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Audi , A6 , C5 , S6 Avant Quattro (1999-) Little Known Facts

  1. The Audi A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was produced from 1999 to 2004.
  2. It was powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine producing 340 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque.
  3. The car featured all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard, with a Torsen center differential and an electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential.
  4. It had a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited), and could accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds.
  5. The S6 Avant Quattro featured a sport-tuned suspension, with stiffer springs and dampers at all four corners.
  6. The car's exterior design was led by Wolfgang Schlüter, with a distinctive "flatscreen" dashboard and a more aggressive front bumper.
  7. In 2000, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro received a facelift, which introduced a revised front grille and new headlights.
  8. The car's interior featured a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum trim, and a premium sound system.
  9. The S6 Avant Quattro had a boot capacity of 510 liters (18 cubic feet), with a maximum load capacity of up to 1,500 kg (3,307 lbs).
  10. In the United States, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was not sold as a regular production car, but rather as a high-performance "S6" model.
  11. The car's engine featured a dual ignition system, with four spark plugs per cylinder bank.
  12. It had a 0-60mph time of 5.4 seconds in the European market with a manual transmission.
  13. The S6 Avant Quattro was offered with an optional "Sport Package", which included features like sport seats and a rear spoiler.
  14. In 2002, Audi introduced a new "S-Line" package for the A6 C5, which featured sports suspension, alloy wheels, and exterior styling cues.
  15. The car's V8 engine had a compression ratio of 10.7:1, with a redline of 6,500 rpm.
  16. It had an optional adaptive air suspension system in some markets.
  17. In 2003, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro received another facelift, which updated the exterior design and added new features like xenon headlights.
  18. The car's interior featured a "memory" function for the driver's seat, steering wheel, and mirrors.
  19. It had an optional "Sport Suspension plus" package, which included a more aggressive spring rate and larger brake discs.
  20. In some markets, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic.
  21. The car's engine featured a dry-sump lubrication system, to reduce oil consumption and improve engine reliability.
  22. It had an optional "Parking System" feature, which included sensors for parking aids and a rearview camera.
  23. In the European market, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was priced from €65,000 (approximately $73,000 USD).
  24. The car's boot lid featured a powered release system with a separate button on the center console.
  25. It had an optional "Comfort Package", which included features like heated seats and a sunroof.
  26. In some markets, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was available with an optional "Driver Information System" (DIS), which displayed vehicle data like speed and navigation information on a digital screen.
  27. The car's V8 engine had a service interval of 25,000 miles (40,200 km) or 12 months, whichever came first.
  28. It had an optional "Night Package", which included features like dark-tinted windows, and a rear spoiler with a distinctive LED light strip.
  29. In the United States market, the A6 C5 S4 Avant was available from 1999 to 2003, but it used a different engine and transmission setup compared to the European model.
  30. The car's interior featured a "Comfort Package" with features like heated seats, a sunroof, and a premium sound system in some markets.
  31. It had an optional adaptive cruise control system, which featured a radar sensor and a driver alert system.
  32. In 2002, Audi announced that the A6 C5 would be replaced by a new generation model (A6 C6) from 2004 onwards.
  33. The car's engine was produced in collaboration with Porsche, and shared some components with the Boxster's flat-six engine.
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