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Old 09-16-2008, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='670526' date='Sep 16 2008, 11:32 PM
Now that would be a mouth watering head to head
IMO BMW will always have that visceral driver to car 'connected' feel. That is why I have always owned a BMW in one shape or form. However, Audi has been making some brilliant hardware as of late with gorgeous designs and fabulous interiors. Although Audis are great cars, they lag a bit in that 'connected' feel I mentioned earlier. But a twin turbo V10 with 580 hp and 650 Nm of torque will make me forget about that 'connected' feel real quick! I hope BMW produces something fast to counter the RS6!
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That thing's a beauty! Those seats are terrible though!
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='670682' date='Sep 17 2008, 03:37 AM
That thing's a beauty! Those seats are terrible though!
With you being 6' plus in height and over 200lbs... Those seats would be a little cramped for you Rock!
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Audi RS6 Avant vs Mercedes Benz E63 Touring vs BMW M5 Touring....

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Anyone speak German???
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Until an improved version of the M5 comes out, a head to head between the Audi RS6 and the Mercedes Benz E63?
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I'm not a big Audi fan, I don't get the S and RS branding approach as well as the respect they get from strapping turbos onto everything they build. What kind of HP does an M5 turbo bring?
I can give respect to what it is, I'm just not impressed on how they did it.
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Originally Posted by evo42' post='671031' date='Sep 17 2008, 11:18 AM
I'm not a big Audi fan, I don't get the S and RS branding approach as well as the respect they get from strapping turbos onto everything they build. What kind of HP does an M5 turbo bring?
I can give respect to what it is, I'm just not impressed on how they did it.
putting turbos on all engines is a trend and good thing.
Save $$$$ on fuel with a 2.0TT if they ever make 1. Just like the VW Golf GTi
I think itis 550 hp
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='670682' date='Sep 16 2008, 11:37 AM
That thing's a beauty!
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I don't mind turbo charging non-M cars. M cars are supposed to be engineered and develop HP without the help of turbos or superchargers. How hard is it to attach turbos to an engine to get big hp? What's next for audi? Three turbos?

It's like there's a bunch of civic modders working for Audi...


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