bud4ya

Had the opportunity to open the 2.7 up today. I was following a 330 xi real early this morning and we merged onto a two-lane highway. He hit it and I did too. I stayed right with him up to about 120 125 and then started to pull away a bit. I was wondering if he was just slowing down or if he hit the rev limiter? Mine shut down at 140. I could not believe how well that car rode at over 100 it was amazing.

I was impressed that the big 2.7 could stay right with the smaller 330 xi. We both gave each other the thumbs up.

The highway was a large two-lane highway, straight for miles and not a car in site.

myfirstimport

my 2000 6 speed walks all over my buddies 2003 330xi manual...no contest from the start

bud4ya

I was also behind him merging onto the highway so he did have a bit of a head start but it was still even until 120

NW2.7t

The A6 2.7t is a DREAM above ~90mph. I had a chance to drive ours at 105+ for an extended period (like 350 miles) through the Canadian Rockies this summer. The car is an absolute dream to cruise in. I even have the American spec luxocruiser suspension

Cheers!

myfirstimport

American spec luxocruiser suspension + 18 inch wheels = not very bad

bud4ya

I could not believe how smooth it was. We both shoot up to speed quick and then shut right down.

Archimedes

I had a 2003 330Ci as a third car for about six months last year and I have to say it pulls like a freight train. I now drive an 04 A6 4.2, but I'd have to guess that my 330 would outrun it by a bit in every category (0-60, 0-100, and the quarter mile). That little 3.0 liter motor in the 330 really is a gem.

Remember that the 330Xi is AWD and heavier than the 330Ci, so it's a bit slower in a straight line.

Archimedes

myfirstimport

he said xi....bwm's all wheel drive version...which sux hard

Archimedes

I know he did. Did you read my post?

NW2.7t

Stock 16's suck my *ss