Opinions Welcome V8 vs V6T
04-18-2012, 03:02 PM
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Ok, a few points to consider.
The V-6, my motor, is a true engineering marvel. Light weight, saving fuel and tire wear. More speed and acceleration than the law allows.
Note :
If you haven't noticed lately the current fines for speeding in most U.S. states has skyrocketed, to acquire badly needed $$$ for law enforcement depts. who have had their budgets slashed by local gov't. I've heard of $800 fines for 15mph over the limit. It's called legalized robbery.
As far as I'm concerned a V-8..............any V-8 is an overweight gas guzzling, bloated hog.
The V-6, my motor, is a true engineering marvel. Light weight, saving fuel and tire wear. More speed and acceleration than the law allows.
Note :
If you haven't noticed lately the current fines for speeding in most U.S. states has skyrocketed, to acquire badly needed $$$ for law enforcement depts. who have had their budgets slashed by local gov't. I've heard of $800 fines for 15mph over the limit. It's called legalized robbery.
As far as I'm concerned a V-8..............any V-8 is an overweight gas guzzling, bloated hog.
This thread is mild compared to Miata soft top vs. motorized hard top debates.
I'm with you on speeding tickets- the man is getting to be difficult.
04-18-2012, 03:54 PM
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This thread follows a pattern I have seen over and over on other boards. People like what they bought. Which is good, and logical.
This thread is mild compared to Miata soft top vs. motorized hard top debates.
I'm with you on speeding tickets- the man is getting to be difficult.
This thread is mild compared to Miata soft top vs. motorized hard top debates.
I'm with you on speeding tickets- the man is getting to be difficult.
Well said.
04-19-2012, 08:01 AM
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So this thread did pick up! Cool!! I am beginning to read some really good arguements in support of the V6T. I am testing both this weekend so I guess we'll see. I point that I have not seen made ( I am surprised ) is that the same engine is used on the new A6/7 series (heavier but yet remarkably fast).....any thoughts on that?
04-19-2012, 08:37 AM
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I think it also depends on your driving style.
I personally had a 2009 S5 Coupe and now have a 2010 S5 Cab. I got better gas mileage and better higher end acceleration in the V8 with driving the same way. The V6T only gives better gas mileage if you are not at high rpms all the time
I personally had a 2009 S5 Coupe and now have a 2010 S5 Cab. I got better gas mileage and better higher end acceleration in the V8 with driving the same way. The V6T only gives better gas mileage if you are not at high rpms all the time
04-19-2012, 09:09 AM
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I think it also depends on your driving style.
I personally had a 2009 S5 Coupe and now have a 2010 S5 Cab. I got better gas mileage and better higher end acceleration in the V8 with driving the same way. The V6T only gives better gas mileage if you are not at high rpms all the time
I personally had a 2009 S5 Coupe and now have a 2010 S5 Cab. I got better gas mileage and better higher end acceleration in the V8 with driving the same way. The V6T only gives better gas mileage if you are not at high rpms all the time
DavidRS4,
You've hit upon something that I've always wondered. And that is: Are torque and horsepower curves different for turbo/supercharged cars depending on how much you depress the gas pedal?
Having two current turbo cars (and one V8 I converted to turbo long ago), I have always felt that low end torque curves in turbos are misleading. Just driving around normally (not full throttle) in a turbo produces less low end torque than full throttle.
This may be why Audi chose a supercharger instead of a turbo, because response to full throttle may be more instantaneous than with a turbo.
04-19-2012, 09:20 AM
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I think it also depends on your driving style.
I personally had a 2009 S5 Coupe and now have a 2010 S5 Cab. I got better gas mileage and better higher end acceleration in the V8 with driving the same way. The V6T only gives better gas mileage if you are not at high rpms all the time
I personally had a 2009 S5 Coupe and now have a 2010 S5 Cab. I got better gas mileage and better higher end acceleration in the V8 with driving the same way. The V6T only gives better gas mileage if you are not at high rpms all the time
04-19-2012, 11:24 AM
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A stock A5 2.0T is far from gutless at low RPM, summer or winter. The small turbo makes boost right off idle, which makes the car very tractable. You should probably drive one and see for yourself.