Is the RS6 really that quick?

Post by **Cornishmoocher** » Sat Sep 26, 2009 7:34 pm

Yer, I found that out once.... Jeffw's "hedge"- feck that was rapid.....

Post by **mushdaffer** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:28 am

[quote]I think the problem lies in that they sometimes just don't feel quick. They are very refined, but that's the point in the car - it feels safe and comfy but it flies when you need it to.

I agree. This car is damm deceptive. I always compare it to my old tuned 95 aero which would do 50-75 in 3rd in around 3.5s which was quick, but the Plus seams to do it in just over 2.5s and feels no faster, but a whole 1s quicker is a big difference.

The car is a beast.

Post by **paul_23** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:54 am

I think on most drives my RS6 is faster than my 911 Turbo as you feel safer and don't realise how quick you actually are going, especially on corners and sweepers so they are defo deceptive. They don't give you the seat of your pants like the 911 but they cover the ground fast and that is why they are so damn good.

Post by **drybeer** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:34 pm

kelvin1000 wrote:ok im rambling now... as i said i am aware of the practicality etc of the rs6 im just talking speed terms like an e55 amg estate can carry a sofa has 476bhp yet is much quicker than a 500bhp rs6 estate in a straight line, How can this be? It doesnt make any sense to me. I dont want an e55 i prefer the rs6 im just looking for explanations

I would be happy to bet money that it is not slower.

TBH the mercedes would be absolutely nowhere in the damp, and frankly where I live it rains 4 fifths of the year.

I've been on skiing holidays in my S4 (B5 and B6) when I had them, and although not yet in the RS6 I KNOW it would be spot on in the snow, so I get a performance car I can use for everything on a day off or a work day.

I'm not ready for "beige slacks" and retirement and so I'm not into the Merc's styling either.

I've not come across a car that could beat mine so far, including V10 M5s and even an R8.

All in all it's the RS6 package which wins - the soundtrack, the comfort, and hi-fi, the dog space in the boot, tand it's still *Subtle*, which I feel the BMW in particular is not.

Post by **NumberoftheBeast** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 9:52 pm

I have already passed comment on speed. Yes, it is very quick in a straight line, but in terms of handling, it was hardly confidence inspiring (even after the coil-overs!) It is a barge.

Post by **Cornishmoocher** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:20 pm

A barge compaired to what?

I hoon mine around the Cornish country lanes all the time (when safe and appropriate to do so) and I reckon for a big car its pretty bloody good. It goes where i put it (including in the hedge

) it copes with the understeer well and honestly it does inspire my confidence.
Ok it aint a fezza or westfield, but it ernt that bad!

Post by **stumpyrs4** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:59 pm

Cornishmoocher wrote:Yer, I found that out once.... Jeffw's "hedge"- feck that was rapid.....

He had his 'little' kitcar at Lydden yesterday. Unfortunately I had shorts on so couldn't go out in it, but it was pretty much the quickest thing out on track...

Post by **NumberoftheBeast** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:05 pm

Cornishmoocher wrote:A barge compaired to what?

I just don't rate its handling. It is too big and too heavy. It could be that I am not the Stig, I dunno.

I had a Focus RS before my RS6 and of course, I have my Westfield now and they shouldn't be compared. The RS6 is a jack of all trades - it is excellent at what it needs to do but it shouldn't be mistaken for a track/rally car.

Post by **stumpyrs4** » Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:21 pm

This thread seems to have run out of steam now.
For the author - get out and get a ride in them and just make up your own mind, as has been said a few times now...

Post by **HYFR** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 6:45 am

of course the RS6 isnt a tracker car! Its a 2tonne mid sized family saloon....so on that basis i think it handles really well

Post by **ecain63** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 8:14 pm

Plain and simple:

450 - 500bhp in any car is gonna make it quick. Especially when its knocking out 420lbft (standard) to 550lbft (mapped) torque to aid the race toward the horizon.
I wouldnt have any other car at the moment. I'd always liked the M5, but it doesnt look like it lived up to its awesome 'on paper' performance. The 550 and 535d are very similar in looks an almost similar in performance. The RS6 stands out like the poodles noodles in a crowd and in my opinion is more respected than 95% of the exotica that you see on todays roads. AND it looks even better than the C6 RS6.

It may be a big heavy car but in the right hands (stand down Mooch.........lol) it can mix it with the best of them. Just look at the track times in Evo magazine and you will see how the standard car fairs.
Mine was up against a Murcialago 2 weeks ago and the result was enough to guarantee the 2 tonne Audi a place in my garage for life.

Post by **Stigter** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 9:56 pm

Any car that in the first week of ownership leaves you confused that 5 seconds or less previous you where at a set of lights and then close loosing license is just quality

Post by **Shoppinit** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 10:30 pm

Mine gave me weird dreams for months after I bought it. There's nothing quite like it. I miss it when I don't drive it and that's just weird.

Post by **Cornishmoocher** » Mon Sep 28, 2009 11:53 pm

Hangonimo.... it is pants on DRc, but on H&Rs and Hotchkiss ARBs its a different motor.

Post by **Daveperc** » Tue Sep 29, 2009 8:41 am

Beg to differ, Mr Mooch! It is pants on DRC when it's not working - but when it works it is fantastic! The problem is reliability, not performance.

Dave

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