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Audi S6 Avant C5 (4B) Station Wagon (1999-2005)

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Audi S6 Avant C5 (Typ 4B) is a high-performance executive station wagon in production from 1999 to 2005. It was available with a single naturally-aspirated V8 engine that displaced 4.2 liters.
The same engine could be found in the D2 S8, and it has proven to be one of the most reliable V8s to have come out of VAG's production lines. Unfortunately, the 5-speed ZF 5HP24A does not have the same reputation, and the 6-speed manual transmission is a far superior choice.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the C5 S6 Avant comes with multi-link suspensions at all four corners. This provides the best cornering performance and tunability, at the expense of cost and a little bit of durability.

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Neofiliac score 71% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Multi-link suspensions all-around
  • Great NA V8 engine
  • Good 6-speed manual
  • Good towing capacity
  • Rather clean styling
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Bad auto gearbox
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Specifications

ManualTiptronic

Capacity

Cargo Capacity455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers5
Payload540 kg / 1190 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearVentilated discs
Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
Suspension | FrontMulti-link
Suspension | RearMulti-link on trapezoidal lever
Tire Size255/40 R17
Turning Circle11.7 m / 38.3 ft

Construction

Body Style5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Size | Height1440 mm / 56.7 in
Size | Length4833 mm / 190.3 in
Size | Width1850 mm / 72.8 in
Track Width | Front1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
Track Width | Rear1590.0 mm / 62.6 in
Weight1790.0 kg / 3946.3 lbs1815.0 kg / 4001.4 lbs
Wheel Size8J x 17
Wheelbase2759 mm / 108.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h5.8 sec6.8 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph5.5 sec6.5 sec
CO2 Emission341 g/km348 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.34
Fuel Economy14.2 L/100km / 16.6 MPG (combined) | 21.9 L/100km / 10.7 MPG (urban) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (highway)14.5 L/100km / 16.2 MPG (combined) | 21.9 L/100km / 10.7 MPG (urban) | 10.3 L/100km / 22.8 MPG (highway)
Top Speed250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph
Towing Capacity750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 8% gradient) | 2100 kg / 4630 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
EngineANK, AQJ
Engine | Bore84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio11.0:1
Engine | Displacement4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power340.0 hp / 253.5 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output81.5 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque420 Nm / 309.8 lb-ft @ 3400 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed5-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability1999 ~ 2005
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