-- Audi B8 S4 vs. Corvette C5

[Simply Red]

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I test drove one (a 4.2) last week, and as clear as I can tell it is an utter badass ride, also my next one, without a doubt!

interesting matchup, never mind the spam, it's not the intention.

Thanks, if you get a chance to watch.

[NewChief]

I'm done with European cars after our Volvo experience. Holy shit. I've never had a car in the shop so often. My wife had begun to think that it was "normal" to see your mechanic once a month. She can't believe that she's going on her 3rd year with her Honda Pilot without a single trip to the mechanic.

[Silock]

What a stupid ****ing race. That Vette didn't even launch. I love S4s, but that Vette should have shit all over that S4, even with equal HP.

[Simply Red]

only thing i can think is its the weight difference but i thought the newer vets were light, you might say - but their engine weight difference is probably why it shit.

[Silock]

The newer Vettes are still pretty light. The C5 is about 3300 lbs, and the S4 is about 4,000. That's a huge difference, when you consider that every 100 lbs is worth close to 1/10th of a second in the 1/4 mile. Just the weight difference alone should be worth about 7 carlengths.

[Caseyguyrr]

Originally Posted by Fritz88

Audi is my favorite brand. Germans produce hot women and excellent cars.

and awesome beer

[Caseyguyrr]

way too many corvettes on the road, i would much rather have the audi

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

The newer Vettes are still pretty light. The C5 is about 3300 lbs, and the S4 is about 4,000. That's a huge difference, when you consider that every 100 lbs is worth close to 1/10th of a second in the 1/4 mile. Just the weight difference alone should be worth about 7 carlengths.

jesus - I was guessing - so wait, the Audi out weighs the Corvette?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Caseyguyrr

way too many corvettes on the road, i would much rather have the audi

I could see that holding true if you don't care about maximizing performance for the dollar. Give me the Vette any day of the week.

[Simply Red]

I've never driven a car like that - it may look like an A - but it's a totally different car. That thing was LITERALLY a dream ride, and you can save this, I WILL have one in 1 yr or sooner from today. And it'll be an `08 4.2 - I have the A4 3.2, now. It's not exactly slow, but this S4 is in another league.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

jesus - I was guessing - so wait, the Audi out weighs the Corvette?

By quite a lot.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

By quite a lot.

Yes, that catches me by surprise.

[Caseyguyrr]

Originally Posted by Silock

I could see that holding true if you don't care about maximizing performance for the dollar. Give me the Vette any day of the week.

well if you want performance for the dollar get you one of these, this one costs about 19,000 to build

[Simply Red]

you still liking your latest ride, Silock?

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I'm done with European cars after our Volvo experience. Holy shit. I've never had a car in the shop so often. My wife had begun to think that it was "normal" to see your mechanic once a month. She can't believe that she's going on her 3rd year with her Honda Pilot without a single trip to the mechanic.

You should have at least tried to go with a 1/2 way decent Euro car before you gave up on em.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

What a stupid ****ing race. That Vette didn't even launch. I love S4s, but that Vette should have shit all over that S4, even with equal HP.

Video doesn't do a car-race justice, unless they're topping 150 - it just isn't a clear visual representation.