Horsepower is listed as 435 at 6800 rpm and the torque is 398 lb. The S6 plays the balance game extremely well. There are standard side-impact airbags for the front seats, side curtain airbags and electronic stability control. In the S models, sportiness is the overriding principle, flanked by comfort, aesthetic appeal, elegance and uncompromising quality. The rear seat split folds and features a trunk pass-through.
So, what's it like to drive this technological tour de force? Because the S6 makes life below 155 mph that much more exciting. Surprisingly, the V-10 is quite domesticated. The 2005 Tokyo show saw the debut of the S8, with a Lamborghini-derived V-10 and 450 horsepower. But consider it they should, and this hot-blooded, taut-muscled, V-10-powered luxo-sport sedan is one excellent new reason. The S6 certainly avoids the visual excess of some super-powerful sedans. V6 and V8 versions are available. Perhaps they see it as a mostly front-drive brand in a mostly rear-drive segment.
Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. On public roads in Germany, slick from recent rain, we were reminded, however, of the security provided by four-wheel drive in a powerful car. I mean, how hard can it be for an automotive journalist to enjoy a luxury sedan with a Lamborghini-sourced, 435-horsepower V-10 engine under its hood? Like all Audi high-performance cars, the S6 has four-wheel drive. A spoiler lip at the front end of the car provides additional negative lift. Thanks among other things to its compact design, the ten-cylinder concept is ideal for achieving a sporty performance.
The steering is perfectly weighted and responsive, the brakes powerful and sure, the ride motions beautifully damped as the big tires grip, the suspension takes a set, and your thumbs call up exactly the right gear to power through each corner, whether slow, fast, or ruggedly rough. Its styling is crisp, clean and modern, though the front is dominated by a massive and controversial grille. The three-spoke steering wheel, complete with audio controls and power tilt-telescope adjustments, is trimmed in smooth leather with beautifully detailed stitching. For stopping power, the A6 C6 Avant S6 5. On the other hand, maybe you're one of those defiant… Strap into the sleek Audi A6 4. The A6 is packed with technology, enhancing convenience and driving dynamics.
It is the sporty top version in the luxury-class family of models comprising the Audi A6 saloon and A6 Avant, which took the market by storm following their launch in 2004 and have since garnered countless accolades worldwide from both customers and experts within the trade. Remedy Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The front seats are electrically adjustable in multiple directions as standard, and include a lumbar support. But when conditions warrant, it can instantaneously adjust that split between 85 percent rear and 65 percent front. V-10 badges grace its flanks, a subtle integrated deck spoiler and quad-oval exhaust tips somewhat smaller than we think they should be enhance its derriere.
At the Detroit show in January, we found out. Ride quality is rather firmer than necessary, however, and a long drive on California's freeways makes you wish for a switch that would soften the spring and shock rates. The Driver Information System with 3. Yep, it owns Lamborghini, and that made getting the engine that powers the Gallardo easy. All of this made us wonder how the new S6 would be positioned. DoorsFilter selectedDoorsList, null ; doorsFilter.
The Lamborghini sourced V-10 gives the thrill of an Italian supercar with the reliability of a German built sedan. There is much to love about the A6. The Audi A6 continues a legacy of dynamic excellence and exceptional comfort. Audi has drawn here on the extensive experience it enjoys in the field of motor sport. SeatingFilter selectedSeatingList, null ; seatingFilter.
In high-speed corners the quattro models feel like they're on rails, one of the benefits of Audi's superb all-wheel-drive system. The mostly aluminum suspension is four-link front and self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear, which Audi says improves steering precision and directional stability by reducing rear bump toe-in as the springs move through their range of travel. Trunk Release, Child Safety Locks, Electronic Stability Control. The S6 has the S8's 5. The steering is perfectly weighted and responsive, the brakes powerful and sure, the ride motions beautifully damped as the big tires grip, the suspension takes a set, and your thumbs call up exactly the right gear to power through each corner, whether slow, fast, or ruggedly rough. Unlike the other German luxury carmakers, Audi has an Italian exotic in the family.
But consider it they should, and this hot-blooded, taut-muscled, V-10-powered luxo-sport sedan is one excellent new reason. Tires are aggressive three-season performance types on 19-inch alloy wheels. My week with the S6 flew by as quickly as the car passed semis on the highway — meaning really, really fast. The recall began March 30, 2018. Certified Pre-Owned: No Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic Color: Black Description: Used 2007 Audi S6 5. I mean, how hard can it be for an automotive journalist to enjoy a luxury sedan with a Lamborghini-sourced, 435-horsepower V-10 engine under its hood? Rear headroom : 991mm 39.
The A6 C6 model is a car manufactured by Audi, with 4 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 2006. Its fuel is injected at high pressure directly into the cylinders, its two-stage magnesium variable intake manifold breathes through two separate air paths with twin air filters, and its four chain-driven overhead cams are continuously hydraulically adjusted. You also could strut about town in a Mercedes-Benz E550, boasting to all within earshot of your ride's thunderous 382 horsepower. An 18-inch brake system assures supreme braking performance and is resistant to fading even under high loads. Underway, the A6 boasts sharp, precise steering, and a firm ride. Braking is accomplished with the help of monstrous 15. Tires are aggressive three-season performance types on 19-inch alloy wheels.