Audi A8 vs BMW 750 twin turbo Drag Race
Audi A8 L (375bhp & 325 lb/ft) vs BMW 750li (400bhp & 450 lb/ft).
Audi uses the new ZF 8-speed automatic, BMW uses their standard 6-speed auto. BMW weighs 200 lbs more.
Results seem pretty obvious right?
Let's see how the BMW's twin turbos help it out.
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1998 BMW M5 5.0 V8 Full Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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BMW's 1999-on M5 was the car that started the horsepower war in Germany. Before this super-saloon arrived, 400bhp was a virtually unheard of figure for a sports-minded executive saloon to be developing. Once BMW had set the new standard however, a host of imitators appeared with even more power. But more power doesn't mean more desirable. Many still believe this M5 to be the pick of like-minded cars in its sector. Here's our guide to finding yourself the best one possible.
History
Late last century, performance enthusiasts intent on owning the world's finest sports saloon had been waiting with bated breath for the men at BMW's Dingolfing plant to unleash the latest red-hot M-Power version of the 5 Series, and in March 1999, the wait proved well worth it. With 400bhp and a V8 engine, the M5 rewrote the rules on what defined a premier league performance saloon. At a few pounds shy of £60,000 it certainly wasn't cheap, but judged on any objective basis, the M5 was quite simply the best car there was. Many would argue it still is.
BMW made a number of cosmetic changes for the 2001 model year. Pay attention and you'd spot body-coloured rubbing strips, round fog lights and a redesigned front spoiler. The headlights were now of the fashionable clear lens variety and the indicator lamps became round. To help some of the M5 magic trickle down through the rest of the range, that model's wider chrome grille surround were found on all variants. The interior benefited from a few tweaks as well. A revised range of options were also available, including a Mini Disc system, a voice-controlled telephone and a larger television screen.
Opinion
There aren't too many surprises with a 5 Series. You know it's going to be beautifully built, great to drive, understated and well equipped -- and the BMW M5 is no exception. Once upon a time, for supercar performance, you had to buy a supercar. A cramped coupe in other words, with hardly enough space for a change of clothes in the boot. Then along came the M5.
Launched in 1984, this was the first of a new breed of super saloon - the ultimate 'Q Car'. No stripes or spoilers. In fact nothing to indicate that this one and three quarter tonne family four-door could out-accelerate (and arguably out-handle) a Porsche 911. Not surprisingly, the concept caught on amongst the shy but successful. As sales increased, so did the power on offer - from 286bhp to 315bhp and 340bhp by the time production stopped in 1995. After that, BMW abandoned the super-saloon market to Mercedes and Jaguar, hoping that their V8-powered 540i would keep them in with a shout. It didn't.
Which is why this M5 does the job properly. Under the bonnet lies one of the most powerful engines ever to be fitted to a production car of any kind. It's a 32-valve, quad overhead camshaft 5.0-litre V8 crafted from Alusil - a lightweight aluminium-silicon alloy. The output is an awesome 400bhp - 40% more than the already rapid 540i.
Not that the neighbours would ever suspect. In true M5 tradition, the current model is discreet to the point of anonymity. A subtle front airdam, a tiny boot spoiler, gorgeous alloy wheels, clear indicator lenses, quad Exhaust pipes and a small boot badge are the only giveaways. Inside, it's the same. You could be at the wheel of a well-specified 530d were it not for the chrome surrounds of the instruments with their red needles and little touches like the M gearknob which glows red at night. There's even a tyre pressure monitor.
Cost
Prices for the M5 were hit by BMW's decision in late 2000 to cut many of their prices, the M5 falling from £63,000 down to a bargain £55,000. As such, early cars can be found for a scarcely credible £15,000 on a 1999 T plate rising to around £29,900 for a 03-plated model. The M5 proposition is otherwise refreshingly simple. No special edition models, no go-faster variants, no Touring estate version and no flim-flam. Insurance is, predictably, Group 20.
Problems?
Very little goes wrong with the M5. The oil temperature gauge incorporated into the rev counter reminds users not to thrash the car from cold and most who buy these cars are knowledgeable types in any case. The black chromed alloy wheels are hideously prone to kerbing and it's worth taking a good look at them for damage. When paying this sort of money you should expect the best and negotiate big discounts for tired interiors or less than cosmetically perfect bodywork. Avoid aftermarket accessories as these will dent the resale value and check for crash damage and that it is clear of outstanding finance.
Audi A8 W12 6.0 Top Speed 295km/h
This is a software upgraded W12 12 cylinder 6.0 liter (366Cubic inches) engine at around 500hp. The run was done on a professionally monitored speedway. The speedometer went beyond the marked area, but would most definitely show about 320km/h. You can compare the speedometer numbers with the GPS numbers - the GPS is precise. The max speed should be around 300km/h (188mp/h)on high octane gas, this run was done on regular gas.
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2004 Audi A8 3.0 TDI Quattro Tiptronic Review,Start Up, Engine, and In Depth Tour
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The full-size luxury-car segment is a ship constantly steered by a new captain. Indeed, whenever one of the usual suspects—Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, or Audi—releases a new model, it seems the current favorite then drops to second place. The BMW 7-series recently pulled off this feat, topping the previous gold standard, the Mercedes-Benz S550, in a comparison test. The Porsche Panamera then swooped in to knock off the Bimmer. (Granted, the Panamera is a bit of an outlier, given that its five-door body doesn't fit the traditions of the segment.) Now the 2011 Audi A8 looks like a strong contender to be the next to sit in the captain's chair.
One Engine Now, Others Coming
The 2011 A8 goes on sale this fall at a starting price of about $90,000. The A8 will be available here with just one engine when it launches: the long-lived direct-injection, 4.2-liter DOHC V-8. As installed in this third-generation A8, the V-8 gains 22 hp and 4 lb-ft of torque over its previous iteration, with output now totaling 372 hp and 328 lb-ft. The horsepower figure is just enough to make it the least powerful in the segment, ceding eight ponies to the Lexus LS460 and 10 to the S550. Audi says the A8 returns 13-percent-better fuel economy than does its predecessor, which translates roughly to 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway for the new car.
Have no fear, power brokers: There will be other engines available in the coming years. Audi has confirmed there will be a W-12 model as well as a new S8, although the Lamborghini-derived V-10 that powers the last S8 will be replaced by a smaller and lighter engine equipped with forced induction. It's rumored that a new 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 will get the job.Another possible engine in the A8's future is the 3.0-liter V-6 turbo-diesel that's available at launch in Europe. We had a chance to sample it in southern Spain, and if you don't think the diesel's 250 hp is enough to power the 4400-pound luxury sedan, allow us to point out its 406 lb-ft of torque. If that's not enough to keep you from scoffing, perhaps highway mileage in the 30-mpg range will help. The diesel feels peppy thanks, to the smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission, which is perfectly calibrated to keep the engine in the juicy part of the torque plateau. It isn't as quick as the gasoline V-8, but the smaller diesel would be more than enough for most drivers.
Unmistakably an Audi, the A8 Is Light on Its Feet
From the outside, the 2011 A8 is clearly cut from four-ringed cloth. The tail almost completely mimics the rear of the latest A4, and the corporate grille is in full effect, even if it has grown from a goatee into more of a mini-beard. All four corners share a similar squared-off element, and the front quarters, if analyzed closely, hint at the upcoming Bentley Mulsanne (some interoffice cribbing, maybe?). The LED headlamps are distinctive and can vary the depth of their beams based on the proximity of oncoming traffic. Wheel sizes range from 17 inches to 20.All A8 models get that ZF-supplied eight-speed automatic transmission, which really breathes new life into the old 4.2, and all have manumatic shifting and paddles on the steering wheel. We estimate the A8 will scoot to 60 mph in the mid-five-second range—middle of the pack in terms of acceleration. But what it lacks in outright speed, the A8 makes up for in sporting demeanor.
That demeanor comes in part from the fitment of the high-tech bits that are optional on lesser models as part of Audi "drive select" packages. Standard on the A8 are adjustable shocks, variable-rate air springs, variable-ratio steering, and most notably, the torque-vectoring rear differential found in the S4 and S5. (Options packaging for the U.S. hasn't been completely finalized. A "more dynamic" adjustable air suspension is part of a Sport package on the current car, but given the new car's standard chassis hardware, we expect that if such a package were to be offered, it would encompass only wheels and aesthetic tweaks.)The trick diff helps curb the effects of that longtime bane of Audi dynamics, weight distribution. Audi engines have traditionally been bolted well ahead of the front axle, a front-heavy setup that contributes to predominant, if predictable, understeer. The engine location is no different in the '11 A8, but the sport differential eliminates the push and turns the car into a neutral road carver.
Like the latest 7-series, the A8 drives smaller than its length (202.2 inches) suggests, and the variable-rate steering transmits a good amount of information from the tires. Our largest dynamic complaint concerns the brake pedal, which is mushy in its first couple of inches of travel. That could be attributable to the early production models we drove, so we'll wait until we test one to see if things are tightened up.
