Raced an Audi S4 4.2

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01-27-2006, 02:56 PM

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We both started from a light. Both we pretty equal in acceleration- When he shifted, I pulled ahead- When I shifted, he pulled ahead. But as we went through the gears I gained more when he shifted, because his took longer- and he gained less when I shifted, because of my faster SMG shifts. After we got into fourth gear I was clearly ahead, but not by much. If I was shifting a traditional stick, I would not have had any advantage.

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01-27-2006, 04:13 PM

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This is the 2006 S4 4.2L V8 340HP? WOW really?? Isnt it lighter... and has more HP. COOL!!!!!!!!! So we can beat if if not still keep up if its a bad driver!

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01-27-2006, 04:25 PM

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I think an S4 4.2 is a pretty good match for a 545. The 0-60 MPH numbers I see are in the same range, some as low as 5 sec. Shifting speed could be the differentiator.

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01-27-2006, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='230729' date='Jan 27 2006, 08:13 PM

This is the 2006 S4 4.2L V8 340HP? WOW really?? Isnt it lighter... and has more HP. COOL!!!!!!!!! So we can beat if if not still keep up if its a bad driver!

The S4 is actually a pig. Something like 4000 lbs :thumbsdown: Probably heavier than your 545..

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01-27-2006, 05:11 PM

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This is the 2006 S4 4.2L V8 340HP? WOW really?? Isnt it lighter... and has more HP. COOL!!!!!!!!! So we can beat if if not still keep up if its a bad driver!

The S4 is actually a pig. Something like 4000 lbs :thumbsdown: Probably heavier than your 545..
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You're right! I just looked... 3900lbs for the auto and 3800ish lbs for the manual! WOW HEAVY!

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01-27-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by alpineweiss' post='230753' date='Jan 27 2006, 06:08 PM

[quote name='EBMCS03' post='230729' date='Jan 27 2006, 08:13 PM']
This is the 2006 S4 4.2L V8 340HP? WOW really?? Isnt it lighter... and has more HP. COOL!!!!!!!!! So we can beat if if not still keep up if its a bad driver!

The S4 is actually a pig. Something like 4000 lbs :thumbsdown: Probably heavier than your 545..

You're right! I just looked... 3900lbs for the auto and 3800ish lbs for the manual! WOW HEAVY!

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Well, the 545i Steptronic is 3,814 curb-weight stripped. That's not so different that I'd be inclined to think of the Audi as a pig, but not the 545i. And, I think the manual 545i is 3,803.

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01-27-2006, 08:02 PM

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My partner has a 2006 A6 4.2, he got it about 3 months after I took delivery on my 545i and frankly - you can't compare the two... the Audi feels havier and slower, even slower in acceleration then my 2001 A6 2.7T, I've never raced him, but the Audi is definitely slower.

here's the specs from Audi's website... I was sure I was right so I had to check myself...

A6 4.2 Specifications

Model Configuration

335 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive

Engine

DOHC aluminum 90-degree 4.2 V8 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold
Displacement: 254.04 cu. in.
Bore: 3.33 in.
Stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph in seconds: 6.0
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 17/23 mpg

Chassis/Technical

Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection

Front suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)

Rear suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP? 8.0)

Servotronic? vehicle speed-sensitive power steering; turning circle: 39 ft.

Curb weight (lbs): 4145

Capacities:
Engine oil (qts.): 9.3
Fuel tank (gallons): 21.1

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01-27-2006, 10:53 PM

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Gadgets. I think they are talking about the S4 4.2. not the A6.

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01-27-2006, 11:32 PM

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