Audi A6

History

Sleeker, lighter, safer and more spacious than its 100/A6 predecessor, Audi’s senior executive express pulled into Britain in May 1997. The range was relatively simple with even the starter engine an excitable 1.8-litre four-cylinder turbo but the new 2.4-litre V6 proved most popular. Like the larger 2.8, the 2.4 came with manual or automatic transmission, both with five speeds, and the self-shifter also offered Tiptronic clutchless manual operation at the driver’s whim. The 1.8 had a more conventional four-speed auto and early 2.8s offered the choice of two wheel drive or quattro 4WD. Trim was either a lavish ‘base’ specification including twin airbags and climate control air conditioning or SE with alloy wheels, trip computer, front centre armrest and numerous other enhancements.

Subsequent changes have been discreet – put a personalised plate on your used A6 and the neighbours will think it’s brand-new. Late 1997 saw the arrival of a 150bhp 2.5-litre V6 turbo diesel engine, with or without quattro 4WD, while the Avant estates arrived in May 1998, matching the saloons model for model.

The mighty 295bhp 4.2 V8 quattro saloon debuted (with the A8’s engine) in February 1999 and a 230bhp 2.7-litre V6 turbo saloon followed in June. Around this time the 2WD 2.8s were dropped, a clever new six-speed CVT ‘Multitronic’ automatic gearbox was introduced and interior fabrics and equipment were slightly revised. Late in 1999, the twin-turbocharged 4.2-litre V8-powered 340bhp S6 flagship auto-only model made its debut. Early in 2000, TDI quattro models were replaced by a 2.5 TDI quattro Sport variant with power up from 150 to 180bhp.

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