It`s amazing how the RS4 V8 is faster than the E60 M5 around Hockenheim.
The Audi has some 87 less hp. This is proof the Audi is simply more athletic. Bring on the new RS6 in a hurry!

you know it as well (so you dont need to give me any excuses) that RS4 weigh less than M5, just look at M3 E46, its also faster than the new M5, next M3 will be even faster. So its not really a surprise the Rs4 is faster than M5. Its just logical.

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Well if weight is an excuse than it`s a poor one. I know the SL65 is heavier
than the Lamborghini Diablo SV and the SL65 has a better track time!
1.15.6 vs. 1.16.4 Is it weight or just athetic talent.

You know it just like me, weigth and lower center of gravity are just a few examples what make a car fast around a track. Diablo is an old car and hardly a "state of art". Except for SLR and CLKDTM, the SL versions are handling excellent, they are underestimated. Just look at M6, its an heavy car but manage to do it in 1.14,4 min. I believe next M3 will be faster than the M6. Also there is a reason why F1 cars weigh as less as possible. Weight is an heavy issue on tracks and it aint a secret.

You should also bare in mind that the RS4 runs on semi racing tires.

You believe the the next M3 will be faster than the M6?
The top of the line should always be the better performer. I would be an upset M6 owner if that were true. I couldn`t brag my M6 being faster around Hockenheim.

thats true, I forgot about it. I wonder how much faster M3 CS is around Hockenheim compared to standard M3.

MAybe, Im not 100% sure but al least it will be a similar laptime. M6 is a heavy GT and M3's always been the ultimate M.
Dont forget future M3 CSL and M6 CSL, that will be a real battle

Does the RS 4 weigh less than the M3 E46?

I don`t believe the CSL models ever made it to the US. So that wouldn`t cover my M6s` tail from getting kicked by the V8 M3.

Btw, are those semi racing tires standard on the RS4?