Audi: A6, S6, RS6 News
02-16-2004, 02:32 PM
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looks like every other audi right now?? doesn't look bad or anything.....a pile of smelly donkey shit looks will surpase BMW in terms of styling.....
02-16-2004, 02:40 PM
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I miss my 03 CL-S :(
That shot straight on from the rear kinda reminds me of the new TL.
Those new grilles aren't that attractive
Other than that it looks pretty hot!
Those new grilles aren't that attractive
Other than that it looks pretty hot!
02-16-2004, 08:27 PM
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Looks pretty good IMO... Interior is also very nice, except I'm not sure I'm a huge fan of the steering wheel and the I-drive-like setup. Overall, pretty nice and much better than the 5-series IMO
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A6 Returns With Nuvolari Style - - By Henny Hemmes - - The Car Connection
At the Geneva Auto Show Audi will unveil its new A6 sedan, but in the meantime the Germans have release the first pictures and all the details. With the new generation of the A6 Audi aims at the top position in the segment and as such, brings with it five new engines, advanced transmission technology and the choice of front-wheel drive or quattro all-wheel drive.
From now on, all new Audis will wear the large grille that debuted last year on the Nuvolari concept car. The A8 W-12 was the first production model with the new look. But apart from the more pronounced front, the design of the A6 is still familiar. The rear has a very small integrated spoiler for additional down force.
A first for Audi here is the combination of xenon daytime running lights and active cornering lights, which uses very little energy and do not have any influence on the fuel efficiency.
The wheelbase of the new A6 has grown 3.1 inch to 111.8 inches. The length of the car measures 193.7 inches (up 4.7); the width is 73.2 inches (up 1.9); the height of 57.4 inches is practically the same. The added inches mean extra legroom for the front passengers and rear passengers. Up front the shoulder room is up nearly an inch and over an inch in the rear.
For the new generation Audi has five new powertrains available, three petrol and two diesel engines (2.0 TDI and 2.0 TDI V-6). The basic petrol version is the 2.4-liter V-6 with 177 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Then there is the 3.2-liter V-6 FSI with 255 hp and torque of 243 lb-ft. The top version is the 4.2-liter V-8 with 355 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The latter is the slightly reworked powerplant of the S4. The engines are teamed to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The V-8 and the V-6 are available with the six-speed Tiptronic. The Multitronic transmission that debuted in the A6 2.8 in 2000 is also available with - and that's new - seven shift stages in the Tiptronic mode.
The 4.2 and the 3.0 TDI diesels come standard with quattro all-wheel drive, whereas quattro will be an option on the 3.2 FSI.
Although there were rumors that the A6 would have an all-aluminum body, Audi still uses a steel one. Torsional stiffness of the A6 has been improved by 34 percent, which has advantages for the NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and driving dynamics. To provide excellent driving capabilities Audi uses a multi-link front suspension and the same self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension as in the A8. From 2005 the new A6 will be available with adaptive air suspension with air spring elements and adaptive damping front and rear.
The interior of the A6 has been changed notably. By using an electro mechanical parking brake, the handbrake lever is eliminated and the center console is high and wide. The MMI display is integrated beneath the dashboard cover. A larger leather-covered steering wheel is now used in the A6, which comes standard with climate control and a rain- and light sensor. Adaptive cruise control and a tire pressure monitor will be optional. In Europe the new A6 will be available in May; in the U.S. the car will hit the showrooms later this year. Prices are not known yet.
Source: The Car Connection
At the Geneva Auto Show Audi will unveil its new A6 sedan, but in the meantime the Germans have release the first pictures and all the details. With the new generation of the A6 Audi aims at the top position in the segment and as such, brings with it five new engines, advanced transmission technology and the choice of front-wheel drive or quattro all-wheel drive.
From now on, all new Audis will wear the large grille that debuted last year on the Nuvolari concept car. The A8 W-12 was the first production model with the new look. But apart from the more pronounced front, the design of the A6 is still familiar. The rear has a very small integrated spoiler for additional down force.
A first for Audi here is the combination of xenon daytime running lights and active cornering lights, which uses very little energy and do not have any influence on the fuel efficiency.
The wheelbase of the new A6 has grown 3.1 inch to 111.8 inches. The length of the car measures 193.7 inches (up 4.7); the width is 73.2 inches (up 1.9); the height of 57.4 inches is practically the same. The added inches mean extra legroom for the front passengers and rear passengers. Up front the shoulder room is up nearly an inch and over an inch in the rear.
For the new generation Audi has five new powertrains available, three petrol and two diesel engines (2.0 TDI and 2.0 TDI V-6). The basic petrol version is the 2.4-liter V-6 with 177 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. Then there is the 3.2-liter V-6 FSI with 255 hp and torque of 243 lb-ft. The top version is the 4.2-liter V-8 with 355 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. The latter is the slightly reworked powerplant of the S4. The engines are teamed to a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The V-8 and the V-6 are available with the six-speed Tiptronic. The Multitronic transmission that debuted in the A6 2.8 in 2000 is also available with - and that's new - seven shift stages in the Tiptronic mode.
The 4.2 and the 3.0 TDI diesels come standard with quattro all-wheel drive, whereas quattro will be an option on the 3.2 FSI.
Although there were rumors that the A6 would have an all-aluminum body, Audi still uses a steel one. Torsional stiffness of the A6 has been improved by 34 percent, which has advantages for the NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) and driving dynamics. To provide excellent driving capabilities Audi uses a multi-link front suspension and the same self-tracking trapezoidal-link rear suspension as in the A8. From 2005 the new A6 will be available with adaptive air suspension with air spring elements and adaptive damping front and rear.
The interior of the A6 has been changed notably. By using an electro mechanical parking brake, the handbrake lever is eliminated and the center console is high and wide. The MMI display is integrated beneath the dashboard cover. A larger leather-covered steering wheel is now used in the A6, which comes standard with climate control and a rain- and light sensor. Adaptive cruise control and a tire pressure monitor will be optional. In Europe the new A6 will be available in May; in the U.S. the car will hit the showrooms later this year. Prices are not known yet.
Source: The Car Connection
02-16-2004, 09:45 PM
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I think the torque figure on the 2.4 liter engine is wrong. Also, I wonder if it's really a V6.
Otherwise, I think looking at the new 3.2 and massaged 4.2, Audi is not getting to be adequately powered by these engines. At last.
Otherwise, I think looking at the new 3.2 and massaged 4.2, Audi is not getting to be adequately powered by these engines. At last.
02-17-2004, 10:20 AM
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I was waiting for this car. So we've seen the new E/5/GS and A6. I do like the new Audi grill but combining it with the same sides looks a lil odd to me. Interior, what happened? Wow 355hp for the V-8. That was AMG territory for the E a few years ago!
02-17-2004, 12:25 PM
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hey, Audi finally has dials for its temp controls! its ab facking time.
it takes forever to fuck around with the AC, hitting a +/- Temp button a million times
it looks like the back of the car went back in the past with the Old A4 design. weird...
the Silver one looks ALOT BETTER than the red one
it takes forever to fuck around with the AC, hitting a +/- Temp button a million times
it looks like the back of the car went back in the past with the Old A4 design. weird...
the Silver one looks ALOT BETTER than the red one
02-17-2004, 12:57 PM
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i want 2 fall in love w/this car but i cant yet 100%
it looks nice on the outside but that grill looks awkward...outside wise, its def evolutionary the redesign
the interior looks good, but doesnt look like it was deigned by audi, i think it may b/c it doesnt have th perfect symmetry in shapes that the current audis have
it looks nice on the outside but that grill looks awkward...outside wise, its def evolutionary the redesign
the interior looks good, but doesnt look like it was deigned by audi, i think it may b/c it doesnt have th perfect symmetry in shapes that the current audis have
02-17-2004, 11:59 PM
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The New Audi A6 Unveiled
Source: http://www.germancarfans.com
http://www.germancarfans.com/News.cf...05/audi/1.html
Gavriil, merge this thread if you wish.
http://www.germancarfans.com/News.cf...05/audi/1.html
Gavriil, merge this thread if you wish.
02-18-2004, 11:20 AM
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Not much different from the current one if you realy look at it...dont like it...hate the grill and never realy liked audi design...the interior is horrible, WAY too much stuf going on around the shifter, theres like 50 buttons righ there alone.
I dont care what anyone says, no one makes a car with better ergonomics then honda.
I dont care what anyone says, no one makes a car with better ergonomics then honda.
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Source: Autospies
http://www2.autospies.com/images/uploads/medium/NewA6/a6-10.jpg
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
Source: Autospies
http://www2.autospies.com/images/uploads/medium/NewA6/a6-10.jpg
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
Source: Autospies
