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What lies underneath 2016 Audi A6’s hood

This article discusses the mechanical side of the 2016 Audi A6. With this 2016 model, Audi has added additional power to three of its engine. The luxury sedan which is equipped with four high-performing engines has 2.0 litre turbocharged inline- 4 cylinder that has 32 additional horsepower when compared to 2015 model. Similarly, Audi’s S6’s V8 for 2016 has higher horsepower than the 2015 model at 450 horsepower, which is higher by 30 from the previous model.

What lies underneath 2016 Audi A6’s hood

In addition, this year’s V6 which is 3.0 litre, has 23 more horsepower that combines to provide total 333 horsepower. On the other hand, the 3.0-litre turbocharged diesel V6 has the same horsepower as found in the 2015 model which is 240. In the A6 2.0-liter front-wheel-drive, there are a 7-speed S Tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission controls gear changes in models. On the other hand, the 8-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission is linked to an all-wheel-drive configuration of the 2.0 litre. This 8-speed automatic serves with the 3.0 liter supercharged V6 and turbocharged diesel V6. The 4.0 litre V8 is connected to the 7-speed S tronic.

It has 3.0 litre TDI Clean Diesel Engine by four high-performing engines. The engine offers up 25 city/38 highway mpg. Its diesel offers an amazing 428 lb-ft of torque that can be served immediately. The 2016 Audi A6 will cost just over $46,000 which will include the 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder engine as well as front-wheel-drive configuration.

Detailed configuration:

2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4
252 horsepower @ 5,000-6,000 rpm
273 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600-4,500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/35 mpg (7-speed S tronic automatic, front-wheel drive), 22/32 mpg (8-speed automatic, all-wheel drive)

3.0-liter supercharged V6
333 horsepower @ 5,500-6,500 rpm
325 lb-ft of torque @ 2,900-5,300 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 20/30 mpg

3.0-liter turbocharged diesel V6
240 horsepower @ 3,500-3,750 rpm
428 lb-ft of torque @ 1,750-2,250
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 25/38 mpg

4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8
450 horsepower @ 5,800-6,400 rpm
406 lb-ft of torque @ 1,400-5,700 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 17/27 mpg

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