And though it may be somewhat overshadowed by its S7 sibling, the S6 is a solid choice in its own right; under the hood lives a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V-8 good for 420 horsepower and about 24 mpg--a great combination. Better yet, 0-60 mph takes just 4.8 seconds, with shifts clicked off by the seven-speed S tronic dual-clutch transmission as all four wheels grab at the pavement.
For the full details, check out our preview of the 2012 Audi S6.