2013 Audi S6 anyone?
#12
I guess one reason for that is, that we know the engine is like artificially tamed and it could deliver way more power (see bentley cgt) if it was allowed to...
#13
Can't compare the S6 to M5, since I haven't driven either one. However based upon A6 3.0 vs 535 or 550, the A6 wins IMO. While the F10 5 is a great looker, and the interior is nice too, it just lacks the nimbleness and precision BMW is know for. Maybe it's a sign I'm getting older and more nostalgic, or that the new generations just don't know how good the 5 series USED to be at handling, but the new cars are nowhere near as tossable as the their predecessors. While it's not a big deal on the more pedestrian regular 5 series, the M5 should command more precise feel and overall better performance than it does.
#14
That's why I think S6 w/ chip and exhaust will be the way to go. I'm happy Audi is bringing back the sleeper car!
#16
Drove the S6, S7 and S8 at Autobahn Monday and Tuesday. Drove the M5 today. Different cars, I am hard pressed. Would choose either over a E63.
Have a black and orange M5 in stock if anyone is interested... Orange is awesome!
Have a black and orange M5 in stock if anyone is interested... Orange is awesome!
#18
Underpowered? Maybe. Faster? Yep. If it beats the E63 and M5 stock being at a HP disadvantage, I can't even imagine what it will be like after a tune!
#19
ya, thats true. definitely makes a difference. Probably why I think the hp in the Panamera GTS/Cayenne GTS is fine at 430/420 hp because thats not far from what the motor has to put out. Just with a tune the new s6 could have 520!