Audi A6 - The game-changer in Singapore

A set of three stages were set-up, all of which were designed to highlight the new A6’s advanced technological improvements over the outgoing model. The slalom stage gave journalists the chance to drive the new A6, the outgoing C6-series A6, as well as a new A6 that has been laden to give it the same weight as the old A6. This allowed the drivers to compare the difference in driving dynamics between the cars, and showcased the effects of Audi’s intelligent lightweight design, with its hybrid aluminium body shell.

The second stage demonstrated the new A6’s Park Assist feature, which helps with tight parking spots by assisting to steer the car into the slot by itself, with the driver only needing to modulate the brake and throttle pedals. Journalists were given the chance to experience this novel feature that is sure to be handy in tight and compact Singapore.

Finally, the media were let loose on a dry circuit course in the new A6, which was designed to showcase the car’s handling prowess. With features such as a high-speed lane change and various quick and slow corners, as well as a final slalom run ending with an emergency stop, the course allowed journalists to see and experience how the A6 performed in dynamic driving conditions, with its Quattro all-wheel-drive system providing superior traction and stability.

Exterior

The design of the A6 stands for athleticism and elegance. The sedan is 4.92 metres long and 1.87 metres wide, but just 1.46 metres tall – the sportiest proportions in its class. The long hood, the low, taut roofline and the distinctive lines on the flanks create a dynamic overall impression, while up front, LED headlights underscore the distinctive appearance.

Thanks to an intelligent composite construction concept, the body is extremely lightweight, rigid and safe. The numerous aluminium components and the high-tech steels reduce its weight by roughly 30kg compared to its predecessor, making the body the backbone of a consistent lightweight design concept. Depending on the version, the new sedan is up to 80kg lighter than the previous model.

Modern materials and construction methods provide for a very low interior noise level. The precise matching of all components and systematic hydraulic damping in the axle and drivetrain bearings provide excellent vibration comfort.

Interior

The spacious interior of the new Audi A6 takes up the sinewy style of the exterior design. Its salient element is the “wrap-around” – a decorative inlay encircling the driver and the front-seat passenger. The elegant face of the instrument panel accentuates the tension of the cockpit. The front seats are available with optional ventilation and massage functions, and ambient lighting accents the interior with detailed highlights.

The new Audi A6 features the intuitive ergonomics concept that characterises all of Audi cars. An efficient deluxe automatic air conditioning system and the MMI radio plus come as a standard. The MMI navigation plus system with MMI® touch, which is available as an option but comes equipped with the 3.0TFSI variant, allows you to access many features of the hard drive navigation system via the touchpad.

MMI navigation plus works intensively together with the optional driver assistance and safety systems in the new A6. It forwards the route data to the control units for the headlights, the automatic transmission and the adaptive cruise control with stop&go function. This enables these systems to recognise complex scenarios and support the driver. The Audi pre sense safety system can in many situations reduce the severity of accidents and their consequences, or even avoid them all together.

The Audi active lane assist helps the driver to keep the A6 on course, and the park assist system relieves the driver of the chore of steering when parallel and vertical parking.

Under the Hood

Audi offers the new A6 with a choice of two powerful and highly efficient petrol engines – the 3.0 TFSI with 300bhp and the 2.8 FSI with 204bhp. Both engines use key technologies from Audi’s modular efficiency platform – the innovative thermal management, the start-stop system and the recuperation system. Compared to the previous model, fuel consumption has been reduced by as much as 21 per cent – a top mark in its class.

Audi offers the new A6 with a range of drivetrains. Depending on the engine, the choices include the continuously variable multitronic and the sporty seven-speed S tronic. With their wide gear spread and low internal friction, both engines make major contributions to efficiency.

Power is delivered to all four wheels with Quattro that comes standard. The latest evolution of the Quattro permanent all-wheel drive system features a crown-gear centre differential and torque vectoring for superior traction, stability and dynamics.

Technical Specifications

Audi A6 2.8 FSI (A)

Engine 
Type: 2.8-litre V6 with direct injection 
Displacement: 2,773cc 
Max Power (bhp): 204 @ 5250 - 6500 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 290 @ 3000 – 5000 rpm

Dimensions 
Length (mm): 4,915
Width (mm): 1,874
Height (mm): 1,455
Wheelbase (mm): 2,912
Performance 
Max Speed (km/h): 240
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s): 8.1

Audi A6 3.0 TFSI Quattro S tronic (A)

Engine
Type: 3.0-litre V6 with direct injection 
Displacement: 2,995cc 
Max Power (bhp): 220 @ 5250 - 6500 rpm 
Max Torque (Nm): 440 @ 2900 – 4500 rpm

Dimensions
Length (mm): 4,915
Width (mm): 1,874
Height (mm): 1,455
Wheelbase (mm): 2,912

Performance 
Max Speed (km/h): 250
Acceleration 0 - 100km/h (s): 5.5