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Audi has introduced the new A6 Avant. Unlike its electric namesake with the e-tron prefix, the five-door petrol model has retained its design without the two-story optics, and at the same time has become the most aerodynamic ICE-powered Avant in history.
The Cd coefficient was 0,25, 0,01 less than in the A6 Avant e-tron. This figure was achieved by movable flaps in the front bumper, a roof spoiler and special rear window trims.
The new A6 Avant features stiffer steering with a progressive rack and pinion and a larger camber angle, which positively affects handling. Adaptive air suspension, a rear limited-slip differential and a full-steering chassis are available as options.
The basic 2.0 TFSI turbo engine produces 204 hp and 340 Nm of torque. The range also includes a 2.0 TDI diesel engine, supplemented by a 48-volt starter-generator (24 hp, 230 Nm) with recuperation function (up to 25 kW), and a V6 petrol 3.0 TFSI (367 hp, 550 Nm), which, like the diesel, is equipped with the MHEV plus system.
The gearbox is a 7-speed “robot”, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. The six-cylinder station wagon accelerates to “hundreds” in 4,7 seconds, the diesel with quattro transmission takes 7 seconds (7,9 with front-wheel drive), and the initial front-wheel drive A6 Avant is put in 8,3 seconds. The maximum speed of cars with younger engines is limited to 240 km/h, with V6 – to 250 km/h.
The interior of the new A6 Avant practically repeats the A5. On the front panel there are three displays: a digital instrument panel with a diagonal of 11,9 inches, a central screen of 14,5 inches and an optional passenger screen with a diagonal of 10,9 inches. For the station wagon, a panoramic roof made of electrochromic glass, a Bang & Olufsen audio system and four-zone climate control with an ionizer and a dust sensor are offered. In addition, noise insulation has been improved and acoustic glazing of the rear doors has been added.
European buyers will be able to place orders for the new A6 Avant this month. The base station wagon with the 2.0 TFSI will cost a minimum of €58, while the diesel starts at €61.
