS people would like to know??????
12-28-2012, 12:50 AM
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Interesting...Edmunds quote says ".... Audi says the new S6 can sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than 4.8 seconds, a full second faster than the lazy legs of the current model."
4.8 seems a bit more realistic given HP/torque and new S6 is slightly heavier. Bottom line...wouldn't bet on 3.7
4.8 seems a bit more realistic given HP/torque and new S6 is slightly heavier. Bottom line...wouldn't bet on 3.7
Edmonds is by far the worst car company on the planet. They take **** loads of money from car companies each year, and then do there testing. No one eles got these slow numbers like edmonds.. And if edmonds did not put a 500lbs man in for the 0-60, maybe they would have gotten a faster time..Hmmmmmm I drove the new S6 and with or without launch control it is in the 4.7-4.8 range. If you know how to drive a car, launch control is just another joke/bit for them to fix in your car when it breaks down...