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Lets start with the goodies, a promotional video from Audi featuring the diesel powerplant in the R10

Speed Arena reports on the R10 as it hit the track at Sebring. Apparently the R10 is very quiet, but the Porsche LMP2’s were quicker. So far…

More Sebring winter testing news at the official ALMS website.

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Featuring the same 3.2L motor found in the last M3, this version cranks out 343hp at 7900 eye popping rpm’s! 6 speed transmission of course, and 0-60 times of 5 seconds on the way to an electronically limited 155mph. Braking comes courtesy the outgoing BMW M3 CSL: 18″ compound brake discs. 18 inches!!

Inside, you can opt for the Carver audio system that has two subwoofers. And the navigation screen is conveniently 16:9… HDTV?!

Check out the full story and photo gallery over at MWerks.

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Pre-production mules undoubtedly, but no camouflage anyway. Still not convincing me that the e90 3 series is any better looking than the e46 or e36 — but I could be biased!

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Based on the upcoming M Z4 roadster, the new coupe is looking very promising indeed:

Videos of the new Z4 M Coupe can be found in this VWVortex thread from Falex.

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I decided to do some sinning today by surfing flash based website over at PixelMakers when I stumbled on to this incredible website, Leroy the Hand. An outstanding flash presentation, I found myself fooling around here for more time than I care to admit. Nice work guys!

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It’s a discussion Shana and I frequently have, what kind of car comes next. For me, it’s usually the argument for a true and modern sports car. For Shana, a European luxury car loaded with amenities and buttons to push. And then the silent argument from Sam the dog, who couldn’t (and wouldn’t) be allowed to ride in either car.

Enter the Audi S6, and specifically the S6 Avant. We’ve contemplated the older 2000-2003 Audi S6 Avant previously as it seemingly satisfies all the above arguments:

• 340hp, tiptronic gearbox, 5 valve per cylinder all aluminum V8, and all-wheel drive sounds like a package that I could get used to!
• All leather seating and headliner, sport seating with memory, navigation, dual zone climate controls, and a mess of buttons to play with works for Shana.
• And the versatility of a wagon fits even the dog into the equation.

The Audi ‘S’ cars always have represented good value, but their price point has not made them a selling sensation, although I’ve always felt lucky we were offered these models at all here in the U.S. But having sold in very limited numbers, the S6 Avant still holds a hefty ($10-15k) premium over the standard 2.8 A6 Avant in the used market today. And while I believe that it’s worth it, it’s still expensive.

The all new 2007 S6 brings all of the previous desirable elements back to the equation, but with a rather large multiplier to up the ante:

• 5.2 V10 Direct Injection motor that boasts 420 horsepower and 400 ft/lbs of torque!
• 0-60 times are down into low 5 second range!
• Six speed tiptronic gearbox,w/ paddle shifters on the wheel, not column.
• Driver information system featuring a 7″ color monitor
• And it’s damn good looking too!

Well, I could go on and on, but you can get all the details on the S6 at Fourtitude.

I wonder if a second mortgage is out of the question…

UPDATE: Looks like we’re only getting the sedan in the US for the 2007 model year. Bummer! Here’s a link to a July 06 Road and Track article on the S6 bearing the bad news.

UPDATE 2: Sounds like dealers are advising customers that if they’d like an S6 Avant, they should choose European delivery (see comments below). I’d love to hear from anyone who can verify this with an order — because frankly, I never trust dealers.

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