2007 Audi S6

Sizzling Sedan

The V10-powered Audi S6 sedan unleashes a combination of speed and cornering prowess, with luxury and comfort.

The Audi S6 is the highest-performance version of the well-mannered Audi A6 midsize sedan, delivering speed and a sporty character combined with ample comfort and luxury.

The S6 has a rare V10 engine that uses race-car-like technology. It is similar to the powerplants in the Audi S8 sedan and the Lamborghini Gallardo sports car. Germany’s Volkswagen AG owns Audi, Lamborghini and Volkswagen. Other V10s can be found in the BMW M5 and M6 models, and of all things, the Dodge Viper.

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The six-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission in the Audi S6 sedan can be taken through the gears like a manual, using either the shifter or via paddles mounted on the steering wheel. Shorter shift points and quicker gear changes are engineered to maximize acceleration and to give the car a more-aggressive feel. This can be accentuated even further when a “Sport” mode is engaged.

The Audi S6 sedan has revised power steering and suspension systems to handle the added engine power and to deliver crisper corning. The S6 rides on upgraded wheels and performance tires, with oversized brake calipers.

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Audi quattro all-wheel drive is standard. The system distributes power as needed from front to rear and side to side, for both excellent dry-road handling abilities as well as added traction and control when the weather turns ugly. While the A6 normally splits this power evenly front to rear, 60 percent of the engine’s output in the S6 sedan is typically sent to the rear wheels for the sake of more-aggressive handling.

The Electronic Stabilization Program (Audi’s proprietary name for its stability control system) in the Audi S6 sedan can be deactivated in two stages, to afford either less intervention or no intervention at all. This allows wheel slippage for the pleasure of those who prefer to slide through the curves at speed (and are proficient enough to do so safely).

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Visually, the Audi S6 sedan is only subtly distinguished by vertical aluminum-look double struts on the front grille, flared wheel arches, an integrated spoiler on the rear decklid and two daytime running light strips on the front bumper, each of which is comprised of five LEDs. Interior enhancements include exclusive power sport seats that are upholstered in upgraded leather, with a matching multifunction sport steering wheel and wood and aluminum-look trim. White carbon-fiber trim can be specified instead of wood as an option. The instrument panel features dark grey gauges with white numbers and needles, and a digital speedometer readout is also included.

As in the Audi A6 Sedan, a seven-inch Multi-Media Interface display on the dashboard’s center stack incorporates navigation, audio, climate control and other functions that are operated by a joystick-like knob and dashboard-mounted video display. While it’s easier to use than BMW’s vilified iDrive system, it’s still far more distracting to operate than a traditional array of knobs and buttons.

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Standard features include an upgraded audio array with CD changer, Bluetooth interface and front side and side-curtain airbags. Options include adaptive cruise control that can maintain both a set highway speed and distance from the traffic ahead.

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