Audi A6 - Audi A6 3.2

Audi A6

Audi A6 comes in two variants - Audi A6 3.2 and Audi A6 4.2. It is powered by a 3.0-litre V6 petrol engine mated to an advanced Multitronic 7-speed gear box. Audi A6 3.2 generates an output of 255 hp @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm. Audi A6 4.2 provides an output of 335 hp @ 6500 rpm and a torque of 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm.

Audi A6 is equipped with state-of-the art safety features. These include: anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD), hydraulic brake assist, tire-pressure monitoring system, and head protection airbags for front and rear occupants.

Technical Specifications

A6 3.2 Specifications

Model Configuration

255 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission and quattro® all-wheel drive

255 hp with Audi multitronic™ Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and FrontTrak® front-wheel drive

Engine

DOHC aluminum 90-degree 3.2 V6 with FSI® Direct Injection, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold

Displacement: 191 cu. in.
Bore: 3.33 in.
Stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 12.5:1
Horsepower: 255 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 243 lb-ft @ 3250 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph in seconds: 7.1

Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*:
Tiptronic: 19/26
multitronic: n/a

Chassis/Technical

Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection

Front suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)

Rear suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)

Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive power steering; turning circle: 39 ft.

Curb weight (lbs.):

Auto Tiptronic quattro 4012
multitronic FrontTrak 3836

Capacities:

Engine oil (qts.): 6.9
Fuel tank (gallons): 21.1

A6 4.2 Specifications

Model Configuration

335 hp with 6-speed Tiptronic transmission and quattro all-wheel drive

Engine

DOHC aluminum 90-degree 4.2 V8 with 5 valves per cylinder, variable intake valve timing and intake manifold

Displacement: 254.04 cu. in.
Bore: 3.33 in.
Stroke: 3.65 in.
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Horsepower: 335 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm

Performance

0-60 mph in seconds: 6.0
Top track speed: 130 mph*
EPA fuel economy estimates (city/highway)*: 17/23 mpg

Chassis/Technical

Fully galvanized steel unibody with multi-step anti-corrosion protection

Front suspension: 4-link with upper and lower control arms, stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)

Rear suspension: Fully independent trapezoidal-link with stabilizer bar and separate coil springs/shock absorbers (gas-charged)

Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP® 8.0)

Servotronic® vehicle speed-sensitive power steering; turning circle: 39 ft.

Curb weight (lbs): 4145

Capacities:

Engine oil (qts.): 9.3
Fuel tank (gallons): 21.1

Features

Exterior

A6 3.2

A6 4.2

S = Standard O = Optional n/a = Not Applicable

Tinted glass, dark tinted band at top of windshield

Power outside folding and dimming mirrors with defog feature, painted in body color

Aluminum trim around side windows, tops of door handles

Aluminum door sills

Chrome strip on trunk lid

Bi-xenon adaptive headlights with automatic self-leveling

Aerodynamic ellipsoid projector headlights with variable focus reflectors, integrated low beam and high beam tubes, polycarbonate covers

n/a

Programmable daytime running lights

"Coming home" function, "Leaving home" function and automatic light switch

Power glass sunroof with slide-and-tilt functions and pinch protection

Foglights: 2 front, 2 rear

Side indicator lights located in front fenders

Safety

Anti-lock brake system with vacuum power assist, Electronic Brake-pressure Distribution (EBD) and hydraulic Brake Assist

Tire-pressure monitoring system

Sideguard™ head protection airbags for front and rear occupants*

Driver and front passenger dual-stage and dual-threshold airbag supplemental restraints*

Driver and front passenger seat-mounted chest side airbag supplemental restraints*

Front 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning, height adjustable upper mounts and force limiters

3 rear 3-point safety belts with automatic pre-tensioning

Front passenger and rear safety belts with convertible locking retractors

Active front head restraints

3 rear head restraints

Power central locking system with safety unlock feature if airbag deploys

First Aid kit located in rear center armrest

Lower Anchorage and Tethers for Children (LATCH) in rear

Child safety rear door and window locks

Active reflectors in rear of all doors

Interior Comfort and Convenience

12-way power driver and front passenger seats including 4-way power lumbar adjustment and lockable head restraints

Power tilt-and-telescopic steering column

n/a

Manually adjustable tilt-and-telescopic steering column

n/a

2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors

Leather-wrapped 4-spoke multi-function steering wheel

Leather-wrapped shift knob

Volterra leather upholstery, including door panel inserts

Automatically-dimming inside mirror with digital compass

Leather seating surfaces

n/a

Electronic cruise control with coast, resume and acceleration features

Genuine wood inlays in dash panel, center console and door panels

Radio frequency remote locking system with selective unlock, remote trunk opening, panic function, interior lights and alarm system activation—control integrated in folding ignition key

Interior lights in front and rear headliner and foot well with fade-in and fade-out feature, time delay and automatic activation when key is withdrawn from ignition

Illuminated glove box, trunk, lighter and ashtray

Power windows with power retention, "one touch up," "one touch down" and pinch protection for all windows

Fully automatic dual-zone climate control system with sun sensor and activated charcoal filter

Split-folding rear seat

Electric rear window defogger with automatic timed shut-off feature

Remote power trunk release button in driver's door

Retained accessory power after key is removed from ignition

Folding front center armrest with adjustable height

Folding rear center armrest with cupholders and First Aid kit

Power outlet in rear cargo area

Seating capacity: 5 passengers

Interior volume (cu. ft.)

Total without sunroof: 97.94
Total with sunroof: 96.38

Interior volume (cu. ft.)

Front without sunroof: 52.8
Front with sunroof: 51.19

Interior volume (cu. ft.)

Rear without sunroof: 45.1
Rear with sunroof: 45.19

Luggage volume (cu. ft.): 15.9

Wheels

17-inch 16-spoke design cast alloy wheels with 245/45 all-season tires

Full-size spare with alloy wheel

Audio Components

MMI™ (Multi Media Interface)-integrated DSP 10-speaker sound system with AM/FM radio, 6-disc CD changer (in glove box) and Radio Data System (RDS)

Bose® Premium Surround Sound system with AudioPilot noise compensation feature

Satellite radio preparation*

Electronics/Instrumentation

MMI™ backlit color display

Backlit instrument cluster with automatic brightness control including tachometer, electronic speedometer, odometer, voltmeter, digital clock with date, service interval indicator; fuel, coolant and oil temperature gauges

HomeLink® remote transmitter

Bluetooth® interface phone preparation*

Anti-theft alarm system with blinking theft-deterrent light in driver's door

Owner Protection Program*

4 years or 50,000 miles whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty

12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation

Audi AdvantageSM

4 years or 50,000 miles whichever comes first, new vehicle limited warranty

Audi 24-hour Roadside Assistance for 4 years*