Audi A6

Manufacturer	Audi AG
Production	C4: 1994–1997, C5: 1997–2004, C6: 2004–2011, C7: 2011–present
Predecessor	Audi 100
Class	Executive car
Body style	4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door Avant (estate/wagon)
Layout	Longitudinal front engine, front-wheel drive, or quattro permanent four-wheel drive
Platform	Volkswagen Group C platform series

The Audi A6 is an executive car marketed by the German automaker Audi AG, now in its fourth generation. As the successor to the Audi 100, the A6 is manufactured in Neckarsulm, Germany – and is available in saloon, and wagon configurations, the latter marketed by Audi as the Avant.

All generations of the A6 have offered either front-wheel drive or Torsen-based four-wheel drive – marketed by Audi as their Quattro system. Second- and third- generation A6 models have shared their platform with the company's Allroad models.

[edit] C4 (Typ 4A, 1994–1997)

Audi A6 (C4)

Production	1994–1997
Assembly	Neckarsulm, Germany Monterrey, Mexico Changchun, China[1] Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram Motor) Tokyo, Japan (AMA; C4 only)
Platform	Volkswagen Group C4
Engine	1.8 L I4 20v Turbo 2.4 L V6 2.8 L V6 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.5 L I5 TDI
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 4-speed automatic
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,796 mm (188.8 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height	saloon: 1,452 mm (57.2 in) Avant: 1,479 mm (58.2 in)
Related	Audi 100 (1991–1995) Audi S4 (UrS4) (1991–1995) Audi S6 (UrS6) (1995–1997, a renamed Audi S4)

Audi A6 (C4) sedan

Audi A6 (C4) Avant (US)

Audi's mid-size car was previously named the Audi 100 (or Audi 5000 in the United States), and was released in three successive generations (Audi C1, Audi C2 and Audi C3).^[2] In 1994, the latest generation (C4) of the Audi 100 was facelifted and re-badged as the Audi A6, to fit in with Audi's new alphanumeric nomenclature (as the full-size A8 had just been introduced). The exterior was changed only slightly from the "C4" Audi 100 – new front and rear lights, new radiator grille, similarly with chassis and engine and transmission choices. The United Kingdom was the first market to receive the A6, as stock of right-hand-drive Audi 100s had run out before expected, and before the rest of mainland Europe.

The new engines for the A6 were 1.8-litre 20v inline four-cylinder, and 2.8-litre 30v V6 petrol engines, with the 2.3-litre inline five engine being dropped on most markets. For the diesel engines, an inline four 1.9 Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI), and the inline five (R5) 2.5 TDI (103 kW (140 PS; 138 bhp)) were available.

Until 1997, the A6 came with several different engines, two of them turbodiesel, and most of them available with Audi's Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The A6 was available with saloon and Avant bodies.

C4 engines[link]

The C4 design was available with the following engines:

Crash testing

NHTSA Frontal impact; Driver side:[3]
NHTSA Frontal impact; Passenger side:[3]
Folksam overall frontal crash test:[4]	Good

S6[link]

A higher performance version of the C4 A6, called the Audi S6 was produced. It included the 4.2-litre V8 engine, which was uprated to 213 kilowatts (290 PS; 286 bhp), and a new limited edition 240 kW (326 PS; 322 bhp) version was added: the S6 PLUS made by quattro GmbH.

[edit] C5 (Typ 4B, 1997–2004)

Audi A6 (C5)

Production	1997–2004
Assembly	Neckarsulm, Germany Monterrey, Mexico Changchun, China[1] Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram Motor)
Platform	Volkswagen Group C5
Engine	1.8 L I4 20v 1.8 L I4 20v Turbo 2.0 L I4 20v 2.4 L V6 30v 2.8 L V6 30v 3.0 L V6 30v 2.7 L V6 30v Turbo 4.2 L V8 40v 1.9 L I4 TDI 2.5 L V6 24v TDI
Transmission	5-speed manual 6-speed manual 5-speed automatic multitronic CVT 5-speed automatic with tiptronic
Wheelbase	2,760 mm (108.7 in)
Length	4,796 mm (188.8 in)
Width	1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height	saloon: 1,453 mm (57.2 in) Avant: 1,479 mm (58.2 in)
Related	Audi S6 (Typ 4B, 2001–2003) Audi RS6 (Typ 4B, 2002–2004)

Audi A6 (C5) sedan

Audi A6 (C5) Avant

In late 1997, the introduction of a new A6 (Typ 4B), based on a new design automobile platform – the Volkswagen Group C5 platform, with a new range of internal combustion engines was announced. This new A6 moved up a notch in quality, and was marketed in the same categories as the BMW 5-Series and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. The Italian-redesigned body presented a modern design, with a fastback styling which set the trend for the Audi lineup, and gave the relatively large saloon an aerodynamic shell with a low coefficient of drag of 0.28.

In 2000 and 2001, the "C5" A6 was on Car and Driver magazine's Ten Best list. This new A6 was available with a wide range of engines and configurations. The 30-valve 2.4- and 2.8-litre V6 engines represented the bulk of the A6's development programme, with a multitude of other engine configurations available throughout the globe. As an alternative to the manual transmission, a five-speed tiptronic automatic transmission was also available.

The C5 saloon variant arrived in late 1997, and the Avant in 1998 in Europe. In the United States, the C4 continued for 1997, with the C5 saloon available in 1998, and the C5 Avant available in 1999. In Canada, there was no Avant (Audi's name for an estate/wagon) available at all in 1998 – Audi dropped the C4 Avant at the end of the 1997 model year, and jumped straight to the C5 Avant in 1999 in conjunction with its release in the US. As a result of complying with FMVSS, the North American models were equipped with front and rear bumpers that protruded several inches further than their European counterparts, with modified brackets and bumper suspension assemblies as result, and child-seat tethers for occupant safety. In compliance with Canadian law, Canadian models received daytime running lights as standard equipment. North American C5 A6 models received the 2.8-litre, 30-valve V6 engine, the 2.7-litre "biturbo" V6 (also found in the B5 platform S4), and the 4.2-litre 40-valve V8 petrol engines. The V8 models arrived with significantly altered exterior body panels, with slightly more flared wheel arches (fenders), revised headlamps and grille design (before being introduced in 2002 to all other A6 models), larger roadwheels (8Jx17-inch), larger brakes and Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive as standard.

In 2002, the A6 received a facelift, with revised headlight and grille design, exposed exhaust tips, and slight changes to accessory body moldings, and taillight colour from red to amber in North American models. A new host of engines were also introduced. The 1.8-litre engine was deleted and replaced by a 2.0-litre powerplant with 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp). The 1.9-litre Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) was tweaked to produce a maximum motive power output of 96 kilowatts (131 PS; 129 bhp), and 310 newton metres (229 lbf·ft) of torque, receiving a six-speed manual gearbox in the process. The 2.4-litre V6 gained an extra 5 hp and better balancing, and the 2.8-litre V6 engine was replaced by a 3.0-litre engine with 162 kilowatts (220 PS; 217 bhp). The turbocharged 2.7-litre was revised, resulting in 184 kilowatts (250 PS; 247 bhp) and 330 newton metres (243 lbf·ft), controlled by standard quattro. The V6 diesel was also slightly modified resulting in 120 kilowatts (163 PS; 161 bhp) (after the second modification) and 350 newton metres (258 lbf·ft). A new more powerful V6 diesel was also introduced with 132 kilowatts (179 PS; 177 bhp) and 370 newton metres (273 lbf·ft). The 4.2-litre V8 engine which arrived in 2001 remained unchanged.

Also new was the revolutionary multitronic continuously variable transmission, available in most front-wheel drive models. All models, except the 2.0-litre petrol and 1.9-litre TDI, were available with Audi's trademark four-wheel-drive system, quattro. A four-wheel-drive version of the Avant, with raised ground clearance and slightly altered styling was sold as the Audi allroad quattro, Audi's first crossover SUV.

Regarding this C5 generation, Car and Driver magazine stated, "It is one of the most winsome mid-sizers to meet pavement, with some of the nicest handling this side of a BMW. In 2000, the moderate performance of this otherwise excellent, 3.0-litre V6-powered, sedan was improved by the addition of two higher-performance versions: the 250 PS (180 kW; 250 hp), 2.7-litre bi-turbo V6 and the 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp), 4.2-litre V8, both with Audi's quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. In mid-2003, major muscle came along in the limited-run RS6 – powered by a 450 PS (331 kW; 444 bhp), twin-turbo V8 engine – which immediately finished first in a C/D comparison test".^{[citation needed]}

The second-generation 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. In addition, the facelifted third-generation A6 3.0T won two Car and Driver "comparos" that pitted it against other sedans like the BMW 5-Series, the Mercedes E-Class, the Jaguar XF, and the Infinti M.

Crash testing

EuroNCAP adult occupant:[5]
IIHS overall frontal offset crash test:[6]	Acceptable

S6 and RS6[link]

The Audi S6 was a high-powered variant of the A6, featuring a modified version of the 4.2-litre V8 engine producing 250 kilowatts (340 PS; 335 bhp) and 420 newton metres (310 lbf·ft). It was available as a saloon and Avant.

In the late years of the A6 C5 design, an ultra-high-performance limited-run Audi RS6 model was presented. Weighing in excess of 1,840 kilograms (4,057 lb) and producing 331 kilowatts (450 PS; 444 bhp) and 560 newton metres (413 lbf·ft), it propels the RS6 from 0-100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 4.5 seconds, and on to 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in under 17 seconds. Initially available as only an Avant, a saloon variant was later added.

Allroad quattro (1999–2005)[link]

Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI (Germany)

Audi allroad quattro 2.5 TDI (Germany)

Audi's C5 series A6 Avant formed the basis for an semi-offroad model in 1999, labeled "Audi allroad quattro". Compared to the regular A6, the allroad featured an advanced air suspension system, allowing for increased ground clearance; larger wheels with all-terrain tyres, and flared and unpainted bumpers, giving it a distinct appearance and more overall flexibility over varying terrain. As the name "allroad quattro" suggests, Audi's Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive system was standard equipment for all versions.

The standard adjustable air suspension system can lift the car high enough to provide 208 mm (8 in) of ground clearance; a low-range mode (an option with manual transmission), absent from other quattro-equipped vehicles, can be selected with the touch of a button. When used together, the two systems made it possible for the allroad to complete an official Land Rover test-course, thus far it is the only car-based SUV that has been proven capable of doing so in testing. Conversely, the air suspension can lower the vehicle down to only 142 mm (6 in) above road level, and simultaneously stiffen the spring and damper rates to provide a sporty driving experience, much like that of the conventional A6 with the sports suspension.

Audi's 2.7-litre, twin-turbo V6 petrol engine with 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) of power and 350 N·m (258 lb·ft) of peak torque was available initially, alongside the 2.5-litre TDI diesel unit with 132 kW (177 hp) and 370 N·m (273 lb·ft) of torque. A variant of the corporate 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine, was made available in 2003, and a less powerful TDI (163 bhp) followed in 2004.

Audi stopped production of the Allroad in July 2005. Although the model continued to be available for sale throughout 2006 in Europe, there was no 2006 model year for North America.

C5 engines[link]

The C5 design was available with the following engines:

[edit] C6 (Typ 4F, 2004–2011)

Audi A6 (C6)

Production	2004–2011
Assembly	Neckarsulm, Germany Aurangabad, India (CKD) Monterrey, Mexico Changchun, China[1] Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram Motor) Solomonovo, Ukraine (Eurocar)
Platform	Volkswagen Group C6 platform
Engine	2.0 L I4 Turbo 2.4 L V6 2.8 L V6 FSI 3.2 L V6 FSI 4.2 L V8 2.0 L I4 TDI 2.7 L V6 TDI 3.0 L V6 TDI
Transmission	6-speed manual 6-speed tiptronic automatic 7-speed multitronic CVT
Wheelbase	2,843 mm (111.9 in) LWB: 2,945 mm (115.9 in)
Length	4,927 mm (194.0 in) LWB: 5,035 mm (198.2 in)
Width	1,855 mm (73.0 in)
Height	saloon: 1,459 mm (57.4 in) Avant: 1,463 mm (57.6 in) LWB: 1,485 mm (58.5 in)
Kerb weight	1,520–1,845 kg (3,351.0–4,067.5 lb)
Related	Audi S6 (2006–2011) Audi RS6 (2008–2010)
Designer	Walter de'Silva

Audi A6 (C6) 3.2 FSI quattro saloon (Australia)

Audi A6 (C6) Avant (Germany)

The Typ 4F A6 was released in 2004. Designed by Walter de'Silva, this model was visually an evolution of the C5, but was lengthened to 4,927 millimetres (194.0 in), and incorporates the new Audi trademark "single-frame grille". Like other contemporary Audis, the A6 had a "tornado line" that ram just below the sheetmetal's shoulders and joins the front and rear light clusters.^[7]

The C6 iteration of the A6 features more sophisticated technology. Most notable is the Multi Media Interface (MMI), which is a system controlling in-car entertainment, satellite navigation, climate control, car settings such as suspension configuration and optional electronic accessories through a central screen interface. This has the advantage of minimising the wealth of buttons normally found on a dashboard by replacing them with controls which operate multiple devices using the integrated display.

On the internal combustion engines, the new Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) direct injection technology was introduced. Although the line of engines represents the same progression as the former model, all engines were new. The multitronic continuously variable transmission continues as an alternative for front-wheel drive models, alongside a new six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission available in the four-wheel drive models. Audi's "trademark" Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive is available in most of the lineup, and standard in the most powerful models. quattro is not available on the multitronic variants of the A6, but is available on the manual and tiptronic gear systems. Conversely the tiptronic system is not available on the front-wheel drive variants of the car. The six-speed manual gearbox is available with the 3.2-litre V6 engine, but not for the North American market.

In 2005, the A6 won the World Car of the Year award, and has also won the Practical Caravan "Towcar of the Year" awards, due to its array of towing features such as adjustable suspension height and damping, and the presence of a Trailer Stability Programme.

Like the previous model, the A6 is available with other body options. The Avant arrived during the course of 2005, while in China, a long wheelbase version was introduced in the same year, named A6L.^[8] The allroad variant (now called A6 allroad quattro) made its debut in 2006, and as before, is an off-road ready version of the Avant, available with either a 2.7-litre V6 or 3.0-litre V6 Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines, or a 3.2-litre V6 or 4.2-litre V8 petrol engine.

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  Interior

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  Centre console of C6 A6, showing tiptronic gear shift lever, Multi Media Interface (MMI) controls, and electronic parking brake

S6 and RS6[link]

The Audi S6 performance variant was introduced in the Frankfurt Motor Show, and produced from early 2006 until 2011. It is powered by a 5.2-litre Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V10 engine producing a 320 kilowatts (435 PS; 429 bhp) and 540 newton metres (398 lbf·ft). The S6 reaches 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) from a standstill in 5.2 seconds, and the quarter mile 13.5 seconds.^[9]

The latest version of ultra-high-performance Audi RS6 was launched in September 2008 and produced until the third quarter of 2010. Based upon the V10 engine powering the S6, the RS6 features an all-aluminium alloy 5.0-litre (4,991 cubic centimetres (304.6 cu in)) 90° V10 twin-turbocharged, Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI), with a dry sump lubrication system. It produces a power output of 426 kilowatts (579 PS; 571 bhp), and 650 newton metres (479 lbf·ft) of torque, making it the most powerful vehicle ever produced by Audi. Initially available only as an Avant, the saloon version was released in late 2008.

A6 allroad quattro (2006–2011)[link]

Pre-facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TDI

Facelift A6 allroad quattro 3.0 TFSI

Audi announced the C6 series allroad in the spring of 2005 and released it in the summer of 2006. This model was called the Audi A6 allroad quattro (unlike the previous version, which was merely called Audi allroad quattro, with no reference to the A6 nomenclature).

The Audi A6 allroad quattro again featured adaptive air suspension and quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. The A6 allroad was powered by a choice of two Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) petrol engines, a 3.2-litre V6 and a 4.2-litre V8, and two TDI diesel engines, a 180 PS (132 kW) 2.7 L and a 233 PS (171 kW) 3.0 L. The tiptronic gearbox is standard on the 4.2 V8 and the 2.7 TDI, but optional on the 3.2 FSI and 3.0 TDI.

The 6-speed tiptronic transmission system converted high-torque engine power into both sporty performance and operating convenience, with crisp, fast gear changes. Advanced electronics respond efficiently to all driver input in both D (Drive) and S (Sport) programmes, helping to prevent unwanted upshifts when cornering. The five-mode air suspension can be raised by up to 60 mm (2.36 in) to provide ground clearance of 185 mm (7.28 in) which is better than the older four-mode.

The car featured a number of off-road styling cues including larger bumpers and sills.

In some European markets, this A6 allroad quattro was more expensive than the larger Audi Q7, but air suspension is an expensive option in the Q7. In its native country, Germany, it costed a few hundred Euros less than the Q7.

C6 facelift[link]

Audi (C6) A6 Avant (facelifted)

Audi (C6) A6 sedan (facelifted)

Audi unveiled a facelifted "C6" Audi A6 on 12 August 2008, at the Moscow International Motor Show. The refresh incorporates some modern Audi design cues to keep the A6 current with the rest of the Audi lineup.

There are minor cosmetic changes to the front and rear lights which now have daytime running LEDs, the taillights extend towards the center of the trunk lid and pinch off at the license plate mount, however their shape remains rectangular compared to the more sculpted light clusters found in the 2008 Audi A5, 2009 Audi A4, and 2009 Audi Q5 (the latter three being all-new generations).

The intakes below the headlamps are inspired by the Audi RS5.^[7] The A6's six (per side) front light-emitting diode (LED) daytime running lights (DRLs) are located within the main headlamp housing, similar to RS6's placement of the LEDs (ten per side), whereas on the S6 these front LEDs (five per side) are found adjacent to the fog lamps in the lower front bumper.

The RS6, which was unveiled in April 2008, already sported the new front and rear fascias that would feature on the facelifted A6 and S6 lineup.

Also updated for 2009 is the Quattro all-wheel drive setup, which is already found on the 2008 Audi A5 and 2009 Audi A4. This new system features a 40/60 front-to-rear torque split and offers a more balanced feel, reducing the understeer that comes from 50/50 AWD platforms.^[7]

There are now six petrol and four diesel engines available for the upgraded A6.^[10] All petrol engines now feature cylinder-direct Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) technology, and all diesel engines now feature common rail (CR) and Turbocharged Direct Injection (TDI) technologies. There is a new petrol engine, a 300 PS (221 kW; 296 bhp) 3.0-litre supercharged V6, badged as 3.0 TFSI or 3.0T. This new engine is shared with the 2010 Audi S4 and S5 Cabriolet, although in the latter two applications in a higher state of tune and mated to a 7-speed S-tronic dual-clutch transmission.

The new engine and revised quattro system give the 2009 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI almost equivalent performance to the Audi S6 5.2 FSI (which is unchanged except for receiving the cosmetic tweaks like the rest of the Audi A6 lineup). Moreover, the S6's weight is 4,500 pounds and 59 percent of weight is distributed to the front which increases understeer.^[11]

Crash testing

EuroNCAP adult occupant:[12]
EuroNCAP child occupant:
EuroNCAP pedestrian:
IIHS overall frontal offset crash test:[13]	Good
IIHS side crash test:[14]	Good
IIHS roof strength test:[15]	Acceptable

C6 engines[link]

The C6 design was available with the following internal combustion engines:

C6 facelift engines[link]

[edit] C7 (Typ 4G, 2011–present)

Audi A6 (C7)

Production	2011–present
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	Neckarsulm, Germany Aurangabad, India (CKD) Monterrey, Mexico Changchun, China[1] Jakarta, Indonesia (Garuda Mataram Motor)
Body style	4-door sedan 5-door station wagon
Platform	Volkswagen Group MLB platform
Engine	2.0L TFSI I4 2.5L FSI V6 2.8L FSI V6 3.0L Supercharged V6 2.0L I4 Diesel 3.0L V6 Diesel
Transmission	6-speed manual 8-speed Tiptronic ZF 8HP automatic Multitronic CVT 7-speed S Tronic DCT
Wheelbase	2,912 mm (114.6 in)
Length	4,915 mm (193.5 in)
Width	1,874 mm (73.8 in)
Height	1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Related	Audi C7 S6 (2012–)

The fourth generation C7 series Audi A6 (internally designated Typ 4G) was launched in early 2011 for the European market and in other markets soon after. It is heavily influenced by the Audi A8 (D4), pulling elements from its exterior details.^[16][17] The A6 shares its interior, platform, and powertrain with the Audi A7 four door fastback coupe, which had been released shortly before also in 2011. Compared to the A8 and A7, the A6 has the most aggressive front fascia and LED headlights.^[18]

The new A6 increased its wheelbase by nearly 3 inches (76 mm) and its width by 0.7 inches (18 mm). The redesign also decreased the car's drag coefficient to 0.26 Cd.

European engine choices for the C7 include two petrol engines – a 2.8-litre FSI V6 with 204 horsepower (152 kW) and a 300 horsepower (224 kW), 3.0-litre supercharged FSI engine – and three diesel engines – a 2.0-litre inline four-cylinder and a 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel engine in three states of tune.^[19] The European A6 3.0 TFSI will have optional a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and an air suspension, two features that will not be available on the United States model.^[20]

For North America, the Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro will be powered by a 3.0-litre supercharged V6 putting out 310 hp (231 kW) 325 lb·ft (441 N·m), the same engine carried over from the previous-generation A6 3.0 TFSI, but in a higher state of tune and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. For the United States but not the Canadian market, there will be an entry-level Audi A6 2.0 TFSI FrontTrak (front-wheel drive) with a 2.0-litre turbocharged inline-four, the same engine in the Audi A4 and Q5, but mated to the Multitronic CVT (continuous variable transmission).

The V8 performance option will be featured in the Audi S6 4.0 TFSI quattro, which is powered by a twin-turbocharged direct-injected 4.0L V8 engine making 420 hp (313 kW) and 406 lb·ft (550 N·m) of torque, and mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. This engine is a detuned version of the powerplant found the 2012 Audi S8 4.0 TFSI quattro.^[21]

The A6 features all the driver assistance systems from the A8, but adds a head-up display and Active Lane Assist. It also features an optional full-LED headlighting system.

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  2012 Audi A6 sedan (US)

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  2011 Audi A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (Japan)

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  Audi A6 2.0 TDI Avant (Europe)

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  Interior.

Audi A6 Hybrid (2012–)[link]

A hybrid electric variant will also be available for the first time in the A6, offering a 2-litre TFSI 211 metric horsepower (155 kW) engine combined with a 54 PS (40 kW) electric motor.^[19] The market launch of the A6 Hybrid is scheduled for 2012.^[22]

A6 allroad quattro (2012–present)[link]

Audi A6 allroad quattro

The 2013 A6 allroad quattro was launched at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, along with the 2012 RS4 Avant. Sales are due to begin in 2012. First UK deliveries are due in July 2012.

German model went on sale in spring 2012. Early models included 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (204PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS), 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS).^[23][24]

Audi A6 L (2012–)[link]

The A6 L was unveiled in 2012 in Guangzhou. Early models include A6 L TFSI, A6 L 30 FSI, A6 L 35 FSI, A6 L 35 FSI quattro, A6 L 50 TFSI quattro.^[25][26]

S6 (2012-)[link]

The S6 sedan was launched at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show.

S6 sedan and Avant models went on sale in spring 2012.^[27]

Body styles[link]

A6L with 2.0 TFSI (180PS) was sold as A6L TFSI in China.

In USA, Canada, UK A6 Saloon with 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) replaced the A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS).

In UK, A6 Avant with 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS) replaced the A6 3.0 TFSI quattro (300PS).

Engines[link]

For A6 3.0 TDI quattro (245PS), 580Nm model replaced 500Nm model in UK.

Transmissions[link]

For A6 Saloon 3.0 TFSI quattro (310PS), 7-speed S tronic is used in UK model, 8-speed tiptronic is used in US, Canada models.

A6 3.0 TDI quattro (313PS) was sold as A6 3.0 BiTDI quattro in the UK.

Safety[link]

Euro NCAP test results
LHD, 4-door saloon (2011)[29]
Test	Points	%
Overall:
Adult occupant:	33	91%
Child occupant:	41	83%
Pedestrian:	15	41%
Safety assist:	6	86%

References[link]

External links[link]

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