Performance and Power Audi A6

The 3.2 model features: A 3.1L V6 engine, 255 horsepower (hp) @ 6500 revolutions per minute (RPM), and the torque rating is 243 @ 3250 RPM.

The 3.2 model with Tiptronic features: A 3.1L V6 engine, 255 hp @ 6500 RPM, and the torque rating is 243 @ 3250 RPM.

The 4.2 model with Tiptronic features: A 4.2L V8 engine, 350 hp @ 6800 RPM, and the torque rating is 325 @ 3500 RPM.

Fuel Economy

The fuel economy ratings for the 2008 Audi A6 are as follows:

3.2: City miles per gallon (MPG) - 21, Highway MPG - 29

3.2 with Tiptronic: City MPG - 19, Highway MPG - 27

4.2 with Tiptronic: City MPG - 18, Highway MPG - 25

Safety Features

According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the A6 performed favorably earning a top rating of "Good" for both frontal and side-impact crash tests.

Every model of the 2008 Audi A6 comes equipped with several, standard safety features, including stability control, an antilock disc brake system, and front-seat side airbags, along with full-length head curtain airbags. Airbags for the rear seats of the Audi A6 are an optional choice.

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2011 the Audi A6's interior and exterior

With the debut of its third generation 2008 A6 model, the German-based Audi has succeeded at gaining the reputation as one of the world's premium automakers.
First appearing in 1995 to replace the Audi 100, the A6 was redesigned in 1998 complete with a sportier body, and in the year 2000, performance was boosted with the addition of both the twin-turbo, V6, 2.7 liter engine, and the V8, 4.2 liter.

To increase the car's aesthetics and visual appeal, the A6's interior and exterior were completely redesigned again in 2005, and then updated with several standard features and technological equipment in 2007. Today, the 2008 sedan model is available for buyers with either a V6 or V8 engine and optional all-wheel drive (AWD). The sleek wagon version, the A6 Avant, comes with a standard V6 engine.

Price Range

Priced considerably lower than most of its European competitors, the 2008 Audi A6 has an invoice price range of $39,943 to $52,361, and a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $42,950 to $56,300.

Audi announced that it will reveal the spanking new 2012 A6 Avant next week on Wednesday, May 18, during a special event at the Humboldt Box in Berlin, which will also be broadcasted online. Don’t expect any surprises under the hood, with the Avant model gaining the same range of diesel and gasoline engines (depending on the market, of course) with the option of the firm’s Quattro all-wheel drive system.

Talking about all-wheel drive, aside from the standard Avant model, Audi is also believed to be readying a replacement for its high-riding soft crossover, the A6 Allroad Quattro.

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New Audi A6 model

Based on the performance, the newer C4 variant of Audi A6 was launched that included 4.2L V8 engine with 286 bhp. In the year 1997, Audi announced the launch of an advanced version of A6 car with a modified engine as well as other features. In the automobile market, this car gave a healthy competition to the famous Mercedes-Benz's E-class and BMW 5-series cars.

This car was designed in Italy with a low co-efficient of drag of just 0.28. Audi C5 got the place among Ten Best list in the Car and Driver magazine in 2000 as well as 2001. From the engine point of view, a new technology of five speeds Tiptronic Automatic Transmission was used in place of manual transmission.

Whether you consider the first ever Audi A6 model or the latest 2010 A6, every single model in the line-up meant serious business, and presented a great option to all the business class automotive customers.

It’s only been five months since Audi pulled the wraps off the four-door saloon version of its fourth generation A6 executive model at the 2011 Detroit Motor Show, but the brand with the four rings has already prepared a more practical station wagon body style with the Avant moniker.

Today, Audi announced that it will reveal the spanking new 2012 A6 Avant next week on Wednesday, May 18, during a special event at the Humboldt Box in Berlin, which will also be broadcasted online. Don’t expect any surprises under the hood, with the Avant model gaining the same range of diesel and gasoline engines (depending on the market, of course) with the option of the firm’s Quattro all-wheel drive

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