













(1998 model)
| Marque (make) | Audi | Issued from | 1998 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | S6 Avant 4.2 | Issued until | 2003 |
| Serie | S6 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | monocoque | |
| Model code | Body designation | 4B | |
| Manufacturer | Audi AG | Country | DE |
| Base platform | C5 | Number of doors | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4835 mm / 190.4 in / 190.4 in | Ground clearance | 120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | |
| Height | 1440 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1790 kg / 3946 lb / 3946 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2760 mm / 108.7 in / 108.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1580 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1590 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 40 |
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 5 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 84.5 mm / 3.33 in / 3.33 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 93.0 mm / 3.66 in / 3.66 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | ||
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 4172 cm3 / 254.6 cu in / 254.6 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | N | Max. output power | 250.0 kW / 339.9 hp / 339.9 hp at 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm / 7000 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 420.0 Nm / 309.8 lbft / 309.8 lbft at 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm / 3400 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | Max. net output | ||
| Catalytic converter | Specific output | ||
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | Number of gears | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | ||
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 255/40 R17 | Tyres rear | 255/40 R17 |
| Brakes front | VeDi | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Audi S6 Avant 4.2