These cars are much more evenly matched. Both employ a twin-turbo V8, 4.0-litres for the Audi plays 5.5 for the Mercedes. There’s not much in it for power (552bhp versus…
These cars are much more evenly matched. Both employ a twin-turbo V8, 4.0-litres for the Audi plays 5.5 for the Mercedes. There’s not much in it for power (552bhp versus the Merc’s 577bhp), but on torque the Merc romps ahead (516lb ft against 590lb ft).
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Senior Track & Performance Editor at Auto News Magazine. Veteran automotive journalist specializing in chassis dynamics, apex telemetry, track-day specials, and high-revving mechanical purity.
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