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Audi S6 Avant (4B,C5)

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2 versions · 2 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.2 V8 (340 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 340 KM 1999–2005
4.2 V8 (340 KM) quattro Tiptronic Selected Gasoline 340 KM 1999–2005

Selected engine version

4.2 V8 (340 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 1999–2005

Engine power
340 KM
Torque
420 Nm
Engine displacement
4,172 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S6
Version
S6 Avant (4B, C5)
Engine
4.2 V8 (340 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1999
End of production
2005
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.2 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
341 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ANK, AQJ
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4172 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
340 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
420 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1590 l
Curb weight
1790 kg
Gross weight
2330 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
2100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2100 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
85 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4833 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1440-1465 mm
Wheelbase
2759 mm
Front track
1578 mm
Rear track
1590 mm
Turning circle
11.68 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/40 R17
Rim size
8J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 V8 (340 KM) quattro Tiptronic

Gasoline · 1999–2005

Engine power
340 KM
Torque
420 Nm
Engine displacement
4,172 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S6
Version
S6 Avant (4B, C5)
Engine
4.2 V8 (340 KM) quattro Tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
5
Start of production
1999
End of production
2005
Body type
Station wagon
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.3 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.5 l/100 km
CO2 emissions
348 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
ANK, AQJ
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4172 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
340 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
420 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
82 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.34
Minimum trunk capacity
455 l
Maximum trunk capacity
1590 l
Curb weight
1815 kg
Gross weight
2355 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
2100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2100 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
85 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4833 mm
Width
1850 mm
Height
1440-1465 mm
Wheelbase
2759 mm
Front track
1578 mm
Rear track
1590 mm
Turning circle
11.68 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
Tiptronic
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension
Independent trapezoidal arm suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/40 R17
Rim size
8J x 17
ABS
yes