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Can any help me with this? My own experience is that a 911 Turbo beats an RS6 (on track). I have been on track, in a Turbo, and kept on getting away from an RS6. Objectively, this may have been down to the driver though.
A mate of mine (owns an RS6), says that (despite my experience) an RS6 is "significantly" faster than a 911 turbo. Now, I have checked the figures on paper and cannot get a single relaible source as a comparator.
Has anyone got any views / evidence / etc. on this?
A mate of mine (owns an RS6), says that (despite my experience) an RS6 is "significantly" faster than a 911 turbo. Now, I have checked the figures on paper and cannot get a single relaible source as a comparator.
Has anyone got any views / evidence / etc. on this?
On a track the 996TT should be quicker, given drivers of equal ability.
When I drove an RS6 last year I found it to be, like most Audis, pretty dull. Yes, it is very fast in a straight line and, yes, it has lots of grip. But it has a hard ride, over-sensitive brakes, numb steering and fairly sterile handling.
For me, the TT is far more rewarding to drive than the Audi, but a GT3 is better still.
When I drove an RS6 last year I found it to be, like most Audis, pretty dull. Yes, it is very fast in a straight line and, yes, it has lots of grip. But it has a hard ride, over-sensitive brakes, numb steering and fairly sterile handling.
For me, the TT is far more rewarding to drive than the Audi, but a GT3 is better still.
I've owned both, (although my 996 is X50), and its a no brainer, the 996 is better in every dept, except load lugging and (whisper) ride quality. They are both pretty hard riding, but the 996 is definitely more choppy.
That being said, I have to say that the RS6 seems very underrated by most people who express an opinion. I wonder if some of these people have lived with one and really know them. For its type, its a hell of a allround package. IMHO of course.......
That being said, I have to say that the RS6 seems very underrated by most people who express an opinion. I wonder if some of these people have lived with one and really know them. For its type, its a hell of a allround package. IMHO of course.......
strange comparison, but having seen heavier Audi on track, not many seem to last too long. They are such a relatively heavy car unless the brakes and suspension have been upgraded these are normally the first componnts to throw the towel in. Quite possible an RS6 with a competent driver is quick on track, but not for long 
A friend of mine has a tweaked RS6 (520bhp/600+lbs). I’ve got a boggo 996 C4 (’02)... 0-60’s I always get away quicker , come 80ish he’s starts to pull away from me, mid range 80-120’s the gap is not as big as you’d imagine, he’ll be about a cars length in front, above this speed the gap obv. widens... I’d imagine a Turbo would alter that in the porca’s favour, as for cornering, be it slow or fast corners, I def. have the edge.. I was as surprised as any that he does not flatten me in every speed range, but 400 odd KG makes a HUGE difference, especially dynamically 
guyvert1 said:
A friend of mine has a tweaked RS6 (520bhp/600+lbs). I’ve got a boggo 996 C4 (’02)... 0-60’s I always get away quicker , come 80ish he’s starts to pull away from me, mid range 80-120’s the gap is not as big as you’d imagine, he’ll be about a cars length in front, above this speed the gap obv. widens... 
Blimey. Where do you play that little game ?
I ran an RS6 for 18months but have now gone back to my 993TT for every day. As you all say the RS6 is a big heavy car, and not nearly as much fun as the Porsche, but not as far behind as you'd guess (the DRC suspension helps a lot through fast corners). I ran mine on track a few times and as you say, the brakes give out first, but SRF and Pagid RS14's cure them without needing to upgrade hardware. I also entered it in the Autocar "How Fast" thing at Bedford. Admittedly this is a one lap sprint in effect (and very much dependant on driver, line etc.), but on the day it came 6th ahead of the only 996TT (but roundly beaten by a couple of GT3's)
As a road car with loads of space, its a great compromise and under-rated by many.
As a road car with loads of space, its a great compromise and under-rated by many.
Me: 500 points, mate: sheepishly not returning calls. Knew it was bollox, but wanted the combined wisdon of fellow pistonheaders before slamming the door shut on that argument. Doubt crept in as he was soooo adamant, but he is soooo wrong. Again. But then again, this is the same guy who told me that first gear was a "high gear" and 5th a low gear. Huh? Also told me that, for safe driving in icy conditions you should keep the car in low gear and use high revs (and he meant high revs) - perhaps useful for Ice Rally, for keeping a car on a road in snowy conditions - a no no (having spent many years in Chamonix, bitter experience is the best teacher!!)
Cheers guys - time to go and settle this argument.
Cheers guys - time to go and settle this argument.
mike996 said:
....then again, this is the same guy who told me that first gear was a "high gear" and 5th a low gear. Huh? Also told me that, for safe driving in icy conditions you should keep the car in low gear and use high revs (and he meant high revs) - perhaps useful for Ice Rally, for keeping a car on a road in snowy conditions - a no no (having spent many years in Chamonix, bitter experience is the best teacher!!)
Blimey, you'd better post his numberplate then i can keep out the way if ever he's driving near me, sounds lethal!!!
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