2011 Audi A6 New Car Specs

The 2011 Audi A6 is nearing the finish of its life cycle & a new model is expected soon. The A6 still runs with the best in its class thanks to a variety of engines & Audi's superb quattro all-wheel drive process.

The A6 sashays in to 2011 with only little changes as its expected redesign nears. With its large selection of engine choices & sedan & wagon body styles, the A6 offers something for everyone.

Though it looks the part inside & out, the A6's older chassis is beginning to show its age. While the quattro all-wheel drive process, standard on all but the base model, provides unfailing grip, the suspension rides hard & translates a far much tire & road noise to the cabin for a automobile in this class.

The Range

Bodystyles: Sedan, Wagon
Engines: 3.2L V-6, 3.0L supercharged V-6, 4.2L V-8, 5.2L V-10
Transmissions: 6-speed automatic, Continuously Variable Transmission
Models: Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, S6

Exterior

For 2011, the sporty S Line exterior package becomes standard on all models and includes upgraded door sills and front and rear bumpers. The exterior is otherwise unchanged from its 2009 model year update and will likely remain so until a new model arrive

Interior

Leather and power front seats are standard across the line, as is Walnut wood trim and a navigation system. Front seat heaters and a multi-function, leather-wrapped steering wheel are optional on lower models and standard on higher models.

Performance & Handling

While the 2011 Audi A6's base 3.2-liter V-6 with its 265 horsepower and 243 pound-feet of torque is capable, the new 3.0-liter supercharged V-6 with its 300 horsepower and 310 pound feet is worth the extra coin and comes with standard AWD. Performance buffs can choose from a 4.2-liter V-8 (350 horsepower and 325 pound feet) and AWD or the sizzling S6 model with its 435 horsepower V-10 routed through sticky quattro AWD.

Safety

Driver and passenger front and side airbags are standard, along with front and rear head curtain bags. Rear side airbags are optional. Electronic Traction Control and Stability Control are standard.

EPA Fuel Economy

A6 Sedan FWD: 18 mpg city/28 mpg highway
A6 Wagon AWD, A6 Sedan AWD: 18 mpg city/26 mpg highway
A6 Sedan V-8: 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway
S6: 14 mpg city/19 mpg highway