Audi: A6, S6, RS6 News
05-27-2004, 07:26 PM
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Originally posted by dozorca
Its it just me or is the fit on the black one, around the headlights (specially the left one) kinda poor?
Its it just me or is the fit on the black one, around the headlights (specially the left one) kinda poor?
Originally posted by Beltfed
I think they're photoshopped.....but good renderings regardless.
I think they're photoshopped.....but good renderings regardless.
05-28-2004, 01:36 AM
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Originally posted by gavriil
Yeah, I am hearing the V10 from the Gallardo is a good candidate. NA or force-fed, whatever.
Yeah, I am hearing the V10 from the Gallardo is a good candidate. NA or force-fed, whatever.
well rumor around the audi forums is that the v10 doesnt fit in the A6. So they are saying it will still be a turboed V8.
05-28-2004, 09:37 AM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
well rumor around the audi forums is that the v10 doesnt fit in the A6. So they are saying it will still be a turboed V8.
well rumor around the audi forums is that the v10 doesnt fit in the A6. So they are saying it will still be a turboed V8.
07-12-2004, 11:20 PM
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First Drive: 2005 Audi a6 - - Upping the game in the midsize luxo/sport-sedan marketplace - - By Allyson Harwood - - Photography by courtesy of the manufacturer - - Source: Motor Trend, July 2004
Audi has given its strong-selling middle child new life. For 2005, the A6 has been redesigned inside and out, is larger in every dimension, and contains stunning technology--all near the same price as the range of 2004 models. Not only does it eclipse the prior generation, it'll give its rivals something to think about.
The sedan retains its trademark profile, yet the lines in front and along the sides were made sharper and more expressive. The front end, which has a large, vertical-theme grille as its main visual element (some like it, some don't), uses innovative illumination technology, including active cornering Xenon lights, daytime-running lights, and foglights flush with the curved lower grille. The once too-soft rear end, possibly the weakest aspect of the forerunner's design, is now more angular and well-proportioned, with a slight upturn at the trunklid that sets the whole look off nicely. Don't miss the bright LED brakelights.
The cabin has been given the same loving touch, with gorgeous wood and leather color combinations that again demonstrate Audi's current dominance in interior design.
Gauges and controls are redone and placed within easier reach of the driver, emphasizing that this is a driver's car first. The new A6 receives the A8's surprisingly intuitive MMI rotary push-knob infotainment control.
All the visual redesigns are important, but equally exciting is the new standard 3.2-liter FSI V-6. Gone are the previous base 2.7T and 3.0-liter V-6s, and the new engine makes them feel like distant memories. The 3.2 FSI is a direct-injection gasoline setup that provides more horsepower than the sixes it replaces, at 252, and offers more torque--243 pound-feet--than the 3.0-liter. Direct gas injection provides the additional power and torque over a broader powerband, with higher efficiency.
With FSI, fuel is sprayed directly into the combustion chambers through a high-pressure, common-rail system, which works with a single-piston high-pressure pump to provide the precise amount of gasoline required. The engine's design allows for a 12.5:1 compression ratio, the highest for a gasoline-engine production car, claims Audi. The 90-degree, four-valve V-6 also uses a variable intake manifold and infinitely adjustable intake and exhaust cam timing. Thanks to aluminum engine components, the FSI-equipped A6 is over 150 pounds lighter than the previous year's 2.7T or 3.0.
While the optional V-8 still has a displacement of 4.2 liters, changes to the 2005 version make it perform with more gusto; 30 more horsepower in a car that's about 175 pounds lighter. That combination makes the 4.2 model feel more athletic. The 3.2 FSI and 4.2 will be launched in quattro six-speed Tiptronic automatic form. A front-drive 3.2 will be introduced later in the year, most likely backed by a CVT. Both engines are electronically limited to a top speed of 155 mph.
Underneath, the A6 uses a four-link layout in front and a self-tracking trapezoidal-link setup in back, another bit of A8 technology that found its way into this midsize platform. The front suspension was moved forward 3.3 inches, improving axle-load distribution and shortening the front overhang. To reduce unsprung mass, the main suspension components are made of aluminum. Electrohydraulic rack-and-pinion steering works with Servotronic variable assist to make parking-lot maneuvers easier. Four-wheel discs are part of a new generation of Electronic Stability Program, combining ABS, EBD, and hydraulic brake assist to provide on-road safety.
ESP now automatically pulses the brakes imperceptibly to wipe water off, ensuring better brake response, even in wet weather.
Previous A6 models varied in length, height, and track width; now, all share the same body, which is wider, longer, and has wheels moved farther out to the corners. The expanded wheelbase and track (up to 2.8 inches wider in front and 1.9 inches wider out back), plus relatively little increase in height, add to the muscular look.
The A6 has a confident stance and conveys quality and taste. Admittedly, the grille-heavy front end takes getting used to, but the overall effect is a dramatic one and makes this new midsize Audi undeniably distinctive. It's found its place in the market as an upscale luxury sedan that also begs to be driven on winding roads. Blending style, performance, and comfort, it'll be a serious competitor for the likes of the 5 Series and E-Class.
Base price $45,000 (3.2 FSI quattro, mfr est)
Vehicle layout Front engine, awd, 4-door, 5-pass sedan
Engine 3.2L/252-hp V-6, direct-injection gas, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Opt engine 4.2L/330-hp V-8, DOHC, 5 valves/cyl
0-60 mph, sec 6.8 (3.2 FSI, mfr est), 5.8 (4.2, mfr est)
On sale in U.S.
Audi has given its strong-selling middle child new life. For 2005, the A6 has been redesigned inside and out, is larger in every dimension, and contains stunning technology--all near the same price as the range of 2004 models. Not only does it eclipse the prior generation, it'll give its rivals something to think about.
The sedan retains its trademark profile, yet the lines in front and along the sides were made sharper and more expressive. The front end, which has a large, vertical-theme grille as its main visual element (some like it, some don't), uses innovative illumination technology, including active cornering Xenon lights, daytime-running lights, and foglights flush with the curved lower grille. The once too-soft rear end, possibly the weakest aspect of the forerunner's design, is now more angular and well-proportioned, with a slight upturn at the trunklid that sets the whole look off nicely. Don't miss the bright LED brakelights.
The cabin has been given the same loving touch, with gorgeous wood and leather color combinations that again demonstrate Audi's current dominance in interior design.
Gauges and controls are redone and placed within easier reach of the driver, emphasizing that this is a driver's car first. The new A6 receives the A8's surprisingly intuitive MMI rotary push-knob infotainment control.
All the visual redesigns are important, but equally exciting is the new standard 3.2-liter FSI V-6. Gone are the previous base 2.7T and 3.0-liter V-6s, and the new engine makes them feel like distant memories. The 3.2 FSI is a direct-injection gasoline setup that provides more horsepower than the sixes it replaces, at 252, and offers more torque--243 pound-feet--than the 3.0-liter. Direct gas injection provides the additional power and torque over a broader powerband, with higher efficiency.
With FSI, fuel is sprayed directly into the combustion chambers through a high-pressure, common-rail system, which works with a single-piston high-pressure pump to provide the precise amount of gasoline required. The engine's design allows for a 12.5:1 compression ratio, the highest for a gasoline-engine production car, claims Audi. The 90-degree, four-valve V-6 also uses a variable intake manifold and infinitely adjustable intake and exhaust cam timing. Thanks to aluminum engine components, the FSI-equipped A6 is over 150 pounds lighter than the previous year's 2.7T or 3.0.
While the optional V-8 still has a displacement of 4.2 liters, changes to the 2005 version make it perform with more gusto; 30 more horsepower in a car that's about 175 pounds lighter. That combination makes the 4.2 model feel more athletic. The 3.2 FSI and 4.2 will be launched in quattro six-speed Tiptronic automatic form. A front-drive 3.2 will be introduced later in the year, most likely backed by a CVT. Both engines are electronically limited to a top speed of 155 mph.
Underneath, the A6 uses a four-link layout in front and a self-tracking trapezoidal-link setup in back, another bit of A8 technology that found its way into this midsize platform. The front suspension was moved forward 3.3 inches, improving axle-load distribution and shortening the front overhang. To reduce unsprung mass, the main suspension components are made of aluminum. Electrohydraulic rack-and-pinion steering works with Servotronic variable assist to make parking-lot maneuvers easier. Four-wheel discs are part of a new generation of Electronic Stability Program, combining ABS, EBD, and hydraulic brake assist to provide on-road safety.
ESP now automatically pulses the brakes imperceptibly to wipe water off, ensuring better brake response, even in wet weather.
Previous A6 models varied in length, height, and track width; now, all share the same body, which is wider, longer, and has wheels moved farther out to the corners. The expanded wheelbase and track (up to 2.8 inches wider in front and 1.9 inches wider out back), plus relatively little increase in height, add to the muscular look.
The A6 has a confident stance and conveys quality and taste. Admittedly, the grille-heavy front end takes getting used to, but the overall effect is a dramatic one and makes this new midsize Audi undeniably distinctive. It's found its place in the market as an upscale luxury sedan that also begs to be driven on winding roads. Blending style, performance, and comfort, it'll be a serious competitor for the likes of the 5 Series and E-Class.
Base price $45,000 (3.2 FSI quattro, mfr est)
Vehicle layout Front engine, awd, 4-door, 5-pass sedan
Engine 3.2L/252-hp V-6, direct-injection gas, DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Opt engine 4.2L/330-hp V-8, DOHC, 5 valves/cyl
0-60 mph, sec 6.8 (3.2 FSI, mfr est), 5.8 (4.2, mfr est)
On sale in U.S.
07-12-2004, 11:44 PM
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Here is a pic to a kitted out A6. I think it is absolutely drop dead gorgous.
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...highlight=audi
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...highlight=audi
07-14-2004, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Zoot
Sick, I think that is a photoshoped A8 W12
I would rock the fock outta that A6. It is
11-19-2004, 09:14 PM
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Pretty good looking car; quite distinctive.
11-21-2004, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
Here is a pic to a kitted out A6. I think it is absolutely drop dead gorgous.
http://www.clublexus.com/forums/show...highlight=audi
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02-21-2005, 10:00 PM
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2005 'World Car of the Year' = Audi A6
Hey,
Got this from MSN Canada:
http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/as/...5&src=minishow
Audi A6 Named 2005
World Car of the Year
The all-new 2005 Audi A6 was awarded the inaugural World Car of the Year Award during the media preview of the 2005 Canadian International Auto Show.
From the original field of 36 eligible vehicles, the Audi A6 topped the final voting, edging out the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera and the 2005 Volvo S40.
The jury of 48 journalists, based in 21 countries, included three from Canada: Vancouver-based Jeremy Cato, Nadine Filion, working out of Montreal, and Sympatico / MSN Autos reviewer and contributor Gerry Malloy, who is also one of the initiators of this new award, and one of its co-chairs.
Jury members voted on the entrants, by secret ballot. The field was initially narrowed to ten finalists and then a second round of voting was held to determine the winner.
The 10 finalists were: Audi A6, BMW 1 Series, Corvette C6, Chrysler 300C, Ford (Europe) Focus, Land Rover LR3/Discovery III, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche 911 and Volvo S40.
In accepting the World Car of the Year award for 2005, Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice-President of Audi of America Inc., said: "We are delighted to be the first-time recipients of such a prestigious award".
"An Award Whose Time Has Come"
"The concept of national borders is now almost non-existent in terms of where vehicles and their components are designed, engineered, developed, and built ... or where they are sold," said British automotive journalist, Graham Johnson, who is also a co-chair of the new awards program.
"Considering the ever-increasing globalization of the automotive industry," Johnson added, "the concept of a World Car of the Year award program was inevitable ... it is truly an idea whose time has come."
The stated purpose of the award is to recognize and reward automotive excellence on a global scale, and to make consumers aware of that recognition.
"World Car of the Year is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from around the globe," explained co-chair Gerry Malloy, from Canada. It is administered by a non-profit corporation, which is guided by a steering committee of journalists from Asia, Europe, and North America.
"From the outset, those of us involved in the program have had one over-riding priority," Malloy said. "We are dedicated to ensuring that it is carried out with the utmost objectivity, credibility, and integrity."
Fully Independent
By design, World Car of the Year has no affiliation with, nor is it in any way influenced by any publication, auto show, automaker, or other commercial enterprise.
The jury of 48 experienced automotive journalists individually reviewed, evaluated, and voted on the 36 eligible vehicles, by secret ballot. To be eligible for consideration for the inaugural World Car of the Year award, a vehicle had to be available for purchase in at least five countries, on at least two continents, prior to January 1, 2005.
"The voting was far more than just a popularity contest," Malloy said. Initially, jurors assessed the cars on the basis of 20 separate parameters, ranging from styling and comfort to performance and fuel economy, to develop a short-list of ten finalists.
For their final selection, they rated those finalists on five key areas of importance to potential customers: Merit, Value, Safety and Environmental Responsibility, Significance, and Wow Factor!, the car's emotional appeal. Those secret ballots were collected and tabulated by the international accounting firm, KPMG.
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Let's take a closer look at the nominees: 2 from North America, 8 from Europe (note: European Focus nominated, not the North American one). NONE of the cars nominated were Japanese??? Let's be serious ...
Got this from MSN Canada:
http://en.autos.sympatico.msn.ca/as/...5&src=minishow
Audi A6 Named 2005
World Car of the Year
The all-new 2005 Audi A6 was awarded the inaugural World Car of the Year Award during the media preview of the 2005 Canadian International Auto Show.
From the original field of 36 eligible vehicles, the Audi A6 topped the final voting, edging out the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera and the 2005 Volvo S40.
The jury of 48 journalists, based in 21 countries, included three from Canada: Vancouver-based Jeremy Cato, Nadine Filion, working out of Montreal, and Sympatico / MSN Autos reviewer and contributor Gerry Malloy, who is also one of the initiators of this new award, and one of its co-chairs.
Jury members voted on the entrants, by secret ballot. The field was initially narrowed to ten finalists and then a second round of voting was held to determine the winner.
The 10 finalists were: Audi A6, BMW 1 Series, Corvette C6, Chrysler 300C, Ford (Europe) Focus, Land Rover LR3/Discovery III, Mercedes-Benz A-Class, Mercedes-Benz SLK, Porsche 911 and Volvo S40.
In accepting the World Car of the Year award for 2005, Johan de Nysschen, Executive Vice-President of Audi of America Inc., said: "We are delighted to be the first-time recipients of such a prestigious award".
"An Award Whose Time Has Come"
"The concept of national borders is now almost non-existent in terms of where vehicles and their components are designed, engineered, developed, and built ... or where they are sold," said British automotive journalist, Graham Johnson, who is also a co-chair of the new awards program.
"Considering the ever-increasing globalization of the automotive industry," Johnson added, "the concept of a World Car of the Year award program was inevitable ... it is truly an idea whose time has come."
The stated purpose of the award is to recognize and reward automotive excellence on a global scale, and to make consumers aware of that recognition.
"World Car of the Year is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from around the globe," explained co-chair Gerry Malloy, from Canada. It is administered by a non-profit corporation, which is guided by a steering committee of journalists from Asia, Europe, and North America.
"From the outset, those of us involved in the program have had one over-riding priority," Malloy said. "We are dedicated to ensuring that it is carried out with the utmost objectivity, credibility, and integrity."
Fully Independent
By design, World Car of the Year has no affiliation with, nor is it in any way influenced by any publication, auto show, automaker, or other commercial enterprise.
The jury of 48 experienced automotive journalists individually reviewed, evaluated, and voted on the 36 eligible vehicles, by secret ballot. To be eligible for consideration for the inaugural World Car of the Year award, a vehicle had to be available for purchase in at least five countries, on at least two continents, prior to January 1, 2005.
"The voting was far more than just a popularity contest," Malloy said. Initially, jurors assessed the cars on the basis of 20 separate parameters, ranging from styling and comfort to performance and fuel economy, to develop a short-list of ten finalists.
For their final selection, they rated those finalists on five key areas of importance to potential customers: Merit, Value, Safety and Environmental Responsibility, Significance, and Wow Factor!, the car's emotional appeal. Those secret ballots were collected and tabulated by the international accounting firm, KPMG.
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Let's take a closer look at the nominees: 2 from North America, 8 from Europe (note: European Focus nominated, not the North American one). NONE of the cars nominated were Japanese??? Let's be serious ...
02-21-2005, 10:18 PM
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No such thing as a world car. I like the A6, but this award is 
02-21-2005, 11:17 PM
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Oh COME ON! Now I LOVE the new A6, but what's the reasoning? It's beat in terms of interior quality, speed, handling, price, drivetrain, reliability, ...
I must say, the front is impressive, but that's just my personal opinion. Blame Canada!
I must say, the front is impressive, but that's just my personal opinion. Blame Canada!
02-22-2005, 12:54 AM
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Originally Posted by amirsafdari
what exactly makes the award lame?
