[MacD]

Stumbled across one of these giving it beans locally,  Didn't realise what it was initially until he floored it and it took me by surprise!

 

Supposedly does 60 in a blistering 3.7 !!

 

It was very quick in a straight line altho the RS4 managed to stay with it.   It doesn't however stop well as you'd expect or go around the twistes as well as RS badged things

 

Anyone come across one or driven one? 

[terminator x]

Absolute beasts, 547hp and 500ft torque! Treat them with respect

 

TX.

 

Edit - 4.7s to 60 though so shouldn't really trouble us from the lights 

Edited by terminator x, 12 March 2016 - 12:42 PM.

[Sonnybo55]

I had one of these last year it was rapid, it drank so much fuel it was unbelievable 🙈

[MacD]

All the articles i can find quote 4 seconds or say sun 4 seconds.   

 

Either way it's flaming quick !

[scotexile]

Absolute beasts, 547hp and 500ft torque! Treat them with respect
 
TX.
 
Edit - 4.7s to 60 though so shouldn't really trouble us from the lights 

I think they're around 4s too - likely to be a close run thing at the lights ...

[terminator x]

Heavy though ...

 

"All this means that despite weighing 2380kg the M SUV’s can reach 62mph in 4.7 seconds, that’s the same as a Cayenne Turbo S. The pair are electronically limited to 155mph but if you choose to equip the M Driver’s Package, this rises to 171mph"

 

TX.

[booker]

The only drawback of the M driver's package is that stopping distance from top speed increases from two continents to three 

[MikeFish]

I considered buying one of these a couple of years ago when I was also looking at a Cayenne Turbo S. The BMW is slightly quicker in a drag race and meant to be a slightly better drivers car. The Porsche had a more lusurious interior with leather dashboard and alcantara roof lining as standard.

[Ozmosis]

Not my cup of cha at all, but for sure with nigh on 200bhp more than we mere 'souped up' A3's have, it is not gonna be slow!

Absolute beasts, 547hp and 500ft torque! Treat them with respect
 
TX.
 
Edit - 4.7s to 60 though so shouldn't really trouble us from the lights 

I am pretty sure the difference between 4.3 and 4.7 secs in reality would be the length of the front bumper! Be afraid.... And use launch control if you want to show 'em! LOL

[MikeFish]

Not my cup of cha at all, but for sure with nigh on 200bhp more than we mere 'souped up' A3's have, it is not gonna be slow!


I am pretty sure the difference between 4.3 and 4.7 secs in reality would be the length of the front bumper! Be afraid.... And use launch control if you want to show 'em! LOL

Or find a bend.

[Duke3D]

Or find a bend.

 

My thoughts as well. You beat me to it.

[booker]

One of the great things about the RS3, and indeed other cars of similar size and performance, is their maneouvrability and the capability to use more of the performance more of the time. I spent an hour in an RS6 at a dealers event last autumn and whilst the straightline performance was simply mind blowing, the times when it can be used fully are few and far between - an RS3 would be quicker and much more fun on most of the narrower, winding roads we have in this country

[ColinC2]

One of the great things about the RS3, and indeed other cars of similar size and performance, is their maneouvrability and the capability to use more of the performance more of the time. I spent an hour in an RS6 at a dealers event last autumn and whilst the straightline performance was simply mind blowing, the times when it can be used fully are few and far between - an RS3 would be quicker and much more fun on most of the narrower, winding roads we have in this country

 

 

Couldn't agree more with that. Never been a big fan of 4x4 vehicles, although I did run a 4.4 V8 X5 when i lived in Kent countryside, until the fuel bills on a 100 mile daily commute nearly crippled me (bought an A4 Avant 1.9 Tdi to commute in !) and I really cannot understand souped up 4x4 and definitely cant understand the X6 or X6M - a style over form statement!! 

 

Generally the roads in the UK are narrow and so even something not really that large , like an RS6 , is hard work to maintain the relatively small advantage over an RS3 (or 4 wheel drive hatch from another German manufacturer   )

 

[Colin dons flameproof suit and exits   ]

[booker]

I seem to recall Mike Fish making an observation in one of his posts to the effect that the straight line performance of his wife's RS3 was inferior to his RS6 where they could both the exercised fully, but available and accessible so much more of the time.

In and around Sutton Coldfield where I live, most of these large 4x4's - BMW X5 and X6, Range Rovers, Audi Q7's - are driven by the 'yummy mummy' brigade with noses about 2 inches from the windscreen whilst perched on cushions so they can see over the wheel. You can only imagine the standard of driving, and as for fitting them somewhere between the two white lines we all call a parking space - well, for once I am lost for words

[Rs3owner]

No problem

[MikeFish]

No problem

 

The RS3 had a stage 1 Revo, but I'd expect the end result to be the same.

 

It's no contest really; the RS3 will beat it in a straight line without even pulling out it's Trump card over the BMW; braking and cornering.

[MikeFish]

I seem to recall Mike Fish making an observation in one of his posts to the effect that the straight line performance of his wife's RS3 was inferior to his RS6 where they could both the exercised fully, but available and accessible so much more of the time.

In and around Sutton Coldfield where I live, most of these large 4x4's - BMW X5 and X6, Range Rovers, Audi Q7's - are driven by the 'yummy mummy' brigade with noses about 2 inches from the windscreen whilst perched on cushions so they can see over the wheel. You can only imagine the standard of driving, and as for fitting them somewhere between the two white lines we all call a parking space - well, for once I am lost for words

 

Yes, as echoed above, the RS6 feels a lot quicker in a straight line but you constantly have to back off the power otherwise you will end up in a ditch or lose your license. The RS3 and the RS4 can be nailed more often.

[booker]

I still love the look of your RS6 Mike, particularly since you had it lowered    

[Ozmosis]

Couldn't agree more with that. Never been a big fan of 4x4 vehicles, although I did run a 4.4 V8 X5 when i lived in Kent countryside, until the fuel bills on a 100 mile daily commute nearly crippled me (bought an A4 Avant 1.9 Tdi to commute in !) and I really cannot understand souped up 4x4 and definitely cant understand the X6 or X6M - a style over form statement!! 

 

Generally the roads in the UK are narrow and so even something not really that large , like an RS6 , is hard work to maintain the relatively small advantage over an RS3 (or 4 wheel drive hatch from another German manufacturer   )

 

[Colin dons flameproof suit and exits   ]

 

This is exactly why I like this size of car. It is manageable and fun without the need to close eyes and hope it squeezes through.

 

Largest car I have driven in London was an E-Class Merc, and it felt massive!