"Deputy Kovacs" (grandbudapest)
10/10/2013 at 16:06 • Filed to: None
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"Deputy Kovacs" (grandbudapest)
10/10/2013 at 16:06 • Filed to: None | 2
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So, we've seen that the uber German sedan, the Audi S8 hits 60 nearly as fast (faster?) than the C6 ZR1. Now, APR has released their tune for the 4.0 TSI motor... I'm shocked. APR systems are known to be bulletproof with reliability and daily driveability, and their new ECU upgrade gives that motor 647 hp(!!!) with nearly zero compromise in reliability. I need mo monies, man. !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! their website with more info. Can anyone think of a better stock package than the S8? Better cars like the S8 to have slightly modified and deliver the same power and reliability?
TheOnelectronic
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 16:10 |
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I thought they already had a tune out for the 4.0 turbo.
Either way, that number is absurd, and yeah, APR is known for their tunes being well-engineered to preserve the engine.
The only other engine I've seen make this much power from a tune is the H6 in the 911 Turbo
Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 16:10 |
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That's redonkulous.
They're indeed on top of their game. My dad bought an A6 with the 3.0T, and between that motor and that transmission, that car moves far quicker than anything with that kind of weight and "only" 325 HP has any right to.
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Deputy Kovacs
> Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
10/10/2013 at 16:13 |
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Same motor in the B8 S4. I've looked at getting one of those in a year so when the $30-35k certified ones start coming around. With an APR stage 1 those push out nearly 400 hp... total sleeper car. Just watch the Chris Harris S4 vs RS4 avant video and that's all the proof you'll need.
Party-vi
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 16:22 |
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It's missing 2 cylinders and soul.
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Deputy Kovacs
> Party-vi
10/10/2013 at 16:26 |
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This S6 was literally the biggest letdown ever. Same goes for the S8 of the same era.
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TheOnelectronic
> Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney
10/10/2013 at 16:29 |
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Most people agree that Audi really sandbags their HP numbers.
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Party-vi
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 16:29 |
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That was supposed to be an S8 >.<
But still, an AWD V10 luxury sports car was a let down? Never mind that R&T called the V10 S8 the best luxury performance car made to-date when it was launched (granted that's R&T but you get it). You let me know how your turbo rebuilds go...
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TheOnelectronic
> Party-vi
10/10/2013 at 16:29 |
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The V10 made lots of pretty noise but didn't really go anywhere fast.
The 4.0T has plenty of character, trust me.
SpeedSix
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 16:39 |
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I generally like the A8/S8 over the BMW 7-Series and Mercedes-Benz S-Class since it's comparably underrated and subliminal.
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Party-vi
> TheOnelectronic
10/10/2013 at 16:39 |
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13.1sec 1/4 mile and 60mph in 5 seconds is definitely fast for a 4,400lb land yacht.
Luke's Dad Sold His 2000TL To Get a Sienna
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 16:46 |
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I saw fire and engines and I thought this was a Ferrari article. -imsorrybutyouknowsomeonehadtopostthis-
ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 17:01 |
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omg yes. A6 3.0t avant. I would.
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Deputy Kovacs
> ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
10/10/2013 at 17:05 |
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http://www.cars.com/go/search/deta…
!!!!!!!!!!
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ESSSIX GmbH - Accountant/Wagon Thumper
> Deputy Kovacs
10/10/2013 at 17:26 |
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LMAO I was just looking at this: LINK
If I ever loose my current Avant This would be my next move. DONE. Unless they bring the Allroad in a TDI...but we know that wont happen.
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TheOnelectronic
> Party-vi
10/10/2013 at 17:28 |
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But disappointing for something with a V10, and also a whole second slower to 60 than the following model.
That massive chunk of engine up there also made the car really nose-heavy, even more so than most Audis of that generation.
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Party-vi
> TheOnelectronic
10/10/2013 at 17:46 |
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Don't care; still want.