2018 Audi S6 - Review, Exhaust, 0-60, Launch Control

In an automotive world where the vogue is downsizing, large displacement engines, especially those with over 6 cylinders are quickly becoming phased out of production. It won’t be long until we start to see our beloved V8 performance cars with small displacement, forced-induction engines, either combined with electric motors, or just ditching the combustion altogether.
The 2018 Audi S6 is the last S6 to get a V8 engine, probably… ever.
Watch this vid to see my thoughts on the S6 as a whole. I do a launch control tutorial, 0-60 time with a Dragy unit, and give you guys a whole lotta V8 sound.
#TurboV8 #AudiS6 #NotSoHandy

[@blckcats6955]

If you where wondering why the launch didn’t work its because you put the car in manual mode not sport mode. After u put the car in drive pull the stick down one more time and on the digital part of the dash it should say S

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

CO kicks OK that’s very good to know, I appreciate the insight. Was wondering why it launched at just a hair above 2000 RPM. In my head I was thinking maybe it’s because it’s so cold outside that it limits the rpm in launch mode to avoid wheel slip. But that makes more sense. Thanks again 🙏

[@ismaelharley9985]

A tip: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Been using it for watching lots of of movies lately.

[@lucasalexzander8988]

@Ismael Harley definitely, I have been watching on flixzone} for since december myself :D

[@peterquennellnyc]

S mode can be startling if you click into it accidentally.

[@moesogood3584]

This is the first video in AGES that I didn’t skip a second in. I love how you make your videos. Keep crushing it.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Man I’m sorry that I didn’t see this comment sooner. I appreciate that so much! Thanks for watching 👌🏼

[@Itsuhsikhworld]

This was honestly the best 2018 S6 reviews I have seen thus far.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Thanks my dude, you’re the MVP.

[@randkalik]

Great video and commentary about the S6. I loved your reasoning why this design is BETTER then the new model. "Tries too hard" just nails it. I have a 2016 Prestige S6, black optics, tech, and love my car for all the reasons you discussed. It's made so well. Great job!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Randall Kalik Thank you so much for the positive feedback! You’ve got a sweet ride, man. Any aftermarket bits? Tune?

[@denvertomaselli9999]

Amazing production bro. Keep making videos like these and you’ll never see me skip a single one.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Appreciate that, my dude 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@panjoshua6251]

I really like your video editing style!!! Surprised you don’t have more subscribers! Well, just earned another one 😊

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Hey thanks mr. Pan Joshua!! I appreciate that a ton

[@MidwestMotor]

Great video! I'm going to pick up a '17 S6 in that awesome Florett Silver, Black Optics, & Sport Package. Immediately it's getting AWE or APR exhaust, APR Stage 1 or 2 tune, change the tail lights to Euro spec with the sweeping/sequential amber turn signal, and rear lower valance for a little more aggressive look.

[@howiefeltersnatch7905]

Dude you should have way more subscribers. Your hilarious and great at car reviews

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Aye thanks my guy I appreciate that!

[@peterquennellnyc]

Finish inside and out is rated as good as they come now. I have that same interior and the pale gray is ultra classy. My one and only quibble: in my previous Audi (A6 4.2) it was possible to tilt the side mirrors down to see the kerb when parking, if this is possible on my S6 I haven't broken the code yet!

[@semuir]

Nice comprehensive review. I've been researching/stalking/longing for an S6 for a couple of years. I'm planning to pick up a 2018 S6 Prestige this week and haven't been this excited since my fly-and-drive to get my 2008 Mazdaspeed3 - another dream car of mine. This will be quite the upgrade I'm sure as I graduate to the luxury car stratosphere. Thanks for the review.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

semuir2112 I appreciate the kind words! Let me know if/when you get it! Hell of a car, and would love to know you thoughts on it. Speed3 is a great car too! Love the smaller hatches.

[@semuir]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy Delayed reply for sure. I've had the S6 for a little over 6 months now and WOW. What a machine! I mostly drive it like an old man in comfort mode and am actually a little self-conscious about the exhaust note (which is FANTASTIC), but a little overwhelming for an otherwise stealthy sedan. Absolutely love driving this car and enjoy it's capability. It's a shame the current gen S6 went to the V6...

[@mc1738]

Great video! Great info and editing

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

mc1738 thank you, I really appreciate it!!

[@ProjectZGarage]

nice review really enjoyed the video👍 looking to get a used s6.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

ProjectZGarage thank you!! Hell yeah man, good luck with the search.

[@larryv9645]

Great video! I love this car and have been looking for a good used S6 just like this one, one owner, clean Carfax, no accidents. My dilemma is parting with my current car. I own a 2017 Dodge Charger Scat Pack, 485 HP and it is fast and fun. My wife keeps saying "I can't believe you would sell the Charger to buy a S6." There's just something about the S6 Audi that I love.

[@jad4ca]

Get an S6 and get a stage 1 tune and you won’t miss your scat pack too much (unless you like to do burnouts and drifts)

[@martingetliffe]

Subscribed. I’ve got a 2018 S6 here in the UK. I got it last year with 1050 miles on it. I’ll watch with interest what you do with the car and share my experiences with you on here also. V v good choice tell your dad. I love mine how it flys under the radar. Your style in the video is down to earth and honest.......keep it up Bud. Well done.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Mart Getliffe hey thanks for the comment! I’ll absolutely tell my pops that. Glad to hear you enjoy your S6 as well- they’re fantastic machines. I really appreciate the kind words Mart! Let me know if you do any mods or have any issues. Hopefully I’ll have an update on it soon 👍🏼

[@martingetliffe]

Not-So-Handy Car Guy Hello.........no problem..........I watch a lot of “Vlogger” type Car videos & your delivery style is right up there. You’re sitting at The Top Table of that Mob. When I’ve a bit more time I’ll post some stuff to where I’m at with it....... Laters “Cousin” ✌🏻

[@drivenbyboost]

Congrats to your dad on an incredible machine!! This video was honestly some of your best work. Entertaining through and through with witty comments... the Oprah one had me dying 😂. Can’t wait to see the travel vlog! A stage 1 tune and a catback exhaust and you’re basically an rs6. Such an beautiful machine. Really enjoyed this style of review. Keep up the great work my man!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Driven by Boost hahaha I sent your comment to my pops, to help convince him to mod. I have him ready to pull the trigger on an AWE cat back system. And for real man I appreciate the support, as always! Gonna try to keep up the video quality content, but it’s so damn time consuming. So maybe once in a while I’ll put out something 100% 😬

[@drivenbyboost]

Not-So-Handy Car Guy I hope he does!! And some people don’t realize how much time and effort is spent into creating a video like this. The time, planning and effort editing until your eyes dry out like raisins haha. Like a full time job really.

[@thatwikpasupuleti562]

Honestly this is the best Audi s6 video on youtube. I have been looking at s6 videos for a long time now (this is my dream too :p) Good job!!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

thatwik pasupuleti I really appreciate that, my dude! Thank you for the positive comment 🙏🏼 Let’s hope you can eventually get an S6 of your own!!

[@gkinnen]

Editing was on point!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

gkinnen ❤️ hey thanks man

[@donaldtrumpsgoochhair4472]

Production quality on this one is insane. Great job. Great car maybe I’ll scoop one cheap in like 3 years

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Thanks Donny’s Gooch, you’re the man!! Definitely.

[@LJMcCrayUofF]

? 👀

[@dsteffen71611]

Absolutely gorgeous spec. Love the color combo. This looks like the prestige package. What other options does it have? I see the "fog light" cut outs, but I didn't think those were actually fog lights. Is that the radar guided cruise control? Night vision? Great video!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner! Yes it’s the prestige package, it has the actual fog lights and radar guided cruise control! No night vision. Thank you so much, and I agree it’s a beautiful color combo!

[@peterquennellnyc]

Re the exhaust sound, mine has the automatic sound suppression, making the car at times whisper quiet, and at a guess yours does too, so the exhaust will sound a lot more sporty outside the car or with all windows open.

[@Ryan-es4we]

To put it in sport you put shifter in drive then pull down, you don’t put it to the side unless you’re manually shifting

[@barelyeats]

Great job on the video bro!! Just traded my 2014 jeep srt with 108,000 miles on it for a 2018 s6 with 9600 miles on it. The C7 S6 is a special car, you cannot compare them to the current v6 S6. The sport exhaust with the black tips is nice but way to quiet so i will be doing and exhaust upgrade and stage 1 tune at some point. Keep up the good work.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Thank you so much! Very cool/interesting to hear about the switch. Keep me updated on the exhaust! I’m partial to the AWE systems

[@mineral79jewelry49]

How much did you pay for your 2018 s6? I’m currently in the market for the same car. Thank you

[@t4kem168]

Just got my First S6😍

[@s6driver900]

Aaaaye! The grey comparison S6 is my exact car!

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

S6 Driver GOOD LOOKS, you have excellent taste

[@Monkey80llx]

Ahh duuuude!!!... i'm 1m 48s in and Lovvve this video and you/your comments and style!! The Bond villain analogy 🎰😆. Back to the vid..., no doubt an edit of this comment will follow 😁 *yep, needs an edit. Love the humour (Oprah!! WTF! 🤣) and the nod to the badges that car geeks will get but randoms won't..spot on! Really love the respect for and excitement for the fact your Dad had to live with some turkeys due to finances but can now get this classy beast - respect for that!! The understeer in Audis with heavy engines is no surprise - I own and thoroughly enjoy a B7 A4 Avant 3.0 TDI which I added an RS4 rear anti roll bar to; thanks to reading forums and understanding the benefits of this simple mod and the fact that there's no real difference in the front bar. It keeps the car flatter and overall, it's a whole load of fun for what it is. Next car will likely be on of these S6's as the RS6 is the dream but not practical for my lifestyle / budget but,...waffling nearly over...this video has made my day! 😁

[@Monkey80llx]

Ps...as for the difference in the S6 vs RS6 and the up-selling potential?..you're not wrong. Check this out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHzJfoxva9uSfcU

[@thatgrayfa1]

Beautiful Audi!

[@bstrac77]

Ha! I bought a B8.5 RS5 from Audi of Atlanta back in 2019. Flew down from MA to check it out. Only difference was I had them ship it back. Still wish I had driven.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

What a coincidence!

[@meenboli]

That's exactly my car. Except for some reason they've put the steering wheel on the wrong side in yours. I adore it. It has endless thrust. Proper wolf in 'sheepish' clothing 👌🏻 uneconomical beyond belief in the real world 😭. It is too quiet but Audi have a problem making the 'S' models too close to the RS. I also have an S5 Cabriolet that I've replaced the exhaust for a Milltek - now that does sound awesome. 😍

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

meenboli Haha, I drove stick in Ireland once and it was the most jarring thing 😂. It takes a while for the brain to adjust to everything being on the other side. I couldn’t agree more though! The 4.0 has so much potential- I guess that’s why they use variants of it in bentleys and lambos 👌🏼. We’re currently looking at an AWE touring catback exhaust for the S6. Thanks for the comment, man!

[@Lovecars1218]

You have to understand what the Audi Product development was up to with this car. It is a understatement Car for businessmen and dads who do travel a lot on the autobahn. You cannot arrive to a customer meeting in a RS6 or Mustang or whatever here in Germany. You need something that shows that you do know what you are doing but that don‘t show off that much. And the S6 is the perfect fit I think. It is not that brutal as the RS, looks very decent but still serious and beside its serious power it is still very comfortable on long trips. For me it is the perfect car.

[@peterquennellnyc]

Yours is the gasoline version?

[@Lovecars1218]

@@peterquennellnyc as far as i know the C7 S6 was build as a petrol only.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

I just picked up a low mileage '16 S6 last month specifically because I wanted the last V8 S6. This model is incredible. Well over 500 hp is waiting to be opened up with a simple ECU tune.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

*TheVoxOfReason* congrats on the sweet car! For sure, they’re still using this engine in the current RS models, some Bentleys and lambos. It’s gotta be good, right?? Let me know if/when you tune it!

[@thevoxofreason8468]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy ,it is still being used in those models...and I will let you know when I tune it. It'll be a little while though, as I'm just settling in with the power it has already 👍

[@MidwestMotor]

Exactly what I'm doing - going to pick up a 17 S6 and immediately will do AWE or APR exhaust, APR Stage 1 or 2 tune, change the tail lights to Euro spec with the sweeping/sequential amber turn signal, and rear lower valance for a little more aggressive look.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Midwest Motorsports that would be perfect! In my opinion the AWE Touring catback sounds the best. Second fav would be the borla. But you can’t go wrong with anything APR.

[@thevoxofreason8468]

@@MidwestMotor You're going to love it. Even stock, it's a powerful beast. I specifically looked for a '16 or up because of the hp boost it recieved from the factory over the earlier C7 models.

[@Todd.T]

To enable launch control: 1. Engine warm. Not coolant indicator showing normal. The engine oil takes longer to heat than the coolant so make sure it is actually warm. 2. ESC off 3. Car in dynamic 3. Sport OR Manual 4. Steering wheel straight (or it wont work) 5. Brake 6. Gas to the floor This works on even more Audis. With an 8 spd ZF there is no dual clutch, so the car strains against the brakes causing the front end to lift while the rear squats and the car tries to take off. In the DSG found in S3, RS3, RS4, RS5 and R8, there will be a pause. The ZF8 powered RS6/RS7 will immediately launch. I have a 3.0T A6 with an APR stage 2 tune which will 0-60 in high 3s. With a trans tune, which is happening this year, people are getting mid 3s. Witness the power of a untuned ZF8 in this comparison. You will note that the haldex powered cars spin the front more than the back. You will notice the RS6 @ 6:29 squat and the in car at 6:32 the front raising. You will see the rear bumper distort from the RS6 shocking the pavement with all that oomph: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3q7eZt9mrSCbMk Video of a nutbar with a tuned 3.0 and trans tune set with 5k launch. Everybody says 3800 is too much for the street, but not this guy. I think there was a lot of vodka involved... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aJXEoGdjral-pJo

[@jamesgrant-lewis209]

Look into to but this far soon in 2021.. I want it in the same specs, such an underrated car ...how is this car doing so far ?

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

SUCH an underrated car. So far it's doing well! My pop's been keeping the miles off of it for the most part. He's probably around 15k. But no issues yet. As far as I can tell, the most important thing you can do for the 4.0t is change the oil twice as often as the scheduled intervals state to. That'll help prevent clogged turbo filters and turbo failures. As for the DSG, there's a video on how to adjust your driving habits to prevent wear on the tranny's clutches. I have three more videos on the S6 that you should check out! One's about the ECU tune, one's about the DSG tune, and one's a POV drive up in the mountains. Thanks!

[@ryanwood4211]

Love to see the Aroma Joes cup lol

[@fabianquerl7460]

Hey, i own the same car , just its black which i like the most. Its rly sad that newer s6 here in germany are only 3.0 diesel, and they come with a rly bad fake exhaust.

[@Fizzglg]

Is there any difference between the 2017 and 2018?

[@doxydoxdelamanca9902]

So. Do you still have this S4? How's it running?

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Hi! Yes, we still have the S6. It’s running flawlessly, but it’s babied. Only 35k miles and always garaged. So, it wouldn’t be fair to judge the reliability of the S6 based on our experience.

[@TroubleTrub32]

Gotta be a prestige.. silver mirrors sitting on pirellis 😮‍💨😮‍💨 this car is beautiful

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

It is! 👌🏼

[@TroubleTrub32]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy currently in the market for my first S6.. I currently drive a 2016 Audi a6 and love it! But I’m ready for the V8 lol love the blue love everything about your fathers car 👏🏻

[@mattw4211]

Sick car! I have a matching interior S7. If you'd be interested, I'd love to trade you my 2 seater bucket backseat for your bench seat, plus cash on my end! Very unlikely you're interested, but it's worth a shot 😉

[@peterquennellnyc]

That V8T logo in front of the front doors should be repeated below the trunk at right rear.

[@MrHarryc727]

Your jokes are fucking solid don't change 😂

[@snakeeyes9246]

As much as I like the C7 S6, I'd opt for the C8 since I live in the States. The reasons? Because the C8 has better tech and has optional rear-wheel steering. I also would like to daily drive it, and a V6 gets better economy than a V8. What's more, the V6 actually has more torque.

[@AndrewFree]

Stock exhaust? Yea I agree, pretty quiet for what it is

[@mattw4211]

Just a head up, you launched the car the wrong way. When you pushed the gear stick to the right, you put it in manual mode. It needs to say "S", you do that by pulling the gearshift back. When it's holding rpm at ~2000rpm, that's actually burning ip your clutches, so be careful when you do that!

[@Steven-xj2rf]

Which blue is that S6?

[@johnstockton8970]

Sepang blue

[@dillonbell5753]

What’s your email? I would like do do the same to my S6. Curious about your experience and if you’ve had any issues with the S6 since the upgrade.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

[e-mail] I know... original 😂

[@juanc8462]

The least is the rs7 version of it

[@SirLikkAlot]

Oprah Winfrey killed me. lol

[@waynestevenson6523]

FYI the motor in the S8 and RS7 ,RS6 have completely different internals stronger and also different compression ratios so no it’s not the same motor as 6S7 and the regular 4.0 and the A8 are the same go on KZbin and look up the study guide for the 4.0 motor you’ll learn a lot 🤙🏽

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Totally, I’ll check it out!

[@joedapro555]

03:11 the 11th commandment

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Exactly. I think that part of the stone broke off or something

[@SupremeLeaderWPK]

6:13 Audis still have ash trays??

[@dyalikedags]

It does look too "try hard" This video is why I'm getting 2016 2017 or 2018 s6 and tuning it.

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

👌🏼👌🏼 hell yeah

[@rus1an09]

Audi a6 with v8. Earlier audi added v8 in a6

[@johnm001]

Get that coffee away from those white seats immediately 😅

[@lukaweixler]

Its my favorite car but in avant... that costs even more 🙁

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

The Avant is life. I wish we had the C7 Avant in the US

[@lukaweixler]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy thanks for reply

[@joaoalegrio6433]

Urus/rsq8 engine

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Yes! Different turbos, but essentially same architecture. Good engines

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Everyone needs to comment on audis page i did its stupid the new s6 has only 350 hp are you kidding me . For 80k it should have 520hp. Not 350 shit.

[@peterquennellnyc]

No its 444 hp, same as my V8, my dealer told me they tweaked the exhaust somehow to get a V8 sound out of it.

[@djblackruss]

My mom had an AUDI FOX ......

[@scottjohnson8316]

Man that interior color would be a deal breaker for me.......just looks like it’s a dirty color. I think my dream car would be an RS7 performance. And the S6 is not even close to a RS7 let alone an RS3

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Aw man I LOVE the interior color, but to each their own, right? Dude an RS7 is the DREAM, and the RS3 is also a hell of a vehicle. We actually tuned this S6 and now it’s making closer to stock RS7 figures. It’s at 529hp and 565 lb-ft. It does the 1/4 in 11.4sec. And for those figures, the S6 is a hell of a value

[@gray09r56]

At the end of the day, the S6 is an automatic. Who cares if it has a V8 with dual turbo's -- While that is sick, that engine with its oil filter screens from the turbos is going to put your pops in a world of hurt if he doesnt have them removed -- Talk about a not so cost friendly maintenance issue. Honestly, what is worse than likely not having a V8 in an Audi in the future (which may or may not come to pass -- I think that is up in the air) is discontinuing of the manual transmission. I want to drive the car, not let the car drive me and while a beast of an engine it is, you don't feel it like you do in a manual nor is the S6 that fun of a car to drive. It's comfortable and larger, but thats about it -- you can raise and lower its air suspension which is dope, but again its blah... Of course the S6 never had a manual because it was the larger more luxurious then its siblings S4/S5 you just can't beat a manual trans. The S6 is a solid machine but ill takes less of an engine in terms of ponies and upgrade an V6 Supercharger to more ponies than the S6 comes from the factory. Nice video and break down of the whip though.

[@gavincolgan1827]

Something is wrong with the video?

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

Not sure, it works for me. What's up?

[@gavincolgan1827]

@@NotSoHandyCarGuy It works now, thanks! Must've been something with youtube, it was only with this video. I could hear it, but the video was distorted, looked like a reel where you edit videos just 10x.

[@bogdanmamalat2671]

That’s not a commandment lol

[@leshipsheshi9635]

Vw gti? Cut it out man

[@rifle360able]

As soon as he grabbed the Starbucks I lost interest

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

*Aroma Joe’s

[@jestersdead6995]

Nope.

[@wl6279]

if you want noise buy a scat pack lol

[@killer_vette351]

And be slow? Nah , rather have a S6

[@NotSoHandyCarGuy]

You’re right, the 6.4 sounds amazing! 🤤

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

You cant get a rs6 in the usa. How fucking lame.

[@RICHIE_RICH89]

Audi needs to keep the v8tt this v6 shit is getting lame.

[@gregorysmith1402]

Yes it is!! I miss when the s models came with the v8! a twin turbo AWD v8 is just perfection

[@kesmit100]

Lemon..lemon..lemon. The only sound l get with my S6 are the dash board lights indicating another issue or mechanical failure. The 7 speed dual clutch gear box is a total piece of shit and Audi should be ashamed of themselves for even using it.