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Key specifications
- Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
- Engine Type
- 18 City / 27 Hwy
- MPG
- 450 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- 4.0 L/244
- Displacement
- Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8
- Engine Type
- 406 @ 1400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 450 @ 5800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- 4,486 lbs
- Base Curb Weight
- N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- Standard
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Standard
- Backup Camera
- Standard
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Standard
- Stability Control
- Standard
- Bluetooth®
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 210
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- N/A
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- 14 in
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
- 4-Wheel Disc
- Brake Type
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Notable features
More powerful twin-turbo V-8 for 2016
Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic
All-wheel drive
Seats five
Navigation system standard
Engine
4.0 L/244 Displacement
Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8 Engine Type
406 @ 1400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
450 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Suspension
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
4,486 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
20 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Safety
Standard Automatic Emergency Braking
Standard Backup Camera
Standard Blind Spot Monitor
Standard Stability Control
Entertainment
Standard Bluetooth®
Electrical
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
210 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
N/A Drum - Rear (Yes or )
14 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
4-Wheel Disc Brake Type
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
16 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 5,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Amazing acceleration
Outstanding ride quality
Excellent seat comfort
Subtly aggressive appearance
The bad
Steering lacks feedback
Backseat really fits only two
Options make sticker price climb quickly
Summer tires only
Most recent
Most enjoyable car I’ve ever owned.
My S6 might be the most enjoyable car that I have ever owned. I’ve been Ver fortunate In life, fortunate enough to own and/or drive many nice, high end vehicles. Ferrari, Lambo’s, Lotus, Mercedes, BMW, Jaguar, Porsche, Land Rover, etc. this by far is my favorite. The car is very comfortable but it doesn’t stop with there. They
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
Fastest and most fun car I have ever owned.
Huge trunk, great back seat legroom, audio system is fantastic, great in the snow and funnest car I've driven. Fuel economy is actually better than I expected, getting near 30mpg on the highway.
- Purchased a New car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2016 Audi S6 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Overall rating
-
5/5
- Combined side rating front seat
-
5/5
- Combined side rating rear seat
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating driver
-
5/5
- Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
-
5/5
- Overall frontal barrier crash rating
-
5/5
- Overall side crash rating
-
5/5
- Rollover rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
9.0%
Risk of rollover
- Side barrier rating driver
-
5/5
- Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
-
5/5
- Side pole rating driver front seat
-
5/5
9.0%
Risk of rollover
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