Dave, As far as the next S6 goes, maybe the 4.2L V8 twin-turbo that was shown in Hawaii, in February, at a dealers meeting will be the new S car. My dealer didn't drive this particular car, chose a TT instead, but said the thing went like stink, according to people who drove it. We can only hope! Joe 90 V8 5-speed 86 5KCSQ (wife's) 01 TTS(on order) 84 4KSQ (my first new Audi - gone, but not forgotten)