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Originally Posted by Raikkonen
I have a question, as this seems like the most random, unscientific test I've ever seen.
What is the correct way to measure a 100 to 200kmh time???
Should you not measure from either:
A. a standstill, as this shows the accelerative force a car carries through the run
or
B. driving at a steady 100kmh and then flooring the accelerator until the car reaches 200kmh
"B" would seem to make the most sense to me...
In each one of the 100-200kmh runs, he floors the accelerator from a different, random speed, although each time well below 100kmh.
Since there was zero consistency in how he began each run, every car would react differently, based on the specific speed you happen to floor the accelerator, its engine's power-band, transmission response, etc., etc., etc.
Even if you just used one car, you would have a different time for every run, based on the starting point.
Am I missing something????
Thanks in advance!
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To be option B is wrong mainly because it’s not only the acceleration from the engine but also includes gearbox kick down.
As long as the full acceleration starts well below 100km/h so as to guarantee the period between 100-200km/h is at full attack mode I don’t see what he could improve among.
BTW agree with all others, the RS6 looks the dog’s bits and sounds amazing on full tilt. Oh and did any of you see the Carwow video of his stock RS6 against the tuned one, that thing is shockingly quick.
Though not sure it would be that much quicker than my M5 Comp.