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Old 08-30-11, 09:28 PM
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Default Audi debuts S6, S7, and S8

Long Press Release http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_7148.shtml

• Audi presents the S6, S7 Sportback and S8 high performance models
• Newly-developed 4.0-Liter V8 with 520 horsepower (S8), 420 horsepower (S6 & S7)
• Ground-breaking efficiency with systems such as “cylinder on demand”













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Old 08-30-11, 09:35 PM
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These are some nice engines!! Power and Economy should eclipse BMW 4.4TT and MBZ 4.6TT
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Audi needs to figure out how to do better, more aggressive side skirts. I know its a very minor detail, but cut out the front and rear end of a side profile shot, and there is no way to tell the difference between a standard model and S.
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Old 08-30-11, 11:23 PM
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Much respect for Audi. I feel they design some of the best looking autos today. Lexus is right in there too.
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Old 08-31-11, 12:34 AM
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Very 'safe' looking design wise. Wheels look weird on the S7 IMO. I'm sure it's better in person though. Always liked the 6, but not as much anymore. This S6 looks cool, but I agree with the comment about the side skirts.
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Old 08-31-11, 01:33 AM
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U.S. average of 23 mpg's for the 520 hp S8. That is absolutely outstanding.
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I wonder why the 100hp loss in the S6&7.
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if GS-F came out with 420hp, there would be eruption of negativity around here.
Plus, this does not look agressive at all? Whats the difference to standard A6, chrome on the grille?
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Just can't love the design of the S7...rear end is so bad. S6 and S8 look nice, but predictable.
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Same formula works. Nice Audi!
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Of the German big 3 Audi has the most modern designs. I think they are handsome by being both modern and tasteful.
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hmm i really want an S6 wagon now!
but how is audi reliability these days?
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Originally Posted by spwolf
if GS-F came out with 420hp, there would be eruption of negativity around here.
Plus, this does not look agressive at all? Whats the difference to standard A6, chrome on the grille?
someone just has to bring lexus in to the victim list

you realize the s-line has nothing against the m and amg, and people have been saying that for the longest time right? s is nothing but the more powerful v8. the RS line is what competes with m and amg. look up s4/rs4 and s5/rs5 reviews
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don't like any of the interiors or the exteriors much except the s6 and s6 wagon
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Originally Posted by rominl
someone just has to bring lexus in to the victim list

you realize the s-line has nothing against the m and amg, and people have been saying that for the longest time right? s is nothing but the more powerful v8. the RS line is what competes with m and amg. look up s4/rs4 and s5/rs5 reviews
this has been said a couple times, audi has a nice little niche for naming making you think the S is more than it is.....

I love the S models, but their just the higher level base........ Not ultra high preformance
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