1998 Audi A6 Avant, six-cylinder

The newly developed 2.4 litre six-cylinder sparkles with the entire spectrum of Audi’s typical range of technologies: five-valve cylinder head, variable intake camshaft, flow- and torque-maximised plastic variable air intake system. A maximum power output of 121 kW (165 bhp) at 6000 rpm and 230 Nm of torque at 3200 rpm ensure supreme performance and excellent elasticity: the Audi A6 Avant 2.4 accelerates from 60 to 120 km/h in 20.3 seconds, the German country-road speed limit of 100 km/h is reached in 9.4 seconds from a standstill.
In spite of its superior dynamic performance, the 2.4 litre V6 is also a delight to its owner at the filling station, thanks to its moderate fuel consumption: only 14.0/7.5/9.9 litre per 100 kilometre (urban/extra-urban/total in accordance with 93/116/EU) for the A6 Avant 2.4 with five-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive.
The 2.8 litre power unit offers a little bit more of everything: displacement, torque, output and outstanding dynamism. The increase in displacement in comparison to the 2.4 litre V6 is a result of a cylinder bore of 82.5 instead of 81 millimetres and an extended stroke of 86.4 instead of 77.4 millimetres. The higher power output of 142 kW (193 bhp) and the even greater torque of 280 Nm are the results. More than 90 per cent of the maximum torque curve lies between 2500 rpm and 5000 rpm and ensures forceful thrust from the Audi A6 Avant 2.8 over the entire speed range: 8.4 seconds from a standstill to 100 km/h, 17.8 seconds in fifth gear from 60 to 120 km/h. With its commanding performance this engine also ensures an additional measure of active safety. The properties of the 2.8 litre engine, with its emphasis on smooth running and commanding torque flow, are greatly appreciated by customers.
The fuel consumption values for its class: 14.3/7.3/9.9 litres per 100 kilometres (urban/extra-urban/total in accordance with 93/116/EU) for the A6 Avant 2.8 with five-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive.