Super-SUV Track shoot-Out

[shenard]

Originally Posted by Weasel

I think the X6 just in sport mode would have been enough, but it would take the driver letting that x-drive and read diff combo work a little harder for him.

That is correct. The X6 in just the sport setting is the fastest possible combination. I have tried in using the paddle shifters and there is a little bit more delay in shifting gears (not much but noticeable).

[dsm2925]

i think the Q7 has the best front end and 738lbs of torque under the hood from a diesel - make it my #1 choice..... enough power to pull a house from the foundation........................................ .

[Weasel]

Originally Posted by dsm2925

i think the Q7 has the best front end and 738lbs of torque under the hood from a diesel - make it my #1 choice..... enough power to pull a house from the foundation........................................ .

The most expensive, most aggressive looking, the most impressive power #s, yet the slowest track time and worst handling of the group... At least they're getting themselves in the game now though.

[dsm2925]

Originally Posted by Weasel

The most expensive, most aggressive looking, the most impressive power #s, yet the slowest track time and worst handling of the group... At least they're getting themselves in the game now though.

maybe not the best track time or handling(its a SUV who cares/its a truck not a sports car)




but check out what her lil sister can do..
VW Toureg Pulls a Boeing 747 Plane. - Car Videos on StreetFire



I can pull a 757!!!!!


must be the craziest bragging point ever..................


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yet the new Audi has a more power then the toureg....

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by dsm2925

maybe not the best track time or handling(its a SUV who cares/its a truck not a sports car)

Uh...many people here care. The handling is one of the X5's major highlights. The first thing I noticed when I test drove one was how car-like it felt in the twisties.

What are you going to do more often, pull a plane onto a runway or turn?

[Weasel]

I'd bet a 20hp snapper riding lawnmower in low gear could pull the 747... or pop a wheelie trying!

[FSETH]

Originally Posted by Weasel

I'd bet a 20hp snapper riding lawnmower in low gear could pull the 747... or pop a wheelie trying!

How about one single guy pulling a 767.



It should only take about 2 or 3 guys to pull a 747, not a whole VW.

[genew]

Originally Posted by ekelly

Thanks to drivers-republic, watch how these SUV's compare on the track.

Mercedes ML63 AMG
Porsche Cayenne Turbo
BMW X6 xDrive 50i
Audi Q7 V12 TDi

Super-SUV track shoot-out

Why oh why does everyone think the X6 is an SUV?? It really doesn't fit anyplace so they and their owners keep inserting them everywhere. Just my opinion!
As far as the article why should anyone care if their SUV is a tenth of a second faster going around the track?? How many people buying a SUV will actually race it?? There are so many other things to look at beside speed but everyone is obsessed with speed ( down to one tenth of a second, Ha! ).

[chilliwilli]

Originally Posted by genew

Why oh why does everyone think the X6 is an SUV?? It really doesn't fit anyplace so they and their owners keep inserting them everywhere. Just my opinion!
As far as the article why should anyone care if their SUV is a tenth of a second faster going around the track?? How many people buying a SUV will actually race it?? There are so many other things to look at beside speed but everyone is obsessed with speed ( down to one tenth of a second, Ha! ).

That my friend is the reason why these premium performance vehicles have their own specific market...There's obviously a demand for it. Some simply don't care, some choose to purchase a non-performance vehicle then soon discover it lacks performance so they dump $$ into it for added performance...whereas, others, like myself simply prefer the ultimate in premium performance, whether it be an SUV or SAV.

You may not give two shits why someone would care about a tenth of a second difference but when one is performance-biased, they care. And yes, there are many other aspects to look at besides performance, however, there are many tests out there that compare these other aspects...this particular comparison just happened to be based on performance.

It is what it is and to each his/her reach... ...

[genew]

Originally Posted by chilliwilli

That my friend is the reason why these premium performance vehicles have their own specific market...There's obviously a demand for it. Some simply don't care, some choose to purchase a non-performance vehicle then soon discover it lacks performance so they dump $$ into it for added performance...whereas, others, like myself simply prefer the ultimate in premium performance, whether it be an SUV or SAV.

You may not give two shits why someone would care about a tenth of a second difference but when one is performance-biased, they care. And yes, there are many other aspects to look at besides performance, however, there are many other tests out there that compare the other aspects...this particular comparison just happened to be based on performance.

It is what it is and to each his/her reach... ...

Ok, you are probably a professional driver where a one tenth of a second makes a difference..bully for you. But you didn't even answer the main question i posed. Why do you ( i guess ) and others need to put the 6 in an SUV category?? Do you want to put it in there just to show off your performance you like?? Why don't you compare the 6 to a 911 or a performance car if you want. I would understand that more than taking a 5000 pound car and thinking it was a SUV. Everyone has their right to their opinion but I was just asking why does everyone think it's a SUV?