1998 Audi A6 Review Summary & Specs
Base Sedan
Audi's new center of gravity.
Summary & Specs
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Audi's new A6 rewards its driver with dynamic, controlled performance. It corners well and rides smoothly. Steering
and handling are precise. And it's quiet. Overall, the A6 delivers the superb ride and handling qualities that Audi
is known for.
It looks great and offers a lot of value in terms of standard features and must-have options. The A6 is a car
the competition is watching closely. With this car as its center of gravity, Audi is going to be drawing in a lot
of new customers.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Paul A. Eisenstein |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
2.8 liter dohc 30v V6 |
| Engines (optional) |
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| Transmissions (standard) |
5-speed automatic with Tiptronic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags, dual side airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
3 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Ingolstadt, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-822-2834 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.audiusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$34,250 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
A6 Quattro |
| Standard Equipment |
ABS, 5-speed automatic transmission, 15-in. forged aluminum light alloy wheels, speed-sensitive power rack and pinion steering, leather tilt and telescopic steering wheel, traction control, anti-theft alarm system, power windows and locks, dual climate control with dual sun sensors and pollen filters, 12-way power seats, heated outside mirrors, electronic cruise control, remote keyless entry, auto check system with trip computer, headlight washer system, heated windshield washer nozzles, front and rear fog lights, outside mirrors with defog feature, 60/40 split/fold rear seat, AM/FM/cassette stereo with anti-theft |
| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Leather seats, 16-in. cast alloy wheels, Bose premium sound package, 6-disc CD changer, cold weather package with heated front seat and steering wheel and expandable ski/storage sack, glass slide and tilt sunroof, outside mirrors and driver seat memory, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror, Quattro IV all-wheel-drive system |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$41,225 |
| Layout |
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| Horse Power |
200 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
207 @ 3200 |
| Fuel Economy |
7/26 |
| Wheelbase |
108.6 |
| Length/Width/Height |
192.0/71.3/57.1 |
| Track Front/Rear |
60.6/61.8 |
| Turning Radius |
38.3 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.5/NA/41.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.6/NA/37.3 |
| Trunk Volume |
15.4 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3704 |
| Stock Tires |
205/55HR-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |