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Post #1 Fri, May 12, 2:32 AM |
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ajzahn
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Post #2 Fri, May 12, 2:40 AM |
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Justme
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thats great Axel but I dont see the laptime? 
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Post #3 Fri, May 12, 2:57 AM |
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ajzahn
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at the Nordschleife the Audi RS4 can full adavatge out of its powerful 4.2-lites V8 engine which also will power the Audi R8. Thanks to the permanent 4WD there is no under- or oversteer, it just gets a bit unstable when braking very hard. The sports suspension plus and the optional Pirelli P Zero Corsa sports tyres allow the Audi driver to go to the limits and to be neary as fast a Porsche Carrera S at its home track.
8:09 mins, this is fatser than the actual BMW M5 and as fast as the light M6!
Also fited with the optional cermaic disk brakes the RS4 showed no fading even at the race track.
The RS4 is no drift king so loses at a short track like the Hockenheimring against the more powwrful Dodge Viper but also handles better than such a heavyweight like the much more powerful Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
Edited by ajzahn - Fri, May 12, 4:32 AM
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Post #4 Fri, May 12, 3:52 AM |
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ajzahn
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0 - 200 - 0 km/h in 21.8 secs., quicker than the Corvette C6 and the SLK 55 AMG thanks to the better traction of the permananet 4WD and the better brakes.
aerodynamic balance:
The RS4 is no super sportscar but a limousine prodcing no downforce at 200 km/h. It gets lighter in front than in rear thanks to the rear spoiler changing the balance positively.
1.25 max. lateral acceleration on track is not bad for a car that weigh 1728 kg. The Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres have benen modified and now offer a better wet handling than under dry conditions.
Edited by ajzahn - Fri, May 12, 4:38 AM
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Post #5 Fri, May 12, 4:11 AM |
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ajzahn
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36m Salom:
the RS4 handles well, the adaptive damper control makes it as fast as the CLK DTM AMG, looks like the RS4 also is directly derived from the DTM race car.
At the wet handling track it even handles better than the Porsche Carreras and takes the provisional pole position for that test thanks to the 4WD and the new Pirelli P Zero Corsa tyres.
Edited by ajzahn - Fri, May 12, 4:43 AM
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Post #6 Fri, May 12, 4:15 AM |
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ajzahn
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Verdict:
The 4.2-litres V8 engine which later also will power the upcoming Audi R8 is one of the highligsth the RS4 has. It can´t beat a Porsche Carrar S at its home track but is a close challenger being available as sedan, station wagon and convertible but is no super sports car. Aud´s permanent 4WD also is an highlight of the not so light RS4. The RS4 is the best comprmise for people not lloking for a super sportscar with all its limits but an interesting alternative for those who can afford it.
Edited by ajzahn - Fri, May 12, 4:48 AM
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Post #7 Fri, May 12, 6:44 AM |
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mafalda
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Nice!
Other tests? Next iussue?
CIVIS ROMANVS SVM
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Post #8 Fri, May 12, 6:47 AM |
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ajzahn
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other:
Irmscher Opel Astra GTC 265
VW Polo GTI
BMW 3.0si vs. SLK 350
BMW Z4 M Rodaster vs. SL 55 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder vs. SL 55 AMG
will scan and post some of these articles over the weekend
next issue: Porsche 997 GT3
Edited by ajzahn - Fri, May 12, 7:23 AM
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Post #9 Fri, May 12, 6:50 AM |
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Euro Trash
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Quote from BBQ
great article and i love this car
who cares, he's not a house hold name in north america like he is in the 3rd world, where people care about F1. I bet most of my friends wouldn't know who the #$%# he is - TimmyMcOwnsYou on Ayrton Senna
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Post #10 Fri, May 12, 7:13 AM |
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DTA
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GT3.
BTW this is the AMuS test.
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Post #11 Fri, May 12, 7:13 AM |
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mafalda
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Quote from ajzahn
other:
Irmscher Opel Astra GTC 265
VW Polo GTI
BMW 3.0si vs. SLK 350
BMW Z4 M Rodaster vs. SL 55 AMG
Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder vs. SL 55 AMG
will scan and post some of these articles over the weekend
next issue: Porsche 997 GT3
CIVIS ROMANVS SVM
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Post #12 Fri, May 12, 7:58 AM |
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Tourenwagen
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Thanks for posting all that.
I too love the new RS4. I never liked Audi that much until now, but this car is special.
ALMS is a joke
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Post #13 Fri, May 12, 8:20 AM |
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Justme
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Please scan the SLK55 vs Z4M test and write a short summary. Would be very appreciated
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Post #14 Fri, May 12, 11:49 PM |
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ajzahn
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Quote from Justme Please scan the SLK55 vs Z4M test and write a short summary. Would be very appreciated
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Post #15 Sat, May 13, 12:27 AM |
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marcusmv3
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This car owns all. Everyone who says it's overpriced because it's "almost as expensive as an M5" needs to sit the f*ck down, and this is dead obvious proof. Shit, that's the same lap time the 360 Modena got.
If I had the money to go to the record store, I would.
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Post #16 Sat, May 13, 3:39 AM |
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nishav
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truly superb
"well...sort of lovish but not really. It's more like I'm taking that lovely butterfly cliche...and raping it. With explosives." - Ashurii
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Post #17 Sat, May 13, 4:55 AM |
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AntiPimpage
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faster than the C6 corvette to 200 km/h ???? That is insane but believeable
“Once again, President Clinton is using American troops to deflect attention from his record of lies, distortions, obstructions of justice and abuse of power.” -Congressman Dr. Ron Paul
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Post #18 Sat, May 13, 6:59 AM |
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Euro Trash
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Quote from AntiPimpage
faster than the C6 corvette to 200 km/h ???? That is insane but believeable
who cares, he's not a house hold name in north america like he is in the 3rd world, where people care about F1. I bet most of my friends wouldn't know who the #$%# he is - TimmyMcOwnsYou on Ayrton Senna
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Post #19 Wed, Nov 22, 5:42 PM |
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Mad Caddie
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Quote from ajzahn
at the Nordschleife the Audi RS4 can full adavatge out of its powerful 4.2-lites V8 engine which also will power the Audi R8. Thanks to the permanent 4WD there is no under- or oversteer, it just gets a bit unstable when braking very hard. The sports suspension plus and the optional Pirelli P Zero Corsa sports tyres allow the Audi driver to go to the limits and to be neary as fast a Porsche Carrera S at its home track.
8:09 mins, this is fatser than the actual BMW M5 and as fast as the light M6!
Also fited with the optional cermaic disk brakes the RS4 showed no fading even at the race track.
The RS4 is no drift king so loses at a short track like the Hockenheimring against the more powwrful Dodge Viper but also handles better than such a heavyweight like the much more powerful Mercedes SL 65 AMG.
it's just like, dude you just get the best barrels ever dude. it's just like, you pull in, and you just get spit right out of them, and you just drop in, you just smack the lip.. WHUBAA... drop down... saPHBAAAGHW, and then after that you just drop in, just ride the barrel and get pitted, so pitted like that.
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Post #20 Wed, Nov 22, 6:28 PM |
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Zonda Fanatic
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Quote from Mad Caddie
Don't the M5 and M6 weigh the same?
"I know their are several great car companies. Porsche, Mercedes & even your precious Zonda, only if it didn't have a BMW engine. Oh well..." - Ferrari Now and Forever
It can be proud about being among the easiest and most comfortable super sportcars" - Sport Auto DE on the Zonda F
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Post #21 Wed, Nov 22, 6:52 PM |
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sox
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Unbleivable. I love it.
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Post #22 Thu, Nov 23, 12:39 AM |
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gengar
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Very, very nice.
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