tl-s vs. a6 4.2

a6 is bone stock. ive got 18" chrome wheels (will this slow me enough to lose?) according to car and driver i should win easily

any educated guesses or experience appreciated

 

I didn't think that our car stood a chance against an A6, an A4 yes, but not an A6. If i'm wrong let me know, I'd like to have a little fun too. Anyone?

 

Ok, according to Motor Trend March '03 on the Road Test results, the '01 Audi A6 4.2 quattro do 0-60 6.7sec 1/4 mile in 15sec at 94.2.
By the numbers is obvious that you should win with no problems but remember that everything can change this numbers and yours; weather, track, weight at time of race, driver and so on.
Keep in mind that a lot of people replace their rims for bigger ones without taking in consideration the weight of them, this will change a lot the way your car respond.
I say give it a shot but be prepare to take two bags with you.
IMO, anything that's between one second (ie. 5.5 to 6.6) is going to be close no matter what anybody said. The conditions at which those numbers were taken are almost perfect, flat surface, 60 to 70 degrees temp. no wind, low humidity etc.
Good luck and let us know.

 

aren't these the same numbers for a stock TLS?

just go race and find out. Just don't race in the rain.

 

You should be able to stick with him, shift using the gate (not tiptronic) and keep all the windows closed and don't run the AC. Careful you dont ruin your tranny though! (unless it's under warranty)

Phil

 

No, the '01 TLS number are 0-60 6.3, 1/4 mile 14.7/97.6mph, like I said very close.

 

You had to ask?
Race first then ask!
I`ve been raced by more dam VW`s and rice burner want to be`s. They don`t ask first!
Good Hunting!

 

too close to call. Dont race off a highway roll. That V-8 will own joo

 

car & driver don't know jack :P
motor trend dont know jack.
each car is a bit different, each driver is different
It should be close, but I would think an A6 would win..... only one way to find out, go to a track.

 

hmmmmm im thinking its going to be nose to nose till about 80mph then hes going to spank you. so stop before then

but yeah thats gunna be close... just remember, A/C off, low fuel, VSA off, power brake till 2000ish RPM, gateshift, and try not to spin it too much coming off that line. oh yea and make sure you dont drop your tranny ehehehhehe

 

thanks for the advice and opinions. definately not gonna gate shift with my waranty-less car. the other driver is a friend of mine and probably knows nothing about AC on/off or anything along those lines. it should be fun and ill let you guys know

 

don't forget he has a system that adds a lot of weight in the trunk. and possibly his wheels slowing him down a little.

black-n-tan: use SS or gate shift even tho u said you wouldnt, i suggest u do it

and like darkshear said, stop at around 80mph. the a6 should pull harder than you at high speeds...

good luck!

@cUr@-TL