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Just_me

10-19-2005 04:53 AM

The new Audi S8

V10, 450hp, 540 nm

http://www.germancarfans.com/news.cf...id/2051019.002

http://www.germancarfans.com/news/20...002.Mini2L.jpg

blinkmeat

10-19-2005 05:05 AM

Simply Awesome :D

yg60m

10-19-2005 05:24 AM

Interesting ! Thanks mate :D But it has the same power as the W12 and less torque. I suppose it will be sportier but they could maybe have done something with the W12 ... I am sure it isn't much more heavy than this V10.

Ghostbat

10-19-2005 05:29 AM

450bhp just isn't that impressing anymore in such a big car. Yes yes i know we are spoiled with cars with monster engines but still..

yg60m

10-19-2005 05:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostbat

450bhp just isn't that impressing anymore in such a big car. Yes yes i know we are spoiled with cars with monster engines but still..

Maybe an RS8 ... :wink:

blinkmeat

10-19-2005 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostbat

450bhp just isn't that impressing anymore in such a big car. Yes yes i know we are spoiled with cars with monster engines but still..

Have you even driven something with this power to weight ratio?

It's gotta be intense - the reality is - ppl love to talk numbers but most ppl can barely get the most of a car with 100 hp

That being said it's probably too much car for you :roll:

Ghostbat

10-19-2005 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blinkmeat

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghostbat

450bhp just isn't that impressing anymore in such a big car. Yes yes i know we are spoiled with cars with monster engines but still..

Yes I have. If you had bothered reading both sentences I wrote you would understand that I'm not saying that it's a weak car. When the last S8 hit the market it was top dog. This new S8 just isn't.

BTW I don't understand why you even start attacking me and my driving skills. That's just uncalled for. Feel free to comment my opinions but if I'm a good or bad driver has nothing to do with this.

redbaron

10-19-2005 06:28 AM

A wolf in sheep's clothing

a cutaway pic of the magnificent V10 :twisted:
http://www.autoweek.nl/images/800/13789.jpg

Quote:

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

BTW, I guess they're using the V10 over the W12 because it's lighter... and although it has less torque... the sound... and, even more important, the publicity, is better using the V10

And don't forget the W-concept needs lots of cooling, the larger radiator(s) add also a lot of extra weight.

Skaala

10-19-2005 09:13 AM

I was hoping for chrome mirrors..... it just looks better :cry:
Edit: I now see that the mirrors are chrome... fantastic!!
It's the most beautiful autobahn cruiser everhttp://www.rs6.com/smilies/drive.gif

Quote:

Originally Posted by yg60m

Maybe an RS8 ... :wink:

Maybe W12 TT?

Erez	10-19-2005 09:46 AM

got to hand it to Audi.. their latest cars are simply stunning 8)

ae86_16v

10-19-2005 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

A wolf in sheep's clothing

a cutaway pic of the magnificent V10 :twisted:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

BTW, I guess they're using the V10 over the W12 because it's lighter... and although it has less torque... the sound... and, even more important, the publicity, is better using the V10

And don't forget the W-concept needs lots of cooling, the larger radiator(s) add also a lot of extra weight.

But the W has a more compact design though right?

martin100

10-19-2005 10:08 AM

Another Audi i´d like to have :wink: Very good looking machine! Audis design gets better and better.

redbaron

10-19-2005 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ae86_16v

Quote:

Originally Posted by redbaron

A wolf in sheep's clothing

a cutaway pic of the magnificent V10 :twisted:

Quote:

Originally Posted by dani_d_mas

BTW, I guess they're using the V10 over the W12 because it's lighter... and although it has less torque... the sound... and, even more important, the publicity, is better using the V10

And don't forget the W-concept needs lots of cooling, the larger radiator(s) add also a lot of extra weight.

But the W has a more compact design though right?

Yes, the W12 is shorter but wider that the V10. The overall packaging of the W12 however adds a lot of weight to the front of the car. As sad a larger (and heavier) radiator is needed, this means extra weight in front of the front axle, which is bad for the handling.

One of the main advantages of the V10 is of course the sportier character of the engine compared to the W12. So the W12 is for the powerful more luxurious cars.

Schwalbe

10-19-2005 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yg60m

Maybe an RS8 ... :wink:

Schwalbe

10-19-2005 11:57 AM

Audi S8 pictures directly from Tokyo Motorshow. :D

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ta...mages/02_l.jpg

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ta...mages/01_l.jpg

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ta...mages/03_l.jpg

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ta...mages/05_l.jpg

http://www.carview.co.jp/tms/2005/ta...mages/04_l.jpg

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