A6 (2.7t-4.2 ) questions

[David Head]

Gee - that would mean that a semi would eat tires like crazy!
Stock tire size on a 4.2 is a bit larger 255 I think. You'll have
slightly more friction. If you were to compare the suspension of a 4.2
to a sport suspension of a 2.7 it would probably be a little softer -
meaning  a slightly higher % of time the suspension might cause more
tire wear due to 'out of alignment' time in normal driving.
The reality though is if the suspension is aligned right and the tires
rotated correctly the wear should be real close to the same. The overall
weight difference between the two is not much, depending on 2.7 options...

Michael Benno wrote:

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>For the first time since 1994 I am Audi-less. I have been considering either and A6 2.7t or a 4.2. Thank you all for the input on the two models. I guess I am leaning towards the 2.7t. It will just be a matter of finding the right model and right price. However I would not be surprised if I end up with the 4.2 just because there is one available at a good price and I have no car right now.
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>So I have some general questions about some of the specs of the A6 models. Can anyone provide me with the USA engine codes for the 2.7t and 4.2? How about the wheel offsets between the 2.7t, 4.2, S6, and RS6 (looking at wheel compatibility)?
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>Also, I was at the dealer last night and my (supposed) trusted sales person was giving me some information about the 4.2's that just didn't make sense. He said the 4.2's tend to wear out front tires more (than the 2.7t) from scrubbing because the car is heavier. This makes no sense to me. The 4.2 is a alloy block. It should be lighter or about the same as the 2.7t? Can anyone verify the dealers comments?
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>And now for some hypothetical things, can one obtain RS6 body parts like the rear spoiler and or rocker panels in the USA? If so where?
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>TIA
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>Michael Benno
>Former Audi owner (S4avant, 84Urq, 90q20v, A4Avant)
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