MT tests 2013 Audi S8: 0-60 3.5sec, 11.8 1/4 mile
10-23-12, 09:45 PM
#32
Lexus Test Driver
This is an amazing machine. What's more is it's efficiency despite 520hp... 19/28 
- talk about having your cake and eating it too!
http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/22/2...-drive-review/
- talk about having your cake and eating it too!http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/22/2...-drive-review/
10-24-12, 10:50 AM
#33
Last edited by BNR34; 10-24-12 at 10:55 AM.
10-24-12, 11:24 AM
#34
Lexus Test Driver
10-24-12, 11:29 AM
#35
gtr pulling away from lfa from the start
lexus rates it at 3.7s 0-62
http://a230.g.akamai.net/7/230/2320/...brochure_b.pdf
granted, on the track, i think the lfa will shine more
10-24-12, 12:12 PM
#37
Just a few years ago most 100K performance cars were RWD. They are now starting to implement sophisticated AWD systems after Nissan blew them out of the water with the GTR. Even if this Audis AWD system is as good as the GTR, I just don't see the big heavy pig coming close to GTR's acceleration, unless its power output is severely underrated.
10-24-12, 01:34 PM
#40
Lexus Test Driver
Nothing like an Audi S8. I really like the car, the first time I saw when it was in Ronin. Wikipedia saying the 0-62 time is 4.2 seconds. It is sad, that the S8 is underpowered compared to the RS6. One thing is, it be interesting to see someone get Audi, to contact Bugatti and have them build an engine for the S8
Last edited by JessePS; 10-24-12 at 01:38 PM.
That will slow it down lol.
10-25-12, 10:25 AM
#43
Lexus Fanatic
Not true. Front wheels lose traction much easier than rear wheels, and with traditional AWD systems, once the front wheels start slipping, open diffs cannot send anymore torque to the gripping wheels, and you just end up with massive front wheel spins. This is why most performance cars used to come with RWD only, and some more recent models that used AWD come with 80/20 torque split.
Torque vectoring solves this problem, and it absolutely works in a straight line as well as corners. Unfortunately it adds complexity and purists believe it takes away from driving experience.
Don't know about the Porsche, but 2.9 sounds way too optimistic for the GTR. The Lexus LFA is rated for around 3.2 and it consistently dusts the GTR, AFAIK.
Torque vectoring solves this problem, and it absolutely works in a straight line as well as corners. Unfortunately it adds complexity and purists believe it takes away from driving experience.
Don't know about the Porsche, but 2.9 sounds way too optimistic for the GTR. The Lexus LFA is rated for around 3.2 and it consistently dusts the GTR, AFAIK.
10-25-12, 11:14 AM
#44
Lexus Fanatic
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for huge power cars, awd is definitely the way to go. for light sports cars, rwd is great and fun.
i think they should do an lfa-2 with awd and dual clutch transmission.
i think they should do an lfa-2 with awd and dual clutch transmission.
10-25-12, 12:02 PM
#45
Pole Position
The GTR might be faster 0-60 but doesn't the LFA have better top-end accleration? Once you're past 100mph, the LFA will pull on the GTR and leave it behind.