Much of the body of the new Audi A6 is composed of aluminum and steel high-tech, it is extremely light, rigid and safe. State-of-the-art design, methods and materials to ensure extremely low noise levels inside. The tuning of all components and systematic hydraulic damping in the shaft and bearings provide excellent power train vibration comfort.
Design of the new Audi A6 expression of sportiness and elegance. Living room is 4.92 meters (16.14 feet) long and 1.87 meters (6.14 feet) wide, but only 1.46 meters (4.79 meters) tall - a sporty proportions that have not rivals in the competition authorities. A long hood and low, sweeping roofline and lines visible on the sides to create a dynamic appearance. The optional LED headlights highlight the front of the impressive expression.
The spacious interior of the new Audi A6 echoes the style of muscular exterior. The important feature is the "wrap-around" - a position that surrounds the driver and front passenger. The dashboard with elegant curves places the driver in the center of the cabin.
Every interior design detail is a sign of concern that the Audi vehicles to invest. All materials, including wood veneer layers innovative, has been selected and produced with great care. Alternatively, the front seats can be equipped with ventilation and massage functions. Classy bright lights package includes the small points of light throughout the interior.
Online services, either developed as a collaboration between Audi and the service provider Google, connect the full-size sedan line Internet Bluetooth car phone. UMTS module draws pictures and information from Google Earth on the monitor and integrated navigation route. A WLAN access point allows a contact to mobile devices on board. The top line is the hi-fi sound of Bang & Olufsen Advanced.
MMI Navigation plus with working closely with voluntary and security systems in the new A6. Data from the route to the front to control units for headlights, automatic transmission and Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go This allows these systems to recognize complex scenarios and help the driver. In many situations, Audi system pre common sense safety can reduce accidents and their consequences, or even prevent them. Audi lane assist helps the driver to maintain active the Audi A6 in the right direction, and the Park Assist system relieves the driver of the rope to control when parallel parking.
Audi A6 offers a choice of five powerful and highly efficient engines: two petrol and three TDI units. These plants produce between 130 kW (177 hp) and 220 kW (300 hp). All these engines use key technologies of the brand modular efficiency platform - Start-Stop, the energy system and the concept of thermal management products.
Throughout the entire model line, the fuel consumption of the Audi A6 has been reduced to 19 percent from the previous model. In terms of consumption figures, the Audi A6 outperforms the competition.
The most powerful unit in the range is the 2.0 TDI. In conjunction with a manual transmission, it takes an average of only 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.00 U.S. mpg) and emits only 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g / mile). The hybrid Audi A6 will be available from Audi at a later date. Service up to 180 kW (245 hp) in the system performance, the 2.0 TFSI, the higher the electric motor to achieve an effective acceleration and sporty with an average consumption of just 6.2 liters per 100 km (37.94 mpg USA) (provisional figure).
As was the case with its predecessor, the new Audi A6 is available with a wide range of powertrains. Choice, based on the version of the engine include a six-speed manual transmission, the multitronic and the new variable S tronic sports brand. Each unit is fine-tuned and have a wide gear ratio spread, and thus makes a significant contribution to the effectiveness sedan.
Depending on the version of the engine power is channeled through the gears of the front wheel or quattro permanent four-wheel, the center differential crown gear and a couple vector based on achieving maximum traction stability, and response dynamics. Engine line, Audi will offer optional sport differential.
Audi dynamic selection of the treatment is standard, and front-wheel-drive models have a sporty ESP electronic limited slip differential on board. Improve comfort, control of adaptive air suspension damping is available as an option. Dynamic control will soon be available as an accessory.
Body
Audi has created a clever combination of different materials, so the body of the new Audi A6 extremely lightweight, strong and secure. With its composite steel-aluminum construction, the body weighs 15 percent less than conventional steel construction, winner of the saloon with the four rings of a high-level competition. Providing 130 kW (177 hp), Audi A6 2.0 TDI tipped the scales at just 1575 kg (£ 3472.28), excluding the driver.
Aluminum components account for more than 20 percent of the body. Strut mounts in front of the car are mergers, struts and engine compartment and rear bumper beams are the parts that are made of lightweight material. All additional components such as front wings, bonnet, tailgate, doors, cross the bulkhead and the boot is made of aluminum panels.
High-end steels also play a key role in the new Audi A6. The best of these are hot shaped steel, which will receive a tensile strength of the temperature increase during the training process. These steels can be found in some of the passenger cell and its transition toward the front of the car. In many areas, custom spaces are used. These panels of different thicknesses, which are thicker and stronger, or more load dusty.
New Audi A6 sedan is extremely quiet. Thanks to a sophisticated system of large aero-acoustics and insulation, interior noise levels remain very low even at high speeds on the highway. Exceptional comfort swing the result of careful tuning of all components in a systematic hydraulic damping of the axle and transmission bearings, and very rigid.
The accuracy of aerodynamic adjustment, which also includes the soil and air panels in the engine compartment, resulting in a coefficient of drag (Cd) of 0.26 in the basic version, an improvement over its predecessor. The front surface of the new Audi A6 2.3 Measures m2 (24.76 m2).
Headlights
The headlights give the A6 a distinctive look. With a sleek design that widens towards the wings, they move visual attention outward. A curved panel or wing, provides a structure within them, and the lower edge forming an undulating contour.
High intensity halogen headlights as standard in the new Audi A6. Xenon plus units, which include a new light for all seasons and LED light strips are optionally the Audi. Also available is the adaptive lighting function, which provides just the right lighting in all driving conditions. One of its unique control system is a floating lighthouse, which detects vehicles and other places where the camera and adjust its light by rotating the modules with a smooth transition.
Headlight unit works with the optional MMI navigation plus, which receives the information via in advance. Using vehicle-based navigation aids, the system can be activated by light highway when the car is still in the ramp, for example, or cornering lights before the car reaches the intersection.
The new A6 can be equipped with all LED lights - a major technological innovation for Audi. They emit white light similar to daylight, at night, it is gentle on the eyes. LED lamps are long lasting, maintenance-free and highly effective; the beam, each unit requires only 40 watts.
The high-performance LED high beam and low-beam headlights produce stunning graphics. Daytime running lights and turn signals, comprising a large number of LEDs appear as a homogenous band at the bottom of the lighthouse. The beam assistant automatically switches between high and low lights. The turning light, lights of all time and lights to complete the highway system.
The latest Audi A6 is 4.92 meters (16.14 feet) long and has a wheelbase of 2.91 meters (9.55 feet). Measuring 1.87 m (6.14 feet) wide, is only 1.46 meters (4.79 feet) high. Compared with the previous model, it is a few millimeters shorter and lower wide and, in particular, its wheelbase, however, have increased considerably. The harmonious proportions - the long hood, short overhangs and exploration of the roof - to embody a character in a sporty elegance.
Painted in black shiny high grid, low image with beveled corners only merges perfectly with sculpted front end. Horizontal blinds emphasizes the width of the latest Audi A6, as under large air intakes.
The interaction between the smooth and precise, hard lines dominate the side view of the new Audi A6. Typical of the brand metal body is almost two times higher than in the greenhouse. The tornado line below the edge of the window through the side, it forms a prominent shady banks, lending strength to the shoulders of the body. Above the rocker panels are the dynamic line, which takes a trip up slightly. A brilliant package increases the area around the windows.
The elegant line ends with a lead of main line with a subtle spoiler. The matt black insert on the two main television networks, round exhaust pipes for the exhaust system. As is always the case, an Audi, the surfaces at the tip of the tail in three dimensions. The style of the taillights two sides also echoes the trapezoidal shape of the headlights in the rear of the car.
In conjunction with xenon and LED, plus the lights, Audi offers rear lights with LED technology, which provides a three-dimensional model of light. The backlight system forms a continuous strip visually as a large U-shaped curve, the turn signals are a band at the top of the device. Incandescent lights illuminate the rear lights and rear fog lamps.
The optional S line exterior package gives the car an even sportier look, with bumpers most prominent feature, the grids at the inlet and diffuser insert. The broadcaster and the edge of the center of the front wing is painted gray, the wings and badges online door sills sporting S. Karmen panels are the same color as the body.
Audi A6 offers 12 new paint finishes. The two solid colors are called black and white glossy Ibis. The eight metallic shades are named Aviator Blue, Gray Dakota, Ice Silver, Havana Black, blue moonlight, oolong gray, and Quartz - come - Glacier White. The colors of the Phantom Black pearl effect and Garnet Red color selection round.
The new Audi A6 accommodate passengers in its interior with a feeling of lightness and space, nervous, the dynamic quality of the exterior is reflected in the domestic routes. The package defines the area surrounding the cockpit, starting on the driver's door and operates in a wide arc to the root of the windshield so that all the way to the front passenger door. Elegantly curved around the driver's seat, the dashboard, with its round precision high band tight finish line concept.
Every detail has been decorated with great attention and care, such a violent way of the finest quality craftsmanship. Take, for example, a bright aluminum-look controls, a click, and engage in perfectly. Only a few tenths of a millimeter wide, with holes to run exactly parallel. Change the function of the gate and start-stop button red backlighting thin. The lighting and the optional lighting emphasizes the lounge atmosphere.
The front seats is the new Audi A6 offer excellent support and guidance of the body. Audi can also be equipped with the optional comfort seats, which can be adjusted 18 different ways. These seats can be fitted as an accessory, air conditioning and a massage luxury features with ten airbags and five programs to pamper back. Sports seats pronounced side of the mattress, and extended thigh support mechanism will be available as an alternative.
The seats in the rear of the luxury sedan offers plenty of space for the feet, knees, elbows and head, with doors that bring continuous adjustment easy. As part of the front seats comfortable option, Audi can install two individual seats in the rear compartment profiling, but without sacrificing the third. Great practical storage compartments are available in all seats, and a package of special storage is available.
The seats are covered in cloth as standard, with two types of leather and Alcantara / leather combination optional. The colors for the upholstery of the seats are black, beige, brown nougat Goa, titanium gray and beige velvet. Black, gray, brown and beige shades are available for indoor and roof liner is available in black, silver and beige.
In addition to filling in the standard Platinum Metallic Micro is the speech also comes in an aluminum version. The position also has ash wood veneers and walnut. In the near future, Audi will also offer an unusually attractive new alternative - an oak veneer layers.
The new Audi A6 offers a wide range of functions, each of which can be easily controlled because of the brand concept of a logical ergonomics. The latest generation MMI control system is a radio standard, the terminal is located in the center of a large gallery, which has a lot of space thanks to the electro-mechanical parking brake. When the system boots, the central council to follow her glossy black frame extends from the bridge elegant movement, measuring 6.5 inches diagonally, or 8, depending on the version.
High-performance dual-zone automatic air conditioning system is standard on the new Audi A6. One of the most interesting development is the new head-up display that projects important information on the windshield. Colorful figures and symbols appear to float at a distance of about 2.5 meters (8.20 feet), allows for optimum legibility. Drivers can customize the display of specific information.
The boot, lined with high quality carpeting, has a capacity of 530 liters (18.72 cubic feet). The rear seatbacks can be folded as an option, a feature that comes standard with comfort seats. For the tailgate, Audi offers an optional electric motor can also operate with the convenience key. Also available through a loading hatch complete with a ski bag and a mat reversible.
Engines
Audi A6 begins with a selection of powerful and sophisticated and highly efficient four and six cylinder engines: two petrol and three TDI. They have powers of 130 kW (177 hp) to 220 kW (300 hp). They get their fuel by direct injection, the 3.0 TFSI uses a compressor to increase the range and the 2.0 TFSI and TDI work with turbochargers.
Each of these engines use technology effectively modular platform Audi. Much work has been devoted to the optimization of these engines, particularly in terms of internal friction, in accordance with the brand of innovative thermal management system. Each of the units operate with an energy recovery system combined with a start-stop, regardless of the type of transmission.
The new Audi A6 sets the standard for efficiency in the executive class. Throughout the model line, the fuel consumption of the Audi A6 has dropped to 19 percent over previous models - and its performance has increased. The 2.0 TDI requires an average of only 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.00 U.S. MPG) and emit just 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g / mile).
The naturally aspirated 2.8 FSI is equipped with the ACP countries, in which case he works on the intake valves. The throttle can usually remain open, so the V6 to breathe freely. It has a power of 150 kW (204 hp) and reaches 280 Nm (206.52 pounds ft) of torque in the speed range 5250-6500 rpm. Key figures (with multitronic): 0-100 km / h (0 to 62.14 km / h) in 7.7 seconds, top speed 240 kmh (149.13 mph), consumption in the EU cycle of 7.4 liters per 100 km (31.79 mpg U.S.), 172 grams of CO2 per km (276.81 g / mile). This represents an improvement of 12 percent, despite the fact that its predecessor delivered 10 kW (14 hp) lower.
The largest petrol engine is a family, A6 3.0 TFSI, the mechanical charger is in a 90-degree V consists of the cylinder banks. V6 produces 220 kW (300 hp) and 440 Nm (324.53 pounds-ft) of torque, the latter is the 2900 and 4500 rpm. Audi A6 3.0 TFSI accelerates from settling on the road back road speed of 5.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 250 km / h (155.34 mph). It consumes an average of 8.2 liters per 100 kilometers (26.68 U.S. mpg), and emit 190 grams of CO2 per kilometer (305.78 g / mile) - 13 percent over the previous model, which produces 213 kW ( 290 hp).
The most efficient engine in the new A6 2.0 TDI is being redeveloped. This four-cylinder unit develops 130 kW (177 hp). Its 380 Nm (280.27 pounds ft) of torque will be ready between 1750 and 2500 rpm. In conjunction with a manual gearbox, the Audi A6 from zero to 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 8.7 seconds and a top speed of 228 km / h (141.67 mph). In the cycle of the EU, it requires only 4.9 liters per 100 km (48.00 U.S. MPG) and emit just 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g / mile). This is a reduction of 13 percent of fuel consumption.
In the first version, the V6 diesel produces 150 kW (204 hp) and applies 400 Nm (295.02 pounds-ft) of torque, and a small selection of 1250 and 3500 revolutions per minute. Paired with multitronic gearbox, it accelerates the A6 100 kmh (62.14 mph) in 7.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 240 km / h (149.13 mph). Its average consumption is just 5.2 l/100 km CO2 emissions level of 137 grams per kilometer (220.48 g / mile). Compared to the 140 kW (190 hp), the predecessor, this means above 19 percent.
Top-of-the-line version of the 3.0 TDI delivers 180 kW (245 hp), which offers 500 Nm (368.78 pounds-ft) of torque between 1400 and 3250 rpm. Standard Sprint takes only 6.1 seconds and top speed is limited to 250 km / h (155.34 mph). On average, this is the best performance of the power plant diesel engine uses only 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (39.20 U.S. mpg) and emits 158 g CO2 per kilometer (254.28 g / mile). As such, it exceeds the previous engine, which reached 176 kW (240 hp), 16 percent.
Transmission
As was the case with its predecessor, the new Audi A6 is available with a wide range of engines. Depending on the engine version, including the front-wheel drive quattro, the six-speed manual transmission, the multitronic continuously variable, and seven-speed S tronic - lightning speed dual-clutch is a new addition to the production mass. Audi offers an optional shift paddles.
The broadcasts are an important factor for the efficiency of the new A6. They are distinguished by their low internal friction and high efficiency, wide ratio transmission, are designed for large high speed. The automatic access to predictive information on the location and navigation systems are integrated into the management system of the engine. The difference is the switch in front of and behind the engine. Thus, the front axle is the Audi A6 is positioned below, making a long wheelbase and a harmonious axle load distribution.
The four-cylinder TDI transmits its power to the front wheels. It comes standard with a manual transmission or, alternatively, with multitronic. These transmissions are also available for front-wheel drive version of the 2.8 FSI. Manual transmission will be available shortly after the 150 kW (204 hp) 3.0 TDI. The FSI petrol engine can also be combined with quattro permanent four-wheel drive and S tronic. The 3.0 TFSI, 180 kW (245 hp) 3.0 TDI comes with a standard four-wheel drive, always in combination with S tronic.
All versions of the A6 quattro new application of the final phase of development of the permanent four-wheel differential gear ring center. This system distributes power in a highly flexible, dynamic, while offering a compact and lightweight. The ratio of the base distribution of power between the front and rear axles is 40:60 - a feature of sports in the back of polarization.
The new quattro driveline equipped with integrated torque-vectoring feature that recognizes when the wheels are inside of losing their grip in fast corners. Before that can happen, it slows the wheel very slightly - almost imperceptibly - to make more fluid handling and traction even stronger. Completing the top-of the range Audi Sport offers an optional differential that distributes power between the active rear wheels.
Initializes a new Audi A6 combines sporty precision with maximum comfort. Arms control wheel, and many other components are made of lightweight aluminum. Each of the front wheels to drive five control arms, a self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension works.
The alloy wheels are standard 16 or 17 inches in diameter, depending on the version of the engine. Audi four-wheel GmbH provide up to 20-inch wheels optional. Sizes ranging from 225/60 tires and 265/35. The tire pressure monitoring is standard connections, and some tires can be equipped with emergency features.
The four disc brakes - ventilated front - are generous in size and powerful. The brake light works on a principle of adaptation when the brakes are fully implemented, is to warn the traffic behind rapid pulse.
Is a revised power steering electro-mechanical drive, which works very effectively. Broad support it provides is based on speed. When the ratio of 16.1:1, the steering is direct and sporty, providing a precise feedback from the road. Work closely with the optional Audi lane-autopilot on, and also proved useful in braking when the car is just an outlet to the other side of the control pulses in this case, will help the driver steer in the direction right.
Audi A6 is equipped with new steel springs to ensure a high level of comfort. Sports suspension and sports suspension from quattro GmbH S line is a choice. Four air suspension, electronically controlled shock absorbers is also available as an option. The adaptive air suspension have been revised, and the struts in front and a plane ticket back springs and dampers. The system set the ride height of the body in one of three levels. On the road, you will lower your body, increase stability and reduce fuel consumption.
All models with front wheel drive the Audi A6, the electronic stabilization program ESP with electronic limited slip differential on board. This software solution works like the function of torque vectoring in the process of Quattro, but it focuses only on the brake light inside front wheel. This ensures that braking sedan longer remain neutral in the fast corners and virtually eliminate understeer, improve adherence, and makes handling more dynamic.
Among the high-end solutions in the new A6 is Audi drive select dynamic handling system. In its standard version, it controls the engine control, power steering and climate control. The operator can vary the function of these elements among the five states "comfort", "auto", "dynamic", "individual" and "efficiency". For all models TFSI and TDI, says the "efficiency" at the operational level a driving style that ensures optimal fuel consumption by adapting the characteristics of different vehicle systems.
Audi A6 customers can extend the system to include automatic transmission, adaptive air suspension, ACC with Stop & Go, adaptive lights and ambient lighting options. Soon to come are the sport differential and dynamic steering, which varies with the ratio of the speed at which the car moves.
Equipment and trim
The new Audi A6 arrives in dealerships with a host of standard features, including the Audi system pre sense base, alloy wheels, the highly efficient dual-zone automatic control temperature, front center armrest, engine start-stop button, system for monitoring tire pressure, the adaptive brake lights, MMI radio complete with 6.5-inch screen, and the electromechanical parking brake. The safety package consists of air bags front, side and head of two, four seat belts and head restraints Audi full system.
Car optional Bluetooth phone line premium sedan associated with the Internet, in cooperation with the provider Google. UMTS module allows the car to retrieve news, weather and travel, but also draw pictures and information from Google Earth on the screen, and incorporates the shipping route. Hotspot WLAN provides access to mobile terminals on board. Drivers can use all these services with their mobile phone contract, services are billed via the SIM card, which in many cases have a solid plan.
MMI radio and CD player standard on information and entertainment systems in the new Audi A6. Available options include the MMI Radio Plus, navigation and MMI MMI MMI navigation plus with touch. The top version that offers, among other things, a 3D graphics chip for a stylish color map display, high resolution eight-inch screen hard drive capacity, a series of voice-control practices, and an interface Bluetooth.
The revolutionary feature is the MMI navigation plus touch screen - touch MMI. That allows the driver to perform many functions easy and intuitive, for example, write the digits of telephone numbers and letters destined for navigation with a list of the fingers or displacement maps. The driver's eyes can not stay on the road, because the system recognizes each input sound. MMI touch also recognize Asian characters. When the driver is using the touch screen to enter data, it becomes a wireless keyboard with six buttons on the season.
MMI navigation plus, the new Audi A6 is a close network with the voluntary assistance and safety systems. The route data was used in control units for headlights, automatic transmission, and adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go This allows these systems to recognize complex scenarios and predictive assist the driver.
Audi pre-sense of restraint system is available in different versions. In many situations, is able to reduce accidents and their consequences, or even prevent altogether, alerting the driver and the braking force to slow down more and living in an emergency.
At the same time, the system closes the windows and sunroof, tightens seat belts, emergency lights activated, and tightened suspension cushions optional adaptation.
Audi finished in front of the mind works closely with the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop & Go The radar-based remote control to speed up and slow down the new A6 is within certain limits. The system uses data from two radar sensors, video camera and ultrasonic sensors, including navigation data, and analyze a series of additional signals. Its precise function of the range variable, use and ACC Stop & Go goes mobile in city traffic at high speed.
Audi lane assist helps the driver activates the Audi A6 is of course easily at a speed of 60 km / h (37.28 mph) and above. The camera detects the lines on the road, if the sedan exceeded more than one of them, the system goes back gently to control address.
Parking System, also new, will take over the driver when parallel parking or parking at right angles to the road. It automatically detects and guides the appropriate space A6 and out of parallel parking - in several movements, if necessary. Otherwise, Audi also offers conventional parking aid with and without a backup camera.
At speeds of 30 km / h (18.64 mph) or more, Audi Side Assist observe the area behind the sedan by radar, ensuring it is safe to change lanes. The screen detects the speed limit and speed limit displays important system information of the driver or the optional Head-Up Display. Night Vision Assistant works with a thermal imaging camera. It casts a black and white image on the screen information system for the driver, considering anyone who detects pedestrians in front of the vehicle. If you anticipate a potentially dangerous situation, it stressed that the red for pedestrians.
Those who prefer a sportier look can also opt for the S line sports package, dipping inside a sleek black hue. The package is in conjunction with sports seats in leather-appointed steering wheel, special inserts, sports suspension from quattro GmbH, and 19-inch wheels. S line exterior package provides a visual complement. Audi exclusive range offers a wide range of other solutions.
Delivery of the new Audi A6 was the beginning of 2011. Its base price in Germany is EUR 38 500.
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