The all new luxurious sedan, all set to be produced by German manufacturers Audi in 2012 is quite a revolution in itself with a brand new design influenced by the A8 sedan along with a new set of engines resulting in higher rated performance. As the photos will show you that the front end LED head lamps highlight the car along with the front grille which appears mostly on all Audi signifying a class apart. The car also has a new set of design lines along the car as well as a brand new set of tail lamps which add to a three dimensional effect of the car.
The 2012 A6 will go on sale with 12 exotic color options. There will be two pearl-effect colors named Phantom Black and Garnet Red, two solid colors in the form of Ibis White and Brilliant Black and seven metallic hues named as Oolong Gray, Ice Silver, Havana Black, Dakota Gray, Aviator Blue, Moonlight Blue, Quartz Gray. A new variant Glacier White is all set to be coming soon as well.
The basic model of the car will fetch its power from a renovated 2.0 liter TDI engine. The four cylinder unit will develop a power of 130 kW (177 hp) along with a torque of 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft). The car thus has the capability of rushing to the 100kph mark from rest in a matter of 8.7 seconds. The car can reach a top speed of 228/ Km/h (141.67 mph) which is quite commendable. Audi has stated that their brand new car is not just about speed but also about fuel efficiency. The car guzzles only a 4.9 liters of fuel per 100 km (48.00 US mpg) emitting a mere 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g/mile). There is a second diesel engine which is the conventional 3.0-liter engine being produced in two different variants. The first variant of the engine can produce power of 150 kW (204 hp) and a torque of 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft). The car runs from rest to the 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just a matter of 7.2 seconds. It goes on to score a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph). This variant of the engine is capable of delivering a mean fuel consumption of 5.2 liters per 100 km and emits 137 g of carbon dioxide per km, equivalent to 220.48 g/mile. The second variant of the popular V6 engine produces power of 180 kW (245 hp) and impresses with a torque of 500 Nm (368.78 lb-ft) at engine speeds between 1,400 and 3,250 revolutions. The car with this engine is capable of racing to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just a mere 6.1 seconds. Further on, the car is also capable of a top whack of 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).
With all the diesel variants there is also a gasoline engine on offer. The basic model of the car offers a 2.8 liter FSI engine which can produce 150 kW (204 hp) of power and torque worth 280 Nm (206.52 lb-ft) at engine speeds of 5,250 to 6,500 rpm. This engine can take the car to the 100 km/h mark (62.14 mph) from rest in just a matter of 7.7 seconds and goes on to run at a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph). Well, quite something for a gasoline model! The car requires only 7.4 liters of gasoline per 100 km (31.79 US mpg) and respectively emits only 172 g CO2 per km (276.81 g/mile). Yet the best engine for the car which Audi is offering has to be the 3.0 TFSI engine. It is capable of producing a 220 kW (300 hp) of power and a torque of 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft).These are the great statistics that take the car from rest to the 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in a mere matter of 5.5 seconds. Don’t dare to blink; chances are you’ll miss the car! The car races a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). A little high on fuel consumption than the other variants, it guzzles down 8.2 liters per 100 km (26.68 US mpg) emitting 190 g of CO2 per km (305.78 g/mile). Well it’s the new Audi on the trot a market winner. So the Audi A6 going to be quite a pocket pinch priced as it is at Euros 38,500.
Source: 4wheelsnews
