Audi, A6, C5 Little Known Facts
- The 1997 Audi A6 C5 was available with a 2.8 V6 petrol engine that produced 174 horsepower.
- The S4 model came with a 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 engine producing 250 horsepower.
- A 1.9L turbocharged diesel engine option was also available, producing 150 horsepower.
- In some markets, the A6 C5 was sold as the Audi S6 for the high-performance variants.
- The car featured a 5-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual transmission.
- A 3-spoke flat-bottomed steering wheel with shift paddles on the gear lever was an optional feature.
- Adaptive headlights were first introduced on the C5, which adjusted their beam pattern according to road conditions.
- The car's chassis featured MacPherson strut suspension in front and a multi-link setup in rear for improved handling.
- A Torsen limited-slip differential was also standard equipment for better traction control.
- Rear seats had optional foldable armrests with cup holders, offering increased passenger comfort.
- In the UK market, the S4 came with 17-inch alloy wheels and a sport suspension package.
- In North America, the A6 C5 was facelifted in 2002 with slight exterior design changes and updated interior features.
- The 1997 Audi A6 C5 had a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters for most markets.
- The S4 variant featured Brembo high-performance disc brakes for improved braking performance.
- A Bose premium sound system was available as an optional upgrade for the car's audio system.
- An optional 'Comfort Package' added electric adjustment for both front seats and a lumbar support function.
- On some trim levels, the S4 featured 18-inch alloy wheels with sporty design elements.
- The C5 A6 range included several high-performance and limited-edition variants worldwide.
- In Australia, the car was marketed under the 'S6' nameplate for the high-performance models.
- The Audi A6 C5 won a 1998-99 What Car? 'Used Car of the Year' award in some European markets.
- Production numbers for the C5 A6 were substantial, indicating the model's market success.
- In 2000, Audi released an updated range of diesel engines for the C5 A6 models worldwide.
- Some versions featured rear seats with built-in child seat restraints and a third-row folding seat option in the estate version.
- The car's front grille had a characteristic 'single-bar' design that became a hallmark of the C5 generation.
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