The new A6 promises a lot more than it offered until now. The German manufacturer said that the car is inspired by the A8 flagship sedan and has new engines, therefor better performances. As you can see from the photo, the car has a front grille just like all the Audi models, but the car shows off new LED headlights and new design lines. The design lines and the tail lights together form the new beautiful shape of the A6. A car that promises more is offered in 12 paint finishes two solid colors dubbed Ibis White and Brilliant Black, two pearl-effect colors dubbed Phantom Black and Garnet Red, and eight metallic hues bearing the names Aviator Blue, Dakota Gray, Ice Silver, Havana Black, Moonlight Blue, Oolong Gray, Quartz Gray and – coming soon – Glacier White. The constructor also offers 5 engines: two gasoline engines and three TDI.
The entry level version will be powered by the new 2.0 TDI. This four-cylinder unit develops 130 kW (177 hp) and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque, and can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.7 seconds, then on to a top speed of 228 km/h (141.67 mph). The car also has a very good fuel consumption: just 4.9 liters per 100 km (48.00 US mpg) and emits only 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g/mile). The second diesel engine is the 3.0 V6 that will be offered in two versions. The first version delivers 150 kW (204 hp) and 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft) of torque, and can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.2 seconds and achieves a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph). This model delivers an average fuel consumption of 5.2 liters per 100 km and a CO2 emissions level of 137 g per km (220.48 g/mile). The other V6 TDI engine, delivers 180 kW (245 hp) and an impressive 500 Nm (368.78 lb-ft) of torque between 1,400 and 3,250 revolutions. This engine is capable to push the car from 0 to 10 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.1 seconds and to a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). This engine delivers a fuel consumption of 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (39.20 US mpg) and emits 158 g CO2 per km (254.28 g/mile).
Regarding the gasoline engines, the entry level naturally aspirated 2.8 FSI engine delivers 150 kW (204 hp) and achieves 280 Nm (206.52 lb-ft) of torque in the speed range of 5,250 to 6,500 rpm. This engine can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 7.7 seconds and delivers a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph), as well as a fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 km (31.79 US mpg) and 172 g CO2 per km (276.81 g/mile). The most powerful engine available for the 2012 Audi A6 remains the 3.0 TFSI, capable to deliver 220 kW (300 hp) of power and 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque. With these numbers, the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). It consumes on average 8.2 liters per 100 km (26.68 US mpg) and emits 190 g CO2 per km (305.78 g/mile). Regarding the price, the new 2012 Audi A6 will be priced from 38,500 euros.
The entry level gasoline engine is the naturally aspirated 2.8 FSI that delivers 150 kW (204 hp) and achieves 280 Nm (206.52 lb-ft) of torque in the speed range of 5,250 to 6,500 rpm. This engine can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 7.7 seconds and delivers a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph), as well as a fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 km (31.79 US mpg) and 172 g CO2 per km (276.81 g/mile). However, the most powerful engine remains the 3.0 TFSI, capable to deliver 220 kW (300 hp) of power and 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque. With these numbers, the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). It consumes on average 8.2 liters per 100 km (26.68 US mpg) and emits 190 g CO2 per km (305.78 g/mile). The new 2012 Audi A6 will have a price tag of 38,500 euros.
via: www.4wheelsnews.com
