Audi tends to underrate their cars. Audi says the S4 does 0-60 in 4.7, but it's actually closer to 4.2. S6/S7 are supposed to be 4.5, but are actually closer to 4. Lastly, the S8 is supposed to be 4, but can get as low as 3.5 0-60. It really depends on tires and the conditions, but Audis are usually faster than the company says.
John Davis has spoken like this since the beginning. It's a bit of an acquired taste I do admit. For those of us that have seen car shows come and go, it's a bit refreshing to hear someone so familiar. He's just REALLY enthusiastic even in non-Motorweek interviews.
Went to the dealer and to order a loaded S6 but drove home a fully loaded 2013 S8 (A Beast) for $10k below msrp. You cant go wrong with the S6,S7 or S8.
Shouldn't the S6 be compared to the BMW 550i instead of the M5? I thought an RS6 would be the M5 competitor. It seems like they don't really have something that matches up directly.
I remember when these had a detuned Gallardo engine, and the RS version had twin turbos....more power than the most recent rs6. And available in manual, that is the dream Audi imo
The good thing at Audi is that not only the press cars are underrated but the customer cars as well. think the 4.0 TFSI in the S6/S7 and A8 put down around 440-480 hp in several dyno tests.
My '13 S6 just rolled 124K miles. Factory rated it at 420 but they have been dynoed at 480 stock. Mine has been bumped to 550. Add Ferro carbon brake pads and a few suspension and drivetrain bushing upgrades and it's a dream. My lifetime mileage average is about 19.8 but I do not drive it "average". People talk about reliability and it's had its share of shop time, but to be honest it repairs on items other cars don't have. It well worth it. It's the best car I've ever been in let alone owned. Still turn my head to look back in awe when I park it and walk away. Side note 3.5/11.8 with tune.
I’ve owned my ‘14 for 4 years now. It’s stage 1 with RS6 airbox and milltek cat back, just on 500hp. I’ve just passed 100k myself and I’m getting just under 19mpg lifetime. It’s my wife’s daily driver, I think she must be doing a fair bit of spirited driving 😂. I had mine dropped 15mm and have 12mm spacers all round. I totally get why you love the car, it’s fantastic, this is the longest I’ve kept a car. The only car I loved more was a ‘06 RS4 avant I had about 8 years ago. I’m now on the look out for a C7.5 RS6.
Did the airbox make much difference in the noise level? I'd like more sound, wife won't let me spring for exhaust. I'd really like down pipes but I hear it's risky with emissions.
@@datsuntoyy with the airbox I’ve also used a pipercross filter, there is a small amount of noticeable extra noise. It sounds a bit more throaty and you can hear the turbos and when you let off the throttle. I put the standard airbox back on a few weeks ago when the car went in for the recall on the oil strainer just so it looked completely stock. My wife said it sounded different and said she noticed it seem slightly less responsive. I’ll take her word as she’s in it everyday. The inlet hoses on the RS6/7 airbox are larger than the S6/7 so I had to use a small off cut off silicone pipe on the turbo inlet pipes. Then the hoses fit well over them. I’ve never heard anyone in the UK have problems passing emissions tests.
@@dutchschaefer5787 I had mine in two weeks ago for the turbo strainers. They "updated" the software and erased my stage 1 APR and my track timer activation. My wife hates my car. Too fast and too high tech for her. she has a base model A4 "09 vintage and it's fine for her. Infact in the 9 1/2 years I've had it she's never felt launch control. She'd crap herself. lol Emissions here can be hit or miss with down pipes. It's just a very expensive gamble for 30 or so hp.
@@datsuntoyy that’s a nightmare erasing your APR map. Will you have to pay to have it reinstalled? I’m quite lucky really my wife likes fast Audis so she’s keen to get an RS6. The only car she complained about was an RS3 we had. She said it was too small to get stuff in. But it was very quick, that had an APR stage 1 and milltek decat.
Other magazines have stated the same as well. I was somewhat skeptical but then after some research this AWD that Audi employs doesn't waste power. In addition, Audi's numbers like many top tier automakers are highly conservative. Case in point, the Audi S8: supposedly the S8 only has 520 hp at the crank. However, when it was dyno tested it had close to 580 hp at the crank.
loveceasar66, motor trend, automobile, and others have managed to get the s6 well under 4 seconds on the zero to sixty times. manufacturers like to underate their cars, porsche is notorious for that, now audi as well.
The S6 is my favorite high-performance executive sedan. The M5 looks really big, too big. Also it comes with Quattro AWD. But I think I'd rather have a higher end A7 than a base model S6.
I can vouch for the electronic problems, my keyless entry stop working. Usually I can just touch the handle and the doors unlock. Dealer said it needs a new sensor. I also heard Audi understates their HP numbers but I see that as a good thing and still manage to have MPG correctly listed is impressive. When it comes to cars with a lot of HP, AWD is the way to go.
Dam this thing just leaps off the line...however its a known fact that these turbo v8 are under rated MT did a dyno test of the reported 520bhp s8 and got 580 at the crank...plus mostly every auto reviewer got below 4 second tines consistently....bravo audi
"420HP, 406 FT LBS" and "12.2 @ 112 MPH" don't match up. Audi gave them a boosted version of their car to test. Would have loved to see this test car dyno'ed it would have been closer to 500hp & 480FT LBS. I would like to see Joe Blow pull off those times without any tune or mods.
Audi did not give them a "boosted version." However, Audi rates their engines similar to how BMW does, in the worst conditions, (altitude, heat, etc) that this is the least amount of HP this engine will make. So, if you did put on a dyno, you will see Audi engines making more HP then they claim, (if you are not on top of a mountain in 100 degree heat and 99% humidity). Oh, if you do a simple software upgrade, they really become beasts...
Audi tends to underrate their cars. Audi says the S4 does 0-60 in 4.7, but it's actually closer to 4.2. S6/S7 are supposed to be 4.5, but are actually closer to 4. Lastly, the S8 is supposed to be 4, but can get as low as 3.5 0-60. It really depends on tires and the conditions, but Audis are usually faster than the company says.
I know a lot of Audi cars are very slept on
0-60 in 3.8? Thats wicked quick acceleration. Horsepower has to be underrated.
It is underrated
John Davis is the Dan Rather of auto journalism... facts first, always dependable, and is seemingly eternal!
Yes he's a great narrator for the road tests from the Audi A3 to this car and the R8
John Davis has spoken like this since the beginning. It's a bit of an acquired taste I do admit. For those of us that have seen car shows come and go, it's a bit refreshing to hear someone so familiar. He's just REALLY enthusiastic even in non-Motorweek interviews.
Very smooth and well done review. The narrator is good and funny. "A 1 percenter on a casual Friday". Lol.
Went to the dealer and to order a loaded S6 but drove home a fully loaded 2013 S8 (A Beast) for $10k below msrp. You cant go wrong with the S6,S7 or S8.
NvTwist no you can’t and you still have the s8?
Until the warranty runs out
Shouldn't the S6 be compared to the BMW 550i instead of the M5? I thought an RS6 would be the M5 competitor. It seems like they don't really have something that matches up directly.
Audi is the shiznit!! They always make something smooth and the S series cars are some sexy a** vehicles! Gotta get one!!!!
XD an AMC Pacer had more sex appeal than the whole S-series COMBINED.
@@michaelmeliambro5117 no
I remember when these had a detuned Gallardo engine, and the RS version had twin turbos....more power than the most recent rs6. And available in manual, that is the dream Audi imo
Watching in 2021: This is an extremely impressive car even by todays standards!!!!
I just got a 2016 s6 and it's quick.. check it out you can find me
@@Albertisthegod If you still have it, they finally did a recall on the turbo screen. Mine is in the shop for it right now.
@@datsuntoyy mine goes in Monday lol
The good thing at Audi is that not only the press cars are underrated but the customer cars as well. think the 4.0 TFSI in the S6/S7 and A8 put down around 440-480 hp in several dyno tests.
I love how this S6 gets about a mile and a half better MPG than the V6T
awesome!!!
Sweet ride
its better than an M5 because its about 30k cheaper than a M5 and the fact that gas mileage is a lot better on the S6
maczrule agree
rs6 and rs7 are on another level :)
very true and correct statement
I totally agree with you! Too many electrical problems.
My '13 S6 just rolled 124K miles. Factory rated it at 420 but they have been dynoed at 480 stock. Mine has been bumped to 550. Add Ferro carbon brake pads and a few suspension and drivetrain bushing upgrades and it's a dream. My lifetime mileage average is about 19.8 but I do not drive it "average". People talk about reliability and it's had its share of shop time, but to be honest it repairs on items other cars don't have. It well worth it. It's the best car I've ever been in let alone owned. Still turn my head to look back in awe when I park it and walk away.
Side note 3.5/11.8 with tune.
I’ve owned my ‘14 for 4 years now. It’s stage 1 with RS6 airbox and milltek cat back, just on 500hp. I’ve just passed 100k myself and I’m getting just under 19mpg lifetime. It’s my wife’s daily driver, I think she must be doing a fair bit of spirited driving 😂. I had mine dropped 15mm and have 12mm spacers all round.
I totally get why you love the car, it’s fantastic, this is the longest I’ve kept a car. The only car I loved more was a ‘06 RS4 avant I had about 8 years ago.
I’m now on the look out for a C7.5 RS6.
Did the airbox make much difference in the noise level? I'd like more sound, wife won't let me spring for exhaust. I'd really like down pipes but I hear it's risky with emissions.
@@datsuntoyy with the airbox I’ve also used a pipercross filter, there is a small amount of noticeable extra noise. It sounds a bit more throaty and you can hear the turbos and when you let off the throttle. I put the standard airbox back on a few weeks ago when the car went in for the recall on the oil strainer just so it looked completely stock. My wife said it sounded different and said she noticed it seem slightly less responsive. I’ll take her word as she’s in it everyday.
The inlet hoses on the RS6/7 airbox are larger than the S6/7 so I had to use a small off cut off silicone pipe on the turbo inlet pipes. Then the hoses fit well over them.
I’ve never heard anyone in the UK have problems passing emissions tests.
@@dutchschaefer5787 I had mine in two weeks ago for the turbo strainers. They "updated" the software and erased my stage 1 APR and my track timer activation.
My wife hates my car. Too fast and too high tech for her. she has a base model A4 "09 vintage and it's fine for her. Infact in the 9 1/2 years I've had it she's never felt launch control. She'd crap herself. lol
Emissions here can be hit or miss with down pipes. It's just a very expensive gamble for 30 or so hp.
@@datsuntoyy that’s a nightmare erasing your APR map. Will you have to pay to have it reinstalled?
I’m quite lucky really my wife likes fast Audis so she’s keen to get an RS6. The only car she complained about was an RS3 we had. She said it was too small to get stuff in. But it was very quick, that had an APR stage 1 and milltek decat.
Other magazines have stated the same as well. I was somewhat skeptical but then after some research this AWD that Audi employs doesn't waste power. In addition, Audi's numbers like many top tier automakers are highly conservative. Case in point, the Audi S8: supposedly the S8 only has 520 hp at the crank. However, when it was dyno tested it had close to 580 hp at the crank.
audi should make the instrument cluster panel more scratch resistant.....
Lee Hoon I have had a B8 S4, and now a B8.5 S4, which both experienced the same issue 🙄!
loveceasar66, motor trend, automobile, and others have managed to get the s6 well under 4 seconds on the zero to sixty times. manufacturers like to underate their cars, porsche is notorious for that, now audi as well.
Well bmw is the biggest in this deal, underrated m cars
The S6 is my favorite high-performance executive sedan. The M5 looks really big, too big. Also it comes with Quattro AWD. But I think I'd rather have a higher end A7 than a base model S6.
I trust motorweeks zero to sixty times. Audi is notorious for understating HP numbers
Wow hey 12.2 second quarter mile and 114 mph With supposedly only 420 hp How would you say "Sandbagging" In German?
I can vouch for the electronic problems, my keyless entry stop working. Usually I can just touch the handle and the doors unlock. Dealer said it needs a new sensor.
I also heard Audi understates their HP numbers but I see that as a good thing and still manage to have MPG correctly listed is impressive.
When it comes to cars with a lot of HP, AWD is the way to go.
So , when it comes to 0-60 , the 2013 S6 is equal to the 2014 Corvette ? or is my info wrong ?And the weight difference ? 7-800 pounds ???
turbos inside of the V, dual clutch automanual, german engineering at its finest right there
Exact same 0-60 and qtr as a C7 Stingray. Add an ECU tune and the Stingray can watch you go bye bye.
The fact that these are around 26k now
Does anybody know which is faster the older S6 with the V10 or these newer S6 with the V8-T ?
nitrors4pr this version
3.8 to 60, pretty face, probably undrated horsepower rating like the S4
Is it wrong that I like this car more than the S7 and S5
this can still show the tail to modern bmw. In a straight line or track!
But in Singapore it is $300,000.
Lame country
Holy moly that 0-60 time. 420hp? right.
Dam this thing just leaps off the line...however its a known fact that these turbo v8 are under rated MT did a dyno test of the reported 520bhp s8 and got 580 at the crank...plus mostly every auto reviewer got below 4 second tines consistently....bravo audi
420 hp.... what else do i need?
I do understand what you're saying but in my opinion it doesn't work in a in depth car review!
But he has a great voice...I'll admit that.
While the owners of BMW make them hard sells, the Fox' leave you guilt free with Audi.
Even a Lexus GS350 F-Sport wouldn't come close lol
I'm not entirely sure that 0-60 is correct - it is quoted at around 4.4 by audi, you guys just got lucky or something...
Is there a school to learn to talk like that? you know news reporter style..
why wont they make a RS6 sedan!?!?! Audi, whats wrong with you!?!
-and then some....
Yeah right--because you'd buy them all if they did, right?
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Looks complicated to work on...
480hp stock not 420hp
True. A quick stage 1 is 550.
This whicle TURKEY cost 250.000 euro
In a lexus half the stuff will fall off
every yuppie wasp dream
"420HP, 406 FT LBS" and "12.2 @ 112 MPH" don't match up. Audi gave them a boosted version of their car to test. Would have loved to see this test car dyno'ed it would have been closer to 500hp & 480FT LBS. I would like to see Joe Blow pull off those times without any tune or mods.
Audi did not give them a "boosted version." However, Audi rates their engines similar to how BMW does, in the worst conditions, (altitude, heat, etc) that this is the least amount of HP this engine will make. So, if you did put on a dyno, you will see Audi engines making more HP then they claim, (if you are not on top of a mountain in 100 degree heat and 99% humidity).
Oh, if you do a simple software upgrade, they really become beasts...
Audi makes the best vehicles to lease and NEVER own
great review , but why many american ads are so litterally loud ? americans are death ?
$72K??? helllll fuckin no
Stick to your fake fireworks and video games.
I have a "fake ass" motorcycle that goes 150MPH?
be happy, in the netherlands it costs $100k +
2010drive you’re not special. most motorcycles can go faster than that
I wanted to watch this video...but the guy is yelling and speaking in a selling tone!! Unpleasant to hear I'm affraid...
lexus gs350 will whoop this car on the track any day
manjot sandhu in what universe
Dummies are born every day.
You must be drunk if you believe that. S6 will smoke the lexus as if what chained to a tree.