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- Audi A6 4.2 quattro

Programme for Germany - Status: February 1999

Model

Audi A6 4.2 quattro

Engine / electrics
Engine type

V-8 spark-ignition engine, 3-stage variable-length intake, DOHC

Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder

Variable camshaft timing, roller cam followers with hydraulic lash compensation / 5

Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression ratio

4172 / 84.5 x 93.0 / 11.0

Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm

220 (300) / 6200 (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)

Max. torque in Nm / at rpm

400 / 3000 - 4000 (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)

Engine management

Motronic ME 7.1: fully electronic sequential injection, coordinated engine-torque control, hot-film air-mass metering, electronic accelerator, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, cylinder-selective knock control with two sensors, adaptive oxygen sensor control

Exhaust emission control

Air-gap-insulated exhaust manifold, two 3-way catalytic converters, two heated oxygen sensors

Emission category

EU III D

Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah

120 / 450/92

Drive / transmission
Drive layout

Permanent all-wheel drive with Torsen centre differential and Electronic Stability Program ESP

Clutch

Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch

Gearbox type

5-speed tiptronic with DSP (Dynamic Shift Program)

Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear

3.571 / 2.200

Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear

1.505 / 1.000

Gear ratio in 5th gear / reverse gear

0.804 / 4.095

Final drive ratio

2.727

Running gear / steering / brakes
Front suspension

Four-link front suspension with double wishbones, anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Controlled self-steering trapezoidal-link suspension with wishbone, tubular anti-roll bar

Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102)

Maintenance-free power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering / 16.2 /app. 11.68

Brake system front/rear

Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ABS/EBD, brake servo; ventilated disc brakes front and rear; front double-piston brakes

Wheels / tyres

8 J x 16 / 235/50 R 16 Y cast alloy wheels

Performance / fuel consumption / acoustics
Maximum speed in km/h

250 (governed)

Acceleration, 0-80 km/h / 0-100 km/h, s

4.9 / 6.9

Fuel grade

Super Plus unleaded, 98 RON

Fuel consumption, urban/extra-urban/total, l/100 km 1)

19.0 / 9.5 / 13.0

CO2 emissions, g/km 1)

312

Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)

80 / 74

Domestic servicing / warranty
Oil change every ... km / inspection every ... km

15,000 (maximum 1 year) / 30,000

Vehicle / paint / rust penetration warranty

1 year, unlimited distance / 3 years / 12 years

Insurance classification in Germany

32 (fully comprehensive) / 39 (partial) / 24 (third party)

Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg / gross weight limit in kg

1730 / 2310

Axle load limit at front / rear in kg

1260 / 1180

Trailer load limit, unbraked, kg

750

Trailer load limit at 8% / 12% gradient, braked, kg

2100 / 2100

Roof load limit in kg / nose weight in kg

100 / 85

Capacities
Cooling system volume (incl. heating) in l

11.0

Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l

7.5

Fuel tank capacity in l

82

Body / dimensions
Body type / number of doors / seats

Self-supporting, fully galvanised, steel; aluminium bonnet and front side panels / 4 / 5

Drag coefficient cD / frontal area A in m2

0.34 / 2.2

Length (L103) / width excl. mirrors (W103) /

height (H100) in mm

4833 / 1850 / 1453

Wheelbase (L101) / track at front / rear (W101/W102)

2759 / 1578/ 1590

Height of loading lip in mm (H195)

657

Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block test method (V210)

434

 

1) According to 93/116/EU

 

Technical Data - Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro

Programme for Germany - Status: February 1999

Model

Audi A6 Avant 4.2 quattro

Engine / electrics
Engine type

V-8 spark-ignition engine, 3-stage variable-length intake, DOHC

Valve gear / number of valves per cylinder

Variable camshaft timing, roller cam followers with hydraulic lash compensation / 5

Displacement in cc / bore x stroke in mm / compression ratio

4172 / 84.5 x 93.0 / 11.0

Max. power output in kW (bhp) / at rpm

220 (300) / 6200 (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)

Max. torque in Nm / at rpm

400 / 3000 - 4000 (acc. to 80/1269/EEC)

Engine management

Motronic ME 7.1: fully electronic sequential injection, coordinated engine-torque control, hot-film air-mass metering, electronic accelerator, mapped ignition with solid-state high-voltage distribution, cylinder-selective knock control with two sensors, adaptive oxygen sensor control

Exhaust emission control

Air-gap-insulated exhaust manifold, two 3-way catalytic converters, two heated oxygen sensors

Emission category

EU III D

Alternator in A / battery in A/Ah

120 / 450/92

Drive / transmission
Drive layout

Permanent all-wheel drive with Torsen centre differential and Electronic Stability Program ESP

Clutch

Hydraulic torque converter with lock-up clutch

Gearbox type

5-speed tiptronic with DSP (Dynamic Shift Program)

Gear ratio in 1st gear / 2nd gear

3.571 / 2.200

Gear ratio in 3rd gear / 4th gear

1.505 / 1.000

Gear ratio in 5th gear / reverse gear

0.804 / 4.095

Final drive ratio

2.727

Running gear / steering / brakes
Front suspension

Four-link front suspension with double wishbones, anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Controlled self-steering trapezoidal-link suspension with wishbones and tubular anti-roll bar

Steering / steering ratio / turning circle in m (D102)

Maintenance-free power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering / 16.2 /app.11.68

Brake system front/rear

Dual-circuit brake system with diagonal split, ABS/EBD, brake servo; ventilated disc brakes front and rear; front: double-piston brakes

Wheels / tyres

8 J x 16 / 235/50 R 16 Y cast alloy wheels

Performance / fuel consumption / acoustics
Maximum speed in km/h

250 (governed)

Acceleration, 0-80 km/h / 0-100 km/h, s

5.1 / 7.1

Fuel grade

Super Plus unleaded, 98 RON

Fuel consumption, urban/extra-urban/total, l/100 km 1)

19.1 / 9.6 / 13.1

CO2 emissions, g/km 1)

314

Standing / drive-past exterior noise level in dB (A)

80 / 74

Domestic servicing / warranty
Oil change every ... km / inspection every ... km

15,000 (maximum 1 year) / 30,000

Vehicle / paint / rust penetration warranty

1 year, unlimited distance / 3 years / 12 years

Insurance classification in Germany

32 (fully comprehensive) / 39 (partial) / 24 (third party)

Weights / loads
Unladen weight in kg / gross weight limit in kg

1785 / 2365

Axle load limit at front / rear in kg

1260 / 1200

Trailer load limit, unbraked, kg

750

Trailer load limit at 8% / 12% gradient, braked, kg

2100 / 2100

Roof load limit in kg / nose weight in kg

100 / 85

Capacities
Cooling system volume (incl. Heating) in l

11.0

Engine oil capacity (incl. filter) in l

7.5

Fuel tank capacity in l

82

Body / dimensions
Body type / number of doors / seats

Self-supporting, fully galvanised, steel; aluminium bonnet and front side panels / 5 / 5

Drag coefficient cD / frontal area A in m2

0.34 / 2.2

Length (L103) / width excl. mirrors (W103) /

height (H100) in mm

4833 / 1850 / 1475

Wheelbase (L101) / track at front / rear (W101/W102)

2759 / 1578 / 1590

Height of loading lip in mm (H195)

593

Luggage capacity in l, acc. to VDA block method (V210)

455 - 1590 (loaded up to roof with rear seat folded down)

1) According to 93/116/EU

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