Audi S6 Avant
In late 1997, Audi unveiled an all-new lineup of Audi A6 models, based on the Volkswagen Group C5 platform. The Audi S6 quattro was released in 1999 to accompany its A6 sibling. Available in a four-door saloon/sedan and a five-door Avant (estate/wagon), the S6 was exclusively sold as an Avant version in North America. The vehicle boasted remarkable acceleration, taking only 5.7 seconds to reach 0 to 100 kilometres per hour (62.1 mph) and 21.7 seconds to reach 0 to 200 km/h (124.3 mph), with a maximum speed of 250 km/h (155.3 mph). This generation of S6 stopped production in 2003.
C5 powertrain
The Audi S6 Avant was powered by a state-of-the-art rubber-hydro mounted all-aluminium alloy 4.2 litre 40-valve (five valves per cylinder) 90° V8 (parts code: 077, identification codes: AQJ [Sept 99-May 1], ANK [Sept 00-onwards]). Producing 250 kilowatts (340 PS; 335 bhp) at 6,600 rpm and 420 newton metres (310 lbf·ft) of torque at 3,400 rpm, the engine was fitted with double overhead camshafts on each cylinder bank, as well as a solenoid-operated magnesium two-stage variable intake manifold. This enhanced engine also satisfied the European Union EU3 emissions standard, and was regulated by a Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 ECU with manifold-sited sequential fuel injection, mapped direct ignition featuring eight individual spark coils, Bosch longlife spark plugs, four heated lambda sensors and two catalytic converters, cylinder-selective knock control and a Bosch "E-Gas" drive by wire throttle. The engine was cooled by two electric cooling fans replacing the single constant speed fan of the previous models.
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