Pics: The new Audi A6

[Erik]

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Measuring 4.92 metres in length, 1.86 metres in width, and 1.46 metres in height, the new Audi A6 visibly sets a new standard.
Seen from the front, the trapezoidal design of the single-frame radiator grille reveals clearly that the A6 represents the latest generation of Audi models.


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

Audi A6 4.2 quattro
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in sec 6.1

Audi A6 3.2 FSI
Acceleration 0-100 km/h in sec 6.9 / 7.1 (quattro)

[Erik]

And here are even more pictures:

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"The Audi A6 is a key factor behind the success of Audi and the
Neckarsulm plant," declared Member of the Board for Production Dr. Jochem Heizmann on the occasion of the production start of the new A6 limousine. He explained that Audi has invested some 530 million Euro in the new product and the corresponding plant infrastructure, adding that the new A6 also redefines the benchmark in respect of production quality - for example through an ultramodern body shop. "We anticipate building over 80,000 units of the A6 successor this year," continued Heizmann.

The new A6, the sixth generation of this model line, went into
production a matter of weeks before the international launch at the Geneva Motor Show and some two and a half months before going on sale to the public. This sporty executive limousine sets new standards in the medium luxury category thanks to its out-and-out drivability, new high-performance engines and countless new technical features, such as the MMI Multi Media Interface operating concept.

Audi has invested 140 million Euro in the tools for manufacturing
the body panels alone. The combined effect of using aluminium,
high-strength steels including stainless steel, and tailored blanks
was that the body weight was cut by around 30 kilograms.

Approximately 60 percent of the 13,700-strong Neckarsulm workforce are involved in A6 production or in directly associated tasks. "We are convinced that we will captivate our customers with the new Audi A6, and thus help to safeguard jobs over the next few years," added Works Council Chairman Norbert Rank.