The new Audi A6

Heir A6 is much longer (4.92 meters on 13 cm longer), wider (1.86 meter, plus 5 cm) and above (1.46 meters, plus 1 cm.) wheelbase car has also become more and is 2.84 meters (plus 83 mm). The new Audi A6 became the first independent model with a new grille in the style of car Auto Union and is the same as in the Audi A8 W12. Furthermore, it is the first Audi model to dynamic xenon headlights. behind the car lost smooth contours, which gave way to clear lines. The interior of the vehicle recalls "Big Brother", model A8. innovative elements here are unusual steering wheel and a wide center console with integrated entertainment system. Well, thanks to the electromechanical parking brake, the Audi abandoned massive "parking brake". Due to the greater wheelbase Audi A6 offers a lot more legroom for rear passengers. trunk volume has increased slightly - to 546 liters, but this is due to the fact that the car body is unified to create a version of Quattro. Like the A4 and A8 rear axle is attached to the trapezoidal wishbone. Under the hood can be hidden one of three petrol and two diesel engines. They are all more or less contemporary. The basic version will be powered by a 2.4-liter V6 engine 177 hp engine on the addition will be installed on the A6 3.2-liter V6 engine with direct vprysokm FSI (225 hp) and 4.2-liter V-shaped "figure eight" power of 335 hp to more efficient purchasers Audi offers two turbo-diesel - a 2-liter (140 hp) and a 3-liter V6 (225 hp). Both diesels meet the requirements of Euro 4 and for a fee can be equipped with a diesel particulate filter. The engines on the new A6 aggregated with manual or automatic transmissions. For the first time for this model, you can select 7-speed Tiptronic. Quattro model will come with a 4.2-liter gasoline engine and a 3-liter turbodiesel. In addition, the optional all-wheel drive available for the version with the engine 3.2 FSI. In addition, since 2005, for a fee, will be available air suspension. Basic version is equipped with automatic climate control, headlights and rain, the system ESP, a system of brake-assist, front and side airbags. As an option available adaptive cruise control, navigation system and DVD-ROM contactless electronic key. In addition, for a fee can be ordered sports suspension, which is lowered by 20 millimeters. In Europe, the basic version of the Audi A6 2.4 will cost no more than 33 thousand euros. The most expensive version - 4.2 Quattro will cost 60 thousand euros. Interestingly, the pricing policy for this model constructed so that the car was in most versions of cheaper Euro 5000 than Mercedes-Benz E-Class. autonews.ru