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| Manufacturer | Audi |
| Parent company | Volkswagen Group |
| Production | 1994 - present |
| Predecessor | Audi 100 |
| Class | Mid-size luxury car / Executive car |
| Body style(s) | 4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door Avant (estate/wagon) |
| Layout | Front engine, front-wheel drive / quattro permanent four-wheel drive |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C platform series |
The Audi A6 is a mid-size executive car produced by the German automaker Audi. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles AUDI AG, ( Xetra: NSU commonly known as Audi (aˈʊdi is a German Automobile manufacturer which produces Audi branded cars with headquarters Volkswagen Group, or Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft (German (listed as Volkswagen AG) is a German automobile manufacturing group currently The Audi 100 is a Mid-sized Automobile from Audi (part of the Volkswagen Group) made between 1968 and 1994 Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between Luxury vehicle is a marketing term for a vehicle that provides luxury &mdash that which is beyond strict necessity &mdash in exchange for increased cost to the buyer Executive car is a British term that refers to a car's size and is used to describe an Automobile larger than a Large family car. Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels quattro (meaning four in Italian) is the name used by Audi AG to indicate Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Volkswagen Group C platform is an extended midsize Automobile platform from the German conglomerate Volkswagen Group. A mid-size car (occasionally referred to as an intermediate) is the North American and Australian term for an Automobile with a size between Executive car is a British term that refers to a car's size and is used to describe an Automobile larger than a Large family car. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles AUDI AG, ( Xetra: NSU commonly known as Audi (aˈʊdi is a German Automobile manufacturer which produces Audi branded cars with headquarters It is available in saloon/sedan and estate/wagon (Avant) body styles. A station wagon (or simply wagon) in American, Australian, Canadian and New Zealand usage and an estate car (or just estate The second and third generation A6 were also used as the basis for the allroad quattro. The Audi allroad quattro is a Mid-size Executive car; an estate car/station wagon, produced by German automaker Audi since 2000
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1st generation: (C4) A6 (1994-1997)
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| Production | 1994 - 1997 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C4 platform |
| Engine(s) | 1. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Volkswagen Group C platform is an extended midsize Automobile platform from the German conglomerate Volkswagen Group. 8L Turbo I4 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 4L V6 2. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 8L V6 1. 9L TDI I5, 2. Turbocharged Direct Injection (acronym TDI) is the technology used to describe and name modern turbocharged Diesel engines produced by Volkswagen The straight-5 or inline-5 is an Internal combustion engine with five cylinders aligned in one row sharing a single Engine block and Crankcase 5L TDI I5 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm (108. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 7 in) |
| Length | 4796 mm (188. 8 in) |
| Width | 1810 mm (71. 3 in) |
| Height | 1452 mm (57. 2 in) Avant: 1479 mm (58. 2 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 80 L (17. The litre or liter (see spelling differences) is a unit of Volume. 6 imp gal/21. Imperial units or the Imperial system is a collection of units first defined in the British Weights and Measures Act of 1824 A gallon is a measure of Volume. It is in current use in the United States and still has limited use in many other English-speaking countries 1 US gal) |
| Related | Audi S6 |
Audi's mid-size car was named the Audi 100 (or Audi 5000 in the United States) and was released in three successive generations (C1, C2 and C3). US customary units, also known in the United States as English units or Imperial units (in reference to the British Empire) (but see English A gallon is a measure of Volume. It is in current use in the United States and still has limited use in many other English-speaking countries The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an Executive car produced by German automaker Audi. The Audi 100 is a Mid-sized Automobile from Audi (part of the Volkswagen Group) made between 1968 and 1994 The Audi 100 is a Mid-sized Automobile from Audi (part of the Volkswagen Group) made between 1968 and 1994 In 1994, the latest generation (C4) of the Audi 100 was facelifted and re-badged as the A6, to fit in with Audi's new alphanumeric nomenclature (as the full-size A8 had just been introduced). The Audi 100 is a Mid-sized Automobile from Audi (part of the Volkswagen Group) made between 1968 and 1994 The Audi A8 is a Full-size luxury Executive car built by the German automaker Audi, to replace the Audi V8 The exterior was changed only a bit from the C4 100 - new front and back lights, new radiator grid, the same happening with chassis and engine and transmission choices.
The new engines for the A6 were 1. 8 20V I4, 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 8 30V, 1. 9 TDI V6, and the 2. Turbocharged Direct Injection (acronym TDI) is the technology used to describe and name modern turbocharged Diesel engines produced by Volkswagen A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 5 R5 TDI (140 PS), with the 2. 3L I5 engine being dropped on most markets. The straight-5 or inline-5 is an Internal combustion engine with five cylinders aligned in one row sharing a single Engine block and Crankcase The S6's 4. The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an Executive car produced by German automaker Audi. 2 V8 engine was uprated to 290 PS (286 hp/213 kW) and a new 326 PS (322 hp/240 kW) version was added (S6+ made by quattro GmbH). A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other quattro GmbH is a wholly owned private subsidiary of the German automobile manufacturer - Audi
Up until 1997, the A6 came with several different engines, two of them turbodiesel, and most of them available with Audi's Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. Turbodiesel refers to any Diesel engine with a Turbocharger. Turbocharging is the norm rather than the exception in modern car and truck diesel engines Torsen, (full name Torsen traction) is an Automotive part a Limited slip differential. quattro (meaning four in Italian) is the name used by Audi AG to indicate Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to The A6 was also available with saloon and Avant bodies.
The C4 design was available with the following engines:
| Engine | Cyl. | Power |
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| 1. 8 20V | S4 | 125 PS (123 hp/92 kW) |
| 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 0 8V | S4 | 100 PS (99 hp/74 kW) |
| 2. 0 8V | S4 | 115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) |
| 2. 0 16V | S4 | 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) |
| 2. 3 10V | S5 | 133 PS (131 hp/98 kW) |
| 2. 6 24V | V6 | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) |
| 2. 8 12V | V6 | 174 PS (172 hp/128 kW) |
| 2. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 8 30V | V6 | 193 PS (190 hp/142 kW) |
| S6 2. 2 20V T | S5 | 230 PS (227 hp/169 kW) |
| S6 4. 2 32V | V8 | 290 PS (286 hp/213 kW) |
| S6 4. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 2 Plus | V8 | 326 PS (322 hp/240 kW) |
| 1. 9 8V TDI | S4 | 90 PS (89 hp/66 kW) |
| 2. 5 24V TDI | S5 | 115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) |
| 2. 5 24V TDI | S5 | 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) |
2nd generation: (C5) A6 (1998-2004)
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| Production | 1998 - 2004 |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C5 platform |
| Engine(s) | 1. Turbocharged Direct Injection (acronym TDI) is the technology used to describe and name modern turbocharged Diesel engines produced by Volkswagen The straight-5 or inline-5 is an Internal combustion engine with five cylinders aligned in one row sharing a single Engine block and Crankcase An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Volkswagen Group C platform is an extended midsize Automobile platform from the German conglomerate Volkswagen Group. 8L Turbo I4 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 4L V6 2. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 8L V6 3. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 0L V6 2. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 7L V6 Turbo 4. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2L V8 1. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 9L TDI I4 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 5L TDI V6 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm (108. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 7 in) |
| Length | 4796 mm (188. 8 in) |
| Width | 1810 mm (71. 3 in) |
| Height | 1453 mm (57. 2 in) Avant: 1479 mm (58. 2 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 70 L (18. 5 US gal/15. 4 imp gal) |
| Related | Audi S6 Audi RS6 Audi allroad quattro |
In 1997 the scene changed strikingly for the A6. The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an Executive car produced by German automaker Audi. The Audi RS6 quattro, commonly referred to as the RS6, is the highest performing version and top-of-the-line specification of the Audi A6 (positioned above the The Audi allroad quattro is a Mid-size Executive car; an estate car/station wagon, produced by German automaker Audi since 2000 With the introduction of an ambitious new design (C5) and a new pack of engines, the A6 moved up a notch and was positioned alongside the hegemonic BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Hegemony (hɨˈdʒɛməni (Amer /hɨˈɡɛməni/ (Brit (ἡγεμονία hēgemonía) is a concept that has been used to describe and explain the dominance of one social The BMW 5 Series is a Mid-size Luxury car / Executive car manufactured by BMW since 1972 E-Class redirects here For Chrysler 's rebadged version of the Dodge 600 sold from 1983-1984 see Chrysler E-Class. The Italian redesigned body presented a modern design with a dramatic fastback styling that set the trend for the Audi lineup and gave the relatively large sedan an aerodynamic shell with a low coefficient of drag of 0. The drag coefficient ( Cd, Cx or Cw) is a Dimensionless quantity that describes how streamlined an 28. In 2000 and 2001, the fifth-generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. This new A6 presented itself with a wide range of engines and configurations. The 30-valve 2. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves. 4 and 2. 8 V6 engines represented the bulk of the A6's development programme, with a multitude of other engine configurations available throughout the globe. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders As an alternative to the manual transmission, a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission was also available. A manual transmission (also known as a stick shift or just 'stick' 'straight drive' or standard transmission) is a type of transmission used in Tiptronic (sometimes informally abbreviated to Tip) is a type of discrete Automatic transmission developed by Porsche, and used in its vehicles and those An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle
The C5 saloon body arrived in 1997, and the Avant body in 1998 in Europe. In the US, the C4 continued for 1997, with the C5 saloon appearing in 1998, and the C5 Avant appearing in 1999. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the In Canada, there was no Avant (wagon) available at all in 1998 - Audi dropped the C4 Avant at the end of the 1997 model year, and jumped straight to the C5 Avant in 1999 in conjunction with its release in the US. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page As a result of complying with FMVSS the North American models were equipped with front and rear bumpers that protruded several inches further than their European counterparts, with modified brackets and bumper suspension assemblies as result and child-seat tethers for occupant safety. FMVSS is the Acronym for F ederal M otor V ehicle S afety S tandard In compliance with Canadian law, Canadian models received daytime running lights as standard equipment. North American C5 A6 models received the 2. 8 litre, 30-valve V6 engine, the 2. 7 litre, bi-turbo V6 (also found in the B5 platform S4), and the 4. Twin-turbo refers to a turbocharged engine on which two turbochargers compress the intake charge 2 litre 40-valve V8. The V8 models arrived with significantly altered exterior body panels, with more aggressively flared wheel arches, revised headlamps and grille design (before being introduced in 2002 to all other A6 models), taller and wider wheels (17x8"), larger brakes and quattro as standard. quattro (meaning four in Italian) is the name used by Audi AG to indicate
The Audi S6 was a high-powered variant of the A6 line, featuring a modified version of the 4. The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an Executive car produced by German automaker Audi. 2 engine producing 340 PS (335 hp/250 kW). It was available as a saloon and Avant.
In 2002 the A6 received a facelift with revised headlight and grille design, exposed exhaust tips, and slight changes to accessory body moldings and tailight color from red to amber in North American models. A new host of engines were introduced as well. The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a The 1. 8 L engine was removed and replaced by a 2. 0 L powerplant with 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW). The 1. 9 L TDI was tweaked into producing a maximum of 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW) and 310 N·m (229 ft·lbf), receiving a 6-speed gearbox in the process. The 2. 4 V6 gained 5 extra hp and better balancing and the 2. 8 V6 was replaced by a 3. 0 L engine boasting 220 PS (217 hp/162 kW). The turbocharged 2. 7 L was given a tweak on the turbo resulting in 250 PS (247 hp/184 kW) and 330 N·m (243 ft·lbf), controlled by standard quattro. The V6 Diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 163 PS (161 hp/120 kW) (after the second modification) and 350 N·m (258 ft·lbf). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced presenting 180 PS (178 hp/132 kW) and 370 N·m (273 ft·lbf). The 4. 2 V8 engine which arrived in 2001 remained unchanged.
Also new was the revolutionary multitronic continuously variable transmission, available in most front wheel drive models in the lineup. Multitronic is a stepless transmission launched by Audi in 2000 A continuously variable transmission ( CVT) is a transmission which can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum Front-wheel drive (or FF layout) is a form of engine / transmission layout used in Motor vehicles where the engine drives the front Wheels All models, except the 2. 0 petrol and 1. 9 TDI, were available with Audi's four wheel drive system, quattro. A four wheel drive version of the estate with raised ground clearance and slightly altered styling was sold as the Audi allroad quattro, Audi's first crossover SUV. The Audi allroad quattro is a Mid-size Executive car; an estate car/station wagon, produced by German automaker Audi since 2000 A Crossover &mdash variously called XUV or CUV, for crossover utility vehicle &mdash is a marketing term for a vehicle that derives from a car while borrowing
Regarding this C5 generation, Car and Driver magazine stated, "It is one of the most winsome mid-sizers to meet pavement, with some of the nicest handling this side of a BMW. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. In 2000, the moderate performance of this otherwise excellent, 3. 0-liter V-6-powered, sedan was improved by the addition of two higher-performance versions: the 250 PS (247 hp/184 kW), 2. 7T bi-turbo V6 and the 300 PS (296 hp/221 kW), 4. 2 V8, both with Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. quattro (meaning four in Italian) is the name used by Audi AG to indicate In mid-2003, major muscle came along in the limited-run RS 6-powered by a 450 PS (444 hp/331 kW), twin-turbo V8 - which immediately finished first in a C/D comparison test".
In the late years of the A6 C5 design, a monstrous limited-run Audi RS6 model was presented. The Audi RS6 quattro, commonly referred to as the RS6, is the highest performing version and top-of-the-line specification of the Audi A6 (positioned above the Weighing 4229 pounds and producing 450 PS (331 kW) and 560 Nm (415 ft·lbf), it propels the RS6 from 0-100 km/h in 4. The watt (symbol W) is the SI derived unit of power, equal to one Joule of energy per Second. The foot-pound force, or simply foot-pound (symbol ft·lbf or ft·lb) is a unit of work or Energy (a scalar (For the South African airport with IATA code "KMH" see Johan Pienaar Airport. 8 sec and on to 200 km/h (124 mph) in under 17 seconds. The second ( SI symbol s) sometimes abbreviated sec, is the name of a unit of Time, and is the International System of Units This model saw the end of the C5 design which was replaced in 2004 by a new model.
The C5 design was available with the following engines:
| Engine | Cyl. | Power |
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| 1. 8 20V | S4 | 125 PS (123 hp/92 kW) |
| 2. 0 20V | S4 | 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW) |
| 1. 8 20V T | S4 | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) |
| 2. 4 30V | V6 | 165 PS (163 hp/121 kW) 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) |
| 2. 8 30V | V6 | 193 PS (190 hp/142 kW) |
| 3. 0 30V | V6 | 220 PS (217 hp/162 kW) |
| 2. 7 30V T | V6 | 230 PS (227 hp/169 kW) 250 PS (247 hp/184 kW) |
| 4. 2 40V | V8 | 300 PS (296 hp/221 kW) |
| S6 4. 2 40V | V8 | 340 PS (335 hp/250 kW) |
| RS6 4. 2 40V T | V8 | 450 PS (444 hp/331 kW) |
| RS6 4. 2 40V T | V8 | 480 PS (473 hp/353 kW) |
| 1. 9 8V TDI | S4 | 110 PS (108 hp/81 kW) 115 PS (113 hp/85 kW) 130 PS (128 hp/96 kW) |
| 2. 5 24V TDI | V6 | 150 PS (148 hp/110 kW) 155 PS (153 hp/114 kW) 163 PS (161 hp/120 kW) |
| 2. 5 24V TDI | V6 | 180 PS (178 hp/132 kW) |
3rd generation: (C6) A6 (2005-present)
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| Production | 2005 - present |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group C6 platform |
| Engine(s) | 2. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Volkswagen Group C platform is an extended midsize Automobile platform from the German conglomerate Volkswagen Group. 0L Turbo I4 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 4L V6 2. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 8L FSI V6 3. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2L FSI V6 4. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2L V8 2. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 0L TDI I4 2. The straight-4 or inline-4 engine (often abbreviated I4 or L4) is a four cylinder Internal combustion engine with all four cylinders 7L TDI V6 3. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 0L TDI V6 5. A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders 2L 435 PS (429 hp/320 kW) V10 |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic CVT |
| Wheelbase | 2843 mm (111. A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five A continuously variable transmission ( CVT) is a transmission which can change steplessly through an infinite number of effective gear ratios between maximum In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 9 in) |
| Length | 4916 mm (193. 5 in) Avant: 4933 mm (194. 2 in) |
| Width | 1855 mm (73 in) |
| Height | 1459 mm (57. 4 in) Avant: 1463 mm (57. 6 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 70 L (18. 5 US gal/15. 4 imp gal) |
| Related | Audi S6 Audi RS6 Audi A6 allroad quattro |
The new A6 (C6) was released in 2005. Designed by Walter de'Silva, the new model is visually an evolution of the C5, but is longer (492 cm), incorporates the new Audi trademark single-frame grille, and features more sophisticated technology. Walter Maria de’Silva (born February 27, 1951 in Lecco, Italy) is a car designer from Italy, and currently in charge It's design has been criticised, as the grill is almost exactly the same as the Rover 75 V8's, which was revealed a year earlier. Most notable is the MMI (Multi Media Interface) which is a system controlling in-car entertainment, satellite navigation, climate control, car settings such as suspension configuration and optional electronic accessories through a central screen interface. The Audi Multi Media Interface, commonly abbreviated to MMI, is an in-car User interface system developed by Audi, and implemented in most of its latest Height adjustable suspension is a feature of certain Automobile Suspension (vehicle systems that allow the motorist to vary the Ride height or ground This has the advantage of minimizing the wealth of buttons normally found on a dashboard by replacing them with controls which operate multiple devices using the integrated display.
On the engine side the new FSI direct injection technology was introduced for the first time outside the race track. Gasoline direct injection is a latest variant of Fuel injection employed in modern two- and four- stroke Petrol engines The petrol/gasoline Although the line of engines represents the same progression as the former model, all engines were new. The Multitronic automatic transmission continues as an alternative alongside a new 6-speed Tiptronic gearbox available in the high end models. quattro permanent four wheel drive is available in most of the lineup, and standard in the most powerful models. quattro is not available on the multitronic variants of the A6 but is available on the manual and Tiptronic gear systems. quattro (meaning four in Italian) is the name used by Audi AG to indicate Conversely the Tiptronic system is only available on the quattro variants of the car. The 6-speed manual gearbox is available with the 3. 2L engine but not for the North American market as sales of C5 manuals were slow.
In 2005, the new Audi A6 won the World Car of the Year award. World Car of the Year (WCOTY (Prix mondial de la Voiture de l’année is an Automobile award selected by a jury of 48 international automotive journalists from 22 countries
Like the previous model, the A6 is available with other body options. The Avant arrived during the course of 2005, while in China, a longer version was introduced in the same year, named A6 L. Talk People's Republic of China) PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA ARTICLE GUIDELINES The allroad (now called "A6 allroad quattro) model made its debut in 2006 and as before is an off-road ready version of the Avant available with either a 2. 7 or 3. 0 diesel or a 3. 2 or 4. 2 petrol. The sporting S6 was introduced in the Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales beginning in early 2006. The International Motor Show or Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung (IAA is the world's largest Motor show. It is powered by a Lamborghini-derived 5. Automobili Lamborghini SpA, commonly referred to as Lamborghini, is an Italian manufacturer of Sports cars based in the small Italian Village 2 L V10 FSI producing 435 PS (320 kW). A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five The S6 reaches 60 mph from a standstill in 5. 1 seconds and the quarter mile 13. 5 seconds. [1]
A mighty RS6 will be on sale early 2008. This will be powered by a Lamborghini-derived 5. Automobili Lamborghini SpA, commonly referred to as Lamborghini, is an Italian manufacturer of Sports cars based in the small Italian Village 0 L V10 TFSI producing 580 PS (426 kW). A V10 engine is a V engine with 10 cylinders in two banks of five
On the 01/22/2008 spy photos of the mid-life facelift A6 appeared on the internet. Events 565 - Eutychius is deposed as Patriarch of Constantinople by John Scholasticus. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [2] The images show a slightly redesigned front bumper, new rectangular fog lamps as well as bigger air-intakes to the left and right of the grille.
The C6 design was available with the following engines:
| Engine | Cyl. | Power |
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| 2. 0 16V TFSI | S4 | 170 PS (168 hp/125 kW) |
| 2. 4 24V | V6 | 177 PS (175 hp/130 kW) |
| 2. 8 24V FSI | V6 | 210 PS (207 hp/154 kW) |
| 3. 0 30V | V6 | 218 PS (215 hp/160 kW) |
| 3. 2 24V FSI | V6 | 255 PS (252 hp/188 kW) |
| 4. 2 40V/32V FSI | V8 | 335 PS (330 hp/246 kW) 350 PS (345 hp/257 kW) |
| S6 5. 2 40V FSI | V10 | 435 PS (429 hp/320 kW) |
| 2. 0 16V TDI | S4 | 140 PS (138 hp/103 kW) |
| 2. 7 24V TDI | V6 | 180 PS (178 hp/132 kW) |
| 3. 0 24V TDI | V6 | 225 PS (222 hp/165 kW) 233 PS (230 hp/171 kW) |
Awards
The second-generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for 2000 and 2001. Car and Driver is an American automotive enthusiast Magazine. Car and Driver magazine annually nominates a list of what it considers the Ten Best cars and Five Best trucks The updated 2005 A6 won the World Car of the Year award for 2005. World Car of the Year (WCOTY (Prix mondial de la Voiture de l’année is an Automobile award selected by a jury of 48 international automotive journalists from 22 countries
References
- ^ Audi A6 & S6 Reviews & Specs. JB car pages.
- ^ Audi A6 Spy Photos. Car Advice.
See also
External links
- Audi.com corporate website
- Audi UK A6 microsite
- Audi New Zealand: 100 and A6 official history
- Audi A6 Reviews
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