Fastest Diesel ?

[S3000]

After test driving and buying a BMW 330d i started to like diesels.
However i know the 330d isnt the end of the road.. but maybe a chipped 335d ?

Is there something faster out there?

[Seeker UK]

There's always faster

[Tonberry]

HTH

[S3000]

Tonberry said:

HTH

too bad its a on a SUV.. i dont think it could outrun a lighter 335d, because of the Brick aerodynamic.

[S3000]

anonymous said:

[redacted]

That train is impressive.. until you inhale the smoke.

[busta]

Plenty of cummins/duramax engined american pickups would show a 335d a clean pair of heels (and a massive cloud of black smoke...) in a straight line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPapgCxfr7Q&fea... to show just one of many...

Edited by busta on Monday 22 August 21:46

[Seeker UK]

S3000 said:

too bad its a on a SUV.. i dont think it could outrun a lighter 335d, because of the Brick aerodynamic.

335d

0-62 6.0s
1/4 Mile 13.8s


Q7 V12TDI

0-62 5.5s
1/4 Mile 13.1s


So although I haven't driven them, the figures would suggest that the brick is quicker.

[Willy Nilly]

Diesels aren't about speed, they are about running under full load all day, then doing it again tomorrow. Not that those little diesels they put in cars could cope with that.

[66comanche]

A8?
4.2 TDI Quattro SE 4d Tip Auto 5.3 s 155 mph 345 bhp

[edo]

Are Audi building this?

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrive...

The pedigree of the V12 itself makes all of that worthwhile. The twin-turbo unit is closely related to the engine that powers the R10 Le Mans winner, and it produces 1,000Nm of torque from only 1,750rpm.

Capable of firing the car from 0-62mph in only 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 200mph

Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrive...

[drophead]

Twin turbo diesel Chevelle.

Don't need to tell you how much power there is, just look at the width of those rear tyres

[Steameh]

The 5.0 V10 TDi in the Phaeton is supposed to be pretty mind blowing.

[Playsatan]

Steameh said:

The 5.0 V10 TDi in the Phaeton is supposed to be pretty wallet blowing.

EFA

[tonywilliams]

Steameh said:

The 5.0 V10 TDi in the Phaeton is supposed to be pretty mind blowing.

I was under the impression it's slower then the A8 because the A8 is made from aluminium and therefore considerably lighter.

I know my 4.0 tdi A8 is pretty quick and delivers all its torque from 1200rpm meaning quick acceleration is instant. I can imagine the Phaeton must be pretty good too, especially with more torque.

Edited by tonywilliams on Tuesday 23 August 00:21

[OdramaSwimLaden]

66comanche said:

A8?
4.2 TDI Quattro SE 4d Tip Auto 5.3 s 155 mph 345 bhp

Chipped & de-restricted with nearly 400bhp, mine flies.

[tonywilliams]

VW Phaeton 5.0 V10 tdi
0 - 62 mph 6.9 seconds
Top speed 155 mph
Engine power 313 bhp
Engine torque 553 lbs/ft
Minimum kerb weight 2566 kg

Audi A8 4.0 V8 tdi
0 - 62 mph 6.7 seconds
Top speed 155 mph
Engine power 274 bhp
Engine torque 479 lbs/ft
Minimum kerb weight 1940 kg

Audi A8 4.2 V8 tdi
0 - 62 mph 5.9 seconds
Top speed 155 mph
Engine power 326 bhp
Engine torque 479 lbs/ft
Minimum kerb weight 1945 kg

Figures taken from autotrader website so don't blame me for any errors

Edited by tonywilliams on Tuesday 23 August 00:23

[EDLT]

Are there any diesel cars that are not limited to 155mph?

[bobmcgod]

edo said:

Are Audi building this?

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrive...

The pedigree of the V12 itself makes all of that worthwhile. The twin-turbo unit is closely related to the engine that powers the R10 Le Mans winner, and it produces 1,000Nm of torque from only 1,750rpm.

Capable of firing the car from 0-62mph in only 4.2 seconds and on to a top speed of 200mph

Read more: http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/carreviews/firstdrive...

They were going to. But then didn't. I wish they did. Just for the hell of it.

[icepop]

Seeker UK said:

S3000 said:

too bad its a on a SUV.. i dont think it could outrun a lighter 335d, because of the Brick aerodynamic.

335d

0-62 6.0s
1/4 Mile 13.8s


Q7 V12TDI

0-62 5.5s
1/4 Mile 13.1s


So although I haven't driven them, the figures would suggest that the brick is quicker.

Nice one Seeker UK, I love someone who researches, before putting foot in mouth, like S3000.

[Monkeylegend]

EDLT said:

Are there any diesel cars that are not limited to 155mph?

Yes, my Merc 220cdi, top speed about 137mph


Probably some of the fastest diesels would be the Audi and Peugeot GT racers.