Turbo Ultra Sport

With both cars being totally stock.

Is there a big difference between a 1.8T Ultrasport and a B6 S4 in regards to handling?

I was thinking about this on my drive home tonight. I am not sure about the suspension differences in the two models. I assume that the heavier V8 vs the lighter 4 banger would come into play.

I'm not trying to compare the cars in any way just curious to see how this can differ between the two.

Stl4

I'm assuming stickier and stiffer tires on the S4 would make it handle a little better.

Det. Mickylaren

They both have 18" ContiSport2s IIRC.

Turbo Ultra Sport

Pretty sure S4's run Conti SC2 in the same size as the Ultrasport Pkg

Stl4

So how much of a weight diff is there between the 4 banger and V8?

Det. Mickylaren

ZING!

Tsle

S4s have posted better handling #s in the mags despite the greater weight.

Stampchez

I've never seen a 1.8T tested with the sport or ultrasport package so it's hard to compare. Both C&D and R&T have tested 3.0s with regular sport and S4s. Their numbers aren't far enough apart to outweigh different tracks on different days. The 3.0 has pulled .85 and .83 on the skidpad and 64.1 in the slalom. The S4 was tested at .86 and .85 on the skidpad and 65.8 in the slalom. The 1.8T is substantially lighter though. I would guess it would have better numbers than the 3.0.

Turbo Ultra Sport

1.8T Quattro 6 Speed- 1545kg
3.0 Quattro 6 Speed- 1625kg
S4 6 Speed- 1735kg

Stampchez

500 pounds is a bunch. I'd like to see the two on the same day.