Manufacturer: Volkswagen AG Production: 1994–present Predecessor: Audi 100 Class: Full-size luxury car Body style: 4-door sedan Platform: FF, AWD Similar: BMW 5-Series Mercedes-Benz E-Class
The Audi A6 is an executive luxury car produced by Audi. It is available in two bodywork configurations, the sedan and the station wagon (Avant). The second generation A6 was also used as the basis for the Allroad. Its primary competitors are the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, BMW 5-Series, Alfa Romeo 166, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS and Volvo S80.
C4 1994-1997
In 1994 the last version (C4) of the Audi 100 was facelifted and re-badged as the A6, to fit in with Audi's new naming policy (as the A8 had just been introduced). The exterior was largely left unchanged from the C4 100 as well as the engines; up until 1997 the A6 came with several different engines, two of them Diesel, and most of them available with Audi's quattro four wheel drive system.
The C4 design was available with the following engines: Engine Cyl. Power (PS) 1.8 20V 4 125 2.0 4 115 2.3 5 133 2.6 V6 150 2.8 V6 174 2.8 30V V6 193 S6 2.2 T 5 230 S6 4.2 V8 280 S6 4.2 Plus V8 326 1.9 TDI 4 90 2.5 TDI V6 115 2.5 TDI V6 140 [edit]
C5 1997-2004 C5 Audi A6 sedan quattro Enlarge C5 Audi A6 sedan quattro
In 1997 the scene changed strikingly for the A6. 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 hegemonious BMW 5-Series and the solid Mercedes E-class. The new A6 presented itself with a wide range of engines and configurations. The crisp 30-valve 2.4 and 2.8 V6 engines represented the bulk of the A6's development programme, but the resilient 2.5 V6 TDI and the powerful all-new Audi S6 were the flagships. As an alternative to the manual transmission, a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission was also available. The Avant body arrived in 1998.
In 2000 the A6 received a facelift which saw little change in the design of the car but presented a few notable changes in terms of engines. The 1.8 L engine was removed and replaced by a 2.0 L powerplant with 130 PS (96 kW). The 1.9 L TDI was tweaked into producing a maximum of 130 PS (96 kW) and 310 Nm (228 ft.lbf), receiving a 6-speed gearbox in the process. The 2.4's power was slightly upgraded and the 2.8 V6 was replaced by a 3.0 L engine boosting 220 PS (162 kW). The turbocharged 2.7 L was given a tweak on the turbo resulting in 250 PS (184 kW) and 330 Nm (244 ft.lbf), controlled by standard quattro. The V6 Diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 163 PS (120 kW) (after the second modification) and 350 Nm (258 ft.lbf). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced presenting 180 bhp and 370 nm.
Also new was the revolutionary Multitronic drive by wire continuously variable transmission, available in most front wheel drive models in the lineup. 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.
In the late years of the A6 C5 design, a monstrous Audi RS6 model was presented. Producing a staggering 450 PS (331 kW) and 560 Nm (413 ft.lbf), it propels the A6 from 0-100 km/h in 4.7 sec and on to 200 km/h in under 18 seconds. 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: C5 Audi A6 avant Enlarge C5 Audi A6 avant Engine Cyl. Power (PS) 1.8 20V 4 125 2.0 20V 4 130 1.8 T 4 150 2.4 30V V6 165/170 2.8 30V V6 193 3.0 30V V6 220 2.7 T V6 230/250 4.2 V8 300 S6 4.2 V6 340 RS6 4.2 T V8 450 1.9 TDI V6 110/115/130 2.5 TDI V6 150/155/163 2.5 TDI V6 180 [edit]
C6 2004-present C6 (sixth-generation) Audi A6 Enlarge C6 (sixth-generation) Audi A6
The new A6 (C6-design) came in 2004. The new model is a larger car (492 cm) with more sophisticated technology. Most notably is the MMI (Multi Media Interface) which is an optional system controlling radio, satellite navigation, climate control and (when available) suspension settings through a central screen interface. On the engine side the new FSI direct injection technology was introduced for the first time outside the race track. 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 four wheel drive is available in most of the lineup, and standard in the most powerful models.
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 (the A8 is not sold in this country). The Allroad model is slated to make its debut during 2006. The sporting S6 was introduced in the Frankfurt Motor Show, with sales beginning in early 2006. It is powered by a Lamborghini-derived V10. Technical diagram of the quattro system used in the C6 Enlarge Technical diagram of the quattro system used in the C6
The C6 design was available with the following engines: Engine Cyl. Power (PS) 2.0 TFSI 4 170 2.4 30V V6 177 3.2 FSI V6 255 4.2 V8 335 S6 5.2 V10 420 2.0 TDI 4 140 2.7 TDI V6 180 3.0 TDI V6 225/233 [edit]
Awards
The 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. The new Audi A6 (the sixth-generation) has been drawn by Italian Walter Dà Silva. [edit]
See also
* Audi S6 * Audi RS6 * Audi Allroad Quattro
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References
* "Audi's A6 4.2 'S-line' Breaks Cover", a VWVortex news story * "Paris Auto Show: New Engines for the Audi A6", an Audi AG news story
The following is a series, listed in order, of detailed information on various aspects of the sixth-generation A6 (the "C6") from VWVortex.
* At a Glance * Design & Performance * Drivetrain * Audi Dynamic Suspension * Body Structure * Lighting * Comfort and Communications Electronics * Predecessors & Current Market
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External links
* Audi New Zealand: 100 and A6 official history * AutoguideWiki.com * Used Audi A6 information * Official A6 Microsite
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