REVIEW: Jeremy Clarkson Not The Audi RS6's Biggest Fan

So what exactly is wrong with the RS6? Mind explaining?

— Willis (View Profile)

Posted on 11/16/2008 6:13:05 AM | | Votes: -3   

Did you read the article you dolt?

"To make a car as big and as heavy as this — it weighs more than two tonnes — fast is not hard. To make it handle so incredibly well on a track is nothing short of astonishing. "

— Heyhuub (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 11:49:54 AM | | Votes: 1   

Who cares what hp is generated in a shitty Sebring rent-a-car (since that was what he was testing as shits and giggles while he was in the US)?

— Hyundai (View Profile)

Posted on 11/16/2008 7:45:19 PM | | Votes: 1   

S4

The ride in the S6 is Supple but the Handling is just as Nose Heavy as the Regular A6

The Ride in the RS6 is supposed to be Hard but the Handling will be much better than the S6's

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 11/16/2008 11:05:03 PM | | Votes: 3   

This is what EGM Cartech says about the S6's handling:

"When the road gets a little crooked, the S6 is still surprisingly entertaining, and not just in an oh-my-gosh-this-car-is-huge-I-hope-I-don’t-clip-that-oak-tree kind of way. The tight suspension keeps the 4,486-pound car planted and prevents excessive body roll. The steering is a little numb, but the car does feel unexpectedly light on its feet. Despite the firm suspension required to make a car of this size feel sporty, ride comfort is excellent, even after several hours of driving. The car feels composed, and although roadway imperfections are noticeable, they aren’t intrusive."

Car & Driver:

'Not to put too fine a point on it, but this isn't an ideal prescription for agility. Yet that's precisely what the S6 delivered. Some logbook comments: "I'm astounded at what a cool operator the S6 is on the track." "Really fun and confidence-inspiring in the twisties. I'm not sure if I'd have more fun in a 911 on some of these stretches."'

Automobile mag:

"We expected the S6 to be notably slower and less involving, with more androgynous handling qualities and less feedback overall. But we were wrong. Despite the near total absence of drama, its set of reflexes is complete. Quattro is a bonus not only in winter or when it rains: it also ties the car down well through dips and brows, makes carving the twisties much more relaxed, and always--always--puts the power down. Instead of bothering you with weight distribution or traction-control issues, the S6 simply goes where you point it."

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 12:31:47 PM | | Votes: 1   

With Audi, I feel the Avant is always more attractive than the sedan counterpart.

— Shredmo (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 11:15:14 AM | | Votes: 1   

I agree with Shredmo. The A6 Avant is much sexier than the sedan. Great light clusters, and shape overall. The whole reason a wagon is better than a van, SUV etc is that you can have your cake and eat it too. It's almost as fun as its sedan counterpart but has the space of an SUV.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 11/17/2008 12:33:24 PM | | Votes: 1