2012 Audi A6: official details, photos, specs and price
By Andrew, 01 Dec, 2010. 0 Comments
2012 Audi A6
This is the 2012 Audi A6, the all-new luxury sedan from the German manufacturer which promises to offer a new design inspired by the A8 flagship sedan, new engines, as well as better performances. As you can see from the photos, the design is dominated by the front end showing new LED headlights but also the well-known Audi front grille seen on all Audi models. Moreover, the new A6 comes with new elegant design lines, as well as a new set of taillights which give a three-dimensional effect to their light pattern. The 2012 A6 will be offered in 12 paint finishes: two solid colors dubbed Ibis White and Brilliant Black, two pearl-effect colors dubbed Phantom Black and Garnet Red, and eight metallic hues bearing the names Aviator Blue, Dakota Gray, Ice Silver, Havana Black, Moonlight Blue, Oolong Gray, Quartz Gray and – coming soon – Glacier White. Under the hood, we will see a choice of five engines: two gasoline and three TDI engines.
The entry-level model will be powered by the redeveloped 2.0 TDI. This four-cylinder unit develops 130 kW (177 hp) and 380 Nm (280.27 lb-ft) of torque, and can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in just 8.7 seconds, then on to a top speed of 228 km/h (141.67 mph). Regarding the fuel consumption, Audi says that in the EU cycle, the model delivers a fuel consumption of just 4.9 liters per 100 km (48.00 US mpg) and emits only 129 g CO2 per km (207.61 g/mile). The second diesel engine is the popular 3.0-liter engine, offered in two versions. In the first version, the V6 engine delivers 150 kW (204 hp) and 400 Nm (295.02 lb-ft) of torque, and can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in 7.2 seconds and achieves a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph). This model delivers an average fuel consumption of 5.2 liters per 100 km and a CO2 emissions level of 137 g per km (220.48 g/mile). The second version of the V6 engine delivers 180 kW (245 hp) and an impressive 500 Nm (368.78 lb-ft) of torque between 1,400 and 3,250 revolutions. This engine is capable to push the car from 0 to 10 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.1 seconds and to a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). This engine delivers a fuel consumption of 6.0 liters of fuel per 100 km (39.20 US mpg) and emits 158 g CO2 per km (254.28 g/mile).
Regarding the gasoline engines, the entry level naturally aspirated 2.8 FSI engine delivers 150 kW (204 hp) and achieves 280 Nm (206.52 lb-ft) of torque in the speed range of 5,250 to 6,500 rpm. This engine can push the car from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 7.7 seconds and delivers a top speed of 240 km/h (149.13 mph), as well as a fuel consumption of 7.4 liters per 100 km (31.79 US mpg) and 172 g CO2 per km (276.81 g/mile). The most powerful engine available for the 2012 Audi A6 remains the 3.0 TFSI, capable to deliver 220 kW (300 hp) of power and 440 Nm (324.53 lb-ft) of torque. With these numbers, the car can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62.14 mph) in just 5.5 seconds and has a top speed of 250 km/h (155.34 mph). It consumes on average 8.2 liters per 100 km (26.68 US mpg) and emits 190 g CO2 per km (305.78 g/mile). Regarding the price, the new 2012 Audi A6 will be priced from 38,500 euros.
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