[s-cars] RS6 vs M5

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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Scott, what you've predicted is already true, there are rumors of BMW rolling
out a 5-600hp V10 for the M5 in the near future.  I don't think Audi has or
ever will compete with the M-devision, they will always be nipping at M's
heels 3-4 years behind as has been the case.

Frankly, I don't see the RS6 as a real M5 competitor anyway, the pedestrian
Tip-tranny kills that for me right off the bat.  Seems like Audi is mroe
interested in building road going "space" ships these days,  "look, the car
accelerates and you can't hear or feel a thing!".

Bring back the days of the Sport Quattro, or release a car somewhat
resembling the road feel of my 80tq, then I'll plunk down some new-Audi
money...

Javad

> I personally read these comparos with a smile on my face.  Remember, right
> now the RS6 is being compared to the *current* rolling (not new) M5,
> available in 400hp trim in the US.  The RS6 might come here (US), but if
> history repeats itself in Bavaria, a pre-emptive strike at the RS6 will
> undoubtedly happen, another hat trick if they get the 'beater' into
> customers
> hands before I-stot delivers the first.  And if history repeats itself,
> audi
> will then try to distance itself from the M5 comparos.
>
> What would really rock the boat, just might be the M version of the X5.
> The
> lap times at Nuremburg of the non M version are enough to stir up the
> fanatics of any marque.
>
> My .02, and not holding my breath, hoping to be proven wrong
>
> Scott J
>