Audi, A6, C5, S6 Avant Quattro (1999-) Little Known Facts
- The Audi A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was produced from 1999 to 2004.
- It was powered by a 4.2-liter V8 engine producing 340 horsepower and 302 lb-ft of torque.
- The car featured all-wheel drive (AWD) as standard, with a Torsen center differential and an electronically controlled rear limited-slip differential.
- It had a top speed of 155 mph (electronically limited), and could accelerate from 0-60mph in 5.6 seconds.
- The S6 Avant Quattro featured a sport-tuned suspension, with stiffer springs and dampers at all four corners.
- The car's exterior design was led by Wolfgang Schlüter, with a distinctive "flatscreen" dashboard and a more aggressive front bumper.
- In 2000, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro received a facelift, which introduced a revised front grille and new headlights.
- The car's interior featured a leather-wrapped steering wheel, aluminum trim, and a premium sound system.
- 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).
- 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.
- The car's engine featured a dual ignition system, with four spark plugs per cylinder bank.
- It had a 0-60mph time of 5.4 seconds in the European market with a manual transmission.
- The S6 Avant Quattro was offered with an optional "Sport Package", which included features like sport seats and a rear spoiler.
- In 2002, Audi introduced a new "S-Line" package for the A6 C5, which featured sports suspension, alloy wheels, and exterior styling cues.
- The car's V8 engine had a compression ratio of 10.7:1, with a redline of 6,500 rpm.
- It had an optional adaptive air suspension system in some markets.
- In 2003, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro received another facelift, which updated the exterior design and added new features like xenon headlights.
- The car's interior featured a "memory" function for the driver's seat, steering wheel, and mirrors.
- It had an optional "Sport Suspension plus" package, which included a more aggressive spring rate and larger brake discs.
- In some markets, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was available with a 4-speed automatic transmission with tiptronic.
- The car's engine featured a dry-sump lubrication system, to reduce oil consumption and improve engine reliability.
- It had an optional "Parking System" feature, which included sensors for parking aids and a rearview camera.
- In the European market, the A6 C5 S6 Avant Quattro was priced from €65,000 (approximately $73,000 USD).
- The car's boot lid featured a powered release system with a separate button on the center console.
- It had an optional "Comfort Package", which included features like heated seats and a sunroof.
- 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.
- The car's V8 engine had a service interval of 25,000 miles (40,200 km) or 12 months, whichever came first.
- It had an optional "Night Package", which included features like dark-tinted windows, and a rear spoiler with a distinctive LED light strip.
- 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.
- The car's interior featured a "Comfort Package" with features like heated seats, a sunroof, and a premium sound system in some markets.
- It had an optional adaptive cruise control system, which featured a radar sensor and a driver alert system.
- In 2002, Audi announced that the A6 C5 would be replaced by a new generation model (A6 C6) from 2004 onwards.
- 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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