At a glance: The new Audi A6
New, distinctly sporty exterior and interior design
Dimensions: L 4.92 m, W 1.86 m, H 1.46 m, wheelbase 2.84 m (+ 83 mm)
Improved spaciousness in the interior for all passengers
Powerful TDI and petrol engines:
new: 4.2 V8 with 246 kW (335 bhp), 420 Nm
new: 3.2 V6 FSI with 188 kW (255 bhp), 330 Nm
new: 2.4 V6 with 130 kW (177 bhp), 230 Nm
new: 3.0 TDI V6 with 165 kW (225 bhp), 450 Nm
new: 2.0 TDI with 103 kW (140 bhp), 320 Nm
The powerful 4.2 V8 with chain drive made an outstanding debut in the Audi S4 towards the end of 2002. Now this supreme power unit has been re-tuned and updated for the new Audi A6, offering powerful torque up to maximum engine speed plus an agile response and superior fuel economy all in one.
The new 3.2 FSI six-cylinder has all the features of a cutting-edge petrol engine. Direct fuel injection with on-demand fuel supply, four-valve technology, a variable intake manifold and infinitely variable camshaft adjustment gives the driver dynamic and powerful reaction to every movement of the accelerator plus a broad useful speed range of up to 7200 rpm, muscular torque and an equally high standard of fuel efficiency.
The new 2.4 V6 is the entry-level power unit leading into the versatile range of petrol engines available for the Audi A6. Based on the new engine block of the 3.2-litre power unit and featuring intake manifold fuel injection, this smaller engine provides an exemplary synthesis of superior performance, refinement and exemplary fuel economy.
Manual six-speed gearbox, alternatively six-speed tiptronic or continuously variable multitronic automatic transmission
Front-wheel drive or quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Audi dynamic suspension with four-link front suspension and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension on front-wheel-drive and quattro versions
adaptive air suspension as an option (from 2005)
Speed-dependent servotronic steering as standard
High-performance brake system with electronic brake assist
Electromechanical parking brake EPB as standard
As an option: tyre pressure monitoring system
New: adaptive light cornering lights with xenon plus and daytime driving lights (option)
As an option: radar-assisted distance control – adaptive cruise control (from 2005)
Light and rain sensor as standard
Multi Media Interface MMI basic with monochrome display as standard
As an option: advanced key access and authorisation system
New generation of steering wheels: leather-covered steering wheel as standard
Automatic air conditioning as standard
As an option: BOSE Surround Sound System, DVD navigation
Two-stage activation front airbags, sideguard head airbag system, plus side airbags and active head restraints at the front as standard
