How Can the S6 Be Faster Than the New S4?
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How Can the S6 Be Faster Than the New S4?
The S6 is 300 lbs heavier, has 40 less HP, and is a tip, but outruns the new S4 to 60 mph by 0.7 seconds. Is the 5.6 second 0-60 time for the S4 unproven? Explanations, please!
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40 less HP? S4 has 334 (USA) and S6 has 340. Still though, it doesn't make sense.
From the VWVortex review:
"Second - like it or leave it, the new S4 has a normally aspirated 4.2l V8 rated at 344hp and 302 lb-ft of torque. When converted from European DIN horsepower ratings to our SAE rating along with a few usual U.S. spec differernces horsepower is expected to be closer to 334hp when it arrives on our shores next spring."<ul><li><a href="http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_s4intro_02.html">http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_s4intro_02.html</a</li></ul>
"Second - like it or leave it, the new S4 has a normally aspirated 4.2l V8 rated at 344hp and 302 lb-ft of torque. When converted from European DIN horsepower ratings to our SAE rating along with a few usual U.S. spec differernces horsepower is expected to be closer to 334hp when it arrives on our shores next spring."<ul><li><a href="http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_s4intro_02.html">http://www.vwvortex.com/news/index_s4intro_02.html</a</li></ul>
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Jim has an S6...I'm not sure exactly what his post meant...I didn't really...
get the times he was talking about...I just wanted to try to clarify the general stats of the 3 cars give or take a little.
Last I remember, Jim had/has a Pearlescent White S6.
Last I remember, Jim had/has a Pearlescent White S6.
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My Bad, I Was Looking at the 0-50 Time
Either I'm becoming senescent or my Adobe reader needs a boost. Still, the new S4 is one heavy car. If it's going to be the Bimmer fighter it's made out to be, the Atkins diet may be in order.
98.5 A4 2,8
02 S6 4.2
98.5 A4 2,8
02 S6 4.2