S4/A6 2.7T specs (was: S4/new S6/A8 in AutoWeek)

[Peter Henriksen <peterhe@microsoft.com>]

>From a4.org (posted 6/24).

I don't understand how the 0-50 for the A6 2.7T can only be .1 seconds more
than the S4 as the car weighs 165lbs more (power-to-weight S4: 14.38 lbs/hp,
A6 2.7T: 15.04. FYI, the urS6 (!) Avant is around 17.3 (3923 lbs/227hp)).

- peter, peterhe@microsoft.com

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Again, this info was obtained from an Audi dealer, published by AoA on
5/28/99.

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Audi S4

Powertrain:
2.7L V6 bi-turbo engine with Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), 5-valves per
cylinder, variable intake valve timing, variable geometry intake manifold,
twin KKK K03 turbochargers, twin charge air intercoolers and electronic
turbo boost regulation.

Fuel Injection / Ignition:
ME 7.5 Motronic engine control with electronic multipoint sequential fuel
injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with
multiple coils, dual knock sensors with cylinder selective knock control,
electronic throttle operation and fully adaptive controls.

2.7 liter bi-turbo 250hp V6 engine
A choice between a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic with
Tiptronic (delayed availability)
quattro all-wheel drive: Torsen center differential, EDL front and rear
Unique bumpers, front grill, body trim and identification
Xenon high-intensity discharge headlights (low beams) with automatic
self-leveling
17" cast alloy wheels in the "Avus" design
225/45R17 high performance tires
Full-size spare tire and alloy whee
Sport suspension, lowered 20mm
High performance brake system including ventilated rotors at all four wheels
and powerful HP2 4-piston calipers at the front
Power-operated sport seats for the driver and front passenger
Silk Nappa leather upholstery
Sport steering wheel with the S4 logo
All-new Symphony radio with a larger, easy to operate faceplate and
controls, plus integrated single CD and cassette players

Front Suspension: Sport tuned independent four-link with virtual steering
axis and tubular anti-roll bar, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, coil
springs, spring rebound stops, guide arms with hydraulically damped bearings

Rear Suspension: Sport-tuned double wishbone fully independent suspension
with anti-roll bar, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, separately mounted
coil springs.

Brake System: Four-wheel disc brakes, diagonally split dual circuits,
ventilated rotors front and rear, four-piston high-performance HP2 calipers
at the front, plus ABS and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning.

0-50mph: 4.6 (manual) / 4.8 (Tip)
0-60mph: 5.9 (manual) / 6.5 (Tip)
1/4 mile: 14.4 (manual) / 14.8 (Tip)
Top speed: Limited to 143mph in North America
Weight: 3594lb (manual) / 3704lb (Tip)

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Audi A6 2.7T

To compete with the BMW 528I or Mercedes-Benz 320.

Powertrain:
2.7L V6 bi-turbo engine with Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), 5-valves per
cylinder, variable intake valve timing, variable geometry intake manifold,
twin KKK K03 turbochargers, twin charge air intercoolers and electronic
turbo boost regulation.

Fuel Injection / Ignition:
ME 7.5 Motronic engine control with electronic multipoint sequential fuel
injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with
multiple coils, dual knock sensors with cylinder selective knock control,
electronic throttle operation and fully adaptive controls.

2.7 liter bi-turbo 250hp V6 engine
A choice between a 6-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automatic with
Tiptronic (delayed availability)
quattro all-wheel drive: Torsen center differential, EDL front and rear
Unique suspension tuning: firmer spring and shock absorber settings
7J x 16 cast alloy wheels with 5-spoke design
215/55R16 all-season tires (Continental CH95)
Full-size spare tire and alloy wheel
Inflatable "SIDEGUARD" curtain air bag supplemental restraints
Unique "2.7T" nomenclature
All-new Symphony radio with a larger, easy to operate faceplate and
controls, plus integrated single CD and cassette players

Front Suspension: Independent four-link with virtual steering axis and
tubular anti-roll bar, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, coil springs,
spring rebound stops, guide arms with hydraulically damped bearings

Rear Suspension: Double wishbone fully independent suspension with anti-roll
bar, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, separately mounted coil springs.

Brake System: Four-wheel disc brakes, diagonally split dual circuits,
ventilated rotors at the front, solid at the rear, plus ABS and electronic
rear brake pressure proportioning.

0-50mph: 4.7 (manual) / 4.9 (Tip)
Don't know why there isn't 0-60 data.
1/4 mile: 14.7 (manual) / 15.1 (Tip)
Top speed: Limited to 130mph in North America
Weight: 3759lb (manual) / 3836lb (Tip)

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Audi A6 4.2

To compete with the BMW 540i (282hp) or the Mercedes-Benz E430 (275hp).

Powertrain:
4.2L 300hp V8 engine with Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC) and 5-valves per
cylinder, variable intake valve timing, magnesium 3-stage variable geometry
intake manifold, roller camshaft followers, 5-speed automatic transmission
with Tiptronic.

Fuel Injection / Ignition:
ME 7.0 Motronic engine control with electronic multipoint sequential fuel
injection, hot film air mass sensor, solid state direct ignition with
multiple coils, dual knock sensors with cylinder selective knock control,
electronic throttle operation and fully adaptive controls.

4.2 liter 300hp V8 engine featuring 5-valve technology
5-speed automatic with Tiptronic
quattro all-wheel drive: Torsen center differential, EDL front and rear
Revised front end appearance and front structure adding 40mm in overall
length
New front fenders and hood, both in aluminum
Door sill panel extansions
Flared wheel openings
8J x 16 cast alloy wheels, 6-spoke design
235/50R16 all-season tires, Dunlop SP5000
Full-size spare tire and alloy wheel
High performance brake system including ventilated rotors at all four wheels
and powerful HP2 4-piston calipers at the front
Glass tilt/slide sunroof with sunshade
Standard leather upholstery including leather door panel trim
3-position memory settings for the driver's seat, steering wheel and outside
rearview mirrors
Power adjustable tilt and telescope steering wheel with automatic tilt-away
for easy entry and exit
Multi-function steering wheel with audio controls
All-new Symphony radio with a larger, easy to operate faceplate and
controls, plus integrated single CD and cassette players
Bose sound system, 200 watts, subwoofer
HomeLink garage door opener and remote control installed in the driver's
sunvisor
Autodimming outside and inside rearview mirrors
"2 plus 1" contoured rear seat
Inflatable "SIDEGUARD" curtain air bag supplemental restraints
Front and rear seat side impact air bag supplemental restraints
Larger fuel tank, 21.7 gallons versus 18.5
Unique "4.2" nomenclature

Front Suspension: Independent four-link with virtual steering axis and
tubular anti-roll bar, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, coil springs,
spring rebound stops, guide arms with hydraulically damped bearings

Rear Suspension: Double wishbone fully independent suspension with anti-roll
bar, twin-tube gas-filled shock absorbers, separately mounted coil springs.

Brake System: Four-wheel disc brakes, diagonally split dual circuits,
ventilated rotors front and rear, four-piston high-performance HP2 calipers
at the front, plus ABS and electronic rear brake pressure proportioning.

0-60mph: 6.7
1/4 mile: 15.0
Top speed: Limited to 130mph in North America
Weight: 4024lb

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