[s-cars] New Audi S6

[Lee Levitt]

Brian writes:

> In response to the challenge to deliver supreme performance 
> that always remains perfectly under control, the new Audi S6 
> will be powered by a completely new ten-cylinder 
> V-configuration engine. This engine, a virtually identical 
> version of which is likewise fitted in the new Audi S8, makes 
> maximum use of its resources: with a displacement of 5.2 
> liters, it mobilizes an output of 420 bhp at 6,800 rpm. It 
> reaches its peak torque of 540 Nm (approximately 397 
> ft.-lbs.) between 3,000 and 4,000 rpm. Between 2,500 and 
> 5,500 rpm, torque of over 500 Nm (approx.
> 368 ft.-lbs.) is available. This engine, weighing only 220 
> kilograms (approx. 485 lbs.), is thus able to guarantee 
> superior pulling power in every driving situation. 

I'm waiting till the come out with a version of the TDI motor they're using
in the R10 race car.

Specs for the street version of this motor:

 - 650 horsepower at 4500 RPM
 - 950 Nm peak torque at 3,000 RPM
 - 28 MPG city, 33 highway

(totally made up, btw, but aside from the MPG, probably not far off!)

:)

Lee