Specifications: Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic 1999, 2000, 2001

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Audi A6 (4B,C5) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand Audi
Model A6
Generation A6 (4B,C5)
Modification (Engine) 4.2 V8 40V (300 Hp) quattro Tiptronic
Start of production April, 1999 year
End of production May, 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 19 l/100 km
12.4 US mpg
14.9 UK mpg
5.3 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
CO2 emissions 312 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 6.6 sec
Maximum speed 250 km/h
155.34 mph
Emission standard Euro 3
Weight-to-power ratio 5.8 kg/Hp, 173.4 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.3 kg/Nm, 231.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 300 Hp @ 6200 rpm.
Power per litre 71.9 Hp/l
Torque 400 Nm @ 3000-4000 rpm.
295.02 lb.-ft. @ 3000-4000 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code ARS, ASG
Engine displacement 4172 cm3
254.59 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 84.5 mm
3.33 in.
Piston Stroke 93 mm
3.66 in.
Compression ratio 11:1
Number of valves per cylinder 5
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 7.5 l
7.93 US qt | 6.6 UK qt
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Coolant 11 l
11.62 US qt | 9.68 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1730 kg
3814 lbs.
Max. weight 2310 kg
5092.68 lbs.
Max load 580 kg
1278.68 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 434 l
15.33 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 82 l
21.66 US gal | 18.04 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 2100 kg
4629.71 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2100 kg
4629.71 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 85 kg
187.39 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4833 mm
190.28 in.
Width 1850 mm
72.83 in.
Height 1453 mm
57.2 in.
Wheelbase 2759 mm
108.62 in.
Front track 1578 mm
62.13 in.
Rear (Back) track 1590 mm
62.6 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.68 m
38.32 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drive wheel All wheel drive (4×4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, automatic transmission Tiptronic
Front suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Rear suspension Semi-independent, coil spring
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 235/50 R16
Wheel rims size 8J x 16

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