 The body is extremely light owing to a significant proportion
of aluminum components. The range of assistance and multimedia systems is
extensive, and operation is intuitive and user-friendly. The new Audi A6
is debuting with five powerplants: two gasoline engines and three TDI units.
They have outputs ranging from 130 kW (177 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp). The Audi
A6 hybrid will follow at a later date; it combines the power of a large V6
with the fuel efficiency of a four-cylinder engine. Audi also offers a number
of drivetrain options. The Audi drive select dynamic handling system for
all TFSI and TDI versions has been expanded to include an additional mode
– the efficiency program. With the new A6, which is the seventh generation
of the model, Audi is revolutionizing the executive class. Featuring many
technical innovations and lightweight aluminum design, this car will write
the next chapter in the huge success story of the A6. The design embodies
athleticism and elegance. The sedan is 4.92 meters (16.14 ft) long and 1.87
meters (6.14 ft) wide, but just 1.46 meters (4.79 ft) high – the sportiest
proportions in its segment. The long engine hood, the low, sweeping roofline,
and the prominent lines on the flanks create a dynamic overall appearance.
Optional LED headlights emphasize the striking expression at the front.
The body of the new Audi A6 is exceedingly light, stiff and safe, thanks
to an intelligent composite design concept. Numerous aluminum components
and high-tech steels reduce its weight by some 30 kilograms (66.14 lb) compared
with the previous model, making it the backbone of a systematic lightweight
design concept. Depending on the version, the new executive sedan weighs
up to 80 kilograms (176.37 lb) less than its predecessor. Audi – the
lightweight design pioneer of the international automotive industry –
has once again reversed the weight spiral, raising the bar for lightweight
design. The A6 2.0 TDI, for example, tips the scales at a mere 1,575 kilograms
(3,472.28 lb), not including the driver. The body features additional strong
points. State-of-the art materials and design methods ensure extremely low
interior noise levels. Precision tuning of all components and systematic
hydraulic damping in the axle and drivetrain bearings provide excellent
vibrational comfort.
Powerful and highly efficient: the five
engines
 Audi is launching the new A6 with a choice of five powerful,
highly efficient four- and six-cylinder powerplants. The two gasoline engines
and three TDI units develop between 130 kW (177 hp) and 220 kW (300 hp).
All of these engines make use of technologies from the brand ’s modular
efficiency platform – the innovative thermal management concept, the
start-stop system, and the energy recovery system. Fuel consumption has improved
by up to 21 percent compared with the previous model – a leading figure
among the competition. The most efficient engine in the range is the 2.0
TDI. In conjunction with the manual transmission, it requires on average
just 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.0 US mpg) and emits just 129 g CO2
per km (207.61 g/mile). The A6 hybrid will follow at a later date. Serving
up 180 kW (245 hp) of system performance, its 2.0 TFSI plus electric motor
will achieve sporty acceleration with an average fuel consumption of just
6.2 liters per 100 km (37.94 US mpg) (provisional figure).
The Audi A6 is also available with a wide range of drivetrains – another
of the brand ’s great strengths.The choice,based on the engine version,will
include a manual six-speed transmission, the continuously variable multitronic,
and the brand-new, sporty S tronic. Each engine features a wide gear-ratio
spread and low internal friction,thereby making a significant contribution
to the sedan ’s efficiency. Depending on the engine version, power is
funneled to the road via the front wheels or all four wheels. The quattro
permanent all-wheel drive is presented in its latest stage of evolution –
its crown-gear center differential and torque vectoring function guarantee
supreme traction, stability and dynamic response. For the top-of-the-line
engines, Audi will soon offer the sport differential, which actively distributes
torque to the rear wheels. Thanks to its sophisticated design, the chassis
of the new A6 combines sporty precision with supreme comfort. Its links are
made of aluminum; the power steering features a new electromechanical drive,
making it highly efficient. The executive sedan has wheels ranging from 16
to 20 inches in diameter, with powerful brakes behind them. The Audi drive
select dynamic handling system is standard for all engine versions; the ESP
with electronic limited slip differential on the front-wheel-drive A6 models
makes handling even more agile. For enhanced comfort, Audi also offers adaptive
air suspension with controlled damping as an option. Dynamic steering will
be available soon, also as an option.
Sporty elegance: the interior
 The roomy interior of the new Audi A6 echoes the sinewy look
of the exterior design.The salient element is the “wrap -around ”
– an inlay encircling the driver and the front-seat passenger. The elegant
face of the instrument panel underscores the sleek quality of the cockpit
area.
Every detail of the interior is a testament to the care that Audi invests
in carmaking. All materials, including an innovative layered-wood veneer,
have been selected and crafted with the utmost care. As an option, the front
seats can be equipped with ventilation and massage functions. Ambient lighting
or the interior lighting package give the interior an added shine. The new
Audi A6 features the logical ergonomics concept that distinguishes all of
the brand ’s models.The efficient deluxe automatic air conditioning
and the latest-generation MMI radio operating system are standard; Audi also
offers an optional head-up display, which projects important information
onto the windshield. The MMI navigation system plus with MMI touch is also
available as an option. The hard-disk navigation system can be largely controlled
via the touchpad. The online services, developed though a partnership between
Audi and service provider Google, connect the full-sized sedan to the Internet
via the Bluetooth car phone online. A UMTS module pulls images and information
from Google Earth up on the monitor and integrates them with the navigation
route. A WLAN hotspot provides contact to mobile terminals on board. The
top of the hi-fi line is the Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System. MMI
navigation plus works very closely together with the optional assistance
and safety systems in the new A6. It forwards the route data to the control
units for the headlights, the automatic transmission and the adaptive cruise
control with stop & go function. This enables these systems to recognize
complex scenarios and assist the driver. In many situations, the Audi pre
sense safety system is able to minimize accidents and their consequences,
or even prevent them altogether. The Audi active lane assist helps the driver
to keep the A6 on course, and the park assist system relieves the driver
of the chore of steering when parallel parking. |
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