The new Audi A6
Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2004 @ 17:12:59 GMT
Author: audioc
Topic: Audi Press Releases
Audi is setting a new benchmark in the luxury performance segment. For the latest generation of the Audi A6 is a saloon combining supreme driving dynamics with high technology, plus outstanding comfort and exemplary equipment, thus striving for top position within this competition segment.

transmission technology, as well as the choice of front-wheel or quattro permanent all-wheel drive set the foundation for the particular supremacy of the new A6 sports saloon. And thanks to the cutting-edge suspension combined with high body rigidity, this power and performance opens up a new dimension in driving dynamics.
Given these qualities, the new Audi A6 is rightly and appropriately committed to an outstanding role model: the Audi A8 lauded by both the press and the public as the sportiest car in its class. And now, with its wide range of features - with design and performance - the A6 is likewise set to overtake all its competitors as the most progressive car in the luxury performance segment.

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
• 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


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