2012 Audi S6 Avant Review

S6 and S6 Avant using 309 kilowatts (420 hp) version of the new 4.0 TFSI. The twin-turbo V8 offers a constant 550 Nm (405.66 pounds ft) of torque from 1400-5300 rpm. It accelerates from 0 to S6 100 km / h (62.14 mph) in 4.8 seconds and 4.9 seconds before S6. With both models is electronically limited top speed of 250 km / h (155.34 mph), just a formality.

Audi 4.0 TFSI will lead to a reduction of the strategy, high-performance class. Compared to the previous engine model, free-breathing, 5.2-liter V10, offers even sportier performance and reduce fuel consumption by up to 25 percent. The average fuel consumption is just 9.7 liters per 100 kilometers (24.25 U.S. mpg), and S6, and 9.8 liters (24.0 mpg U.S.) and the S6 Avant, which is well below the competition.

2012 Audi S6 Avant
2012 Audi S6 Avant
A number of technologies that contribute to this success, including the recovery and start-stop systems and the new "roll on-demand" system management cylinders. When the V8 shuts down four cylinders under part load, the system 'Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is activated. four microphones in the holder of noise in the cabin, which is then analyzed by a computer. If the computer detects sounds intrusive, offering sound of "anti-phase to the speakers sound system. This is combined with noise nuisance and largely vanishes.

Regardless, active, electronically controlled engine bearings used in targeted counterpulses mitigate the low-frequency vibration. Voice actuator, exhaust, trim tabs, engine hood, and the recently developed two flywheel with centrifugal pendulum in the seven-speed S tronic soinnikkuutta also contributed to the smoothness of the engine.

When it comes to transmission, Audi S6 and S6 Avant continues to expand the cutting edge of technology. Flows rapidly evolving power of the engine, seven-speed S Tronic Quattro permanent four-wheel drive uses a center limited slip differential and torque vectoring. If desired, the optional Audi integrates the differential sport, which is active in the sharing of power between the rear wheels.

2012 Audi S6 Avant
2012 Audi S6 Avant

Chassis.

The new S6 Avant comes standard with adaptive air suspension sport. Tended to point air suspension with variable damping system to reduce the body 10 millimeters (0.39). It provides a very precise handling without sacrificing comfort. Powerful disc brakes, ventilated front and rear, are matte black brake calipers with logo S6. Audi offers carbon-ceramic discs as an option.

S6 Avant comes standard with aluminum wheels only parallel five races. 8.5 J x 19 wheels are shod with tires 255/40-series. Seven different 19 - or 20-inch wheels, four to quattro GmbH, the alternatives. Titanium-look 20-inch wheels with five rotor design gives a particularly unique.

Audi drive select driving dynamics system comes standard in the models both new S. Among other things, changes the characteristic of the gas pedal, the points of change in the pressure servo S-tronic and the electromechanical steering characteristics of the adaptive air suspension. The driver can adjust the operation of these systems in five steps. The sport differential and optional dynamic steering, which varies its ratio according to speed, can also be integrated into the system.

Body and design.

Car body plays an important role in the dynamics of the Audi S6 Avant. It 'very light as it is about 20 percent aluminum. Audi S6 Avant is an empty weight of 1950 kg (4,299.01 lb). And 'much lighter than their direct competitors.

Sports grille chrome single shot, and horizontal applications kaksoisviivana. Another chrome strip decorates the front bumper. Exterior mirrors with an aluminum-look boxes and half-shaped sills are clear.

The front has a roof spoiler. With both models, the diffuser on the rear bumper of platinum gray with a touch of aluminum look offset. The four exhaust outlets with chrome tips are elliptical. S models are available in a choice of eight colors, including shades of blue exclusive Estoril, the power of crystal and silver Prism, crystal effect. The body is decorated V8T S6 and insignia.

2012 Audi S6 Avant interior
2012 Audi S6 Avant interior

Interior.

The interior of the S6 Avant also has the sporty elegance. There S6 button badges, sports steering wheel in leather with stitching and paddle shifters and aluminum instrument. Illuminated door sill trim and two screens (MMI system and driver information) welcomes the driver with the S6 logo. A red ring adorns the start-stop button, a brooch in the aluminum shifter.

The footrest, pedals and keys on the MMI control system shine in an aluminum finish look.

Decorative posts are available in a choice of four subjects. Matt brushed aluminum is standard, with carbon, fine grain ash brown, or natural oak Beaufort layers as options. Customers can choose from three colors - black, silver moon and Goa beige (only for the seat upholstery) - ceiling, dashboard, carpets and seats. Standard seat padding is a blend of Pearl Nappa leather and Alcantara, with Milan and Valcona optional.

Height-adjustable sports seats, power lumbar support, and embossed logos are standard on the S. Audi offers two other versions of the options: power adjustable comfort seats with memory function and power adjustable sports seats with integrated head restraints S. These are also the S-embossed logo.
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