2011 Audi S6 Sedan

Summary

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Aimed squarely at the German rival BMW M5, the 2011 Audi S6 provides a high strata, high performance 435 horsepower sport sedan. Starting with specialized sport body work, the S6 sedan rides on a unique suspension employing gas-charged shock absorbers. Moved with a V-10 engine utilizing gasoline direct injection and all-aluminum construction, the 2011 Audi S6 sedan merges the quattro all-wheel drive system as well as a 6-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission to deliver 0 to 60 mile per hour runs in 5.1 seconds. A high-end sports sedan, the 2011 Audi S6 comes loaded with a heavy standard feature list. Heated front and rear seats, power sunroof, Bluetooth connectivity as well as a 13-speaker Bose surround sound system accents the S6 interior. For 2011, Audi's MMI and navigation are standard introduced as standard equipment. Exclusively fitted inside the Audi S6 are items such as Silk Nappa leather sport seating, special aluminum door sills and a multi-function steering wheel featuring paddle shifters. Carbon fiber inlays, Milano leather seats and Audi side assist can be ordered from a limited number of optional features for the 2011 Audi S6. A premium sedan embodying capable performance, the 2011 Audi S6 offers safety equipment including anti-lock brakes with Electronic Stabilization Control, tire pressure monitoring system and a rearview backup camera.

Benefits of Driving a 2011 Audi S6 Sedan

In the filled-to-the-brim sports luxury segment, the Audi A6 and S6 supply both. Luxury notes such as standard leather seats and navigation system are included. The A6 comes with 265 hp on tap. The top-of-the-line S6 produces a whopping 435 hp for a 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds. Fuel efficiency in the smaller engines is as high as 30 mpg on the highway ? not too shabby for a 0-60 time of near 6 seconds.

What's new for 2011?

The A6 and its high-performance sibling the S6, received a pretty thorough refresh in 2009, and there have been few changes to the model since. Quattro all-wheel drive is now standard on all but a couple A6 variations and HD radio is standard across the board for 2011.

Model Strengths

Several powerful engines to choose from
two distinctive and stylish bodies
notable for both performance and luxury

Model Review

The A6 sedan has three engines available: the 3.2-liter V6 with 265 hp, the supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI V6 making 300 hp and the 4.2-liter FSI capable of 350 hp. The Audi A6 Avant wagon offers only the 3.0-liter engine. The S6 features a 5.2-liter FSI engine producing 435 hp.

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