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Audi TT RS Plus

Just when you think an Audi TT RS can’t get any better, a ‘plus‘ edition turns up and bends your perception of what is good and what is really good. When we say really good, we mean blisteringly fast, outstandingly fun and unmatched in terms of performance. Whichever ‘plus‘ you might choose, the Coupe or the Roadster, you can’t go wrong.

The standard 2.5 TFSI 5-line engine found in the RS is already powerful enough but the ‘plus’ sees a further power boost from 340 hp to 360 hp. Now an even more colossal torque figure of 465 Nm (342.97 lb-ft) passes trough the gearbox which can be an seven-speed S tronic or a six-speed manual. The S tronic is naturally a dual-clutch transmission and has its own launch control for that lightning performance from the starting line. All models come with the flawless quattro system that sends power to all four wheels.

Performance figures are a little bit in favor of the S tronic transmission coupled with a Coupe: a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time for the Coupe S tronic is 4.1 seconds with 4.3 seconds for the manual. The Roadster performs a tenth of a second slower in both configurations (4.2 with S tronic and 4.4 with a manual). The speed limiter for both cars kicks in at 280 km/h (173.98 mph). All of that stacks up pretty well against the economy figures which allow the RS to be driven on an everyday basis – 8.5 liters of fuel per 100 km (27.67 mpg) if you go with the S tronic.

That fuel frugality, as well as the agile acceleration, is partly due to the diet on which the RS had been put. (They should have called it the ‘minus’). The Coupé with manual transmission, including quattro drive, weighs just 1,450 kilograms (3,196.70 lb). Other factors which might help the track performance include the four-piston calipers of the big ventilated front brake disks, the large fixed rear wing and the optional electro-magnetic damping suspension that has been a trademark the TT line for ages. The car itself sits on four 19-inch cast wheels (black with red lining on the rim) which are wrapped in wide 255/35 tires.

A striking feature that may give the car away as a ‘plus‘ version is the front grille – it’s a mesh of diamond-patterned design framed in what look like aluminum. Apart from that, there are the wing mirrors which are made from a carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) and the exhaust system which is distinguishable with its black oval tailpipe trims. A sound flap on the pipes, which enhances the roar from the engine is the car’s party piece.

In Germany, the ‘plus’ versions are priced as follows:

Coupe, manual transmission – €60,650 ($80,434)

Coupe, S tronic – €62,800 ($83,285)

Roadster, manual transmission – €63,500 ($84,214)

Roadster, S tronic – €65,650 ($87,065)

Source: Audi

February 10, 2012

JE Design Beetle

The newest VW Beetle is funky, hip and image laden. So one might think there is no real need to further personalize. Accessory house JE Design however, thing they can push the boundaries of individualism even more.

The Beetle’s chassis for example has underwent JE specialty tuning by replacing the springs with ones that are more stiff so that body roll is reduced to minimum. Despite being shorter (around 30-35 millimeters) than the standard springs, no shock absorber change is needed, The JE Design spring kit is available for 219 euros ($289) in Germany.

8 x 19 inch, exclusive black “Tornado” Volkswagen, multi-spoke alloys can be provided by JE Design. They can be fitted with the standard 235/40 R19 or to do the honor of those 16-spoke wheels one can fit them with even lower profile tires (235/35 R19). Four finishes are available for the rims: black mat spokes and a mat silver rim flange, graphite mat silver spokes with a mat silver rim flange, shadow silver and black shiny spokes with a shiny silver rim flange. The complete JE Design wheel set has a starting price of 2,810 euros ($3,702).

Other distinctive features include a sporty apron insert (476 euros/$627) that comes with a diffuser and a centered air duct. Another thing is the steel muffler developed for the VW Beetle, with a round 90 millimeter large twin tailpipe as a four pipe design and is compatible with all gasoline and diesel motors. That will send you back further 952 euros ($1,254). Needless to say that all JE Design components come with TÜV certificates.

For the VW Beetle Sport which already has 200HP 2.0 Golf GTI TFSI engine can also be tweaked by JE Design with an engine management module that kicks it up a notch to 240 HP while torque peaks at 310 newton meters. The time for a zero to sixty sprint stands at 6.9 seconds and top speed reaches 230 km/h. That privilege costs another 1,280 euros ($1,686). After the upgrade emission status remains the same so no road legal issues should follow. All is again TÜV certified.

Source: JE Design

February 1, 2012

ABT 2012 Audi A4

ABT Sportsline has announced the new tuning package for 2012 Audi A4. The name of the project is AS4 and it includes both styling and performance modifications.

There are performance packages for the 2.0 liter TFSI, the 3.0 liter TFSI and the 3.0 liter TDI engines.

The 2.0 liter TFSI is boosted to 275PS (202 kW) from 211PS (155 kW), while the mighty 3.0 liter TFSI boasts 435PS (320 kW), instead of 333PS (245 kW). The economic diesel – 3.0 TDI has 282PS (207 kW) from the factory’s 245PS (180 kW).

The exterior package includes front spoiler, a pair of side skirts, fender inserts, rear bumper insert and rear spoiler. All components are made from high quality materials. There are also axle back exhaust and designer light alloy wheels in 19” and 20”, which can be fitted with a set of sports tyres.

There is no doubt that the new AS4 is a real eye-catcher! Check out the high-resolution images in the gallery.

ABT AS4:

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine:               2.0 TFSI, 1.984 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:           ABT POWER
Performance:               275 HP/202 kW (standard: 211 HP/155 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine:               3.0 TDI, 2.967 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:           ABT POWER
Performance:               282 HP/207 kW (standard: 245 HP/180 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGYEngine:               3.0 TFSI, 2.995 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:           ABT POWER
Performance:               435 HP/320 kW (standard: 333 HP/245 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICSABT front spoiler
ABT side skirts
ABT fender inserts
ABT rear bumper insert
ABT rear spoiler

ABT EXHAUST TECHNOLOGYABT axle back exhaust

ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGYABT designer light alloy wheels in 19 and 20 inch
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres

Source: ABT

January 25, 2012

B&B Audi A7

Audi has been offering the A7 for more than two years and it doesn’t have too many tuning packages, so B&B Automobiltechnik decided to give it a little more individuality.

The exterior package doesn’t restyle the car too much. It includes a new front fender vents, performance braking system with red calipers, a set of huge 21” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires and for perfect stance – lowered suspension by 30 mm.

The real deal is the performance package for the mighty 3.0 liter V6 TFSI model boosted to 385PS (283 kW) and 490Nm (361 lb-ft). There is also a Stage II giving another 23 PS and 30Nm – overall power of 408PS (300 kW) and 520Nm (383 lb-ft). The result is thanks to a high-flow air filter, new intercooler and an ECU re-map. If you need more power, the 3.0 TFSI can become brutal – 425PS (313 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft), which is Stage III.

The 3.0 liter TDI can also be upgraded to 325PS (239 kW) and a staggering torque of 640Nm (472 lb-ft).

Source: B&B and Autoblog.nl

January 23, 2012

Donkervoort GTO: 340HP, 450 Nm and 750kg

Donkervoort Automobielen in Lelystad and Audi Quattro GmbH announce the next generation of open sports cars: the Donkervoort GTO. The project took two and a half years of development, but it worth it.

GTO is powered by a five-cylinder 340PS and 450Nm 2.5 liter TFSI Audi motor. The weight of the open sports car is around 750kg, so the power-to-weight will be amazing. Compared to the old D8 270RS, the new GTO is about 35 cm longer and 15 cm wider. The GTO is therefore a brand-new designed car. Only sharing 5% of the parts with the D8 270RS and about 30% with the much more recent GT. A milestone in the 34-year history of Donkervoort.

“This weight savings is obtained by redesigning several accessory parts of the motor together with the Audi technicians. For example, amongst others a new intake manifold was developed. Because the intake follows a more favourable route through the motor area it is not only lighter, but has a favourable effect on the achievements of the motor as well. The dashboard in this design of the GTO is equipped with a special race module switch, which can increase the capacity from 340 to 400 HP at once. Connected to this is another Donkervoort novelty: the first car from Lelystad that has ‘traction control’ on board. Only for when it is raining of course.”, commented Joop Donkervoort.

The production of the Donkervoort GTO starts in 2012, whereby it is expected that the first specially designed units will be delivered in the summer. The price of the new GTO is between € 100 000 and € 150 000 excluding taxes.

Source: Donkervoort

December 19, 2011

Audi Does It Again – 3.0 L TFSI V6 on Ward’s Top Ten List

This just in: Audi’s 3.0 L TFSI supercharged V6 engine appears on Ward’s 10 Best Engines 2012 list for a third consecutive year. WardsAuto is an automotive technology watchdog which has been gathering data and conducting analysis of engineering advancements for 85 years now.

For Ward’s 2012 engine list, 36 “contenders” were probed for their power, technology, fuel economy, noise, vibration and harshness. Additional criteria required each engine to be in a regular-production U.S.-specification model on sale no later than first-quarter 2012 and that vehicle that carries the engine should not exceed 55 000$.

“With so many engines featuring gasoline direct-injection and forced induction, we’re pleased to have a list that is rich in technology,” says Drew Winter, editor-in-chief of WardsAuto World (the company’s monthly magazine). “Plus, every engine reinforces the idea that even fuel-efficient vehicles must be fun to drive.”

The TFSI provides 310 units of horsepower and the respectable 325 lb.-ft. of torque. Because of the all-aluminium structure of the engine and four vane Roots-style supercharger, the TFSI is able to impersonate V8 behaviour while remaining an economical V6.

In 2012, you’ll be able to find the 3.0 TFSI in cars such as the 2012 A6 sedan, 2012 Audi A7, the Audi Q7 and also in the S4 and S5.

Source: Audi

December 16, 2011

ABT Audi AS6 Avant

ABT Sportsline has introduced their tuning program for the latest Audi A6 Avant. The tuner offers both performance and styling packages to boost the individuality of the premium vehicle.

There are performance upgrades for the 3.0 TDI in both versions – 204PS (150 kW) and 245PS (180 kW) as well as the petrol 3.0 TFSI with standard 300PS (221 kW).

The exterior include complete aerodynamics package – ABT side skirts, ABT front spoiler, ABT rear skirt insert and 4-end pipes and ABT rear spoiler. There are also ABT sport rims with dimensions from 19” to 21” and sports tyres for them.

Whatever engine the customers choose – they will always get a balanced vehicle which meets the highest demands: everyday reliability and suitability for long journeys in combination with maximum sportiness characterise the new ABT AS6 Avant. After all you don’t want to go without comfort and luxury just because you are in a particular hurry.

You can check the full list of upgrades, below!

ABT Audi AS6 Avant:

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine:                     3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:    ABT POWER
Performance:               240 PS/177 kW (standard: 204 PS/150 kW)

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine:                    3.0 TDI, 2967 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:    ABT POWER S
Performance:               300 PS/221 kW (standard: 245 PS/180 kW

ABT ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
Engine:                     3.0 TFSI, 2995 ccm capacity
Performance tuning:    ABT POWER
Performance:               420 PS/309 kW (standard: 300 PS/221 kW)

ABT AERODYNAMICS
ABT side skirts
ABT front spoiler
ABT rear skirt insert and 4-end pipes
ABT rear spoiler

ABT WHEEL TECHNOLOGY
ABT sport rims – 19” to 21”
Available also as complete set of wheels with sports tyres

Source: ABT

November 19, 2011

2012 Audi A4 1.8 TFSI 120PS Price – £24 000

Audi has priced the all-new 2012 A4 for the UK. The A4 range are already available and the prices start at under £24 000.

2012 Audi A4 has entirely new exterior boasting a new front fascia with modified grille, new headlights and restyled front hood. At the rear, there are a new diffuser, a pair of new taillights and a dual exhaust system. The sport package – S line includes lowered suspension and 18” alloy wheels and an option for 19”.

The interior is also revised and now comes with selection of new steering wheels with chrome and high-gloss inlays. The steering arm and the ignition key have been also modified. There are high-gloss applications and some chrome trim at the controls. The MMI Navigation Plus is further revised as well as the automatic transmission, the efficient air conditioning systems, Audi drive select and the multifunction steering wheel.

The engine range includes six diesel and four petrol power units.

The diesel range includes a 2.0 liter TDI with either 136PS (100 kW) or 163PS (120 kW). There are also options for 120PS (88 kW), 143PS (105 kW) and 177PS (130 kW). The V6 3.0 TDI has either 204PS (150 kW) or 245PS (180kW). All engines come with improved fuel efficiency ranging from 4.2 liters to 4.8 liters of fuel per 100 km.

The petrol variants are a new 1.8 liter TFSI with 170PS (125 kW) and 320Nm (236 lb-ft), a 1.8 TFSI with 120PS (88 kW) and a 2.0 liter TFSI with 211PS (155 kW). The mighty 3.0 liter petrol has 272PS (200 kW). The average consumption in the A4 Sedan is limited to 5.6 liters per 100 km.

The top-of-range S4 has supercharged 3.0-liter TFSI V6 with 333 PS (245 kW) and 440Nm (324 lb-ft). The performance is superb – 0 to 100 km/h in 5.0 seconds flat and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Furthermore, it need just 8.0 litres per 100 km.

New generation Saloon and Avant versions of the accomplished A4 premium compact executive Saloon, Avant and allroad quattro models combine an even more sharply tailored look and an expanded line-up of engines bringing economy gains of up to 21 per cent. Due in March 2012, the new generation A4 ranges will be priced from just under £24 000.

Check out the full price list, below!

2012 Audi A4 and S4 range – UK OTR Pricelist:

A4 Saloon SE
1.8 TFSI 120PS six-speed manual	£sub-24K (from early 2012)
1.8 TFSI 170PS six-speed manual	£25,240
1.8 TFSI 170PS eight-speed multitronic	£26,720
2.0 TFSI 211PS eight-speed multitronic	£29,170
2.0 TFSI quattro 211PS six-speed manual	£29,170
2.0 TFSI quattro 211PS seven-speed S tronic	£30,650
2.0 TDIe 136PS six-speed manual	£26,555
2.0 TDI 143PS six-speed manual	£26,555
2.0 TDI 143PS eight-speed multitronic	£28,035
2.0 TDIe 163PS six-speed manual	£27,575
2.0 TDI 177PS six-speed manual	£27,575
2.0 TDI 177PS eight-speed multitronic	£29,055
2.0 TDI quattro 177PS six-speed manual	£29,120
3.0 TDI 204PS eight-speed multitronic	£30,490
3.0 TDI quattro 245PS six-speed manual	£TBC
3.0 TDI quattro 245PS seven-speed S tronic	£34,600

S4 3.0 TFSI quattro 333PS six-speed manual	£38,665
S4 3.0 TFSI quattro 333PS seven-speed S tronic	£39,915

Premium for SE Technik specification – £1,100
Premium for S line specification – £2,555
Premium for Black Edition specification – £1,250

A4 Avant SE
1.8 TFSI 120PS six-speed manual	£TBC (available early 2012)
1.8 TFSI 170PS six-speed manual	£26,455
1.8 TFSI 170PS eight-speed multitronic	£27,920
2.0 TFSI 211PS eight-speed multitronic	£30,385
2.0 TFSI quattro 211PS six-speed manual	£30,370
2.0 TFSI quattro 211PS seven-speed S tronic	£31,850
2.0 TDIe 136PS six-speed manual	£27,755
2.0 TDI 143PS six-speed manual	£27,755
2.0 TDI 143PS eight-speed multitronic	£29,235
2.0 TDIe 163PS six-speed manual	£28,775
2.0 TDI 177PS six-speed manual	£28,775
2.0 TDI 177PS eight-speed multitronic	£30,255
2.0 TDI quattro 177PS six-speed manual	£30,320
3.0 TDI 204PS eight-speed multitronic	£31,805
3.0 TDI quattro 245PS six-speed manual	£TBC
3.0 TDI quattro 245PS seven-speed S tronic	£35,825
S4 3.0 TFSI quattro 333PS six-speed manual	£39,865
S4 3.0 TFSI quattro 333PS seven-speed S tronic	£41,115

Premium for SE Technik specification – £1,100
Premium for S line specification – £2,555
Premium for Black Edition specification – £1,250

Source: Audi

November 8, 2011

2012 Audi Q3 – Crash Test

Audi Q3 has earned the maximum 5-star rating from Euro NCAP. 2012 Audi Q3 is the safest vehicle in its category. It managed to pass all tests for passive safety – adult safety in a side, frontal or rear collision, for child safety and pedestrian protection.

The 2012 Audi Q3 will certainly come with front side airbags and curtain side airbags, plus full power assists. There is also a fasten seatbelt reminder for the front and the rear seat passengers.

The pedestrian protection is at very high level, too. Audi Q3 comes with standard daytime running lights, which provide greater visibility, especially for pedestrians.

Safety assistance systems include ESP (Electronic Stability Program) with Audi active lane assist and Audi side impact.

2012 Q3 is priced at £24 560 OTR and features superb technologies and innovations. It will be available from November with 2.0 TDI 140PS and 2.0 TFSI 170PS engines. A 6-speed manual gearbox is standard, while the 2.0 TDI 177PS and 2.0 TFSI 211PS units will feature a new development of the acclaimed 7-speed S tronic transmission.

Check out the crash test video, below!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1WiEzOLQQs

Source: Crashtest via Youtube

October 27, 2011

2012 Audi Q3 compact SUV price – £24 560 OTR

2012 Audi Q3 compact SUV will be available to order in the beginning of June. Deliveries will start in November, this year. Q3 is priced at £24 560 OTR and features superb technologies and innovations.

The engine range includes four power units all combining direct fuel injection with turbo charging and all backed up by start-stop and energy recuperation systems. The 2.0 litre TFSI with either 170PS or 211PS and 2.0 litre TDI with 140PS and 177PS. The 2.0-litre TDI 140PS unit will power the front-wheel-drive model only at launch, deliveries of which will start in December, shortly after the rest of the range.

All other powerplants will deliver to torque to quattro AWD, but regardless of the configuration secure handling will be assured by the sophisticated Electronic Stability Program with electronic differential lock, which effectively regulates torque distribution by braking individual wheels when they start to slip.

The 2.0 TDI 140PS and 2.0 TFSI 170PS engines will be mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox as standard, while the 2.0 TDI 177PS and 2.0 TFSI 211PS units will feature a new development of the acclaimed 7-speed S tronic transmission.

The trim levels available are : Standard, SE and S line.

2012 Audi Q3 interior

SE trim level includes 17” alloy wheels, contrasting exterior trim, chrome window trims, aluminium roof rails and rear parking sensors, and inside dual-zone climate control, a Concert audio system with 6.5” manually retractable colour display screen, Bluetooth interface, Audi Music Interface iPod connection and light and rain sensors .

For a premium of £2 750 in each case, the new Audi Q3 can be upgraded to the S line specification, which includes 18” alloy wheels, S line exterior and interior styling enhancements, and xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lamps and LED rear tail lights.

Options list features adaptive light technology for the xenon plus headlights, a high-beam assistant to intelligently illuminate the road ahead, the hard drive-based navigation system plus with seven-inch colour screen and 3D mapping and the side assist blind spot warning and lane assist lane departure warning driver aids.

Check out the pricing in the tables, below!

2012 audi q3

2012 Audi Q3 Pricing:

SE model pricing

Engines	Drive	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
2.0TDI	front	140PS	6-speed Manual	£24,560.00
2.0TDI	quattro	177PS	7-speed S tronic	£28,460.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	170PS	6-speed Manual	£25,690.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	211PS	7-speed S tronic	£28,610.00

SE specification

As standard all Audi Q3 models feature the following equipment:

Engine

Automatic start-stop function
Recuperation for optimal energy utilisation
Efficiency tips feature in the DIS, including gearshift indicator for manual models

Wheels, tyres and suspension

17-inch 10-spoke design alloy wheels with 235/55 R17 tyres
Tyre mobility system
Locking wheel bolts

Audio and communication

Concert radio with single CD player (with MP3, WMA, AAC file playback functionality) and SD card reader – 8 speakers
6.5 inch display screen – manually retractable
Audi Music Interface
Bluetooth interface – for telephone connectivity and audio streaming
Voice dialogue system
Preparation for SD navigation (for SD card navigation retro-fit)

Seats

Standard seats in ‘Initial’ cloth upholstery
Driver and front passenger seats with manual height, forward and backward adjustment
ISOFIX child seat mounting for front passenger (with airbag deactivation) and outer rear seats
Split folding rear seats

Safety and security

Light and rain sensor with automatic headlight and windscreen wiper activation
Rear parking sensors
Thatcham Category 1 alarm and immobiliser
Remote central locking
Driver, front passenger and front side airbag system and sideguard airbags

Exterior equipment

Contrasting exterior trim in anthracite metallic finish
Aluminium roof rails
Aluminium window trim framing the exterior side windows
Electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors with heated windscreen washer jets
Front fog lights

Interior equipment

Four-spoke leather trimmed multi-function steering wheel
Front centre armrest
Driver’s Information System in monochrome
Dual-zone electronic climate control
Door sill trims with aluminium inlays
Luggage compartment sill protection in stainless steel
Monometallic inlays

S line specification

Wheels, tyres and suspension

18-inch five-twin-spoke design alloy wheels with 235/50 R18 tyres
Standard suspension (S line sports suspension, lowered by 20mm, available as a no cost option)

Seats

Front sports seats including electrically adjustable lumbar support
Black ‘Sprint’ cloth/leather upholstery with embossed S line logo in front seats

Exterior equipment

Xenon headlights with LED daytime running lights and LED rear tail lights
S line badges on the front wings
S line bodystyling including S line front and rear bumpers with platinum grey rear diffuser
Full body colour paint finish
Chrome-plated trims for the exhaust tailpipes

Interior equipment

S line inlays in matt-brushed aluminium
Three-spoke leather multi-function steering wheel

S line model pricing

Engines	Drive	Power	Transmission	Recommended OTR
2.0TDI	front	140PS	6-speed Manual	£27,310.00
2.0TDI	quattro	177PS	7-speed S tronic	£31,210.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	170PS	6-speed Manual	£28,440.00
2.0TFSI	quattro	211PS	7-speed S tronic	£31,360.00

2012 Audi Q3 quattro S line

Source: Audi

May 17, 2011

2012 VW Golf VI Cabriolet

2012 Golf Cabriolet will have its official debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.

Golf VI Cabriolet features including a new rear end styling, a more sloped front windshield and a lower profile roof line. Actually, it looks awesome compared to the standard 5-door model.

The safety is at high level, too. Golf VI Cabriolet boasts automatically deploying roll-over bar, side head and thorax airbags and a knee airbag for the driver. (more…)

February 23, 2011

2012 Audi A6

The newest A6 is officially unveiled by Audi. The car is much similar than the previous model except it proportions. 2012 Audi A6 is slightly shorter, but it has stretched wheelbase – 2910mm long for better comfort.

The new car boasts 16″ alloy wheels, LED taillights, trunk-lid spoiler, a dual exhaust system, and optional LED headlights. However, the S-Line package adds modified bumpers, a sport suspension, a faux rear diffuser, and 19″ alloys.

The interior is practically the same as A7 – an automatic climate control, MMI, a 6.5″ monitor, and “micrometallic platinum” trim – aluminum and wood are optional.

Bang & Olufsen offer a 1 300 watt sound system, internet connectivity, MMI navigation plus – 8″ monitor and MMI touch, and individual rear seats.

The technologies are superb in the 2012 A6. The safety is at extremely high level and features adaptive cruise control, active lane assist, parking assist, side assist, and night vision assist
with pedestrian detection.

There will be five engines at launch of the car.

First is 2.0 TDI with 177PS (130 kW) and 380Nm (280 lb-ft), which averages 4.9L/100km (48mpg) and 129 g/km of CO2. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.7 seconds and tops 228 km/h (142 mph).

The second is 3.0 TDI V6 with 204PS (150 kW) and 400Nm (295 lb-ft). It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and the top speed is 240km/h (149 mph). However, the fuel consumption is just 5.2L/100km and CO2 emissions are 137 g/km.

There is more powerful version of the 3.0TDI with 245PS (180 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft) – 0 to 100 km/h in 6.1 seconds and the top speed is is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). The fuel consumption is extremely low for such mighty engine – 6.0L/100km and CO2 emissions are 158 g/km.

The petrol range features 2.8 FSI V6 with 204PS (150 kW) and 280Nm (207 lb-ft). The gearbox is a multitronic transmission and allows the A6 to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph). It consumptions 7.4L/100 km (32 mpg) and emits 172g/km of CO2.

The 3.0 TFSI V6 delivers whopping 300PS (220 kW) and 440Nm (325 lb-ft). The sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is covered in 5.5 seconds and the top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). It needs 8.2 L/100 km (27 US mpg) and emits 190 g/km of CO2.

The transmission choices are: 6-speed manual, multitronic CVT, and the 7-speed S tronic.

2012 Audi A6 will be available to buy in the beginning of next year for €38 500 in Germany.