RS6 announced at NYC Auto Show
04-02-2002, 10:39 AM
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RS6 announced at NYC Auto Show
who's saving up for this? (www.cars.com)
Performance is invariably a company hallmark, and that philosophy has been demonstrated by the company's current and past "S" series models. With that in mind, Audi is preparing to produce a new high-performance RS6, first seen in March at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The RS6 "represents Audi at its best," Hunt said. The car will carry a 4.2-liter bi-turbo V-8 engine that generates 450 horsepower. In addition to 18-inch wheels, the RS6 will have quattro all-wheel drive and a Tiptronic transmission.
Hunt said Dynamic Ride Control in the RS6 keeps the underpinnings under the car, where they should be. "This is a sedan with the soul of a thoroughbred sports car," he said, using an expression employed by several manufacturers. Audi expects to sell about 850 units of the limited-edition models, beginning sometime in 2003.
Performance is invariably a company hallmark, and that philosophy has been demonstrated by the company's current and past "S" series models. With that in mind, Audi is preparing to produce a new high-performance RS6, first seen in March at the Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. The RS6 "represents Audi at its best," Hunt said. The car will carry a 4.2-liter bi-turbo V-8 engine that generates 450 horsepower. In addition to 18-inch wheels, the RS6 will have quattro all-wheel drive and a Tiptronic transmission.
Hunt said Dynamic Ride Control in the RS6 keeps the underpinnings under the car, where they should be. "This is a sedan with the soul of a thoroughbred sports car," he said, using an expression employed by several manufacturers. Audi expects to sell about 850 units of the limited-edition models, beginning sometime in 2003.
04-02-2002, 11:36 AM
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no...big heavy sedan is not really the soul of a sports car...
suddenly it's all about 4000lbs and big HP numbers...not exactly a trend that gives us "performance".
Case in point, Ferrari 550 Maranello spider has the same 0-60 and 1/4 mile as an 02 Carerra 2 which has over 160 fewer HP but weighs hundreds of pounds less.
Case in point, Ferrari 550 Maranello spider has the same 0-60 and 1/4 mile as an 02 Carerra 2 which has over 160 fewer HP but weighs hundreds of pounds less.
04-02-2002, 12:41 PM
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hehehe did you see that Sports Compact car test of the Sun Ellisse?
195hp and 0-60 in 4.4 seconds and 12.6 in the 1/4.
Oblitterated the 3700lb Mustang Cobra R.
Going to SERIOUSLY consider the Ellise when it comes...with the 996 being a touch over 3000lbs, I'm feeling that THAT is a bit porkey...rediscovered the joys of light cars and now I'm a heavy car hater...though I might bend the rules for an S4 weight 996TT.
Oblitterated the 3700lb Mustang Cobra R.
Going to SERIOUSLY consider the Ellise when it comes...with the 996 being a touch over 3000lbs, I'm feeling that THAT is a bit porkey...rediscovered the joys of light cars and now I'm a heavy car hater...though I might bend the rules for an S4 weight 996TT.
04-02-2002, 01:56 PM
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I'd be a little afraid of a crash, but with a cage and kept out of heavy traffic it would be nice!
add some weight for a jackson racing sc and it would take quite a beast to match it anywhere.
The extra power would probably upset the balance of the car though.
damn mod bug
The extra power would probably upset the balance of the car though.
damn mod bug
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Just thought of this: the stock RS6 has 450hp, so with a chip it will atleast have 500HP!!!!!!DAMN!!
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