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Audi S6 From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Audi S6 Audi C6 S6 saloon (Facelift) Manufacturer AUDI AG Production C4: 1994 - 1997, C5: 1999 - 2003, C6: 2006 - present Assembly Neckarsulm, Germany Class Executive car, sports car Body style(s) 4-door saloon/sedan, 5-door Avant (estate/wagon) Layout Longitudinal front engine, quattro permanent four-wheel drive Platform Volkswagen Group C platform series Related Audi A6 Audi RS6 The Audi S6 is a high-performance version of the Audi A6, an executive car produced by German automaker Audi.[1] It went on sale in 1994, shortly after the "A6" designation was introduced, replacing the "100" nameplate. The original S6 (Ur-S6) was largely the same car as the outgoing, original Audi S4 (C4) (Ur-S4), with the only visible differences being new body-cladding and badging. The S6, like all Audi "S" models, is fitted as standard with Audi's trademark quattro four-wheel drive (4WD) system, the S6 using the Torsen-based permanent 4WD. Contents 1 C4 (Typ 4A, 1994-1997) 1.1 C4 powertrain 1.2 C4 brakes, wheels and tyres 1.3 Audi S6 PLUS 2 C5 (Typ 4B, 1999-2003) 2.1 C5 powertrain 2.2 C5 suspension and steering 2.3 C5 brakes, wheels and tyres 2.4 C5 body and interior 2.5 Audi RS6 (C5) 3 C6 (Typ 4F, 2006-present) 3.1 C6 powertrain 3.2 C6 brakes, wheels and tyres 3.3 C6 other features 3.4 Audi RS6 (C6) 4 See also 5 References 6 External links [edit] C4 (Typ 4A, 1994-1997) Audi S6 (C4) Audi C4 S6 (Ur-S6) saloon (U.S.) with "Avus" alloy wheels Also called Ur-S6 Production 1994-1997 Platform Volkswagen Group C4 Engine(s) 2.2 L I5 20v turbo, 4.2 L V8 32v 2xDOHC Transmission(s) 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic Wheelbase 2,692 mm (106.0 in) Length 4,892 mm (192.6 in) Width 1,803 mm (71.0 in) Height saloon: 1,435 mm (56.5 in) Avant: 1,499 mm (59.0 in) Kerb weight saloon: 1,730 kg (3,814 lb), Avant: 1,780 kg (3,924 lb) Related Audi C4 100, Audi C4 S4, Audi C4 A6 1994 Audi C4 S4 saloon, showing the five arm alloy wheels (U.S.) This car preceded the S6. It is distinguished by the black trim moldings. S6s had body-color moldings. See also: Audi Ur-S4 / Ur-S6 and Audi S4#C4 Audi was restructuring their model lineup in early and mid-1990s, and in late 1994, began selling the fifth generation (C4) Audi 100 model, re-badged as the Audi A6. Wanting to keep a sports-saloon in their lineup, the company made small revisions to what was previously known as the Audi S4, renaming it the Audi S6; the S4 name would eventually be re-used for a completely different model derived from Audi's smaller Volkswagen Group B platform-based Audi A4. As this was the first S6 model from Audi, it is commonly referred to as the Ur-S6, derived from the German augmentive, "Ursprünglich" (meaning: original). It was available as both a saloon/sedan (typ 4A5), and an "Avant" (typ 4A9) (estate/wagon) to European and United States customers, but only as a saloon in Canada, Asia and Australia. Audi's trademark "procon-ten" safety system was standard fitment. [edit] C4 powertrain From its launch in late 1994, the Audi S6 was powered by a 2,226 cubic centimetres (135.8 cu in) turbocharged inline five-cylinder petrol engine (parts code prefix: 034, identification code: AAN) with a Bosch Motronic electronic engine control unit (ECU), producing a motive power output of 169 kilowatts (230 PS; 227 bhp) at 5,900 revolutions per minute (rpm), and 326 newton metres (240 ft·lbf) at around 1,950 rpm, whilst consuming high octane "Super Plus" 98RON unleaded petrol. This powerful engine gave the S6 good performance with a top speed of 235 kilometres per hour (146.0 mph), and 0 to 100 km/h (62.1 mph) in 6.1 seconds; with 160 km/h (99.4 mph) being reached in 17.5 seconds. The vehicle was available with a standard six-speed manual transmission (five-speed only in North America), and Audi's dynamic Torsen T-1 quattro permanent four-wheel drive system. Audi made a high-performance, 4.2 litre V8 engine (parts code prefix: 077, identification code: AEC) with a Bosch KE-Motronic ECU available as an option in the original European S4s, and made the decision to continue to do so with the S6, making a 213 kilowatts (290 PS; 286 bhp) version of the 4.2 available as an optional upgrade over the 2.2 litre inline five-cylinder turbo. Unlike the five-cylinder turbocharged version, the V8-powered S6 was supplied with a four-speed automatic transmission as standard, but kept the quattro four wheel drive. A six-speed manual gearbox was also available as an option. [edit] C4 brakes, wheels and tyres C4 braking system included radially ventilated disc brakes front and rear; with 314 millimetres (12.4 in) diameter by 30 mm (1.18 in) thick discs, with two-piston floating Girling calipers bearing the interlocking four-ringed Audi logo, and four individual pads per caliper up front, and 269 millimetres (10.6 in) by 20 mm (0.79 in) discs with Lucas single-piston sliding calipers at the rear. Bosch Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with EDS was also standard. Standard wheels were 7½Jx16 "Avus" cast aluminium alloy wheels with 225/50 R16 tyres. Later cars received 8Jx17 "Avus" wheels with 255/40 R17 tyres. An optional 7½Jx15 five-arm alloy wheel, with 215/60 R15 tyres, an 8Jx16 five double-spoke alloy, an 8Jx17 10-spoke alloy were also available. [edit] Audi S6 PLUS As a swan song to the C4 platform, an even more powerful, and very limited-production Audi S6 PLUS was briefly available to European customers. The S6 PLUS, developed by Audi's wholly owned high performance subsidiary, quattro GmbH, was available for sale during the 1997 model year only (production from June 1996 to October 1997). A total of 952 cars were produced–855 Avant, and 97 saloons. It was powered by another version of the 32 valve (four valves per cylinder) 4.2 litre V8 engine (parts code prefix: 077, identification code: AHK, later to be seen in the Audi S8 as AKH). Audi's performance division reworked key parts of the internal combustion engine, increasing the motive power to 240 kilowatts (326 PS; 322 bhp). It was only available with a revised six-speed manual transmission (parts code prefix: 01E, identification code: DGU) (gear ratios - 1st: 3.500, 2nd: 1.889, 3rd: 1.320, 4th: 1.034, 5th: 0.857, 6th: 0.730), with a final drive ratio of 4.111. Further revisions were made to the suspension, brakes and roadwheels. The front brake discs were enlarged to 323 millimetres (12.7 in) in diameter by 30 mm (1.18 in) thick. Standard roadwheels were 8Jx17 "Avus" cast aluminium alloy wheels, with an optional 7Jx16 alloy wheel for use with winter tyres was also available. With so much power on tap, the S6 Plus saloon could reach 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) from a standstill in 5.6 seconds, with the Avant a tenth of a second slower at 5.7 seconds, making it comparable in terms of acceleration to vehicles like the Porsche 944 Turbo. Hella xenon high intensity discharge (HID) headlamps (still with the C4s triple bulb design) were available as an option. [edit] C5 (Typ 4B, 1999-2003) Audi S6 quattro (C5) Audi C5 S6 Avant Production 1999-2003 Platform Volkswagen Group C5 Engine(s) 4.2 L V8 2xDOHC Transmission(s) 6-speed manual, 5-speed ZF 5HP24 tiptronic automatic Wheelbase 2,759 mm (108.6 in) Length 1999-2001: 4,833 mm (190.3 in) 2002-2003: 4,912 mm (193.4 in) Width 1999-2001: 1,850 mm (72.8 in) 2002-2003: 1,933 mm (76.1 in) Height saloon: 1,443 mm (56.8 in), 1999-2001 Avant: 1,465 mm (57.7 in) 2002-03 Avant: 1,448 mm (57.0 in) Kerb weight 1,815 kg (4,001 lb) to 1,825 kg (4,023 lb) Related Audi C5 A6, Audi C5 RS6 In late 1997, Audi introduced an all-new range of Audi A6 models, based on the Volkswagen Group C5 platform. A new Audi S6, now officially known as the Audi S6 quattro appeared in 1999, to complement its A6 platform-mate. It was available in a four-door saloon/sedan and a five-door Avant (estate/wagon). In North America, the Avant bodystyle was the only version available. The vehicle could accelerate from standstill to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) in 5.7 seconds, and from 0 to 200 km/h (124.3 mph) in just 21.7 seconds. The top speed was electronically governed to 250 km/h (155.3 mph). This generation of S6 went out of production in 2003. [edit] C5 powertrain Motive power is from a new rubber-hydro mounted all-aluminium alloy 4.2 litre 40-valve (five valves per cylinder) 90° V8 petrol engine, with twin double overhead camshafts (two per cylinder bank - 2xDOHC) and solenoid-operated magnesium two-stage variable intake manifold (parts code: 077, identification codes: AQJ [Sept 99-May 01], ANK [Sept 00-onwards]). It displaced 4,172 cubic centimetres (254.6 cu in), and was rated at 250 kilowatts (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 6,600 revolutions per minute (rpm), producing 420 newton metres (310 ft·lbf) of torque at 3,400 rpm. It satisfied the European Union EU3 emissions standard, and engine management was by way of a Bosch Motronic ME 7.0 electronic engine control unit (ECU), with manifold-sited sequential fuel injection, mapped direct ignition with eight individual spark coils, Bosch longlife spark plugs, four heated lambda sensors and two catalytic converters, cylinder-selective knock control, and a Bosch "E-Gas" drive by wire throttle. The engine was now cooled with the aid of two electric cooling fans, replacing the single viscous fan of earlier models. An oil-cooled six-speed manual transmission (parts code: 01E, identification code: EEY) (gear ratios: 1st: 3.500, 2nd: 1.889, 3rd: 1.320, 4th: 1.034, 5th: 0.857, 6th: 0.730; and final drive ratio: 4.111) was standard fitment, and an optional ZF 5HP24 five-speed tiptronic automatic transmission (parts code: 01L, identification codes: EFN [Sept 99-May 01], FBD [June 00-onwards]) (gear ratios: 1st: 3.571, 2nd: 2.200, 3rd: 1.508, 4th: 1.000, 5th: 0.803; and final drive ratio: 2.909), with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifts, and "Dynamic Shift Programme" (DSP) was available. Torsen T-2 based dynamic quattro permanent four-wheel drive was also standard. Both front and rear axles utilised "Electronic Differential Lock" (EDL), which is a functuion of the Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme. [edit] C5 suspension and steering Compared to its A6 sibling, the suspension on the S6 was stiffened and lowered by 10 millimetres (0.39 in), and utilised gas-pressurised shock absorbers. ZF rack and pinion "servotronic" speed-sensitive power steering was standard. [edit] C5 brakes, wheels and tyres Brakes consisted of radially vented brake discs front and rear. The fronts are sized at 321 millimetres (12.64 in) diameter by 30 mm (1.18 in) thick, and are clamped by Lucas HP2 four-pad calipers. At the rear, the discs are 269 mm (10.59 in) by 22 mm (0.87 in), and use a Lucas single-piston sliding caliper. Bosch ESP 5.7 Electronic Stability Programme, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) completed the brake system. Wheels are 8Jx17" cast alloy "Avus" 6-spoke alloy wheels, with 255/40 ZR17 tyres. [edit] C5 body and interior The body panels were largely based on the Audi A6 4.2 model, with slightly flared wheel arches and door sills, with the bonnet (hood) and front wings being constructed from aluminium. Other features included S6 badging, bolstered seats (optional Recaro seats), polished aluminium exterior door mirror housings, unique front grille, and rear bootlid/tailgate spoiler. [edit] Audi RS6 (C5) Main article: Audi RS6 A higher performance Audi RS6 was also available for a limited timescale. It was built by AUDI AGs' high performance private subsidiary company - quattro GmbH. It used a twin-turbo ("biturbo") version of the 4.2 litre V8 engine (identification code: BCY). Motive power figures were 331 kilowatts (450 PS; 444 bhp) at 5,700 to 6,400 revolutions per minute (rpm), with torque rated at 560 newton metres (413 ft·lbf) from 1,950 to 5,600 rpm. Transmission was a five-speed tiptronic automatic. Roadwheels and tyres were upgraded to 255/40 ZR18 99Y XL, or 255/35 ZR19 96Y XL (5/15 arm design), and there was the "Dynamic Ride Control" (DRC) system available for the suspension, which featured diagonally interlinked shock absorbers, to give better body control during extreme cornering, acceleration and braking. Compared to standard S6, the suspension was lowered by 20 millimetres (0.79 in). The brake discs were ventilated and upgraded to 365 millimetres (14.37 in) at the front and 335 millimetres (13.19 in) at the rear. 0-100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) took just 4.6 seconds. 0-200 km/h (124.3 mph) was 16.6 (saloon) and 16.8 (Avant) seconds. [edit] C6 (Typ 4F, 2006-present) Audi S6 quattro (C6) Audi C6 S6 (North America) Production June 2006-present Platform Volkswagen Group C6 Engine(s) 5.2 L V10 FSI 40v 2xDOHC Transmission(s) 6-speed ZF 6HP26 tiptronic automatic Wheelbase 2,843 mm (111.9 in) Length saloon: 4,916 mm (193.5 in), Avant: 4,933 mm (194.2 in) Width 1,864 mm (73.4 in) Height saloon: 1,449 mm (57.0 in), Avant: 1,453 mm (57.2 in) Kerb weight saloon: 1,910 kg (4,210.8 lb), Avant: 1,970 kg (4,343.1 lb) Related Audi C6 A6, Audi C6 RS6 Audi C6 S6 Avant The latest Audi S6 quattro model (Typ 4F) was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in January. It is based on the current C6 Audi A6, and uses the Volkswagen Group C6 platform, and is available in saloon/sedan and Avant (estate/wagon) bodystyles. Factory production started in June 2006. [edit] C6 powertrain Audi C6 S6 V10 engine Motive power in the C6 S6 powertrain features an all-aluminium alloy 5,204 cubic centimetres (317.6 cu in) Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) 40-valve (four valves per cylinder) 90° V10 petrol engine (parts code: 07L, identification code: BXA). Compared to the similar, but completely unrelated 5.0 litre V10 engine found in the Lamborghini Gallardo, a longer stroke and wider bore increases the displacement of the engine, and produces more torque at lower revs, making it more suitable for the larger and heavier Audi executive passenger car. It produces a 320 kilowatts (435 PS; 429 bhp) at 6,800 revolutions per minute (rpm), and 540 newton metres (398 ft·lbf) of torque between 3,000 to 4,000 rpm. It utilises twin chain-driven double overhead camshafts (2xDOHC), and variable valve timing for both intake and exhaust valves. Engine management is by way of Bosch Motronic MED 9.1 electronic engine control unit (ECU), which controls the mapped direct ignition, ten individual spark coils, common rail cylinder-direct sequential mulit-point fuel injection, and drive by wire throttle. The same engine is used in the latest Audi D3 S8, but in a higher state of tune where it develops 331 kilowatts (450 PS; 444 bhp). A ZF 6HP26 six-speed tiptronic automatic transmission (parts code: 09E, identification codes: JBW, JMS, KHD, JLL) (gear ratios - 1st: 4.171, 2nd: 2.340, 3rd: 1.521, 4th: 1.143, 5th: 0.867, 6th: 0.691), with steering wheel-mounted "paddle-shifters" is the only transmission available. Torsen-based quattro permanent four-wheel drive - initially with the T-2 symmetrical differential, and from 2007 model year with the latest 40:60 front:rear asymmetric/dynamic Torsen T-3 differential, are standard. The final drive ratio is 3.801. Traction is assisted "Electronic Differential Lock" (EDL) and "Anti-Slip Regulation" (ASR) (commonly known as traction control system) - both functions of the Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme. For the sprint from rest to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph), the S6 saloon takes 5.2 seconds, with the quarter mile passing in 13.5 seconds.[2] Top speed is electronically limited to 250 kilometres per hour (155.3 mph). [edit] C6 brakes, wheels and tyres The brakes consist of radially ventilated discs front and rear. The fronts are sized at 385 millimetres (15.16 in) in diameter by 36 mm (1.417 in) thick, and are clamped by gloss black painted Continental Teves two-piston sliding calipers. The rear discs are 330 mm (12.99 in) by 22 millimetres (0.866 in) thick, and use gloss black Girling-TRW single piston sliding calipers with an integrated electro-mechanical parking brake. A Bosch ESP 8.0 Electronic Stability Programme, with Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist, and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) completed the brake system. Standard alloy wheels consist of 9Jx19" cast aluminium alloy "5-arm wing design", shod with Continental SportContact2 265/35 ZR19 tyres. An optional 8½Jx18" cast alloy "S design" with 255/40 ZR18 tyres (either Conti SportContact2 or Bridgestone Potenza RE050A) are also available. A direct-acting Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is also standard. [edit] C6 other features The S6 features two rows of five distinctive LED daytime running lamps (DRLs) along each side of the front bumper as a point of differentiation from other A6 models. Bi-Xenon high-intensity discharge (HID) adaptive headlights which swivel around corners compliment the LED DRLs. [edit] Audi RS6 (C6) Main article: Audi RS6 As with the previous generation, this C6 platform has also generated an RS6 version, again developed and produced by quattro GmbH. This latest version of the RS6 now includes a 5.0 litre (4,991 cubic centimetres (304.6 cu in)) 90° V10 twin-turbocharged ("biturbo"), Fuel Stratified Injection (FSI) V10 engine, which produces 426 kilowatts (579 PS; 571 bhp) and 650 newton metres (479 ft·lbf). Available in both Avant and saloon bodystyles, it is Audi's single most powerful car ever to be produced by the marque.[3][4] Official performance figures for the 0-100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) sprint are 4.6 seconds for the Avant, with the saloon one tenth of a second quicker at 4.5 seconds. [edit] See also Wikimedia Commons has media related to: Audi S6 Audi Ur-S4 / Ur-S6 Audi S and RS models [edit] References ^ AudiWorld.com North American S6 Model Guide - historical S6 specifications, prices, and options ^ "2007 Audi S6 Specifications". JB car pages. http://www.jbcarpages.com/audi/a6/2007/specs/.  ^ Audi UK - The New Audi RS6 - Pricing and Specification Guide, Edition 1. 02/08 ^ Audi UK - Audi RS6 - Pricing and Specification Guide, Edition 2. 05/08 [edit] External links official sites Audi.com corporate website Audi UK S6 official website unaffiliated independent sites S6plus.de independent site dedicated to the C4 S6 Plus (English) & (German) derPlus.com (German) v • d • e Audi — a marque of the Volkswagen Group Volkswagen Group marques & companies Volkswagen Passenger Cars • Audi • quattro GmbH • SEAT • Škoda • Lamborghini • Bentley • Bugatti • Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles • Scania defunct Audi AG brands Auto Union • Horch • DKW • Wanderer • NSU see also list of Volkswagen Group factories • list of Volkswagen Group platforms • MLP • list of Volkswagen Group petrol engines • list of Volkswagen Group diesel engines • discontinued petrol engines • discontinued diesel engines • North American engines • quattro • multitronic • S tronic • procon-ten • MMI • Audi hybrid vehicles • Audi S and RS models current Audi passenger car range A1 • A3 • S3 • A4 • S4 • A4 allroad quattro • A5 • S5 • A6 • S6 • RS6 • A6 allroad quattro • A7 • A8 • S8 • TT • Q5 • Q7 • R8 historic and discontinued models Audi Front • Audi 920 • Audi F103 • Audi 50 • Audi 80/90/4000/5+5 • Audi Quattro (Ur-Quattro) • Audi Coupé GT • Audi Coupé quattro • Audi 4000CS quattro • Audi 100/200/5000 • Audi S2 • Audi RS2 Avant • Audi Ur-S4 & Ur-S6 • Audi V8 • Audi A2 • Audi Cabriolet • Audi RS4 motor racing cars rally cars: Quattro A1 & A2 • Sport Quattro • Sport Quattro S1 • LMP road race cars: R8R • R8C • R8 • R10 TDI • R15 TDI • R18 • LMS/GT road race cars: R8 LMS (R16) • Formula cars (engine suppliers): FPA • F2 concept cars Avus quattro • Rosemeyer • Steppenwolf • Avantissimo • Pikes Peak quattro • Nuvolari quattro • Le Mans quattro • RSQ • Shooting Brake • Roadjet • A3 TDI clubsport quattro • Sportback concept • R8 TDi Le Mans • e-tron (Frankfurt) • e-tron (Detroit) • e-tron Spyder • quattro concept founder: August Horch • Audi corporate website • A marque of the Volkswagen Group • Vorsprung durch Technik • Audi Channel • Audi Driving Experience v • d • e Audi timeline, European market, 1970s–present — a marque of the Volkswagen Group type / class 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 supermini 50 A2 A1 small family car A3 / S3 compact executive car F103 series 80 (B1) 80 / 90 (B2) 80 / 90 (B3) 80 (B4) A4 (B5) A4 (B6) A4 (B7) A4 (B8) S2 S4 (B5) S4 (B6) S4 (B7) S4 (B8) mid-size executive car 100 / 200 A6 (C4) A6 (C5) A6 (C6) Ur-S4 (C4) Ur-S6 (C4) S6 (C5) S6 (C6) large luxury car V8 A8 (D2) A8 (D3) A8 (D4) S8 (D2) S8 (D3) small coupé TT Coupé (8N) TT Coupé (8J) small roadster TT Roadster (8N) TT Roadster (8J) mid-size coupé 100 Coupé S Coupé GT Coupé A5 Coupé quattro S5 mid-size convertible Cabriolet (B4) A4 Cabriolet A5 Cab S4 Cab (B6) S4 Cab (B7) S5 Cab large coupé A7 executive sports car Quattro (Ur-Quattro) RS2 Avant RS4 (B5) RS4 (B7) RS6 (C5) RS6 (C6) sports car R8 crossover SUV A4 allroad quattro (B8) allroad quattro (C5) A6 allroad quattro (C6) mid-size SUV Q5 large SUV Q7 homologation road / rally car Quattro A1 & A2 Sport Quattro Sport Quattro S1 founder: August Horch • Audi corporate website • A marque of the Volkswagen Group • quattro GmbH • Audi S and RS models • Audi Centre of Excellence • Audi Channel • Audi Driving Experience v • d • e Audi timeline, North American market, 1980–present — a marque of the Volkswagen Group type 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 compact luxury car A3 4000 (B2) 80 / 90 (B3) 90 (B4) A4 (B5-B8) 4000 CS quattro S4 (B5-B8) mid-size luxury car 5000 (C2) 100 / 200 / 5000 (C3) 100 / A6 (C4) A6 (C4-C6) Ur-S4 Ur-S6 S6 (C5) S6 (C6) A7 full-size car V8 A8 / S8 coupé Coupé GT CQ (3) A5 / S5 small coupé TT Coupé (8N) TT Coupé (8J) small roadster TT Roadster (8N) TT Roadster (8J) convertible Cabriolet (B4) A4 Cabriolet / S4 Cabriolet A5 Cab / S5 Cab sports car Quattro (Ur-Quattro) RS6 RS4 R8 compact crossover SUV Q5 mid size crossover SUV allroad quattro A6 allroad quattro full size crossover SUV Q7 founder: August Horch • Audi corporate website • A marque of the Volkswagen Group • quattro GmbH • Audi S and RS models • Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. • Volkswagen Group of America corporate website • Electronics Research Laboratory • North American Volkswagen engines • Audi Driving Experience || ", 'plr_ContentType': 'PAGESKIN', 'plr_ContentID': 'myContent', 'plr_ContentW': 994, 'plr_FrameTop': 90, 'plr_FrameSide': 130, 'plr_FrameBottom': 90, 'plr_HideElementsByID': '', 'plr_HideElementsByClass': '', 'plr_NoSkinInSkinResize': true }; var objPageSkin = new InSkin.Base('myPageSkin'); EVO NEWS CAR REVIEWS DATA VIDEOS FEATURES USED CARS BUYING GUIDES TRACKDAYS COMMUNITY WIN 3 ISSUES FOR £1 SHOP Search evo REGISTER LOGIN Free Newsletter Car Reviews: evo Car Reviews Audi S6 Rating: A sleek saloon packing a Lambo V10? Not quite, but close By John Barker April 2006 S6 styling is typically discreet. Shame, then, about the LED running lights that shout 'outta my way!' Anyone who prizes the quality of stealth will see great appeal in the new Audi S6. Indications that this isn't merely a regular A6 with big wheels are spectacularly subtle considering the engineering feat the S6 conceals. The clues amount to little more than vertical spars for the deep front grille, four small tailpipes and a couple of extra badges beneath the side repeaters. But those little badges read 'V10' because, like the recently launched S8, the S6 has a 5.2-litre version of the Lamborghini Gallardo's V10 in its nose. Why so discreet, then? Partly because within the year there will be a full-on, twin-turbo RS6 with over 500bhp, designed to vanquish the BMW M5. Still, the S6 has a healthy 429bhp, almost as much as the last RS6, and will cost £55,330 (£1270 more for the Avant) when UK deliveries begin in July. That price is not a lot more than the £50K for the RS4, which has marginally less power - 414bhp from its high-revving V8 - and there's arguably more kudos to driving a fast Audi with the Gallardo engine under its bonnet. That's not quite what you're getting, though. Audi describes the 5.2-litre V10 as a 'derivative' of the Lamborghini's V10, and in fact the 5.2 shares very few components with the 5-litre Lamborghini unit, the only significant shared parts being the drivetrain for the four camshafts. The reason is that the Audi V10s are built at the same factory as every other Audi engine, which, for economies of scale, has been configured to produce engines with a common 90mm bore spacing. The bore spacing of the Gallardo engine is 88mm. This is how the Audi V10 ends up with a different cylinder block, a new crankshaft, different pistons and new camshafts, while the more restricted engine bay, plus Audi's desire to give the engine its FSI direct injection, result in bespoke induction and exhaust systems and a new sump. It's a new engine, then, and a marvel of packaging. Lift the S6's bonnet, walk to one side and stand level with the centre cap of a front wheel. From here you can see that the whole of the V10 is ahead of the front axle line. Having 220kg of engine hanging out beyond the front axle isn't the best starting point for a dynamic drive. The problem with adding more cylinders isn't simply the weight, it's that the further forward the weight is, the greater its effect on weight distribution. Yet the S6 doesn't feel nose-heavy. Its quattro drivetrain uses the more sporting 40:60 front:rear torque split introduced by the RS4, and the car feels taut and together, much as the RS4 does. The ride is firm at town speeds and there's a keenness about the way the S6 responds to steering and throttle inputs that makes it feel alert, smaller than it is. At idle, the 10-cylinder unit is softly spoken, and although only a six-speed auto is available, the S6 steps off very keenly. A hefty kerbweight of 1920kg is well disguised at low speeds by almost 400lb ft of torque, delivered between 3000 and 4000rpm. Much of the time you wouldn't know there was a V10 under the bonnet. On the overrun there's a rolling- thunder rumble from the tailpipes, but overall the M5's V10 is more stimulating, feeling more urgent and sounding more enthusiastic. Mind, Audi pitches the S6 as a luxury car with sports car performance, which is about right. At speed or over rippled, lolloping roads, the damping reveals itself to be not as expertly controlled as the truly sporting RS4's, and here perhaps the mass of the V10 has an effect too. Dynamically this is a neat car, but your (and the car's) enthusiasm for pressing on stops short of the level inspired by the RS4. If it's a bigger RS4 you're after, best wait for the RS6. If it's quiet speed you're after, the beautifully built, refined S6 fits the bill. 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All rights reserved.Licensed by Felden || BrowseUpload Create AccountSign In Search 5th Gear-Audi S6 fvcvall 2 videos Subscribe Subscribed Sign In or Sign Up now! Loading... Upgrade to Flash Player 10 for improved playback performance. Upgrade Now or More Info. close 90,405 Like Add to Share Embed Short URL Email MySpace orkut hi5 Blogger Live Spaces Bebo StumbleUpon Loading... This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Sign In or Sign Up now! fvcvall | July 21, 2008 | 92 likes, 8 dislikes Top speed of Audi S6. fvcvall | July 21, 2008 | 92 likes, 8 dislikes Top speed of Audi S6. Category: Autos & Vehicles Tags: audi s6 5th gear top speer Link to this comment: Share to: Highest Rated Comments pulocspurcat 1 year ago 24 this audi was voted as one of the most beautiful cars in the world and as long as i remember that list of 50 cars, it was among the few 4 dour cars pulocspurcat 1 year ago 24 maserati199 1 year ago 23 Boring Looking huh Jason? I think it looks great maserati199 1 year ago 23 see all Video Responses 0:44 Add to Added to queueAudi S6by SportsCarsMarket95 views see all All Comments (73) Respond to this video... Sign In or Sign Up now to post a comment! kagolko 3 weeks ago @maserati199 - he's typical English prick so what do you expect? him saying "how beautiful something from Germany is"?! have you seen how they've tested TTRS?! by doing some stupid long trip!? this show totally sucks... he knows fuck all. he can only drive properly.. kagolko 3 weeks ago Juzernejm1991 1 month ago I dont understand how is this 5.2 V10 engine from lamborghini,when AUDI wich OWNS lambo was released this engine 2006,Lambo released in 2008 and in every review they say this shit fucking unbelievable... S6 incredibile machine Juzernejm1991 1 month ago monstermiataman 1 month ago it looks badass not boring and i love the small badges it doesnt say "HEY LOOK IM AN ASSHOLE LOOK AT ME IN MY BRAND NEW AUDI" monstermiataman 1 month ago monstermiataman 1 month ago @d0ct0rrulE if it sucks so much why the fuck even click on the vid the title clearly says AUDI monstermiataman 1 month ago THEARMEDLIFE 1 month ago @chad362wiley : most cars are speed limited these days but for a couple hundred bucks you can have the limiter removed from any car that has one. THEARMEDLIFE 1 month ago koreyss 2 months ago @lupul10 Use a higher gear, thats just limiting that gear koreyss 2 months ago lupul10 3 months ago @Fastazzhe11 Yeah,but that ruins the fuel economy.... I know that if you afford this car you don't even take a look at the fuel economy,but you should take a gas tank after you(one way to put that 400hp+ at work) lupul10 3 months ago chad362wiley 6 months ago the thing goes like a motherfucker though amazing car chad362wiley 6 months ago chad362wiley 6 months ago hahahahhahahahahahah my friends da leased this car and said it goes "200" haha limited 155 wooowww he was so cocky too hes like yep the thing goes like 1,000,000 miles an hour haha cant wait to tell dont reply to this comment sating it can go faster i dont care its limited so no nasty reply chad362wiley 6 months ago View all Comments » 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next Reply Block UserUnblock User Loading... 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