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Old 12-01-2013, 07:06 PM   #39
MEDISIN

 
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Removing 200 pounds of static weight would be noticeable by most folks on a track. Every day, it's doubtful. I actually enjoy the feel of our S4 compared to Mrs. Number 3's ATS and some of that is simply the rigidity and solid feeling of the Audi compared to the Cadillac. And the Audi weighs in about 300 pounds or so heavier.
You shouldn't be surprised that you prefer the "solid feel" of Audi's highest performance (US) 4 series sport sedan to a middle-of-the-pack commuter ATS that costs significantly less.

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Look at the same 3.6L in the ATS. Rated at 28 in a much lighter car, 2 less than the Camaro.
The ATS is rated higher city/highway/combined than the Camaro, while offering significantly more passenger and cargo volume.
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2012 - Present: 2011 CTS-V Sedan, A6, Airaid, Zmax TB and Tune by R.P.M. = 535 hp/503 lb-ft.
2009 - 2012: 2010 2SS RS IBM M6, MGW Shifter, BMR Trailing Arms/Tunnel Brace, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported TB, Kooks 6511-Complete (Headers, X-Pipe, Mufflers), dyno tuned by R.P.M. = 415 hp/412 lb-ft.

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