new audi models details

["Dave Eaton" <Dave.Eaton@clear.net.nz>]

more details on the new audi hi-po models...

s6.
340hp @7,000rpm, 420nm @3,400rpm
0-100kmh in 5.7, 0-200kmh in 21.7(!)
new aluminium subframes at each end, in addition to the a6v8q's aluminium
suspension.  aluminium bonnet and front side panels.
10mm lower than the a6v8q, new progressive springs and the usual tuning.
torsen centre with 50:50 up to 70:30% torque distribution.  ebd, asr, esp.
6-speed manual or 5-speed automatic.
uprated brakes with aluminium callipers.
17" wheels with 255/40 tyres.
side airbags standard.

rs4.
avant only, made by quattro gmbh.
380hp @6,800rpm, from the uprated 2.7l v6tt.
6-speed manual only.
uprated brakes, re-tuned suspension.
new sills and wheel arches.
porsche-esq front air dam with low central intercooler venting ahead of the
front wheel arches.  new rear apron with diffuser.  additional spoiler on
top of the tail gate.

al2.
released.  895kg.  asf.  no quattro.  4 cyl 1.4 petrol.  3cyl tdi 1.4 w/75hp
with 4.2l/100km consumption.  2year or 30,000km service intervals (petrol),
50,000kms for diesel (!).

it wasn't so long ago that over 300hp was virtually unique in the audi
range.  now we are tempted to yawn when the new s6 *only* has 340hp.

thank you herr peich.

dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q
'88 mb 2.3-16