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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:28 PM
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Long Press Release http://www.fourtitude.com/news/publi...cle_7148.shtml

• Audi presents the S6, S7 Sportback and S8 high performance models
• Newly-developed 4.0-Liter V8 with 520 horsepower (S8), 420 horsepower (S6 & S7)
• Ground-breaking efficiency with systems such as “cylinder on demand”













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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 09:35 PM
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These are some nice engines!! Power and Economy should eclipse BMW 4.4TT and MBZ 4.6TT
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Audi needs to figure out how to do better, more aggressive side skirts. I know its a very minor detail, but cut out the front and rear end of a side profile shot, and there is no way to tell the difference between a standard model and S.
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Old Aug 30, 2011 | 11:23 PM
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Much respect for Audi. I feel they design some of the best looking autos today. Lexus is right in there too.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:34 AM
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Very 'safe' looking design wise. Wheels look weird on the S7 IMO. I'm sure it's better in person though. Always liked the 6, but not as much anymore. This S6 looks cool, but I agree with the comment about the side skirts.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:33 AM
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U.S. average of 23 mpg's for the 520 hp S8. That is absolutely outstanding.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 02:51 AM
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I wonder why the 100hp loss in the S6&7.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 03:30 AM
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if GS-F came out with 420hp, there would be eruption of negativity around here.
Plus, this does not look agressive at all? Whats the difference to standard A6, chrome on the grille?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Just can't love the design of the S7...rear end is so bad. S6 and S8 look nice, but predictable.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 11:32 AM
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Same formula works. Nice Audi!
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 12:36 PM
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Of the German big 3 Audi has the most modern designs. I think they are handsome by being both modern and tasteful.
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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hmm i really want an S6 wagon now!
but how is audi reliability these days?
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by spwolf
if GS-F came out with 420hp, there would be eruption of negativity around here.
Plus, this does not look agressive at all? Whats the difference to standard A6, chrome on the grille?
someone just has to bring lexus in to the victim list

you realize the s-line has nothing against the m and amg, and people have been saying that for the longest time right? s is nothing but the more powerful v8. the RS line is what competes with m and amg. look up s4/rs4 and s5/rs5 reviews
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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don't like any of the interiors or the exteriors much except the s6 and s6 wagon
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Old Aug 31, 2011 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
someone just has to bring lexus in to the victim list

you realize the s-line has nothing against the m and amg, and people have been saying that for the longest time right? s is nothing but the more powerful v8. the RS line is what competes with m and amg. look up s4/rs4 and s5/rs5 reviews
this has been said a couple times, audi has a nice little niche for naming making you think the S is more than it is.....

I love the S models, but their just the higher level base........ Not ultra high preformance
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