Raced an Audi S4 4.2
01-28-2006, 02:43 AM
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Congrats for winning this match and keeping the BMW spirit alive!
01-28-2006, 03:20 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
I looked up some stats in Road and Track. I have found that they are very closely matched, close enough that shifting speed could render the victor.
545iAuto 2004: 325 Hp, 5.2 (0-60), 12.7 (0-100), 13.7@104 (qtr mi), .89 skid.
S4 manual 2006: 340 Hp, 5.3 (0-60), 13.4 (0-100),13.8@101.7 (qtr mi), .87 skid.
I have the SMG which I would think should be faster, but these are the most aggressive numbers (Both taken from the summary page at end of current issue) that I have seen for either car from a major magazine.
545iAuto 2004: 325 Hp, 5.2 (0-60), 12.7 (0-100), 13.7@104 (qtr mi), .89 skid.
S4 manual 2006: 340 Hp, 5.3 (0-60), 13.4 (0-100),13.8@101.7 (qtr mi), .87 skid.
I have the SMG which I would think should be faster, but these are the most aggressive numbers (Both taken from the summary page at end of current issue) that I have seen for either car from a major magazine.
01-28-2006, 06:39 AM
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I thought the numbers for audi s4 and bmw 545i stick (also smg should also be there).
0-100km/h in 5.6 sec for the audi and 5.9 sec for the bimmer. That's a very close match. Hmmm...maybe the smg shifting time could result in the victory.
Overall i bet my money on the bimmer.
0-100km/h in 5.6 sec for the audi and 5.9 sec for the bimmer. That's a very close match. Hmmm...maybe the smg shifting time could result in the victory.
Overall i bet my money on the bimmer.
01-28-2006, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by 700700' post='230887' date='Jan 28 2006, 03:21 AM
although the s4 is an auto only car
Huh??
01-28-2006, 10:30 AM
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I still would like to have the S4's paddle shift autobox vs. my 545's steptronic - much more convenient and feels more sporty. Too bad the S4 doesn't have DSG as of yet.
01-28-2006, 11:42 AM
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01-28-2006, 01:19 PM
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My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by LowOrbit' post='231049' date='Jan 28 2006, 02:30 PM
I still would like to have the S4's paddle shift autobox vs. my 545's steptronic - much more convenient and feels more sporty. Too bad the S4 doesn't have DSG as of yet.
01-29-2006, 04:44 AM
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My Ride: 2008 E60 M5/SMG (LCI)
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i reported a short while ago that i beat an S4 ... however it was a cab. pre-DMS but i had him on acceleration even though he planted slightly before myself and i was 4 up in my cabin.
one thing i did say was that the noise the S4 makes was much nicer than the 545!
one thing i did say was that the noise the S4 makes was much nicer than the 545!