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 audi audi s6 audi a6 bmw bmw m5 | First Look: 2012 Audi S6, S7, and S8 |
The outgoing S6 was powered by a naturally aspirated, 5.2-liter V-10 engine that produced 435 hp and 398 lb-ft of torque, and needed 5.1 seconds to go from 0-60 mph. The 2012 Audi S6's powertrain promises to be a big improvement. The new TSFI 4.0-liter V-8 found in the 2012 Audi S6 is rated at 420 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque. While it's slightly down in horsepower, the bump in torque and Audi's S Tronic seven-speed, dual-clutch transmission (six-speed Tiptronic in the outgoing model) help the new S6 achieve a 0-62 time of 4.8 seconds, which is more than likely a conservative number from Audi. So how does the 2012 S6 stack up against its German rivals? The 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG arrives in...
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