**Driving on Germany's Autobahn: A Journey with the Audi S6**
**Introduction to the Autobahn**
Germany's Autobahn is renowned as the birthplace of superhighways, a network of roads that have become almost mythical. The primary purpose of this video is to explore whether one can truly drive at top speed (v-max) on these iconic roads, free from speed restrictions.
**Audi S6: A Car of Discreet Power**
The Audi S6 takes center stage in this journey. Priced at £55,000, it boasts a Lamborghini-like 5-liter V10 engine delivering 435 horsepower. Despite its powerful performance, the S6's design is subtly understated, making it seem more like a vehicle for a wealthy accountant than a high-performance sports car. With only 250 units available in the UK this year and an average buyer income of £90,000, the S6 is both elusive and exclusive.
**Navigating the Autobahn's Infrastructure**
The Autobahn spans 7,000 miles, second only to the USA. However, finding stretches without speed limits is challenging. Many areas have restrictions near junctions or roadworks, often with temporary limits enforced during nighttime or adverse weather. Even where no signs are present, a recommended speed limit of 80 mph is advised.
**Temporary Speed Restrictions**
Drivers must be cautious as temporary speed limits can be imposed suddenly due to roadworks or poor weather conditions. These restrictions highlight the need for vigilance, even on stretches that initially appear unrestricted.
**The German Driving Experience**
Beyond infrastructure, Germany's roads are celebrated for their excellent quality and minimal roadworks. The driving culture here is disciplined, with cars maintaining precise lane positioning, making the experience both efficient and enjoyable.
**Achieving Top Speed: A Test of Conditions**
Attempting to reach the S6's top speed of 155 mph, governed by a gentlemen's agreement among manufacturers for safety, proves an exhilarating yet challenging feat. The test was conducted under varying conditions, including a drizzle that turned into a downpour, showcasing the car's stability and performance in adverse weather.
**Conclusion: Autobahn as a Playground**
While the Autobahn isn't entirely unrestricted, with careful selection of location and timing, it is possible to experience high-speed driving. The journey concludes with the realization that Germany's Autobahn offers a unique blend of speed and safety, making it a thrilling yet responsible driving destination.
"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enGermany home of the Autobahn the first super highways an almost mythical network of motorways or you can drive as fast as you like or can you well I've come to find out to see if you really can drive at v-max and my chariot what are the most boring looking cars launched this year the Audi s6 you need a jeweler's eyepiece to spot the discreet badging that signals this is something a bit special this is a 55 thousand pound car with an engine and of a Lamborghini and yet it looks like something an accountant would drive actually a very wealthy accountant Ally reckon the average income of an s6 buyer is 90 grand and if you want one you better be quick because only 250 are coming to the UK this year finding an Autobahn is difficult with 7,000 miles of motorways only the USA has more but finding somewhere to go flat out well that's a bit harder the big thing we discovered is that only half the autobahns have no speed limit areas by junctions or roadworks are restricted and temporary limits are often enforced at night or in bad weather even when you see the magic no limit sign you have to remember there's still a recommended speed limit of 80 miles an hour drive recklessly above that speed and the police will take a very dim view but that Freight doesn't stop most people getting after it now this s6 is that's just phenomenal 5 litre v10 and 435 horsepower in the most amazingly comfy armchair so refined it's it's beautiful it what's all it's quiet but I job does he go Sabri we will just keep going and going and going the gearboxes silky-smooth is a wonderful car the s6 is limited to 155 the result of a sort of gentlemen's agreement between the major German manufacturers has a nod to safety our mission is to see if you can actually hit that top speed time the light the touch paper now go past the UK speed the minute seventy bar now eighty know anything hundred change you know we're on a unlimited stretch of the road here and it's a dual carriageway but one thing that is great over here is the roads are fantastic the quality there's very little bobberts there's hardly any roadworks but also the driving you know the German drivers they might not have a sense of humor but boy can they drive a car their cars are nailed to the center of the road their lane discipline well I've never seen anything like it it's a joy to drive over here the drizzle was forecast to become a downpour so he knew we only get one more chance to hit one five five what faulty they even in the rain this car feels absolutely rock-solid I reckon this could be the fastest bit of TV on a public highway and there it is a hundred and fifty five hours now on the rev limiter the truth is auto barns aren't quite the unrestricted playgrounds you may think but if you pick your spot wisely and time it sensibly it really is possible to drive your car youGermany home of the Autobahn the first super highways an almost mythical network of motorways or you can drive as fast as you like or can you well I've come to find out to see if you really can drive at v-max and my chariot what are the most boring looking cars launched this year the Audi s6 you need a jeweler's eyepiece to spot the discreet badging that signals this is something a bit special this is a 55 thousand pound car with an engine and of a Lamborghini and yet it looks like something an accountant would drive actually a very wealthy accountant Ally reckon the average income of an s6 buyer is 90 grand and if you want one you better be quick because only 250 are coming to the UK this year finding an Autobahn is difficult with 7,000 miles of motorways only the USA has more but finding somewhere to go flat out well that's a bit harder the big thing we discovered is that only half the autobahns have no speed limit areas by junctions or roadworks are restricted and temporary limits are often enforced at night or in bad weather even when you see the magic no limit sign you have to remember there's still a recommended speed limit of 80 miles an hour drive recklessly above that speed and the police will take a very dim view but that Freight doesn't stop most people getting after it now this s6 is that's just phenomenal 5 litre v10 and 435 horsepower in the most amazingly comfy armchair so refined it's it's beautiful it what's all it's quiet but I job does he go Sabri we will just keep going and going and going the gearboxes silky-smooth is a wonderful car the s6 is limited to 155 the result of a sort of gentlemen's agreement between the major German manufacturers has a nod to safety our mission is to see if you can actually hit that top speed time the light the touch paper now go past the UK speed the minute seventy bar now eighty know anything hundred change you know we're on a unlimited stretch of the road here and it's a dual carriageway but one thing that is great over here is the roads are fantastic the quality there's very little bobberts there's hardly any roadworks but also the driving you know the German drivers they might not have a sense of humor but boy can they drive a car their cars are nailed to the center of the road their lane discipline well I've never seen anything like it it's a joy to drive over here the drizzle was forecast to become a downpour so he knew we only get one more chance to hit one five five what faulty they even in the rain this car feels absolutely rock-solid I reckon this could be the fastest bit of TV on a public highway and there it is a hundred and fifty five hours now on the rev limiter the truth is auto barns aren't quite the unrestricted playgrounds you may think but if you pick your spot wisely and time it sensibly it really is possible to drive your car you\n"
