Re: A6 Avant v Volvo

[Erik R Addy <erik@aero.und.edu>]

> Michael Williams wrote:
> >
> > Erik R Addy decided to speak these words:
> >
> > >A turbo Volvo can pass an S4/S6.  More power, less weight.
> >
> > Are you sure about this?  may be more power, but just how much less
> > weight, and how is that compensated by the poorer gearing of the auto
> > box...
> 
> Well, I should qualify my statements.  I know a front wheel drive 850T
> will
> pass a S4 (although, not from a standing start as the quattro can launch
> better).
> 
> As for the AWD, I'm not totaly sure, but I believe the "R" models are
> now at
> around 260 hp stock, and the FWD 850t I passed a friends S4 in was only
> 220hp.
> 
> I was persusing some mainstream car mag (C+D, R+T, I don't remember) the
> other
> day, and they put the new S-70 T5 at 0-60 in 6 sec flat.  I don't recall
> a
> S4 ever testing that fast in the mags.
> 
> Anyway, I will have to do some research today or tommorow on the weight
> of a 850
> v S4 sedan/wagon and S70AWD vs S6 sedan/wagon.
> 
> Also, remember in many markets the AWD turbo is available w a manual
> tranny,
> and the FWD turbos are avail manual in the US now.
> 
> And lastly, don't get me wrong, I'd rather have a S6 than a 850.
> 
> Later,
> Erik