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Audi A6
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Audi A6
Audi S6 in Salon International de lauto de Montral 2015.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer
Production
Audi AG
C4: 19941997,
C5: 19972004,
C6: 20042011,
C7: 2011present
Body and chassis
Class Executive car
Body style
4-door saloon/sedan,
front-wheel drive, or
quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform
Chronology
Predecessor Audi 100
The Audi A6 is an executive car made by the German automaker Audi AG,
now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is
manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany and is available in saloon and
wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.
All generations of the A6 have offered either front-wheel drive or Torsenbased four-wheel drive marketed by Audi as their quattro system. Secondand third- generation A6 models have shared their platform with the
company's Allroad models.
Contents [hide]
1 C4 (Typ 4A, 19941997)
1.1 C4 engines
1.2 S6
1.3 Audi S6 PLUS
2 C5 (Typ 4B, 19972004)
2.1 S6 and RS6
2.2 allroad quattro (19992005)
2.3 C5 engines
3 C6 (Typ 4F, 20042011)
3.1 Initial release
3.2 C6 facelift
4 C7 (Typ 4G, 2011present)
4.1 Initial release
4.2 C7 facelift (2015-)
4.3 A6 hybrid (2012)
4.4 A6 allroad quattro (2012present)
4.5 A6 L (2012)
4.6 S6 (2012-)
4.7 A6L e-tron
4.8 A6 Black Edition (2013-)
4.9 RS 6 Avant (2013-)
4.10 Body styles
4.11 Engines
4.12 Transmissions
4.13 Safety
4.14 Marketing
5 Use in China
6 References
7 External links
Audi A6 (C4)
Audi A6 C4 front 20081202.jpg
Overview
Production
19941997 (Germany)
Neckarsulm, Germany
Monterrey, Mexico
Changchun, China (FAW-VW)[1]
Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram)
Tokyo, Japan (AMA; C4 only)
Body and chassis
Platform
Volkswagen Group C4
Related
1.8 L I4 20v
2.6 L V6
2.8 L V6
1.9 L I4 TDI
2.5 L I5 TDI
Transmission5-speed manual
6-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase
Length
The new engines for the A6 were 1.8-litre 20v inline four-cylinder, and 2.8litre 30v V6 petrol engines, with the 2.3-litre inline five engine being dropped
on most markets. For the diesel engines, an inline four 1.9 Turbocharged
Direct Injection (TDI), and the inline five (R5) 2.5 TDI (103 kW (140 PS; 138
bhp)) were available.
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. The A6 was available with saloon and
Avant bodies.
C4 engines[edit]
engine
configuration
petrol engines
1.8 20v
Inline 4 DOHC
2.0 16v
Inline 4 DOHC
2.3 10v
Inline 5 SOHC
V6 SOHC
2.6 12v
V6 SOHC
2.8 12v
V6 SOHC
2.8 30v
V6 DOHC
diesel engines
1.9 TDI 8v
Inline 4 SOHC
Crash testing
NHTSA Frontal impact; Driver side:[3] 5/5 stars
NHTSA Frontal impact; Passenger side:[3]
Folksam overall frontal crash test:[4]
5/5 stars
Good
S6[edit]
Main article: Audi S6
Upon introducing the C4 series A6, Audi made small revisions to what was
previously known as the Audi S4, renaming it the Audi S6; the S4 name would
eventually be re-used for a completely different model derived from Audi's
smaller Volkswagen Group B platform-based Audi A4. As this was the first S6
model from Audi, it is commonly referred to as the Ur-S6, derived from the
From its launch in late 1994, the Audi S6 was powered by a 2,226 cubic
centimetres (135.8 cu in) turbocharged inline five-cylinder petrol engine
(parts code prefix: 034, identification code: AAN) with a Bosch Motronic
electronic engine control unit (ECU), producing a motive power output of 169
kilowatts (230 PS; 227 bhp) at 5,900 revolutions per minute (rpm), and 326
newton metres (240 lbfft) at around 1,950 rpm, whilst consuming high
octane "Super Plus" 98RON unleaded petrol. This powerful engine gave the
S6 good performance with a top speed of 235 kilometres per hour (146.0
mph), and 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.7 seconds; with 160 km/h (99.4
mph) being reached in 17.5 seconds. The vehicle was available with a
standard six-speed manual transmission (five-speed only in North America),
and Audi's dynamic Torsen T-1 quattro permanent four-wheel drive system.
Audi made a high-performance, 4.2 litre V8 engine (parts code prefix: 077,
identification code: AEC) with a Bosch KE-Motronic ECU available as an option
in the original European S4s, and made the decision to continue to do so with
the S6, making a 213 kilowatts (290 PS; 286 bhp) version of the 4.2 available
as an optional upgrade over the 2.2 litre inline five-cylinder turbo. Unlike the
five-cylinder turbocharged version, the V8-powered S6 was supplied with a
four-speed automatic transmission as standard, but kept the quattro four
wheel drive. A six-speed manual gearbox was also available as an option.
Audi S6 PLUS[edit]
As a swan song to the C4 platform, an even more powerful, and very limitedproduction Audi S6 PLUS was briefly available to European customers. The S6
PLUS, developed by Audi's wholly owned high performance subsidiary,
quattro GmbH, was available for sale during the 1997 model year only
(production from June 1996 to October 1997). A total of 952 cars were
produced855 Avant, and 97 saloons.
It was powered by another version of the 32 valve (four valves per cylinder)
4.2 litre V8 engine (parts code prefix: 077, identification code: AHK, later to
be seen in the Audi S8 as AKH). Audi's performance division reworked key
parts of the internal combustion engine, increasing the motive power to 240
kilowatts (326 PS; 322 bhp). It was only available with a revised six-speed
manual transmission (parts code prefix: 01E, identification code: DGU) (gear
ratios - 1st: 3.500, 2nd: 1.889, 3rd: 1.320, 4th: 1.034, 5th: 0.857, 6th: 0.730),
with a final drive ratio of 4.111.
Further revisions were made to the suspension, brakes and roadwheels. The
front brake discs were enlarged to 323 millimetres (12.7 in) in diameter by 30
mm (1.18 in) thick. Standard roadwheels were 8Jx17 "Avus" cast aluminium
alloy wheels, with an optional 7Jx16 alloy wheel for use with winter tyres was
also available.
With so much power on tap, the S6 Plus saloon could reach 100 kilometres
per hour (62.1 mph) from a standstill in 5.6 seconds, with the Avant a tenth of
a second slower at 5.7 seconds.
Neckarsulm, Germany
Monterrey, Mexico
Changchun, China(FAW-VW)[1]
Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram)
Designer
Volkswagen Group C5
Related
petrol
Length
In 2000 and 2001, the "C5" A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best
list. This new A6 was available with a wide range of engines and
configurations. The 30-valve 2.4- and 2.8-litre V6 engines represented the
bulk of the A6's development programme, with a multitude of other engine
configurations available throughout the globe. As an alternative to the
manual transmission, a five-speed tiptronic automatic transmission was also
available.
In 2002, the A6 received a facelift, with revised headlight and grille design,
exposed exhaust tips, and slight changes to accessory body moldings, and
taillight colour from red to amber in North American models. A new host of
engines were also introduced. The 1.8-litre engine was deleted and replaced
by a 2.0-litre powerplant with 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp). The 1.9-litre
Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) was tweaked to produce a maximum
motive power output of 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp), and 310 newton
metres (229 lbfft) of torque, receiving a six-speed manual gearbox in the
process. The 2.4-litre V6 gained an extra 5 hp and better balancing, and the
2.8-litre V6 engine was replaced by a 3.0-litre engine with 162 kilowatts (220
PS; 217 bhp). The turbocharged 2.7-litre was revised, resulting in 184
kilowatts (250 PS; 247 bhp) and 330 newton metres (243 lbfft), controlled by
standard quattro. The V6 diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 120
kilowatts (163 PS; 161 bhp) (after the second modification) and 350 newton
metres (258 lbfft). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced with
132 kilowatts (179 PS; 177 bhp) and 370 newton metres (273 lbfft). The 4.2litre V8 engine which arrived in 2001 remained unchanged.
The second-generation A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list for
2000 and 2001. The updated 2005 A6 won the World Car of the Year award
for 2005. In addition, the facelifted third-generation A6 3.0T won two Car and
Driver "comparos" that pitted it against other sedans like the BMW 5-Series,
the Mercedes E-Class, the Jaguar XF, and the Infinti M.
3/5 stars
Acceptable
S6 and RS6[edit]
Main article: Audi S6
The Audi S6 was a high-powered variant of the A6, featuring a modified
version of the 4.2-litre V8 engine producing 250 kilowatts (340 PS; 335 bhp)
and 420 newton metres (310 lbfft). It was available as a saloon and Avant
although the Avant version was the only one sold in North America.
The standard adjustable air suspension system can lift the car high enough to
provide 208 mm (8 in) of ground clearance; a low-range mode (an option with
manual transmission), absent from other quattro-equipped vehicles, can be
selected with the touch of a button. When used together, the two systems
made it possible for the allroad to complete an official Land Rover testcourse, thus far it is the only car-based SUV that has been proven capable of
doing so in testing. Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle
down to only 142 mm (6 in) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the
spring and damper rates to provide a sporty driving experience, much like
that of the conventional A6 with the sports suspension.
Audi's 2.7-litre, twin-turbo V6 petrol engine with 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) of
power and 350 Nm (258 lbft) of peak torque was available initially,
alongside the 2.5-litre TDI diesel unit with 132 kW (177 hp) and 370 Nm (273
lbft) of torque. A variant of the corporate 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine, was
made available in 2003, and a less powerful TDI (163 bhp) followed in 2004.
Audi stopped production of the allroad in July 2005. Although the model
continued to be available for sale throughout 2006 in Europe, there was no
2006 model year for North America.
With the return of the "allroad" nameplate to North America, with the 2013
A4 allroad quattro, the C5-Platform allroad quattro has begun to take the
name "Ur-allroad." The 'Ur-' is used in the German language, as a prefix to
C5 engines[edit]
The C5 design was available with the following engines:
Model
designation Engine code Displacement
configuration
(Directive 80/1269/EEC)
speed
(saloon)
engine
Top
Years
Petrol engines
all multi-point sequential fuel injection
1.8
AJP, AQE, ARH
1,781 cc (108.7 cu in)
I4 DOHC 20v 92 kW (125
PS; 123 hp) @ 5,800
168 Nm (124 lbft) @ 3,500
11.3 sec
203
km/h (126 mph)
19972001
1.8 T AEB, APU, ANB,
AWT, ARK
@ 5,700
(135 mph)
2.0
ALT
1,984 cc (121.1 cu in)
I4 DOHC 20v 96 kW (131 PS; 129 hp)
@ 5,700
195 Nm (144 lbft) @ 3,300
10.5 sec
205 km/h (127
mph) 20012005
2.4
ALF, ARJ
2,393 cc (146.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
121 kW (165 PS;
162 hp) @ 6,000 230 Nm (170 lbft) @ 3,200
9.1 sec
222 km/h
(138 mph) 19972001
2.4
BDV 2,393 cc (146.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
125 kW (170 PS;
168 hp) @ 6,000 230 Nm (170 lbft) @ 3,200
9.3 sec
224 km/h
(139 mph) 20012005
2.7 T AJK, AZA
2,671 cc (163.0 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
PS; 227 hp) @ 5,800
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,7004,600
245 km/h (152 mph)
19992001
169 kW (230
7.3 sec
AQD, ALG
2,771 cc (169.1 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
142 kW (193 PS;
190 hp) @ 6,000 280 Nm (207 lbft) @ 3,200
8.1 sec
236 km/h
(147 mph) 19972001
3.0
ASN 2,976 cc (181.6 cu in)
V6 DOHC 30v
162 kW (220 PS;
217 hp) @ 6,300 300 Nm (221 lbft) @ 3,200
7.5 sec
243 km/h
(151 mph) 20012005
4.2
ARS, ASG, BAS
4,172 cc (254.6 cu in)
V8 DOHC 40v
kW (299 PS; 295 hp) @ 6,200
400 Nm (295 lbft) @ 3,0004,000
sec
250 km/h (155 mph)
(elec. limited)
220
6.9
19992005
S6
AQJ, ANK
4,172 cc (254.6 cu in)
V8 DOHC 40v
250 kW (340
PS; 335 hp) @ 7,000
420 Nm (310 lbft) @ 3,400
5.7 sec
250
km/h (155 mph)
(elec. limited)
19992005
20022005
RS6 plus
BRV
V8 DOHC 40v
353 kW (480
4.5
20042005
Diesel engines
1.9 TDI
AFN, AVG
1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 81 kW (110
PS; 109 hp) @ 4,150
235 Nm (173 lbft) @ 1,900
12.3 sec
194
km/h (121 mph)
19972001
1.9 TDI
AJM 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 85 kW (116 PS;
114 hp) @ 4,000 285 Nm (210 lbft) @ 1,900
11.6 sec
196 km/h
(122 mph) 19982001
1.9 TDI
AWX 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 96 kW (131 PS;
129 hp) @ 4,000 285 Nm (210 lbft) @ 1,7502,500
10.5 sec
203
km/h (126 mph)
20012005
1.9 TDI
AVF 1,896 cc (115.7 cu in)
I4 SOHC 8v 96 kW (131 PS;
129 hp) @ 4,000 310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,900
10.5 sec
203 km/h
(126 mph) 20012005
2.5 TDI
AFB, AKN
2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
kW (150 PS; 148 hp) @ 4,000
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,5003,200
sec
218 km/h (135 mph)
19972001
2.5 TDI
AYM 2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
PS; 153 hp) @ 4,000
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,4003,500
219 km/h (136 mph)
20012002
114 kW (155
9.7 sec
2.5 TDI
BFC, BCZ
2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
kW (163 PS; 161 hp) @ 4,000
310 Nm (229 lbft) @ 1,4003,600
sec
222 km/h (138 mph)
20022005
2.5 TDI
BDG 2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
PS; 161 hp) @ 4,000
350 Nm (258 lbft) @ 1,5003,000
222 km/h (138 mph)
20032005
110
9.7
120
9.3
120 kW (163
9.3 sec
2.5 TDI
AKE, BDH, BAU
2,496 cc (152.3 cu in)
V6 DOHC 24v
132 kW (179 PS; 177 hp) @ 4,000
370 Nm (273 lbft) @ 1,500
2,500 8.9 sec
221 km/h (137 mph)
19992005
Audi A6 C6 3.2.jpg
Pre-facelift Audi A6 3.2 sedan (US)
Overview
Production
Neckarsulm, Germany
Walter de Silva
Related
Audi S6 (20062011)
2.0 L I4 Turbo
2.4 L V6
2.8 L V6 FSI
3.2 L V6 FSI
4.2 L V8
2.0 L I4 TDI
2.7 L V6 TDI
3.0 L V6 TDI
Transmission6-speed manual
6-speed tiptronic automatic
On the internal combustion engines, the new Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI)
direct injection technology was introduced. Although the line of engines
represents the same progression as the former model, all engines were new.
The multitronic continuously variable transmission continues as an
alternative for front-wheel drive models, alongside a new six-speed tiptronic
automatic transmission available in the four-wheel drive models. Audi's
"trademark" Torsen-based 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. Conversely the tiptronic system is not available
on the front-wheel drive variants of the car. The six-speed manual gearbox is
available with the 3.2-litre V6 engine, but not for the North American market.
The Avant was previewd by the Audi Avantissimo concept in 2001 and arrived
during the course of 2005. The A6 allroad quattro made its debut in 2006,
and as before, is an off-road ready version of the Avant, available with either
a 2.7-litre V6 or 3.0-litre V6 Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines, or a
3.2-litre V6 or 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine.
Interior
Centre console of C6 A6, showing tiptronic gear shift lever, Multi Media
Interface (MMI) controls, and electronic parking brake
A6L (2005-)[edit]
This is a long wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese market. The
vehicle was unveiled in 2005 at the Shanghai Motor Show.
The vehicles went on sale in the middle of 2005. Early models include A6L
2.4, with A6L 2.0 TFSI (170PS) followed shortly after. A6L 3.0 quattro (218PS)
and A6L 4.2 quattro (335PS) were introduced in 2005. Other models include
A6 3.0.[16]
S6[edit]
Main article: Audi S6
The Audi S6 performance variant was introduced in the Frankfurt Motor Show,
and produced from early 2006 until 2011. It is powered by a 5.2-litre Fuel
Stratified Injection (FSI) V10 engine producing a 320 kilowatts (435 PS; 429
bhp) and 540 newton metres (398 lbfft). The S6 reaches 100 kilometres per
hour (62.1 mph) from a standstill in 5.2 seconds, and the quarter mile 13.5
seconds.[17]
The Audi A6 allroad quattro again featured adaptive air suspension and
quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The A6 allroad was powered by a
choice of two Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) petrol engines, a 3.2-litre V6 and a
4.2-litre V8, and two TDI diesel engines, a 180 PS (132 kW) 2.7 L and a 233
PS (171 kW) 3.0 L. The tiptronic gearbox is standard on the 4.2 V8 and the
2.7 TDI, but optional on the 3.2 FSI and 3.0 TDI.
The car featured a number of off-road styling cues including larger bumpers
and sills.
In some European markets, this A6 allroad quattro was more expensive than
the larger Audi Q7, but air suspension is an expensive option in the Q7. In its
native country, Germany, it cost a few hundred Euros less than the Q7.
Engines[edit]
Model configuration
petrol engines
2.0 16v TFSI Inline 4 DOHC turbo
2.4 24v
V6 DOHC
3.0 30v
V6 DOHC
4.2 40v
V8 DOHC
diesel engines
all Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
2.0 16v TDI Inline 4 DOHC turbo
2.7 24v TDI V6 DOHC turbo
C6 facelift[edit]
There are minor cosmetic changes to the front and rear lights which now
have daytime running LEDs, the taillights extend towards the center of the
trunk lid and pinch off at the license plate mount, however their shape
remains rectangular compared to the more sculpted light clusters found in
the 2008 Audi A5, 2008 Audi A4, and 2009 Audi Q5 (the latter three being allnew generations).
The intakes below the headlamps are inspired by the Audi RS5.[18] The A6's
six (per side) front light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights (DRLs)
are located within the main headlamp housing, similar to RS6's placement of
the LEDs (ten per side), whereas on the S6 these front LEDs (five per side)
are found adjacent to the fog lamps in the lower front bumper.
The new front and rear fascias from RS6 would be used on the facelifted A6
and S6 lineup.
Also updated for 2009 is the Quattro all-wheel drive setup, which is already
found on the 2008 Audi A5 and 2008 Audi A4. This new system features a
40/60 front-to-rear torque split and offers a more balanced feel, reducing the
understeer that comes from 50/50 AWD platforms.[19]
There are now six petrol and four diesel engines available for the upgraded
A6.[20] All petrol engines now feature cylinder-direct Fuel Stratified Injection
(FSI) technology, and all diesel engines now feature common rail (CR) and
Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) technologies. There is a new petrol
engine, a 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) 3.0-litre supercharged V6, badged as 3.0
TFSI or 3.0T. This new engine is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 and S5
Cabriolet, although in the latter two applications in a higher state of tune and
mated to a 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.
The new engine and revised quattro system give the 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI
almost equivalent performance to the Audi S6 5.2 FSI (which is unchanged
except for receiving the cosmetic tweaks like the rest of the Audi A6 lineup).
Moreover, the S6's weight is 4,500 pounds and 59 percent of weight is
distributed to the front which increases understeer.[21]
US models went on sale as 2009 model year vehicles, and arrived in U.S.
dealerships by the beginning of January. Early models include A6 3.2 FSI
(sedan), A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (sedan/Avant), A6 4.2 FSI quattro (sedan), S6 5.2
FSI (sedan).[22]
RS6 (2008-)[edit]
Main article: Audi RS6
The latest version of ultra-high-performance Audi RS6 was launched in
September 2008 and produced until the third quarter of 2010. Based upon
the V10 engine powering the S6, the RS6 features an all-aluminium alloy
4,991 cc (304.6 cu in) V10 twin-turbocharged, Fuel Stratified Injection engine
with a dry sump lubrication system. It produces a power output of 426
kilowatts (579 PS; 571 bhp), and 650 newton metres (479 lbfft) of torque,
making it the most powerful vehicle ever produced by Audi.
Initially available only as an Avant, the saloon version went on sale in midOctober 2008.[23]
A6L[edit]
The A6L is a longer wheelbase version of the A6 sedan for the Chinese
market. The vehicle was unveiled at Auto Shanghai 2009.[24] Early models
included the 2.7 TDI powerplant (189PS).[25]
C6 facelift engines[edit]
Model configuration
petrol engines
all common rail (CR) Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI)
2.0 16v TFSI Inline 4 DOHC turbo
2.8 24v FSI V6 DOHC
V6 DOHC supercharged
diesel engines
all common rail (CR) Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI)
2.0 16v TDIe Inline 4 DOHC turbo
Safety[edit]
Crash testing
EuroNCAP adult occupant:[26]
5/5 stars
1/4 stars
Good
Acceptable
November 2010present
Neckarsulm, Germany
4-door sedan
Related
Audi C7 S6 (2012)
Powertrain
Engine
2.0L TFSI I4
Good
Length
Initial release[edit]
The fourth generation C7 series Audi A6 (internally designated Typ 4G) was
launched in early 2011 for the European market and in other markets soon
after. It is heavily influenced by the Audi A8 (D4), pulling elements from its
exterior details.[32][33] The A6 shares its interior, platform, and powertrain
(Modular Longitudinal Platform) with the Audi A7 four door sedan, which had
been released shortly before also in 2011. Compared to the A8 and A7, the
A6 has the most aggressive front fascia and LED headlights (optional full LED
headlamps). Design work began in 2006, with Jurgen Loffler's exterior design
being chosen in 2008.[34]
The new A6 increased its wheelbase by nearly 3 inches (76 mm) and its width
by 2.7 inches (69 mm). The redesign also decreased the car's drag coefficient
to 0.25 Cd.
European engine choices for the C7 include two petrol engines a 2.8-litre FSI
V6 with 204 horsepower (152 kW) and a 300 horsepower (224 kW), 3.0-litre
supercharged FSI engine and three diesel engines a 2.0-litre inline fourcylinder and a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine in three states of tune.[35]
The European A6 3.0 TFSI will have optional a seven-speed dual-clutch
transmission and an air suspension, two features that will not be available on
the United States model.[36]
For North America, the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro will be powered by a 3.0-litre
supercharged V6 putting out 310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp) 325 lbft (441 Nm),
the same engine carried over from the previous-generation A6 3.0 TFSI, but in
The 2012 model year A6 features all the driver assistance systems from the
A8, plus it adds automotive head-up display, active lane assist. Full LED
headlamps with Automatic high beam switching or Audi adaptive light
(Xenon) with variable headlight range control.
Interior.
2015 Audi A6
2015 Audi A6
All three TFSI and five TDI engines now meet the Euro 6 emission standard.
The new TDI Ultra model now comes with glass fiber-reinforced polymer
(GFRP) springs and both ultra models now come with S-tronic (dual clutch)
transmission.
A6 hybrid (2012)[edit]
A hybrid electric variant was also available for the first time in the A6,
offering a 2-litre TFSI 211 metric horsepower (155 kW) engine combined with
a 45 PS (33 kW) electric motor.[35] Electric power is supplied via 1.3kWh
lithium-ion battery, with electric-only range of 3 km for constant 60 km/h
(37.28 mph) drive and top speed of 100 km/h (62.14 mph).[38]
The market launch of the A6 Hybrid was scheduled for 2012.[39] However,
production of the US model was delayed.[40]
The allroad model contains several unique features. Audi designed more than
1,100 new, unique parts for the allroad, setting it apart from the standard A6
and making it a true all-terrain vehicle. Most obvious, the allroad received
special bumpers and fender flares, giving it an aggressive offroad
appearance. The bumpers and fender flares feature a tough-wearing, matte
finish, contrasting the rest of the body. The roof received this same coating,
as well as four longitudinal ribs for increased strength. The unique bumpers
also have integrated aluminum skid plates. The allroad featured larger
diameter tires than the standard A6 for improved offroad capabilities.
Redesigned headlights, larger side mirrors, and a lack of door "rub strips" are
unique to the allroad.
The allroad comes standard with an adjustable air suspension system can lift
the car high enough to provide 208 mm (8 in) of ground clearance; a lowrange mode (an option with manual transmission), absent from other quattroequipped vehicles, can be selected with the touch of a button. When used
together, the two systems made it possible for the allroad to complete an
official Land Rover test-course, thus far it is the only car-based SUV that has
been proven capable of doing so in testing.
Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle down to only 142 mm (6
in) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the spring and damper rates
to provide a sporty driving experience, much like that of the conventional A6
with the sports suspension.
German model went on sale in spring 2012. Early models included 3.0 TFSI
quattro (310PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS), 3.0 TDI
quattro (313PS).[41][42]
A6 L (2012)[edit]
S6 (2012-)[edit]
Available in S6 sedan and S6 Avant, they included twin-turbo V8 engine rated
420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp)@55006400rpm and 550 Nm (406 lbfft)@1450
5250rpm, recuperation and start-stop systems, cylinder deactivation, Active
Noise Cancellation system, seven-speed S tronic transmission, quattro
permanent all-wheel drive system with a self-locking center differential and
torque vectoring (optional sport differential), adaptive air suspension lowers
the body by 10 mm (0 in), internally ventilated brake discs (optional carbon
fiber-ceramic discs), matt black calipers with S6 logos, 8.5Jx19-inch cast
aluminum wheels in a unique five parallel-spoke design (optional seven
different 19- or 20-inch wheels (four from quattro GmbH), including 20-inch
titanium-look wheels with a five-arm rotor design), 255/40-series tires, Audi
drive select driving dynamics system, optional dynamic steering, singleframe grille with aluminum applications and chromed horizontal double bars,
exterior mirrors feature aluminum-look housings, S6 sedan with spoiler on the
trunk (S6 Avant has a roof spoiler), diffuser on the rear bumper in platinum
gray with an aluminum-look offset edge, four elliptical chrome-tipped
tailpipes, choice of eight body colors (including exclusive shades Estoril Blue,
crystal effect and Prism Silver, crystal effect), body decorated with S6 and
V8T badges, leather sport steering wheel with colored stitching, footrest and
pedals and soft keys of the MMI operating system in an aluminum-look finish,
decorative inlays in matt brushed aluminum (optional carbon, fine grain ash
natural brown, layered Beaufort oak), choice of 3 colours for headlining,
instrument panel, carpet and seats (black, lunar silver and goa beige (only for
the seat upholstery)); Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara seat upholstery
(optional Milano and Valcona leather), height-adjustable sport seats with
power lumbar supports and embossed S logos (optional power-adjustable
comfort seats with memory function, power-adjustable S sport seats with
integrated head restraints).
Other options include xenon plus headlights with an all-weather light, LED
rear lights, an electromechanical parking brake, driver information system
with color display, MMI radio plus includes a Bluetooth interface, Audi sound
system with ten speakers, MMI navigation plus (hard drive, an eight-inch
monitor, MMI touch input system), 15-speaker Bang & Olufsen Advanced
Sound System.
A6L e-tron[edit]
The concept vehicle was unveiled in Auto China 2012 in Beijing.[48]
It is a plug-in hybrid version of A6 L with 2.0 TFSI 211 PS (155 kW) engine
combined with a 95 PS (70 kW) electric motor. Electric power is supplied via
lithium-ion battery, with all-electric range of 80 km (49.71 mi) for constant 60
km/h (37.28 mph) drive. Other features include MMI navigation plus
developed in Audi Infotainment Tech Center (ITC) in Beijing.
The series production plug-in hybrid car will be available in China in 2016 on
the long-wheelbase version, using the same hybrid vehicle powertrain like the
concept vehicle. Output of 180 kW (245 hp), with 500 Nm maximum torque,
all-electric range will be 50 km (31.1 mi). Acceleration from 0-60 mph in 8,4
seconds. Fuel consumption will be 2,2 l/100 km (106.9 US mpg).[49]
RS 6 Avant (2013-)[edit]
It is a version of S6 Avant with increased engine power to 560 PS (412 kW;
552 hp)@57006700rpm and 700 Nm (516.29 lbfft)@17505500rpm,
cylinder on demand system deactivates intake and exhaust valves of 4
cylinders (2, 3, 5 and 8), eight-speed tiptronic transmission with shortened
shift times and D and S driving modes, quattro permanent all-wheel drive
system with torque vectoring with self-locking center differential with an
elevated locking value and oil cooler, adaptive air suspension lowering body
by 20 mm (1 in) (optional tauter sport suspension plus with Dynamic Ride
Control), option is dynamic steering, four internally vented 390 mm (15 in)
diameter brake discs in wave design with a wave-like outer contour (optional
420 mm (17 in) diameter carbon fiber-ceramic brake discs with anthracite
gray calipers), black six-piston brake calipers (optional red brake calipers),
electronic stabilization control with Sport and off modes, high-gloss 20-inch
forged wheels in a seven twin-spoke design (optional 21-inch cast wheels in
high-gloss silver, polished black or polished titanium-look), matte aluminum
applications on the body, high-gloss black protective grille at the front of the
car, the bumpers, the fender, sill flares and the large roof spoiler; rear
diffuser with two large elliptical exhaust tailpipes, a choice of 9 body colours
(including exclusive shade Daytona Gray matte), dial instruments feature
black faces and white dials and red needles, flat-bottomed three-spoke
multifunction steering wheel, illuminated entry sills, driver information
system (DIS) sport RS logos, RS 6-specific driver information system, footrest
and pedals and switches in the MMI navigation plus terminal in aluminum
finish, decorative bezel surrounding the retractable monitor in a piano finish,
interior door openers in a delicate double-bar design, standard Carbon inlays
(with six additional materials as options), standard black headlining (optional
Silver or black Alcantara), RS sport seats with side bolsters and integrated
head restraints and RS 6 logos upholstered in black Alcantara and leather
with diamond quilting at center sections (optional honeycomb-quilted Valcona
leather in either black or Moon Silver), optional power-adjustable deluxe seats
with memory function, two sportily molded rear seats (optional three-person
bench seat), xenon plus headlights, LED rear lights, a tire-pressure control
system, illuminated entry sills, custom driver-information system, parking
system plus, cruise control, three-zone automatic air conditioning, MMI
navigation plus with MMI touch and the 10-speaker Audi sound system.
Dynamic package increases top speed to 280 km/h (173.98 mph). Optional
Dynamic plus package increases top speed to 305 km/h (189.52 mph). Other
options include LED headlights with a unique design, the sport differential on
the rear axle, Comfort package, head-up display, the high-performance driver
assistance systems, Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System with 15
speakers and 1,200 watts of total power, Bluetooth online car phone.[52][53]
UK model was available to order from early 2013, with deliveries beginning in
next summer.[54]
Body styles[edit]
Body types Saloon
A6L[55]
Model Years
A6 hybrid
2012 -
2011 2011?-
2011 -
2011 2011?-
2012-
2012-
2011 2011?-
2012-
2012-
2012-
2012- 2012- -
2013- -
A6 2.0 TDI
2011- 2011?-
2011- 2011?-
2012- -
2011- 2011?-
2012- -
2011- 2011?-
2011- 2011?-
2012- -
A6L with 2.0 TFSI (180PS) was sold as A6L TFSI in China.
In USA, Canada, UK A6 Saloon with 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) replaced the A6
3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS).
In UK, A6 Avant with 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) replaced the A6 3.0 TFSI
quattro (300PS).
Engines[edit]
Petrol engines
[hide]Model Years Type/code
Power, torque@rpm
A6 hybrid
2012 1,984 cc (121.1 cu in) I4 turbo
hp)@4300-6000, 350 Nm (258 lbfft)@1500-4200
combined
180 PS (132
211 PS (155
A6 2.8 FSI (204PS) 2011 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162 kW; 217
hp)@52506250, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 2.8 FSI quattro (204PS)
2011 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162
kW; 217 hp)@52506250, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 2.5 FSI (190PS) 2012- 2,498 cc (152.4 cu in) V6 190 PS (140 kW; 187
hp)@55006500, 250 Nm (184 lbfft)@30004750
A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS)
2011-2012
supercharged
300 PS (221 kW; 296 hp)@52506500, 440 Nm (325
lbfft)@29004500
A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS)
2012- 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in) V6
supercharged
310 PS (228 kW; 306 hp)@55006500, 440 Nm (324.53
lbfft)@29004500
A6 L 2.8 35 FSI (220PS) 2012- 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162 kW;
217 hp)@57506500, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 L 2.8 35 FSI quattro (220PS) 2012- 2,773 cc (169.2 cu in) V6 220 PS (162
kW; 217 hp)@57506500, 280 Nm (207 lbfft)@30005000
A6 L 3.0 50 TFSI quattro (299PS)2012- 2,995 cc (182.8 cu in) V6
supercharged
299 PS (220 kW; 295 hp)@52506500, 440 Nm (324.53
lbfft)@29004500
S6 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS)
2012- 3,993 cc (243.7 cu in) V8 twin turbo
420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp)@55006400, 550 Nm (405.66 lbfft)@1450
5250
S6 4.0 TFSI quattro (420PS) (Germany)[56] 2012- 3,993 cc (243.7 cu in) V8
twin turbo 420 PS (309 kW; 414 hp)@55006400, 550 Nm (405.66
lbfft)@14005300
RS 6 4.0 TFSI quattro (560PS)
2013- 3,993 cc (243.7 cu in) V8 twin scroll
twin turbo 560 PS (412 kW; 552 hp)@57006700, 700 Nm (516.29
lbfft)@17505500
Diesel engines
[hide]Model Years Type/code
Power, torque@rpm
A6 3.0 TDI (204PS) 2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo 204 PS (150 kW;
201 hp)@32504500, 400 Nm (295 lbfft)@12503500
A6 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS)
2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo 204
PS (150 kW; 201 hp)@32504500, 450 Nm (331.90 lbfft)@12503500
A6 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS)
2011- 2,967 cc (181.1 cu in) V6 turbo 245
PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@40004500, 500 Nm (368.78 lbfft)@14003250
(2011-)
245 PS (180 kW; 242 hp)@40004500, 580 Nm (427.79 lbfft)@1750-2500
(2012)
Transmissions[edit]
Petrol engines
[hide]Model Years Standard
A6 hybrid
Optional
2011- multitronic
multitronic
multitronic
2012- multitronic
Diesel engines
[hide]Model Years Standard
A6 2.0 TDI
Optional
8-speed multitronic
8-speed multitronic
For A6 Saloon 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS), 7-speed S tronic is used in UK model,
8-speed tiptronic is used in US, Canada models.
A6 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS) was sold as A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro in the UK.
Safety[edit]
Euro NCAP test results
LHD, 4-door saloon (2011)[57]
Test
Points %
Overall:
5 /5 stars
Adult occupant:
33
91%
Child occupant:
41
83%
Pedestrian: 15
41%
Safety assist:
86%
Marketing[edit]
As part of Audi A6 Avant launch in the UK, BBH London, Knucklehead, The
Whitehouse, The Mill produced the 'Hummingbird' TV commercial, directed by
Daniel Barber. The commercial premiered on Saturday 2011-10-01 during
ITV1's coverage of the Rugby World Cup. The commercial was to imagine
what a bird designed by Audi would look like and to reflect the car's ultralightweight technology. Johann Strauss's 'Open Road, Open Sky' was sung by
As part of Audi A6 launch in Taiwan, 2011 Audi Fashion Festival featured the
theme of 'A6- The sum of Progress', including Shiatzy Chen, Kiki Huang,
Robyn Hung and an artistic jewelry brand, Chen Chan.[61]
As part of RS 6 Avant launch, Audi Land of quattro Alpen Tour 2013 featured
RS 6 Avant begins on September 23, travelling across twelve driving stages in
6 countries (Klagenfurt the capital of Carinthia, Austria, Monaco).[65]
Use in China[edit]
According to Dunne & Company, a research company, as of 2011, purchases
in China and Hong Kong make up about half of the 229,200 Audi A6s sold in
the world. By 2012 many government officials in China began driving with
Audi A6s. After a 1994 campaign from the Chinese government to have
officials stop driving Mercedes stretch limousines, the officials began using
black Audi A6 cars. Michael Wines of The New York Times wrote that "More
than a perk, the black Audi is a rolling advertisement for its occupants
importance and impunity in a nation obsessed with status."[68]
References[edit]
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'Perfect Fit'
Jump up ^ Audi R18 e-tron quattro featured in new RS 6 TV commercial
Jump up ^ Wines, Michael. "In China, Audi Means Big Shot." The New York
Times. November 16, 2012. Retrieved on March 21, 2014.
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